How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Open file

What was the most difficult question?

"Trace the process of elimination (in detail) that led you to medicine as a career. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read several books and articles on health care issues in the United States, studied my application materials, and I read the NY Times along with other periodicals (e.g., Atlantic Monthly)." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The facilities and the curriculum. Baylor is truly a gem in medical education. The facilities are the best that I have seen thus far and the curriculum is definitely geared toward clinical exposure. In addition, the students are genuinely happy. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The parking situation (it's the only negative thing that current medical students could cite as a problem)." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"My first interview was with a 3rd year med student and it went very well. The interview was conversational, friendly, and stress-free. I didn't get any ethical questions; most of the questions dealt with my personality or background. My second interview was conducted by the director of pediatric oncology at Baylor--an MD/PhD from Harvard. He asked me to trace the process of elimination (in detail) that led me to pursue a career in medicine, a process that spanned nearly 7 years. That question really sucked. After I answered the question, he told me that I still hadn't explained why I wanted to become a doctor. So I opted for a different approach. Not much luck that time either. So much for Baylor! I hope that I gain admission, but I'm not that optimistic in light of the second interview. Wonderful school, though. My first choice, without a doubt." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/03/2003