How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

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 yourself" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"why medicine" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"your thoughts on drug eluting-stents (specifically paclotaxil) and the current state of affairs of their use in the clinical setting (info. on my amcas would make this question reasonable to ask)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read amcas, sdn interview feedback posts, and browsed ae website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"On the whole, I think Einstein is a terrific medical school. Many people have previously complained about the location but I do not think it is that bad. I did my undergraduate work at Stanford (believe me, Palo Alto is as rich as any community on this planet) and was not shocked/disappointed/scared/etc by the Bronx. I think as a medical student, the location is a great asset because you will see cases and patients that you will not see elsewhere. Einstein offers excellent clinical training and a good amount of research opportunities. The students seemed nice. The Pass/Fail grading is a big plus (real pass/fail, none of that H/HP/P/LP nonsense). Residency placement data were fantastic. In past years, people have done things like dermatology at columbia and head and neck surgery at mass general (some of the most competitive programs in the country). More importantly, Einstein's affiliated hospitals are well-regarded and provide the entire spectrum of medical services. And so, you can always get good training/do your residency at Montefiore if you desire. The student housing is great. And for 300/month a bargain you won't find anywhere else. Columbia puts its students up in closets and, I believe, charges more. At least this is the case with Bard Hall facility. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The on-campus gym could be better. It is decent, but the ones at big state-schools and private universities with good D1 athletic programs will be better (obviously). There is a New Yorks Sports Club nearby but that may be expensive. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"good." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

What airport did you use?

LGA

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

On what date did the interview take place?

11/28/2007

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10