*****Official 2019-2020 Interview Food Review Thread!!! *****

[deleted972488]

I have no strong opinions, either positive or negative, associated with the food provided at any of my interviews.

Interview 1: sandwiches

Interview 2: sandwiches

Interview 3: sandwiches

Interview 4: tacos (without shells... I guess I interviewed with @OxenFoxen!)

Interview 5: tacos (with shells)

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[Kardio]

Better than my Fyre Festival lunch

 

[deleted987519]

But which schools gave the best pen?

 

[907914]

But which schools gave the best pen?

Bar none, best pen has been Pitt. The metal casing had just the right weight behind it, and the tri-point grip was so ergonomically fashioned, with a smooth and non-dragging roller-ball tip. Invaluable piece of equipment.

 

[deleted976595]

But which schools gave the best pen?

I love my UChicago pen. Sleek metal casing with a solid logo. Been doing all my homework with it. It definitely gets a sentimentality boost for being my top choice school though . The Cinci/Toledo pens are basically the same pen just reskinned for each school and are pretty decent. Cinci did have the added bonus of giving out a water bottle, though.

 

[Cornfed101]

I love my UChicago pen. Sleek metal casing with a solid logo. Been doing all my homework with it. It definitely gets a sentimentality boost for being my top choice school though . The Cinci/Toledo pens are basically the same pen just reskinned for each school and are pretty decent. Cinci did have the added bonus of giving out a water bottle, though.

This thread is fantastic and I wish I had this when choosing my school list. I choose based on location and stats and stuff and I really should have been looking at food and pens...

 

[premed20172017]

This thread is fantastic and I wish I had this when choosing my school list. I choose based on location and stats and stuff and I really should have been looking at food and pens...

Right? I wonder if Faha and Goro factor this into their school lists at all? hahaha

 

[907914]

Cinci did have the added bonus of giving out a water bottle, though.

I appreciate the sentiment behind swag, but if I have to carry it around all day then I don’t want it. Washington State University gave us a tote bag...with handles too small to go over the shoulder...like, nifty but keep it to just the folder next time...

 

[premed20172017]

I appreciate the sentiment behind swag, but if I have to carry it around all day then I don’t want it. Washington State University gave us a tote bag...with handles too small to go over the shoulder...like, nifty but keep it to just the folder next time...

Are you trying to flex by saying you've got big shoulders? hahaha

 

[907914]

Are you trying to flex by saying you've got big shoulders? hahaha

I mean, I do have big shoulders but no, the handles were just tiny.

 

[premed20172017]

Better than my Fyre Festival lunch

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This is actually what I'm expecting at all of the interviews...

 

[u_raptor]

Case has some SOLID turkey sandwiches

 

[premed20172017]

Case has some SOLID turkey sandwiches

But do they have avocado?

 

[Engrailed]

But do they have avocado?

Haha i was going to ask the same thing. (AS IF im not going to be getting an R from that place xD

 

[premed20172017]

Haha i was going to ask the same thing. (AS IF im not going to be getting an R from that place xD

I didn't even apply. To me, it's not a quality turkey sandwich UNLESS there's avocado!

 

[deleted972488]

I have no strong opinions, either positive or negative, associated with the food provided at any of my interviews.

Interview 1: sandwiches

Interview 2: sandwiches

Interview 3: sandwiches

Interview 4: tacos (without shells... I guess I interviewed with @OxenFoxen!)

Interview 5: tacos (with shells)

Update:

Interview 6: sandwiches

 

[u_raptor]

But do they have avocado?

No cado

 

[xkcd6330]

WashU had a really solid buffet-style lunch!

 

[premed20172017]

No cado

How DARE they! That’s a separate food group for 20 somethings!

 

[and 99 others]

Schools that cater fancy lunches to applicants are probably compensating for something.

I'll go back to enjoying our cardboard lunches now.

Everyone knows the top tier schools serve this for lunch
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Harvard:

 

[907914]

Harvard:
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Just went to check my interview confirmation email:

“Lunch will be sandwiches, salad, fruit and other options.”

So...yah, basically Harvard gonna do us like that.

 

[moldydorito]

Hopkins gave us these chicken wraps from the cafeteria and an iceberg lettuce salad. Great school, lunch not so much haha.

 

[deleted972488]

Hopkins gave us these chicken wraps from the cafeteria and an iceberg lettuce salad. Great school, lunch not so much haha.

Did they give you moldy Doritos?

 

[907914]

Did they give you moldy Doritos?

How the hell do doritos get moldy?

 

[deleted972488]

How the hell do doritos get moldy?

Ask the @moldydorito

 

[premed20172017]

Do most schools offer salads, too, or just sandwiches? I'm pretty sure it's just the latter, which is too bad.

Also, has anyone interviewed at Kaiser yet? Are they stepping up their lunch game because they're new? What about Geisel? Maple syrup themed because they're close to VT?

 

[Engrailed]

Do most schools offer salads, too, or just sandwiches? I'm pretty sure it's just the latter, which is too bad.

Also, has anyone interviewed at Kaiser yet? Are they stepping up their lunch game because they're new? What about Geisel? Maple syrup themed because they're close to VT?

Not Dartmouth but I will be at UVermont this fall so I shall report back on their Maple syrup quality if they serve it.

 

[peanuttbuttah]

UVA has PRIME interview food. Like dang. It is buffet style but v fancy, like cut the turkey in front of me fancy

Oh, and Wake Forest gives you Chic-Fil-A

georgetown was also ELITE

 

[TheDataKing]

aight my interviews weren't at these T20s butttttt this thread is hilarious and I'd love to add:

Toledo - really good selection of sandwiches that were actually good
Geisinger - eh, sandwiches again and some soup and cookies or something. not my fave
WVU - catered lunch from a local restaurant. Included chicken, some rice thing, salad, veggies, and of course... cookies lol
Drexel - a selection of sandwiches but they ran out of turkey quickly. they have students interview you while you eat so good luck actually eating. (sandwiches were meh)

oh wait...

Wake Forest - CHICK-FIL-A!!

 

[u_raptor]

aight my interviews weren't at these T20s butttttt this thread is hilarious and I'd love to add:

Toledo - really good selection of sandwiches that were actually good
Geisinger - eh, sandwiches again and some soup and cookies or something. not my fave
WVU - catered lunch from a local restaurant. Included chicken, some rice thing, salad, veggies, and of course... cookies lol
Drexel - a selection of sandwiches but they ran out of turkey quickly. they have students interview you while you eat so good luck actually eating. (sandwiches were meh)

oh wait...

Wake Forest - CHICK-FIL-A!!

Yo the Wake Forest chick fil a

 

[premed20172017]

aight my interviews weren't at these T20s butttttt this thread is hilarious and I'd love to add:

Toledo - really good selection of sandwiches that were actually good
Geisinger - eh, sandwiches again and some soup and cookies or something. not my fave
WVU - catered lunch from a local restaurant. Included chicken, some rice thing, salad, veggies, and of course... cookies lol
Drexel - a selection of sandwiches but they ran out of turkey quickly. they have students interview you while you eat so good luck actually eating. (sandwiches were meh)

oh wait...

Wake Forest - CHICK-FIL-A!!

Yo the Wake Forest chick fil a

Ok, forget about no sleep til Brooklyn, it’s all about no chin-fil-a until wake forest (I’ve only had it once, and I guess it was pretty good?)

 

[u_raptor]

Ok, forget about no sleep til Brooklyn, it’s all about no chin-fil-a until wake forest (I’ve only had it once, and I guess it was pretty good?)

Chick fil a is huge down here lol. Rightfully so

 

[premed20172017]

Chick fil a is huge down here lol. Rightfully so

But I’ve heard Popeyes has a better sandwich? Is this true? (Not that I eat fried chicken often enough to know haha)

 

[TheDataKing]

But I’ve heard Popeyes has a better sandwich? Is this true? (Not that I eat fried chicken often enough to know haha)

trust me... they aren't the same. Chick-fil-a is the OG

 

[u_raptor]

But I’ve heard Popeyes has a better sandwich? Is this true? (Not that I eat fried chicken often enough to know haha)

SMH don't disrespect CFA like that

Honestly don't really like Popeyes. Bojangles is better. CFA is best

 

[deleted999033]

OHSU - lasagna from Elephants Delicatessen is out of this world
Mayo Rochester - really good artisanal sandwiches with Brie and Pears
UNM - really good burger and fries from their own cafeteria

 

[Icebird]

UVermont ain’t playing no games with that lunch tryna thick me up

 

[Jappa]

So apparently Detroit deli's are famous for putting cole slaw in sandwiches... learned that at Wayne State's interview.




Not a good time.

 

[u_raptor]

So apparently Detroit deli's are famous for putting cole slaw in sandwiches... learned that at Wayne State's interview.




Not a good time.

I can't stand Cole slaw. Which has apparently made me a traitor down here

 

[premed20172017]

How's the food at NYMC?

 

[907914]

I complained about how “Harvard gonna do us like that” with sandwiches, but the spread at their dinner was Mediterranean and the lunch was actually like legit subs with garden grown veggies or a vinegrette covered egg-White and avacado sandwich.

Even Harvard sandwiches are fancy.

 

[cck42]

I have an allergy to gluten (Celiac), and this thread has me worried. Lots of bread and pasta other gluten-filled deliciousness. Did most places have options either at the interview or when scheduling to alert them of allergies?

I get v hangry so I just want to know if I should pack some bars/snacks

 

[deleted972488]

I have an allergy to gluten (Celiac), and this thread has me worried. Lots of bread and pasta other gluten-filled deliciousness. Did most places have options either at the interview or when scheduling to alert them of allergies?

I get v hangry so I just want to know if I should pack some bars/snacks

Most ask if you have dietary restrictions. If not, email them and let them know ahead of time.

 

[SeaHusky]

Most ask if you have dietary restrictions. If not, email them and let them know ahead of time.

+1. I’m almost positive all of my IIs have come with a section to disclose any dietary restrictions on the portal. I would t worry about this at all, OP!

 

[premed20172017]

I complained about how “Harvard gonna do us like that” with sandwiches, but the spread at their dinner was Mediterranean and the lunch was actually like legit subs with garden grown veggies or a vinegrette covered egg-White and avacado sandwich.

Even Harvard sandwiches are fancy.

The gave you...AVOCADO!? OMG! Avocado count = 1

 

[907914]

I have an allergy to gluten (Celiac), and this thread has me worried. Lots of bread and pasta other gluten-filled deliciousness. Did most places have options either at the interview or when scheduling to alert them of allergies?

I get v hangry so I just want to know if I should pack some bars/snacks

Pack snacks or let them all know ahead of time. Most schools are accommodating to dietary restrictions.

 

[GoBlue2019]

Pack snacks or let them all know ahead of time. Most schools are accommodating to dietary restrictions.

That insinuates some schools are unaccommodating to dietary restrictions.

Celiac: "I'm allergic to gluten"
Unaccommodating Med School:

 

[907914]

That insinuates some schools are unaccommodating to dietary restrictions.

Celiac: "I'm allergic to gluten"
Unaccommodating Med School:
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I can only speak for N=8, but they all had an option to select on the interview scheduling doodad, or a number to call. So, at least 5% of medical schools are accommodating lol

TBH I think they will all be accommodating

 

[SeaHusky]

I can only speak for N=8, but they all had an option to select on the interview scheduling doodad, or a number to call. So, at least 5% of medical schools are accommodating lol

TBH I think they will all be accommodating

One of the schools I interviewed at lowkey had a tastier looking lunch for their gluten-free applicant than the rest of us plebes

 

[907914]

One of the schools I interviewed at lowkey had a tastier looking lunch for their gluten-free applicant than the rest of us plebes

If anyone here ever joins the military, you need to low key select the vegetarian MREs. They are X10 in flavor.

Edit: With the exception of the Rib Shaped BBQ flavored Pork Patty. And the Chile Mac.