Philadelphia, PA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your general comments?
Overall the experience was fine. The school/facilities did not impressed me, however. Everyone I spoke with had excellent interviews though.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read the Temple website, student doctor and my AMCAS application.
What impressed you positively?
The school discourages a heavy emphasis on competition by recruiting people who aren't "gunners" and by grading on a pass/fail system. This seems to promote team work amongst the students and just a more pleasant atmosphere overall. The lunch was decent.
What impressed you negatively?
The facilities were horrible and run-down. The library was essentially two rooms full of dated journals and a computer lab. The location in north Philly isn't great either. The student tour guide was also said that the first year curriculum isn't very rigorous, which could either be a plus or minus depending on the person.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I was going to interview with an administrator who was neither a PhD or MD.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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