| I was asked this question too, "Why military/any connections to military?" The morning presenters were a bit hostile whenever someone asked about the residency assignment system. More from this Member 750 First Street, NE | Report Response, "The friendly and helpful attitude of everyone." More from this Member (I am prior service)" | Report Response, "read sdn and essay on why military medicine" More from this Member They don't hide anything, which is really great. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would you handle making a wrong decision while practicing medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response Why the military?" What happens after USAFA approves me to apply to USUHS? (The first question of my first interview. | I was asked this question too, "You have lived in one place all your life. Everyone was also so incredibly nice. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Are you comfortable with the thought of giving up all of your rank and seniority to become an ENSIGN again?" I'm in ROTC and already owe 4 years. More from this Member In the morning, a Col. (forgot his position) came and summarized what we will be experiencing during our 4 years here. I didn't even know about this program till November. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response If you have a tough time with this question, then this may not be the school for you." Also, they interview about 500 people and accept about 270 for 167 slots." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Hello! | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "what would you do if a patient asked you about assisted suicide?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member The admissions staff were very energetic and enthusiastic. | Report Response | Report Response, "The staff there are great. | I was asked this question too, "Why are you a better candidate than these other students?" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "My first interview, but I really left with a good feeling from it. Everyone was kind and helpful." | Report Response, "Read over my application, looked at the extensive website, stayed with a student, looked at studentdoctor.net" | Report Response, "Remember to bring your security paperwork, form of identification, and keep up on scheduling your physical if you are really interested." | I was asked this question too, "What sort of photography are you interested in? More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your leadership experiences and role" Presentations really helped with my understanding of USUHS." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "It will be about your leadership experiences.. ie. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The USU Clinical Psychology program does not typically accept transfer credits, but we will consider requests to transfer a small number of credits if the course is clearly comparable to USU's course. They did have my secondary essay in front of them, however, but I didn't get the impression that they had read it before I walked into the room." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "None of the questions were very difficult." More from this Member Patiently waiting to hear!! Each med student knows that one day you may be working on them, their families, or they may be working on you. | Report Response, "Lots of paper work" | Report Response | Report Response, "It is time for USUHS to move to an electronic secondary format, although I understand why they still use a mail format. | I was asked this question too, "Specific questions about my application" | I was asked this question too, "What specialty are you considering? " | Report Response, "Nothing just chilin" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The price of nearby housing and the horrible traffic." | Report Response, "How far most of the students live from the school." | Report Response, "I guess the timing. Just a cautionary not because the construction will likely going on for the next couple years at least I would imagine. " Interviewed with 4th year first and the only question that she asked me was " The school fully realizes the enormity of your decision in coming here--it's essentially the next 15 or so years of your life as opposed to 4 at a civilian school. | Report Response | Report Response, "Open file interviews- but they just have your AMCAS activities and all your PS's. | Report Response When you sign in, have all your security forms, etc. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me anything about yourself not reflected on the AMCAS application." | Report Response I could see myself being happy here." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you see happening to medicine in the next ten years?" It's probably the best place ever." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "You mentioned you would like to give something back to society, could you explain what you mean?" More from this Member | Report Response (Nothing much. Most only had positive things to relay about the school. More from this Member More from this Member Come prepared with anything and everything you'd want to ask you'll get multiple answers and really be able to figure out if this place is for you" Arrive early the day before, especially if you are from a western state. Ll_^|`?k|~|}G/~L Nice facilities, great location." Many applicants are intimidated by the service committment and the military basis of this school. | Report Response, "The friendly students, everyone is very well-mannered. " | Report Response, "the crappy school building" | Report Response The students have no costs and only $20K of their $35K is taxable." I like that you rotate through various academic military medical centers. More from this Member There were other interviewees there who clearly didn't have a clue about what they were potentially getting themselves into." | Report Response, "Everyone, and I mean everyone, was wearing very plain colors, white button-downs, with black or gray suits and dark ties. | Report Response, I used AirB&B cheap rates and can find some very nice places (people's homes or vacation homes they rent out), "Warn students about the amount of paperwork during secondaries." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why should we pick you over another candidate?" % | I was asked this question too, "How is regular medicine different from military medicine?" More from this Member It wasn't just that the students were friendly, but more importantly, that they looked comfortable and relaxed. More from this Member | Report Response, "The staff and faculty were extremely helpful in answering questions. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What characteristics should a physician have?" For further assistance, you may contact Ms. Guzeh at [email protected]. BRRRRRR. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about being deployed? Much. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Where does that come from?" | I was asked this question too, "What made you want to join the military at such an early age? " | Report Response, "online secondary application submission." | Report Response, "That I could leave my luggage there." And you can't really beat the learning opportunities from case exposure offered by the military." | Report Response, "No lap top plug ins at library--other than that nothing. | Report Response The students were fantastic. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Do you think you are prepared for the sacrifices associated with a career in military medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to join the military?" | Report Response More from this Member We break for a tour of the campus followed by individual interviews. " | I was asked this question too, "Describe extracurriculars" | Report Response, "Looked at website and studentdoctor.net." Traveling opportunities. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Talk about your leadership experience." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why a physician? | Report Response I was asked if I supported the teaching of intelligent design in public schools and my thoughts on stem cell research." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Re-read secondary and AMCAS, SDN, USUHS web-site." | Report Response, "lots of construction going on..no big deal" What's your most significant/difficult leadership experience?" More from this Member Who do you operate on first?" | Report Response, "The facilities, the simulation center, the new integrated curriculum, the friendliness of the interviewers, students and administrators pretty much everything!" | I was asked this question too, "Why do you wish to pursue military medicine?" | Report Response, "Staying with a student host is invaluable. It was a good experience all-around)" | Report Response, "Read over AMCAS, SDN and secondary. | Report Response, "It's good that they go so in depth about the school, but man it's a long day (8-4)." | Report Response, "try not to drive" I'm very impressed and though it was my #1 choice going in, it solidified my resolve once I interviewed there." 1 2 Next W Wishfulthinking89 Full Member Joined Jan 5, 2022 Messages 19 Reaction score 8 Jan 5, 2022 #1 Members don't see this ad. 4 years of med school plus residency plus at least seven years of payback. | I was asked this question too, "What was your greatest failure?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member My only gripe was that after lunch, the interview day seemed to go too fast and didn't allow me any time to talk with other interviewees or dean's." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Very happy students, thorough tour, the school isn't anything like West Point or the other service academies - basically like a civilian school with people wearing uniforms. | I was asked this question too, "The entire interview was no-stress, but at the beginning he said that there would be one question that would put me on the spot. How did you deal with it? | Report Response, "More about the specific medical opportunities in EACH branch of service" More from this Member Yeah. | I was asked this question too, "What aspect of the military interests you?" Bethesda is way cooler than expected, reminded me a lot of living in a smaller SF." | Report Response, "It was all very good." Each student gets their own bone kit (real, no plastic) to take home the first year." Hands down." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member It seems like the students are looking out for each other" | Report Response (I had emphasized an interest in humanitarian aid as my reason for military medicine in my app)"