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Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Program Individual Response

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Basic Info

On what date did the interview take place?:

2/1/2008

How did the interview impress you?:

Neutral

Questions

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?:

1. great city with lots of sports/arts/music and easy train ride to other major cities (NYC, DC), 2. friendly residents who seemed happy and all know each other despite size of program (in contrast to other large residency programs), 3. gorgeous free-standing hospital, 4. can go anywhere for fellowship, 5. excellent international opportunities (apparently 18 residents going abroad this year!), 6. get to see zebras + bread-n-butter stuff; 7. free lunch & breakfast daily (variety of food, sometimes it gets old and ppl buy their own; get approx $7 per on call, but can use it for any meal really; 8. USMLE step 3 is paid for Report as inappropriate

What impressed you negatively?:

1. attendings don't attend morning report/conferences; 2. interns are usually too busy to attend morning report; 3. new program director for our intern class (could also be viewed as a positive factor because many applicants for the position), 4. heavy call schedule, carry 8-10 patients, can admit up 10-18 patients each night Report as inappropriate

How was your interview day? Please summarize.:

morning report, work rounds, chat with PD, tour, 2 interviews, lunch with residents Report as inappropriate

Travel

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