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?

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)?

"Your motivation for medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"The happiest and saddest moments in your life?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

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

What was the most interesting question?

"Who/what has had the greatest influence in your decision to pursue medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is the greatest problem facing health care today and what would you do to change it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read about school (though their website is of limited help); SDN; read over application and old notes from a related class." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Innovative curriculum; early clinical exposure; stunning location (even better views if it were a sunny day!), very family-friendly; good public transportation" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The dreary winter weather (perpetual rain); lack of parking all around campus." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That my 9 am interview would be re-scheduled for 2 pm, making my day that much longer. But I did enjoy wandering through all the hospitals." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, lived up to (and beyond) my expectations from what I had heard/read about. The staff and faculty are genuinely concerned for your education and training. Research did not seem overly emphasized throughout my visit but definitely a lot of strong work goes on there, and opportunities for students abound. The early focus on clinical training (starting from first year) is a bonus. The 4th year students told us about feeling very well-prepared compared to their peers (as gauged from residency interviews and USMLE 2, I suppose?) The vibe I get is that each class is quite close-knit, and the place is super-friendly/supportive of student families. I had plenty of time in the morning because one of my interviews got re-scheduled, so I explored the main hospitals, and they were at least on par with the better ones I have seen from other interviews. That is, much effort goes into renovation, updating, gearing for patient-friendliness, etc. If you go, you must not miss the opportunity to cross the Sky Bridge (a 1/4-mile long glass-covered corridor connecting two of the main hospitals)." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

01/28/2004