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Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine

Portland, OR

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?

3 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?

I liked the school and could imagine myself living in Portland. It is what I expected and really a solid program that is making a lot of strides towards further progress.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How will you pay for medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

How will you balance your career, family, and other responsibilites when you are a physician?

How did you prepare for the interview?

It was # 6 for me so I didn't prepare much. Read the ohsu website.

What was the most difficult question?

Talk to me about the current healthcare situation, how is it changing, how will it change, and what can we do about it.

What impressed you positively?

The campus is cool. The student really emphasized how laid back everything is, and the students have a lot of time off for "independent" study.

What impressed you negatively?

It rained the whole time. This was the first med school where everyone seemed genuinely concerned with money.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

80% of admission decision based on the interview.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student