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Yale School of Medicine

New Haven, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The school is very laid back for such a prestigious school, and they try to make you feel comfortable. A lot of new facilities have gone up. Many dual degree opportunities. Overall a great school.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your research to me?

What was the most interesting question?

Did you see any bears while you were in Maine?

How did you prepare for the interview?

read website, read amcas

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your research to me.

What impressed you positively?

Students are unusually happy. They do great in residency match. Hospital is close to undergrad campus so there's great access to dual degree opportunities. Brand new lecture halls, research towers, anatomy labs, ect.

What impressed you negatively?

Dorm living isn't my favorite. Have to walk a couple blocks to get to stores and undergrad.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Have a lot of questions because you spend a lot of time with Dean Silverman.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Yale Omni

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes