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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Nashville, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

It felt more like an opportunity for me to understand the school better than an actual interview. My interviewer started the interview by letting me ask questions but was also very prepared and very familiar with my AMCAS. The interviewers don't see your secondaries.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your family.

What was the most interesting question?

If you were writing your bio at age 70, what would it say?

How did you prepare for the interview?

This website, reviewed my file, talked to others that had interviewed

What was the most difficult question?

Something about health insurance...

What impressed you positively?

Vandy cares a lot about its students and wants them to be happy. The admissions staff made sure you were comfortable and took you to your interview, etc. I go to Vandy undergrad, which I have been impressed with, and I continued to be impressed by the medical school. The 2nd year students help out the 1st year students A LOT.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour did not include any of the facilities.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student