How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

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

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

"Why did you choose to go to UCSD (my undergrad school)?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What distinguishes you from the other candidates that you think makes you right for admission to Duke?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you were interviewing me (the interviewer), what would you ask?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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...")" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Dukemed website, read my secondary, SDN" Report Response

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." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing really. I just hope that regional interviews are given equal consideration as on-site." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I think this site and my other preparation left me without any real surprises" Report Response

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." Report Response

On what date did the interview take place?

01/17/2005