How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

How many people interviewed you?

5

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"The typical: why md/phd? why not just md? " Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Tell me about yourself? How do you find the different research opportunities (I come from a small school)? Explain your research projects. " Report Response

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Where is Earlham College?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"What kind of things I did in the past 6 month outside of academics? " Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"What are the components of the Celsior preservation solution (it is related to my research)? Almost all of the questions were fairly standard. Just relax and be yourself! " Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Website, application material/essays." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The people - everyone was extremely friendly. All four research faculty I met with were extremely friendly (although they were tough with their questions). The director is definitely unique (in a good way) from any other MSTP directors I have meet so far. He is serious but relaxed and funny at the same times. For example, one of the girl (interviewee) uses cream in her coffee and the director was walking around trying to find her some cream. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

". . . having all the interviews in one day. I was so drained at the end of the day. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was great. Both the faculty and the students were extremely friendly. " Report Response

On what date did the interview take place?

03/20/2003