Just had a 2 hour interview. What does this mean?

[mudixxx27]

I interviewed at one of our state schools today. The interviewer kept asking follow up questions on topics he wanted to cover.

It was conversational, but it lasted 2 whole hours! I was kind of bored to be honest.

What does this mean, if anything?

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[Acetone2]

2 hours?
What did they ask you?
Do you mind sharing the non-personal questions just so others can get an idea?

Good Luck. I hope these 2 hours pay off.

 

[Frazier]

One of my interviews was strictly scheduled to last 30 minutes by the school -- and ended up going for about 55 minutes (majority of the extra time was just chatting about the city and sports)... kind of awkward walking back into the conference room with my fellow interviewees already ~20 minutes into a curriculum lecture [of course the door had to be squeaky when opening it, just because].

That said, the overly-extended interview session could mean several things; however, given the fact that we have no idea how to accurately interpret it ourselves, it's pointless to try and figure out "what it means".

Nevertheless, wishful thinking leads me to interpret it as positive. 😉

 

[CuttingCorneas]

1. Your interviewer has a poor concept of time
2. Your interviewer loved to hear himself talk
3. You're a delight to talk to

 

[mudixxx27]

He asked me questions about my experiences. LOTS of them. It seemed like he wanted to know everything that I did, what it was all about. Lots of follow up questions

He did not cover anything really medically related.

Subtle questions that I had to extract from what he was asking me came up. The following questions were dressed up and worded very differently:

Why medicine?
Weaknesses?
Strengths?
What do you expect not to like about medical school?
Why this particular school?

He also asked a lot of personal questions that were also dressed up.

For example, what are your parents like. What is their story?
What are your political affiliations? (tricky one)
Do you have any family members who are Doctors?
And a lot more

 

[DHURT]

He may have thoroughly enjoyed chatting with you or did a poor job preparing for the interview. Either way, they know what you're all about. Good luck.

 

[anon3]

Maybe he was bored. Do you think he liked you? If it was a doctor interviewing, he probably liked you to spend 2 hours of his day he could be using to earn RVUs. I had long interviews before (though not 2 hours) but that's when I succeed in steering the interview into a chat/conversation and they were both doctors so I imagine they fought for me in the adcom meetings as I got accepted and waitlist-accepted. Its weird he's still going over typical interview questions for 2 hours.

 

[NickNaylor]

I would consider that a good thing. That said, it doesn't "mean" anything.

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[Lucky Louie]

I interviewed at one of our state schools today. The interviewer kept asking follow up questions on topics he wanted to cover.

It was conversational, but it lasted 2 whole hours! I was kind of bored to be honest.

I sure hope the interviewer didn't pick up that you were bored.


Could have been looking to see how you'd do. i.e imagine you're a psychiatrist listening to a patient and it's really boring (or you're distracted and start thinking about some other patient?). What do you do if you're trying not to yawn?

 

[911 Turbo]

I interviewed at one of our state schools today. The interviewer kept asking follow up questions on topics he wanted to cover.

It was conversational, but it lasted 2 whole hours! I was kind of bored to be honest.

What does this mean, if anything?

He was creating a diversion so the adcoms could rob your house.

 

[Fivo]

I sure hope the interviewer didn't pick up that you were bored.


Could have been looking to see how you'd do. i.e imagine you're a psychiatrist listening to a patient and it's really boring (or you're distracted and start thinking about some other patient?). What do you do if you're trying not to yawn?

Some have actually fallen asleep. It's not uncommon lol

 

[ERMAHGERD]

What are your political affiliations? (tricky one)

I was under the assumption this was an illegal question?

 

[Girly X]

I was under the assumption this was an illegal question?

I believe it may be illegal but it has come up in some shape or form for just about every interview I have had, especially when ACA and the future of patient care comes up. So it may be a valid question if someone is trying to understand how you think (not necessarily which side you fall on).

Just be prepared to give a "balanced" view 🙂

 

[NickNaylor]

I believe it may be illegal but it has come up in some shape or form for just about every interview I have had, especially when ACA and the future of patient care comes up. So it may be a valid question if someone is trying to understand how you think (not necessarily which side you fall on).

Just be prepared to give a "balanced" view 🙂

It's ok to have a strong opinion, but you should avoid being combative and you should be able to defend your position rationally rather than dogmatically.

 

[deleted393595]

He was creating a diversion so the adcoms could rob your house.

No need for them to do that. They already achieved their goal with app fees.

 

[flodhi1]

It means that you need to stop thinking about the interview.

 

[cheesier]

It could either be that they loved talking to you, or they couldn't get enough out of you so they needed extra time. It's out of your hands now. In my opinion, short interview >>> long interview.

 

[ERMAHGERD]

Are you good looking? That might explain it. It is extremely weird and unprofessional to act like that, however. Maybe the interviewer has a problem. Either way, you were probably accepted if s/he does not have to answer to anyone else.

I'm gonna pull one of these at my next interview mid-conversation

 

[Praefectus]

That's pretty intense. I don't think I've had a conversation that long before midnight...

 

[danorlan]

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[danorlan]

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[wholeheartedly]

No need for them to do that. They already achieved their goal with app fees.

 

[pre med 2014]

I believe it may be illegal but it has come up in some shape or form for just about every interview I have had, especially when ACA and the future of patient care comes up. So it may be a valid question if someone is trying to understand how you think (not necessarily which side you fall on).

Just be prepared to give a "balanced" view 🙂

Wait so Obamacare does come up? That sucks we have to answer a political question. And you know you can't just refuse to give an answer because that will look bad on you.

 

[as1212559]

Wait so Obamacare does come up? That sucks we have to answer a political question. And you know you can't just refuse to give an answer because that will look bad on you.

It does come up, I've fielded a question containing Obamacare (actually called it Obamacare too). Read up on the actual law a little bit if you are unclear. Have an opinion, but be able to discuss both perspectives. They probably want to see if you have any understanding at all of health care policy or at least be able to say something other than a)socialism b)the government c)free healthcare etc. etc.

 

[Planes2Doc]

No need for them to do that. They already achieved their goal with app fees.

Then why are schools always sending people stuff about donations? Quick, hide your things!

 

[MedPR]

I had a 90 minute interview once (was only supposed to be 45 minutes). I think it was because the interviewer asked me the same question in a different way 2-3 times.

Interviewer: Why did you volunteer at X place?
Me: because blah blah blah, and I learned blah blah blah from it.
Interviewer: What did you learn from your time at X (the same X) place?
Me: uh.. I just told you that. repeat blah blah blah.

Result: Wait list. Perhaps because when the adcom reviewed the interview transcript they saw how redundant my answers got.

 

[silverturtle]

He was creating a diversion so the adcoms could rob your house.

No need for them to do that. They already achieved their goal with app fees.

I'm gonna pull one of these at my next interview mid-conversation

+1 👍 Blue steel is always a safe choice. But may I suggest Magnum?

 

[gravitywave]

I was under the assumption this was an illegal question?

I'm actually pretty sure it's not. The federal law that bars stuff like this from coming up in job interviews doesn't apply to professional school interviews.

 

[MedPR]

Some have actually fallen asleep. It's not uncommon lol

Sweet sig, bro!