Positively
2 out of 10
7 out of 10
8 out of 10
45 minutes
At the school
2 ~45 minute interviews (1 student, closed file and 1 faculty, open file)
One-on-one
Open file
"Student interviewer (MS2) had a list of questions: Why medicine? Why Pitt? What kind of clinical experience do you have? What *other* clinical experiences do you have? Hobbies? What kind of superpower would you like to have? Do you have any questions?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Faculty interviewer (a clinician with a path to medicine similar to mine) was extremely nice, one of the most awesome people I've ever met, really! She asked me about my motivations to go into medicine, how my previous career translates into practicing medicine (I'm a non-traditional), my experiences in medicine - both positive and negative, and what kind of conclusions I made from them, why medicine, why Pitt (implicitly rather than explicitly), how I handle stress, my extracurricular interests (Pitt is big on them!). The interviewer than proceeded to answer some of my questions about the school and volunteered to tell me more about the city, the school and the culture at both. My faculty interview was actually very informative." Report Response | I was asked this question too
No Response
"Some questions related to my background and interests." Report Response | I was asked this question too
No Response
"Interview feedback :) - especially for student interviews, you're likely to get the same questions as those mentioned here; reading Pitt web site and reading about Pitt on SDN. I had specific interests related to the school, so I think that helped. I also paid attention and asked questions during the student tour of the school and the curriculum talk - and based on those, I had more questions for my interviewers. Be prepared to ask good questions!" Report Response
"How truly, sincerely nice and open everyone was; the city of Pittsburgh seems like a really nice place to live; the student lead tour was great (probably the most informative and interesting med school tour I've been on); WISER simulation center; clinical and research opportunities (lots of clinical electives in the 4th year and research is supported very well); CSTP program; the fact that Pitt cares about students having a life." Report Response
"Nothing really - except for the fact I was told by Pitt students that 1st year PBL can be hit or miss depending on who'd in the group with you because not everyone makes a good effort to prepare (because of p/f). However, all the students I talked to raved about the second year small group discussions with specialists in each field." Report Response
"I kind of knew this - but the hill the school is on is really huge! Be prepared for some hill climbing. Plus, be aware that your interview may be in a different building from the one most of the interview program is." Report Response
"I absolutely loved Pitt - the school and the city - and hope for good news after January, 31!" Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
9 out of 10
Out of state
4-6 hours
Airplane
$301-$400
No Response
With students at the school
5 out of 10
No Response
09/27/2013
9 out of 10
9 out of 10
8 out of 10
9 out of 10
9 out of 10
5 out of 10
"Nothing! The interview day was just perfect!" Report Response
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