How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

6

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

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

"Why MD/PhD?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Lots of random science questions that followed along." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What do you think are the pros and cons about our program?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Really hard science questions" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Didn't" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The faculty literally memorized my application - all 6 of them. The hospitals and research labs were all interconnected, and interdisciplinary research is common. The students seemed happy, and the professors really know what they are talking about. They impressed me the most." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Baltimore was freezing, and the general public in the area isn't really friendly. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That it would be so cold. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interviewers gave me quite a hard time and pressed me on many scientific problems. I felt grilled. However, I was really impressed with the degree to which they treat their interviewees and how important selecting qualified candidates is to them. The program is really well run and the research done is quite fascinating. The area is not as great though, but that's also one of the traits of this medical school. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

01/27/2004