How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Open file

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

"How would one of your friends describe you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If there was one moment in my life that I could relive (good or bad) what would it be? Why?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"If a physician fits my definition of professionalism (which I had defined previously), but is an alcoholic and beats his wife, is he still a professional?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Spoke to Mayo med students and perused the website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everyone was extremely nice and supportive. The students were enthusiastic and the facilities were the best that I have seen. Specialist at the Mayo Clinic come to the anatomy lab and assist students on the part of the body that they know best. "Mini" rotations in the second year, and all rotations are one on one." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"There is no PBL, and on some days there is class from 8-11am and then 1-5pm. Mayo is in Rochester, MN, and there are very few extracurricular activities to do there. It is also very very cold. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

01/06/2003