Baltimore, MD
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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was simply blown away by Johns Hopkins. From witnessing the collegiality present between the fellows and the other physicians during a Grand Rounds session to interacting with the current students, it is readily apparent that the greatest asset of Johns Hopkins is its medical community. As such, they invest greatly in making sure every member is as well trained as possible. The curriculum includes journal clubs, clinician shadowing, traditional lectures, small group sessions, and several special courses (like Physician and Society) that cover the issues that will become increasingly pertinent to the profession. I cannot say enough good things about my interview day, the curriculum, and Johns Hopkins in general. It was a great honor just to visit such an amazing institution.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What possible connections do you see between singers and sleep apnea?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewed my application materials, glanced through the interview reviews, looked over MSAR, read brochures, scoured the Johns Hopkins website, talked with current faculty members and Baltimore residents, and tried to relax.
What was the most difficult question?
What concerns do you see on the horizon for the profession?
What impressed you positively?
Honestly, I was most impressed by the warmth of the learning environment. Before my visit I knew about the excellence of Johns Hopkins' faculty, facilities, and curriculum. However, what left the biggest positive impression on me was the people. Every individual was brilliant, yet inspiring and unique. These are the individuals that anyone would be honored and proud to call colleagues.
What impressed you negatively?
Perhaps the only negative aspect of my visit was the frantic period between the tour and the first interview. I would have liked a minute to collect myself, but such a detail was minor indeed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I discovered that I truly love almost everything about Johns Hopkins! This may sound over the top, but Johns Hopkins really does an amazing job of selling their program during the interview day.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
BWI
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