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What is your in-state status?:
Out of state
On what date did the interview take place?:
12/16/2010
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?:
8 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
What was the stress level of the interview?:
3 out of 10
How do you think you did?:
7 out of 10
How did the interview impress you?:
Positively
How long was the interview?:
20 minutes
How many people interviewed you?:
3
What was the style of the interview?:
One-on-one
What impressed you positively?:
During the interview they will tell you BIDMC is "Harvard with a heart" and they mean it. I loved the feel of the people at BIDMC. The interview dinner was fun and relaxed with a great turn out. My interviewers seemed to earnestly care about what I was looking for in a program. Even the interview coordinators were friendly and helpful. As someone from the Midwest, I felt very at home. As for the program itself, come on, it's Harvard. Unlike other programs in the area, BIDMC really focuses on resident education. The didactics and sim center seemed amazing. You get great cases, but you also get great lectures. Finally, it seems like Chairman Brett Simon is bringing a renewed focus on research to the program and really cares about his residents. Report as inappropriate
What impressed you negatively?:
Wow, it is cold here. I like Boston, but it is cold during the winter. Report as inappropriate
How was your interview day? Please summarize.:
Great interview dinner the night before at a nice restaurant in downtown Boston. Powerpoint presentation with the chief resident, then you are split into two groups. One group interviews while the other takes a tour. When both groups finish their interviews and tours, then an informal lunch with some of the residents and you're done. Overall an enjoyable and low stress experience. Report as inappropriate
What was your primary mode of travel?:
Airplane
What was your total time spent traveling?:
2-3 hours
What airport did you use?:
Where did you stay?:
Friends or family
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?:
How would you rate the hotel?:
5 out of 10
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?:
$301-$400
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