How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How long was the interview?

50 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)?

"Describe how you get frustrated/stressed." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What have you read the practice of medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Explain the importance of proffesional autonomy." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"None of my interviewer's questions struck me as interesting...they were all pretty straightforward." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What drives you (internally)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Re-read my personal statement." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Lots of new buildings and labs...lots of student groups" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The U of MN offers many joint degree programs (MD-MPH, MD-MBA, MD-JD, etc.)" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"My interview was early and went quickly. Interviews at the U of MN are notorius for being very laid-back and my interviewer told me right away that he would not ask any "trick" questions. Once the interviews were done, the 30 or so of us interviewing that day were given a short presentation about the curriculum and what the school has to offer in general, and then given a quick tour before lunch. The most beneficial aspect of the whole day was how they put all of us together in a waiting room...it seemed restrictive at first, but we were soon all talking and venting our nervousness. Although I didn't really click with my interviewer, it was a positive experience overall. I should also mention that interviewers were given by students (on the adcom), current MDs, doctorate level researchers, and even a retired MD." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/04/2002