Durham, NC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 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 received notice that I got an interview with Duke, and that same day I attempted to schedule an interview on-site, but they were all booked. Fortunately Duke has a regional interviewing program, and I got in touch with an MD who works in my area. He was very flexible in his scheduling, and we just met at one of his offices between surgeries he was performing that day. The interview was low-stress, straightforward. At the end, he told me I did well and I'd get his recommendation to the committee... we'll see if it all pans out.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
If you were interviewing me (the interviewer), what would you ask?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Dukemed website, read my secondary, SDN
What was the most difficult question?
What other medical schools did you apply to (I couldn't remember!) but seriously, the questions weren't all that difficult. Somewhat open ended maybe (like "tell me about yourself...")
What impressed you positively?
The doctor who interviewed me was very friendly. We had more of a conversation than an interview. At first I was disappointed when all the on-site interviews were booked and I had to do a regional. In the end, it saved time and money, and I felt it went well.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing really. I just hope that regional interviews are given equal consideration as on-site.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I think this site and my other preparation left me without any real surprises
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