CC128 said:
i'm interested too....i have an interview at emory in a few weeks - the school sounds great, but i'd love to find out more from an inside perspective (curriculum organization, clinical experience, whatever you like/don't like about it...) thanks!
I'm a current first year at Emory Med so, i'll try to answer your questions as best I can.
What are the students and teachers like?
Students are very down to earth, smart, active people. I truly was amazed as how incredible my class is. It's a very humbling experience. But the thing is, for the most, the students are not haughty. They're very friendly and engaging and motivated.
Teachers are incredible, as well. They're world class researchers and bring their expertise to the classes. This opens up many doors to getting involved in research or just exploring the sciences in more detail. We have profs from the CDC that often come, we have those who have written texts, and those that are clincians from various specialities throughout Emory Healthcare.
What do you think of the all day exams?
The "Joint Exams" (or Joints) as we call them are definitely stressful. But, they're stressful for the week or two right before. Afterwards, you can relax because you won't have another one for several weeks. They truly aren't as bad as they sound. It's a lot of info to cover, but truthfully, that's what the Board Exams are going to be like. It's good to have the practice. From what I hear, Emory Med students go into the boards and feel like they're taking just another Joint exam -- lowers the stress, a lot. We're so well prepared to take them.
What are their match rates?
I can't say exactly. Emory has a great match list. I would contact the admissions office more specific info about this.
Is it possible to follow around a student for a day to get a feel for the school?
Most definitely. Call up the admission office and let them know you'd like to do so. I'm sure they'll match you up with a student who could take you around for the day.
Do you have any advice on what Emory is looking for in their applicants and how to be competitive (besides grades)?
Emory wants students that will be leaders in medicine. They want students who have excelled in school but have also shown that they are incredible people because of what they've done and how they've done it. My class is so amazing because Emory makes sure that each and every one in the class has something to offer. So I guess my advice here is, just be yourself. You will have something special to offer the Emory Med community (or to any med community) -- just make sure that shines through.
