How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Why do you want to be a doctor, and why do you want to go to Loyola? (pretty standard)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Do you think that doctors have an ethical responsibility to gain their patient's trust?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about your family." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Tell me your stance on physician-assisted suicide (I'm an Oregon resident.)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Couldn't you still find satisfaction being a physician's assistant?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read SDN interview feedback (v. helpful). Also read the 2 publications that Loyola sent me-- the alumni book was especially helpful for questions I asked the interviewers. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Loyola is clearly dedicated to making sure that their student's are happy/healthy and satisfied with their surroundings and experiences. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Maywood... the fact that the school boasts a Chicago location is a myth... it's a good 20 minute drive from the city and is nothing (culturally) like Chicago." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"You can bring your luggage to the admissions office and they don't mind if you leave it in the closet during your day of interviews and tours." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"My first interview was awful--I interviewed with an MD who acted like she was completely unimpressed with my file (closed). She interviewer kept grilling me and then telling me that my opinions regarding medicine were wrong! My second interview was completely different, however. It was great because the interviewer asked very engaging questions and agreed with everything I said. Possibly a case of good cop/bad cop? I was really worried when I left, but then received a notice of acceptance 2 weeks later! Also, at Loyola, they have an awesome system where if you think that you had a bad interview, you can ask the Dean for a 3rd opportunity when you meet with him/her at the end of the day. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/11/2002