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  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Nashville, TN
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

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)?

"Tell me about your research." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Something about health policy." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Asked about my health care experience, any patient in particular that had a profound effect on me." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"A question about my research in management - business fraud." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Nothing difficult." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, Vanderbilt website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The student body, facilities, people, Children's hospital, their match list, the emphasis program." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I wish the curriculum wouldn't be so conservative, but I would be willing to overlook this fact to attend Vandy." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I wish I had known Vanderbilt was such a better place than I thought it was so I could have scheduled my interview earlier." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I had an awesome time in Nashville. The interview was really laidback. They are really trying hard to sell you the school. The facilities are incredible and med students seem to be respected here. On my way, I didn't think I would like Vandy. This interview totally changed my opinion and I so hope I get in. " Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Homewood Suites in Brentwood

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

12/13/2004

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

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