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  • University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Seattle, WA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"So...tell us a bit about yourself." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How do you anticipate handling the stress of the physician lifestyle?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Why medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Tell me about yourself" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed UW website including the ethics page." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"I really enjoy Seattle..." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The school is quite over rated. The facilities are run down and my interviewing team seemed a bit arrogant and insincere. They definitely enjoyed their power...it was subtle but detectable." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Parking was ridiculous. I nearly abandoned my car in the middle of the street to get there on time!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"If you want to specialize, UW is NOT for you...you won't find much support for specialized residencies; they want to keep their #1 position as the best primary care school. Also, read the interview that was posted a few back. It was the negative from last January...this is true, although a distastefully stated. I have numerous friends from the WAMMI who interviewed last year and had horendous expereinces with Dr. Nottebom. Don't sweat it if you get him. Just know that he has adopted a self rightous attitude and loves his power. Be humble yet honest. If he cuts you off don't get frusterated- STAND YOUR GROUND! Remember, this is not that great of a school anyway, just cheap. You'll do fine and have other, better options!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Other

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/03/2003

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