I don't think there is any harm because from my understanding they just sent out first round of interviews earlier if you can get it in before mid-september I think you should be okay. But again just personal opinion based off of what I learned about the app process and friends who applied last cycle.
The actual interview day was only the single, 45-minute interview. Monday was just a series of presentations, but it did have a student panel you could ask questions to
On a weekend?? On the Lord’s day?? A day of rest? No day is safe…
Combination of both. You could tell they had to get through a certain # of questions but they were still trying their best to make it conversational. Felt good vibes, don't stress!
Thank you so much!
I agree with @medcarrot . As with any interview, they have to ask you some of the standard interview questions. The vibes were great and it had a laid back, conversational feel.
Things happen and they expect that to a certain extent. When is your interview? If it's still a good bit away, I would change it on the portal and then send them an email explaining the reasoning. However, I will let you know that they specifically say to be available from 11-4 on interview day for any issues, and they can't promise that you'll get the time you request. IMO, I would use PTO if you can just to be safe
were there a lot of opportunities for interviewees to ask questions during the info session/day
During the student panel for sure. The presenter during the rest of the day did say to type in questions to the chat if we had any, so there were opportunities (although I don't think anyone asked anything lol). But they did a great job of covering essentially all the questions you could think of anyway
I would say this comment was pretty spot on in terms of how it felt!
45 minutes
It was fantastic! My interviewer was very personable and encouraging. There were definitely pre-written questions but it was still quite conversational. You can tell they want you to relax and just be yourself. Very good vibes.
did you have a student or faculty member
neither, it was a graduate of the school
I thought it was super laidback. Interviewed by a current MS4 so that might’ve helped ease the nerves just a little bit. We ended up talking about a common hobby for a good part of it but there was definitely a set of questions that they were trying to get through. Relax and you’ll do great 😊
Hey sorry I just saw this but it is 72.
Hi all
You will just look on the thread of the school you are interested in (this one is for Georgetown)
I interviewed already and mine still says “Your application is ready.” So that’s the normal status once everything is complete! 🙂
YES!!! My man, you’re gonna be more famous than Gordon Ramsay soon enough…
Yeah 12-14 weeks, but based on previous years they sent out their first round of decisions within the week following Oct 15th. So if you interviewed in the first week or two, you might hear then.
Week of August 19th
I interviewed the same week. Was going to send mine in a week or so, I was just waiting to hear back about something.
What were some curveball questions the interviewer asked? Thanks!
Unfortunately I don’t think I’m allowed to disclose that, sorry! My advice is to make sure you’re knowledgeable about the field you’re entering (trends in medicine, issues facing physicians) and have answers to the common interview questions (challenge you faced, tell me about yourself, why medicine) and you’ll be golden! There aren’t any true curveballs, but they do ask a few questions beyond the standard.
Last year they sent some on Oct 17
Yeah in years past they typically send their first wave within the week following the 15th
If you go to the interview portal, click on the "Interview Acknowledgment" tab. Once you're on that tab, you'll see your interviewer's name and see the upload button for the thank you letter!!
Thank you!
With 14 interviews I think they should send you a thank you letter instead lmao
