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What is your in-state status?:
Out of state
On what date did the interview take place?:
2/1/2009
How do you rank this residency among ALL other residencies?:
10 out of 10
How do you rank this residency among other residencies to which you've applied?:
10 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's facilities?:
9 out of 10
What is your ranking of this program's location?:
10 out of 10
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?:
10 out of 10
How do you think you did?:
8 out of 10
How did the interview impress you?:
Positively
How long was the interview?:
30 minutes
How many people interviewed you?:
2
What was the style of the interview?:
One-on-one
What impressed you positively?:
Where do I begin....Interns/residents are awesome, so down-to-earth, supportive, bright, and outgoing. They are by far the most impressive part of the program. Location is great and so is the subsidized housing. You get so spend a few months as Memorial Sloan-Ketting!!!!! Love it. Multiple sites for training including Queens Hospital for more primary care experience. International experiences available and encouraged. Very supportive program that really looks out for residents. Dessert night before interview day was very well-attended. Morning report was well-attended and well-run by chief resident. Diverse patient population from various socioeconomic backgrounds and countries including non-English speaking patients. Very well supported research opportunities with a person who specifically helps you out in finding a mentor. The great resources of Cornell, MSKCC, and Rockefeller. Report as inappropriate
What impressed you negatively?:
I would prefer a stand-alone hospital, but this is not possible because of property costs. Honestly, the program is so great that it does not make too much of a difference. EMR only for certain sites. Overall, such a great program with few negatives Report as inappropriate
How was your interview day? Please summarize.:
Morning report (with breakfast). Talk with PD and Chairman. First interview. Tour. Lunch with residents. Second interview (some people have second interview in the morning as well so are done early). Residents are available to answer questions while you are waiting for your interviews in the AM. Overall, great program with a very supportive environment and great residents. Only program so far where I liked all of the interns/residents and applicants. Will be #1 on my list right now. I was very impressed and Chairman/PD stated that Cornell is putting more money and work into making the pediatric program even better, including expanding the number of beds on the peds floor (one adult wing still there) as well as affording more opportunities for interns/residents. Report as inappropriate
What was your primary mode of travel?:
Train or subway
What was your total time spent traveling?:
2-3 hours
What airport did you use?:
N/A
Where did you stay?:
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?:
10 out of 10
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?:
< $100
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