How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"What challenges did you observe working in a (somewhat) rural clinic? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How would you personally address some of the major healthcare issues as a practicing physician (eg healthcare disparities)?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Ethics question relating to elderly patient wanting to end life. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Question 3--see below. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Question 2--see below. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read interview feedback, UW ethics site, health policy books, Kaiser family foundation daily health updates, new york times, etc. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everyone was very friendly and worked hard to make all of the applicants feel comfortable. The school is AMAZING and everyone I talked to just confirmed that it is, by far, my first choice. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing really. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I was way too worked up and nervous for the interview--I had prepared myself for battle and instead found myself having a good conversation with the interviewers that was actually enjoyable. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Both my interviewers were interesting, kind people who I think really wanted to get to know me and my interests. I'd heard rumors that the UW was known for its good cop/bad cop approach--if that's the case, then my bad cop didn't show up because I felt welcomed and comfortable. Overall, it was a great experience. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

10/12/2004