How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 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

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed this website, read some reader's digest articles, nothing special." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"They do not glorify the first two years. Students are happy and they work together to get through the basic sciences, which I'm guessing are not well taught. However, I interviewed with a 4th year who told me straight up that at Albany the first two years are average, but the clinical years are where Albany really gives youan advantage. Its a strong hospital with excellent clinical training, and the med school has it all to itself. Don't be fooled, the clnical years are the most important part of medical school, and Albany has GREAT clinical training. There are plenty of laid back classmates and fun bars to get you through basic sciences." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The tuition is a tough pill to swallow. But Albany is cheap to live in and the Financial aid office is very helpful. In seven years you'll be making $100k, so who cares if your in debt? If you're into research and basic sciences then this place will not overwhelm you, but if you want to learn the clinical sciences then this is as good as any school." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I already knew Albany pretty well, but I didn't know how huge and busy the hospital was. There's plenty of action there, and plenty of good doctors and surgeons." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I also interviewed witht eh pediatric Neurologist that has become infamous on this board. The problem with him isn't so much the line of questioning, its the pace of the questioning. He's slow and a little depressing, which kind of wears you down (especially if its your second interview). Drink some coffee during the break between interviews and have plenty of well planned questions for him ready to fire. If your questins are stupid he will point out the stupidity of your questions. If you crack a joke he will laugh, and that will definitely help you. Be realistic as opposed to idealistic in his interview." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

02/12/2004