George Washington University

[WahooDPT]

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Just got an invite for an interview on Jan. 7th. Anyone else going?

Also, for those that have interviewed here before, I'll ask the obligatory question: "How was it?" Thanks!

 

[Eforma]

Hey! I got my email this morning as well! 🙂 But....I am flying home from Barcelona that day (this is why I hate that schools don't post expected interview dates....I would have scheduled my flight differently) so I am going to have to see if there is one the following week that I can attend. If not...I might have to do what I can to reroute my flight to DC (of course I'm flying through JFK instead of DC...sooo lame).

 

[clricket]

Hi! I am interviewing at GWU in Feb and I was hoping that you guys might've already interviewed with them and you might be able provide me some insight into the process. I haven't received any information regarding the interview day and I would love some info regarding the process aka are their individual/group interviews? Thanks!

 

[RBNiu]

Hi! I am interviewing at GWU in Feb and I was hoping that you guys might've already interviewed with them and you might be able provide me some insight into the process. I haven't received any information regarding the interview day and I would love some info regarding the process aka are their individual/group interviews? Thanks!

Hi, you should have a look at this thread too:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=789643

 

[WahooDPT]

As others have said, the interview at GW is nothing to fear. It's simply a time for you to ask specific questions about the program and determine if it suits your individual needs. From GW's perspective, the main goal is to verify applicants' interpersonal skills.

 

[gemini08]

There were about 50 people there at the Jan 7th interview. You started out with a short presentation where they basically introduced the faculty. Then you were broken up into groups and either did a little group activity or had your group interview...then you switched. During the interview I was asked basics like why PT and why here? Also, who is your role model. Then they give you a tour and then you can talk to a faculty one on one which is basically just you asking questions and if there is something specific they want to ask you about your application they will.

 

[NewTestament]

You arrive at 9:00 in the clinic, where you make small talk with other applicants and the faculty. Then Dr. Lesniak, the director, gives a brief introduction to the program. After that, everyone splits into groups of four or five for a group interview. It's actuallly not that bad. It's like a round table discussion.

The only ridiculous part was the group activity. I just don't see the efficacy of these types of exercises. Just smile and pretend you're having a good time. We had to determine what five things we would bring to an island that we had to live on for a long time.

Afterwards, students answer your questions, and then they take you on a tour. The facility is wonderful. The program is on the sixth floor GW Hospital. Then you wait for a personal interview with the faculty. The professor who interviewed me didn't give me his undivided attention, but I was the last person they interviewed, so I think he just wanted to go and enjoy the rest of his weekend.

Kevin

 

[DPTB]

Follow up: Has anyone here accepted an offer for GW?