How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How long was the interview?

25 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)?

"Your mother's pediatrician...how was that growing up? Do you want to be a pediatrician, too?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell us about your work as the editor-in-chief of the literary magazine." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What role should a physician play in his/her community? Where do you see yourself in 10-15 yrs? How do you feel about sleep deprivation? (that one made me laugh)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What role do physicians play in their community? (This question stemmed from some other things we were discussing)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Same as above!" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read this site, read part of Gevitz's book (The DOs), had a mock interview at my undergrad institution." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Very warm and friendly students and faculty. Quite a warm atmopshere with an emphasis on collective learning and cooperation. Awesome facilities, with a "cathedral" OMM room and (supposedly) an amazing anatomy lab (we weren't allowed in, of course, but they showed us a little video of it). The med school building is brand new. Campus is right on the ocean." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing, really. Some of the undergrads walking around seemed snotty, but that isn't a detractor." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing - I felt well prepared!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

12/09/2004