How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

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)?

"Where do you see medicine heading in the next 10-15 years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are your professional and personal goals?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What are the qualities that make a good physician? Bad physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you could have dinner with anyone from any period of time, who would it be and why?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What drives you?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Looked over the admissions viewbook and website. Reviewed my application and previous feedback on SDN." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Amazing facilities at Temple (S&W, VA, etc.). The students and staff are genuinely interested in getting to know you and make you feel welcome. Lots and lots of food. Filo RULES - get to know him well." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The drive to Temple, long and tiring day (7am-5:30pm)" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That it is really a get-to-know-you type of experience. No need to prepare for the interview other than to be yourself at all times. Your interviewers will be able to sniff out BS. Also, prepare questions in advance that you have for your interviewer." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I absolutely enjoyed my interview day at Texas A&M. It starts off at 7am in College Station where you have breakfast and are greeted by Filo and his presentation. The M1/M2 panel was informative as was the financial aid briefing. My interviews were with an M2 and a physician in Temple. They both were VERY conversational and not stressful at all. I got the sense that the students and faculty share an almost familial relationship. Everyone knows each others names and care about each other. Overall the day was very long and tiring. And it was HOT - especially with a suit on. Be prepared to walk a lot on tours and also to and from your interview room. The food was grand - like a banquet. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

08/26/2004