How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

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)?

"Where are you from? Tell me about your parents. What do you like to do for fun. When/Where/Why/How did you decide to become a physician. Why do you want to go to MCG?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"None really. Just wanted get to know me." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why Medicine & Why MCG" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read over MCG bulletin. Considered ethical topics (stem cell research, socialized medicine, etc.). Prepared and rehearsed answers for 1) Why Medicine & 2) Why MCG " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The friendliness of everyone (admissions staff, students, interviewers,etc.), the many clinical opportunites available (5 hospitals), the many opportunites to get involved in specific interest groups and other leadership opportunities." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Everything about the school was great! However, some of the others interviewing that day were lofty and rather pretentious (i.e. "gunners"). But the medical students seemed cool and very laid back. Just be yourself on interview day and don't let the bad karma of others interviewing bring you down. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How great everyone was going to be. I would have relaxed a bit more and got a little more sleep the night before. Seriously folks, know why MCG and why medicine and you'll be fine." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall wonderfull experience. Enjoy the day and be yourself. They just want to get to know who you are and why you want medicine and why at MCG." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2002