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  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"(it's been a while, I can't remember much besides "What brings you to medicine" and "Why Pittsburgh?")" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read up Pitt's catalog, my secondary, corresponded with Pitt Student Executive Council president." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Caring environment, community-like feel between students and faculty, the many facilities available, state-of-the-art equipment. Cost of living in Pittsburgh is pretty nice." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"They did not address financial aid AT ALL. I had to ask the Dean about it, who, to his credit, told me quite honestly that "institutional aid sucks"." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"They don't validate parking, so find somewhere cheap to park, or stay with a med student the night before. Also, bring something to read. My interviewer was busy at the clinic and was 45 minutes late." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall, I was impressed. Make sure you're proactive in getting your questions answered." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

10/10/2003

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