Positively
3 out of 10
8 out of 10
9 out of 10
30 minutes
At the school
2
One-on-one
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"Pretty much everything. Public transit more accessible than I expected (and free to students). Clincial facilities are diverse and highly respected. Texas Medical Center is the largest in the world and students can choose where to do rotations (private, public, VA) and in what order. Flexibility of curriculum. Friendliness of student body. Honors/High Pass/Pass/Marginal Pass/Fail scale would in theory engender competition among students but since grades are not curved, they all seem very collegial." Report Response
"Weather was perfect, but everyone said they have to minimalize time outdoors during the unbearably hot summer months. I'm not sure how long the school will be shared with Tulane; doesn't seem to cause problems except concerning bodies for anatomy (which may be remedied next year). It is a large class size (168), but they have 2 smaller afternoon session each weak (IPS,PPS) and set up a "PRN" group (don't remember what it stands for) so you get to know students." Report Response
"How looong the interview day would be. I sat in on two classes from 10-12, 12 was the intro, 1-4 interviews and basic sci tour, 4-5 curriculum presentation, 5-6 clinical tours (don't recommend heels, my feet were numb), 6-7 dinner and life in houston presentation. I didn't attend the Two Rows Grill social at 7:30 (was ready to put on the jeans and tennis shoes). They feed you well throughout the day though and I really appreciated the thoroughness of the schedule. Also, we were told that the committee members selected applicants for interviews based on essays/activities - MCAT/GPA were whited out (I'm sure there was a certain cut-off for apps to reach the committee though). They meet at 5pm on the interview day to discuss the interviewees and rank them, then there's a program that weights MCAT/GPA along with their rankings and the top tier is called/mailed acceptance within 2 weeks. Rest go into the rolling pool." Report Response
"Actual interviews were very laid back/conversational and the interviewers discussed their experiences with medicine, which was interesting and informative. One was a ped er doc on faculty (she had read my app) and one was a 4th year med student (hadn't read my app). Interviews seemed really short." Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
9 out of 10
Out of state
7+ hours
Airplane
< $100
IAH
With students at the school
10 out of 10
yes
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