| Report Response First interviewer was great. | Report Response, "Great school and interview day!" Dr. Ryan Gray's book and podcast. not really sure how things work out here in terms of relationships. a lot of married students with families already, and they really do a lot to support you and help make things work. More from this Member Well its looking like the fat lady sang guys and gals. | I was asked this question too, "Why a doctor and why a military doctor?" | I was asked this question too, "What is your greatest failure in life, how did you deal with it?" | Report Response, "I should have given it more thought as to how long it would take me to get there in the morning. They expect us to be idealistic, but also be grounded in something." More from this Member Another officer came and spoke to use about balancing life and career and also introduced the greater Waashingotn DC area and it's life style. More from this Member 1 hr and only $3.20) stay with a student if you can arrange it. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why should we accept you?" | Report Response, "The cohesiveness of the school on all levels from the students to faculty." Immersive 3d mock casualty extractions and state of the art simulators are sweet. After the tour, interviews were scheduled between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. During downtime, we were welcome to talk to admissions committee members (which is helpful). Anyone already wanting to go there will only supplement their positive view of the school. It is open file in the sense that they can see all your activities/app materials, but no grades or mcat" | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "what would you do if a patient asked you about assisted suicide?" | I was asked this question too, "Why military?" More from this Member I was very impressed with everything. | I was asked this question too, "What do you envision your military career will be like as a medical doctor?" If approved, you may then start the process of applying to USUHS. | Report Response, "Read their website and my application." | Report Response, "Just relax! I had done my research, but if I hadn't they probably would have confused me. They are also very prompt on getting letters out. | Report Response, "E-mails are not always responded to in a timely manner, probably due to the overwhelming volume off" More from this Member Before lunch they took us on a small tour of the facilities. Since I am nowhere near marriage, it definitely was a bit odd to see so many medical students already married." More from this Member | Report Response, "MSAR, SDN feedback, asked other students their experience, pre-application visit to the school, reviewed apps, read current topics in medical journals (yes, this is my first choice school - I'm not really a gunner)" If you have a tough time with this question, then this may not be the school for you." | Report Response, "That the subway in DC is Not scary at all. | Report Response, "This forum, friends who are at the school, Dr. Ryan Gray's PreMed Playbook Guide to the Interview" The interviews were laid back and conversational. More from this Member They are not the traditional group of college graduates." Wear comfortable shoes." | Report Response More from this Member Students learn the research skills and evidence-based approaches to patient care that they would learn at many graduate programs, but the opportunities to conduct DoD-relevant research, to work directly with service members and their families, and to develop inter-professional and leadership skills sets this program apart from others in the country. | Report Response | Report Response, "If you can imagine practicing millitary medicine, this school is great. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Has there ever been a time when you failed as a leader?" More from this Member And plus all of the students are GREAT!!!" | I was asked this question too, "Give me an example of a time where you made a difficult decision, knowing the reaction would be negative." More from this Member The school is a small part of the base." | Report Response | Report Response Picked his brain about the school. The other schools where I have interviewed filled the day with useless BS like student panels and stuff. | I was asked this question too, "What do you like to do for fun (hobbies)?" | I was asked this question too, "When did you decide you wanted to be a doctor?" More from this Member More from this Member D dakki016 New Member Joined Dec 29, 2022 Messages 9 Reaction score 14 Dec 29, 2022 #1 Members don't see this ad. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "The students were awesome - friendly, open, willing to help and give their opinions of the school - their honest opinions." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The learning environment is outstanding. | Report Response, "Great environment of cooperation at this school. | Report Response, "Read SDN/Interview feedback, looked over the school catalog, re-read my applications, read some books on military medicine." | I was asked this question too, "What's your greatest achievement and failure?" More from this Member Alot better than I thought they were going to be. More from this Member USUHS gets first pick, which is good if you there; not so great if you don't." They like getting 35,000 a year as students." Bethesda is expensive. | I was asked this question too, "All questions were very Standard" More from this Member | Report Response, "The students seemed to be confused about the military commitment following graduation. | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see your medical career in 10 years?" Be prepared for some odd-ball questions if you get the same kooky Colonel I had. Two interviews after lunch with the opportunity to visit with senior school administration in the afternoon. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "what would you do if asked to perform a caesarian if it wasn't required?" Also, they don't tell you that you need to have a copy of the interview invite ready to show the guards at the entrance." " | I was asked this question too, "nothins" | Report Response After that a number of school officials gave us an introduction to USUHS that made me feel as if they were trying to give an honest presentation of the school to people who have a big decision to make. | I was asked this question too, "What is your MCAT/GPA? | Report Response, "many of the people who interviw are over the age of 25. More from this Member | Report Response, "campus, campus location, admissions staff, students, new curriculum" The interviewers were friendly and eager to talk up the school which is a plus. I have read from a forum (not sure if it's from this website) that the interview is more conversational, but it doesn't hurt to study. | Report Response, "read the questions on this website, usu website, my amcas and usu essay." The student host program was great!" Squat?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "There was nothing extremely difficultjust make sure you know your strengths and weaknesses." Stayed with a student." Are you a Risk-taker? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "acceptance chances are closer to 65-75% if you're interviewing earlier (cited overall admissions stats are 50-some% if you interview); extensive research and clinical opportunities abroad, particularly in infectious diseases; time exists to train in operational things (airborne, shooting, etc.) | Report Response, "The friendliness of everyone on the campus. | I was asked this question too, "Were you your grandfather's doctor, how would you have dealt with the situation? More from this Member I'm really excited about being a doctor in the military, but I'm not sure if I want to stay in for that long." We had some great 2-way dialogue as opposed to the classical "interrogation."" | Report Response, "Left the house at 520am, road the bus for 45 minutes to the metro, road the metro for another 75 minutes or so, then walked to the school. The students love the school, and everyone helps each other out. | Report Response, "Started at 7:30 A.M. at the admissions office. Would love to connect with everyone if we get invited for interview. The first interviewer asked all the standard and expected questions. (I'm old)." I would want someone like him as my doctor." Good research funding available." More from this Member A fish-eye picture of a baby taken under florescent lighting blown up to five times life size is simply a disturbing image to spend two years with. " | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me a little bit about yourself." Interesting rotations are encouraged (e.g. Cost of living/home prices are a little too high. " | I was asked this question too, "Have you considered the HPSP?" | I was asked this question too, "How did you choose your major?" They all seemed to really like the school." Finish around 4:00." More from this Member | Report Response Both went very well. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "He told a personal anecdote of a friend and fellow physician who almost died, and asked how I felt about being in harms way." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Commitment, time 7 years!" This didn't come up during the day for me, but don't tell the interviewer that you want to enter military medicine because you don't like HMO's the military has one of the largest HMO's in the country." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "See above. | I was asked this question too, "What would be a negative thing about coming to USUHS?" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Interview was very structured and organized. More from this Member Before the interview, a first or second year student will take you on a tour and then to lunch. Faculty members have diverse backgrounds in their education, research and clinical training. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What do you like about military medicine?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member 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 | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself and your family in 10 years?" | Report Response, "Very impressive facilities, and Wash, DC is incredible. INterviews are in the afternnon so if you have connecting flights that are 6pm or earlier you WILL NOT make it. How and when did you decide to pursue medicine? More from this Member The whole day was very organized. In between or after two separate interviews (depending if yours were scheduled back-to-back or not), you needed to go see Security and/or this one administrative officer regarding other paperwork. It was a good experience all-around)" | I was asked this question too, "What are some examples of your leadership ability?" But, if you can overlook that, the study cubicles in the library are neat. " The campus is nicer than a lot of the private campuses I've visited. Why?" it's surreal you are walking and working among some fascinating people, it almost feels like you've stepped into a movie sometimes with the backgrounds they have. Some were very informative and dispelled any misconceptions about the school, others were boring and repetative. | Report Response, "Where the shopping malls were!!!" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why military med? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, Web site, primary and secondary, spoke at length with some administrators there I knew." | Report Response, "Very friendly atmosphere. What skills did you use to cope/deal with it?" | I was asked this question too, "Why should the military invest in you?" Best of luck, either way! The presentations on operation Kerkesner and Bushmaster, etc. | Report Response More from this Member I believe). " | I was asked this question too, "Are you aware of the commitment and do you think you are up to it?" More from this Member More from this Member It honestly blew away my expectations." Im active duty Air Force applying for the military track. | I was asked this question too, "How committed are you to being in the military?" More from this Member Overall, this was the best interview organization I've experienced. | Report Response Still quite nice, though. The school is very open and honest about their intentions. More from this Member More from this Member Had some trouble getting past the front security checkpoint as a non-military applicant." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member By the way the interview format is two 30 minute one-on-one interviews with either a fourth year student or a faculty member (usually at least one high ranking officer but they are not intimidating at all.)" | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What in your life has prepared you for a deployment?" | Report Response, "Great emergency med exposure, good money" | Report Response | Report Response, "The students at the school seemed to be very approachable and were happy with their experience so far." There were single people there, and a lot of my age group in the DC area." After a while though, this passes and you realize that this is the nicest group of people you'll ever meet and I ended up feeling as comfortable at USUHS as I do at my undergrad university where I have spent 4 years." | I was asked this question too, "top choices for military branch, and why?" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "read about USUHS school programs etc." | I was asked this question too, "What makes a positive leader? | I was asked this question too, "What kind of book am I writing?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Last year's thread had the civilian applicants receiving news much sooner than military. | I was asked this question too, "How do you handle stress, what is the most stressful experience you've had?" More from this Member I would highly suggest talking to Col Tashiro, he's the commandant and very friendly. More from this Member Hung out with a whole group of first years after my interview. The students help each other and the teachers provide concise notes with all you need to know for the test." | Report Response, "Facilities are somewhat old. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your military experiences." | Report Response | Report Response, "the camouflage attire and high incidence of marriage. More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviews were pretty laid back, jst standard questions. Basically everything was impressive." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member I also had one really bad interviewer who wasn't conversational, so I had to lead the dicussion. " More from this Member | Report Response, "USUHS website, read about military medicine, SDN feedback" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "If you wanted to enter military medicine, why didn't you consider an HPSP scholarship instead?" | I was asked this question too, "What kind of medicine are you most interested in and why?" | Report Response, "SDN" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do you have any questions for me?" One interview can be with a medical student. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member I liked the campus, I liked the people and the opportunities offered are as good if not better than their civilian counterparts. | Report Response | Report Response, "The traffic! More from this Member More from this Member Presentations really helped with my understanding of USUHS." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Where are you coming from? | I was asked this question too, "What was the best book you read in the past two years?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about having to be in an environment where you are being shot at and having to attend to victims? More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I didn't really get asked that many questions. Seriously, these people were so nice and welcoming. I applied for the army track. More from this Member More from this Member It's probably the best place ever." Know some of the differences between the branches. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, re-reading my essays, and staying with a student host (DO THIS)." Bethesda is way cooler than expected, reminded me a lot of living in a smaller SF." | Report Response, "That it is a long walk from the subway to the school" | I was asked this question too, "How do you envision your career as a pediatrician in the military?" From 8:30-11:30 you listen to very informative briefings about the curriculum, the military aspect of a USUHS student's life, etc. | Report Response, "The facilities are fantastic, the students are very upbeat, and the school seems very organized and friendly." | Report Response, "The students were really helpful. Location of school More from this Member | Report Response, "Students truely enjoyed USUHS and most of the students had multiple acceptances and chose to attend USUHS" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "that my hotel shuttle didn't do dropoff's to USUHS and cabs take forever to get there. I really feel conflicted now because there are really high points to coming here and also really low points (like moving around). | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member But as for questions about my interest in medicine and such, there was nothing that they asked that wasn't already in my file." What if you graduate and the army says they don't need you in pathology, but some other specialty?" More from this Member Around the 2nd to 3rd week of January. | I was asked this question too, "What would you say to someone who told you that you're only going into medicine because your dad is a doctor?" | I was asked this question too, "Which branch I wanted to serve in and why" More from this Member | Report Response, "The camaraderie among the students and faculty." also, my interview group was amazing so many different kinds of people - civilians, service academy students, a navy SEAL, an army delta force guy, a submarine officer. | Report Response, "I love the D.C. area. Its important to consider the pros/cons of Military GME and military life in general before deciding if this is the right path for you. | Report Response | Report Response, "You get paid $53k/year to be a med student and are guarenteed roughly $75k/year through your residency. | I was asked this question too, "What are some of my hobbies?" If you want to chat more about this you can PM me. More from this Member | Report Response, "The students were happy and enthusiastic." | I was asked this question too, "What are your two biggest strengths? Their chief concern was that you understand what you're getting yourself into with military medicine. | Report Response, "Relax! Why Military medicine? " I did not know beforehand that preclinical instruction was compressed into 1.5 years." | I was asked this question too, "There are a lot of qualified applicants/interviewees what makes you a better choice/why should we pick you?" | Report Response, "try not to drive" | Report Response, "I read the school catalog, watched recent videos on what the military is doing globally, poured over the school website, and talked to people who had interviewed there in the past." | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Medicine and the military are just combining my two dreams. More from this Member | Report Response, "facilities, student satisfaction, structured everything; open-door policy of admissions folks (though many had to leave early that day); library has bunk-style carrels; apparently excellent patient simulation lab" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member benefits for joining the military are great though. " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How did you learn about us" | Report Response | Report Response, "SDN and school catalog. " More from this Member | Report Response, "I had been expecting to interview with a faculty member and a 4th year student. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Snow" | Report Response, "Everyone, and I mean everyone, was wearing very plain colors, white button-downs, with black or gray suits and dark ties. But with the turn around, like previously mentioned, no one knows anything. | I was asked this question too, "NA" | I was asked this question too, "Are there any medical ethical issues you get fired up about?" <> After today, I am definitely considering this as a very serious possibility. | Report Response, "nothing, i found out everything i needed to know by speaking to the faculty. | I was asked this question too, "At every school I think "Why med" is difficult to articulate." More from this Member laid back. | I was asked this question too, "List all leadership experiences." 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. More from this Member So, things will get fairly chirpy here soon as decisions are made. The school recognizes that it is not necessarily for everyone and they go out of their way to make you aware of what you are getting into with USUHS. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Everyone seems to LOVE the school, even though it really needs to be rebuilt. The facilities are really nice as well, on beautiful grounds. " | Report Response, "wonderful wonderful school - everyone looks genuinely happy to be there which is not the case at other schools" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member (I am a civilian)" | Report Response, "Nothing" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Nothing really out of the ordinary, one of my interiewers was Public Health Service and he asked me if I knew the different places a PHS doc could serve" | I was asked this question too, "Would you still enlist if you attended another university?" | I was asked this question too, "A pharm company rep invites you out for a free dinner at Ruth's Chris, what would you do? | I was asked this question too, "What aspect of the military interests you?" More from this Member With the change in application deadline, I hope they don't delay interview invites too much! More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member The Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology serves the uniformed services and the nation with a worldwide perspective for education, research, policy, service, and consultation. Read up on the different branches of service, because they ask you to choose between Army, Navy, Air Force and Dept. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? | Report Response I think the wait is the worst. | Report Response | Report Response, "Students and staff were very positive. What are your leadership abilities? | Report Response, "Nothing much, it rained though!" | I was asked this question too, "What do you hope to accomplish?" | Report Response | Report Response, "Great school. | Report Response, "(1) Good facilities. | Report Response, "By far the best thing about the school is the strong sense of community. briefings were very informative, staff and students are really friendly and they emphasize the family/support network of the military, definitely allayed a lot of my concerns." | I was asked this question too, "The questions were all expected, none were "interesting"" For those who are hard core going into the military, this is for you. More from this Member More from this Member What will you do if you don't pass your flight physical and can't become an aerospace doc?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How are you going to support your family while in Med school?" | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about being assigned to a military base somewhere in the middle of nowhere?" More from this Member All the MS1 and 2 students were very kind and enthusiastic. More from this Member More from this Member You are a commissioned officer with full benefits while you are studying here." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If I had a patient who was unable to move anything except his eyes, and his treatment is costing over 1 million dollars to live and you ask him if he wants to live in this state he responds that he does what do I do?" how weird is that?" | I was asked this question too, "How would you deal with a superior telling you to do something that you do not agree with morally or ethically?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "many ethical questions about physician asst suicide etc." | Report Response, "At first I felt really intimidated by the uniforms. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would you deal with breaking the news to someone that they had a fatal disease?" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member For any questions regarding accreditation of this or any other program, contact the, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation of the American Psychological Association | I was asked this question too, "So, tell me about yourself." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Everyone is there for you. " After the final interview at 4 o'clock we were free to go." | Report Response, "Read CNN health, reread my essay, SDN, read catalogue for school." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response 60-70% of graduating seniors are married." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why should the government invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into your medical education?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If you were busy with a patient and a nurse called you and said that she thought there was something wrong with another patient, what would you do?" interesting and enthusiastic interviewers" There is no need to be intimidated" <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 11 0 R 12 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Keep up the encouragement to the students which was great! | I was asked this question too, "Anything not in your application the university should know about?" More from this Member I came prepared, knowing my transportation routes. everyone was so informative and honest. | Report Response More from this Member If you don't know, they will see right through you." | Report Response, "nothing really. More from this Member I am in the same boat, Active Duty Air Force, and not my first time applying as well. | Report Response, "I wish I had spent more time sleeping. what branch of service?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Is the educational gap b/w you and your wife a strain on your marraige; how do you tell her what you're up to?" More from this Member What are your two biggest weaknesses" More from this Member | Report Response, "enthusiasm and passion of all" Also, the closer you are the more $$$ it is. More from this Member I didn't have a problem, just thought he was quiet and more reserved. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about being deployed? He was very laid back and let me ask 30 minutes worth of questions basically. 2 patients come in with the same life-threatening injuries and same outcomes and need to be operated on immediately. | I was asked this question too, "You're obviously very interested in aerospace medicine. The admissions staff were very energetic and enthusiastic. | Report Response, "Everything. | I was asked this question too, "I finished school 8 years ago and interviewer wanted to know why I did not work in a health care related field since graduation. " | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine now in your life? | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | Report Response, "practice interviews" (who doesn't hate that one!)" More from this Member | Report Response, "Openness of students and faculty I thought that was pretty interesting." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member He gave advice on how we should view our selves as doctors in the military and our role as advisors. | Report Response, "The day began with dropping off a security questionnaire to the security office. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What speciality? More from this Member | Report Response, "Interview was very low-stress like everyone says.