How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

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)?

"Describe a difficult situation (very common question for most Downstate interviewees, apparently)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about your interest in medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How was growing up in Milwaukee?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Do you really know what it's like to work with patients?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, read over my application, checked school's website" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Strong clinical preparation and vocal enthusiasm of the students" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing much. The facilities weren't as good as the those of other schools I've visited, but they're not that bad." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The admissions director was quite frank with those of us interviewing that day, and said that most of us will have very stress-free talks with faculty while some may have to answer some tough questions. Unfortunately, I fell in the latter category since I've taken some time off doing non-medically related activities. During the interview, no matter how I tried to explain my choices and decisions, I felt like I wasn't quite getting through to my interviewer" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/16/2003