Interviews are in the afternoon, and are pretty relaxed. I'm not even claustrophobic. | Report Response, "Re-read secondary and AMCAS, SDN, USUHS web-site." | I was asked this question too, "What's your greatest achievement and failure?" | I was asked this question too, "Why? More from this Member More from this Member you will be tired after a long interview day, and it will not impact your standings whatsoever, but I thought their sim center was state of the art and better than most schools I've interviewed at. | Report Response, "Very laid back interviews. | Report Response More from this Member If you don't know, they will see right through you." Mine was with a 4th year. He like the comment but turned it into a question as to why I think that rate is escalating" Been goal to be career military physician ever since started college" More from this Member | Report Response, "The facility is older." Not conceded like some schools." | I was asked this question too, "Describe yourself. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a person you think is a good leader. Last year's thread had the civilian applicants receiving news much sooner than military. | I was asked this question too, "why military medicine over civilian and why medicine in general? | Report Response, "There wasnt enough time to get a through tour of the facilities" If you don't have a ride, take the Metro. More from this Member I've got a good feeling that everything will probably be delayed by two to four weeks. You can't take a break and walk to a local restaurant because it is situated deep on a millitary facility." I just found this thread while looking for any possible results for the cycle, so I also was unaware of the application extension. | I was asked this question too, "What would you do if you worked in an Iraqi prison and your CO ordered you to gain intelligence from your Iraqi patient?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your two biggest strengths? Stayed the night at a student's apartment. Ll_^|`?k|~|}G/~L Also, the university has an open door policy; I ended up meeting with every member of the admissions committee." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member The question itself was interesting because my interviewer really wanted a lot of detail in my answer. More from this Member Basically everything was impressive." | Report Response, "Reviewed AMCAS and USUHS applications, reviewed SDN feedback, and researched school website and bulletin." | I was asked this question too, "How is regular medicine different from military medicine?" Thank you for sharing your experiences! More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member I really enjoyed the experience interviewing. Several students screamed "come to this school!" | Report Response, "i was interested in this school before, but after interview day it is definitely now my #1 choice. | Report Response, "The facilities, the simulation center, the new integrated curriculum, the friendliness of the interviewers, students and administrators pretty much everything!" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I stressed out the night before because I realized I'd forgotten to complete the security background info and stayed up late doing that. | Report Response More from this Member Commitment is long, but should not be an issue for those with a desire to serve." | I was asked this question too, "What role should pharm/med equipment companies play in their relationship with doctors?" | I was asked this question too, "How are you going to support your family while in Med school?" | I was asked this question too, "Do you know what you are getting yourself into?" | 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. " | Report Response, "It seems that the money is the only great luring feature. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "No interesting questions" More from this Member Women DO attend, but their presence there did seem minimized. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe something you "failed" at, describe something you are proud of" | Report Response | Report Response, "Construction (I understand this is a necessary evil at times, though)" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What will you do if you cannot keep up with the weight requirements and cannot rank up?" | Report Response, "I should have given it more thought as to how long it would take me to get there in the morning. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "why do you have a desire to serve? | Report Response, "Excellent school, excellent program, excellent people!" | Report Response | Report Response, "the comraderie between students and faculty. It's a black 14 seater (van)with a little USU logo on the side! " | I was asked this question too, "I was asked a series of questions probing whether or not I knew what I was getting into by joining the military. | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine vs. civilian medicine?" it's been my 1st choice ever since i began college, so i was ecstatic to get an interview" | Report Response, "Relax! | I was asked this question too, "What characterisitcs should all military physicians possess?" | Report Response, "Loved this school, definitely became one of my top choices after the school tour. More from this Member | Report Response, "i loved usuhs! More from this Member I saw on gradcafe that there was one person who posted today that they heard for an interview but can't find any other information. | Report Response, "Maybe make the supplemental be an online process, thus saving on postage, paper and speeding up the" More from this Member The student host program was great!" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "I was well prepared. | Report Response, "I felt pretty prepared. " | I was asked this question too, "What do you think you will like least about medical school?" | I was asked this question too, "Do you have any questions for me?" | Report Response, "Do not worry if you are unable to stay with a student host. I did the navy for a while, got out due to unforeseen circumstances, went to school and Im currently working in MH for the past 5 years. they were super nice and relaxed and the admissions office will help you take care of all your paperwork and anything you need to know. More from this Member For some reason I went in there thinking that because it was a military school, it was going to be shanty" 1 hr and only $3.20) stay with a student if you can arrange it. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Best of luck, either way! | Report Response With the change in application deadline, I hope they don't delay interview invites too much! Be sure to take advantage of the host program if offered an interview here. More from this Member | Report Response, "Amazing school with very friendly students." They really push to make sure you make an informed decision (and one not just based upon the money). | Report Response, "Read interview feedback, read entire school catalogue, read book on medical school interviews, practiced a lot, in the end I came up with a fantastic narrative for combining all the answers smoothly and eloquently, 10 minutes before the first interview! | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "So, tell me about yourself." How did you fix it? | Report Response, "Read this site" Why military medicine? Each med student knows that one day you may be working on them, their families, or they may be working on you. 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 does your family feel about you joining the military?" Bethesda and the DC area are decent areas to live and find stuff to do. " | I was asked this question too, "Leadership skills" | I was asked this question too, "What experiences have you had, which demonstrate your communication ability with patients?" | I was asked this question too, "How have you demonstrated leadership abilities, describe experiences etc." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, ""What made you interested in USUHS?"" More from this Member It had a heading that stated. BRRRRRR. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I'm a civilian, the first interviewer was great and asked explicitly about whether or not I was prepared for the commitment." No left-field questions." | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "Read over my application, looked at the extensive website, stayed with a student, looked at studentdoctor.net" | Report Response, "The ultra conservative attitude of the Dean of Admissions and some of the profs." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "USUHS is a great school and I would be greatly honored to accept an invitation to attend next year. " More from this Member to reiterate their interest in the program and to see how they are doing, without feeling they are breaking the "do not contact" rule. More from this Member The whole day was very organized. More from this Member | Report Response I was told this ahead of time, but I didn't believe it. 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. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "many ethical questions about physician asst suicide etc." | Report Response, "Very positive experience, well organized admissions process. | Report Response, "SDN, spoke with graduates and students, school website" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviewers seemed a little unenthusiastic." | Report Response, "Relaxed, maybe too relaxed. | Report Response, "The staff and faculty were extremely helpful in answering questions. More from this Member Except the pressure interview where the guy thought I had cut/copied my AMCAS essay since he thought it was too exceptional! PDF Clinical Psychologist - United States Air Force Academy Anxiously waiting for that invite everyday. This university definitely has a different feel than civilian universities." Profs and students are all very nice and not the "up tight" military atmosphere you might expect. The morning presenters were a bit hostile whenever someone asked about the residency assignment system. More from this Member More from this Member benefits for joining the military are great though. " More from this Member More from this Member Where does that come from?" More from this Member | Report Response 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." | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your research." | Report Response, "flying into regan is the way to go. More from this Member The briefing is very informative, just very long." The only thing I can suggest is that in the given materials they state in bold font that we should not call to followup after interviewing. | Report Response, "My first interviewer started off by telling me had done over 150 med school interviews. But with the turn around, like previously mentioned, no one knows anything. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. More from this Member No hypothetical type questions either. " | I was asked this question too, "How would deal with a situation where you are aware that your work area is a high probability target, yet you have to keep working there?" The students and applicants I met are the friendliest and easiest to get along with folks I have ever had the privilege to meet. All students that attend the Clinical Psychology Program in the military track incur a 7-year service commitment following the completion of internship. | Report Response, "it was very good. | Report Response specific examples" It started out with almost three hours of speakers, went on to a tour of the place, and then going through two interviews. More from this Member (The first question of my first interview. | Report Response, "SDN, website, the briefings in the morning are really helpful..and I would take a glance at your personal statements because they more than likely have read this before interviewing you (both of my interviewers had things highlighted on my statements which they asked me about)" The simulation center was out of this world. | Report Response | Report Response, "Nothing." | Report Response More from this Member usually just slacks and a sweater that says army/navy/air force on it." I've got a really good feeling that they sent out all the invitations already, From what I've seen previously, people have either gotten an email or no email in January and then people who contacted were told "interviews are already out" and then told that their official rejection would come in March/April. (they aren't supposed to ask this, but my answer was followed by the interviewer telling me that I would get in, then talking up his specialty - which made me happy)" More from this Member Be prepared for questions about the military." Why USUHS?" More from this Member More from this Member People were friendly and tried to make the day as low stress as possible." | Report Response, "Students loved the school, Very smart down to earth faculty and staff, also Very honest about the military commitment" " I think i would be a great doctor if i went there, it is just that i would have to be a great military doctor" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "None, really - all were standard" The simulation center was amazing. I did not and at first was a bit worried that I would miss out on gathering "inside" information about the school but there is plenty of time during the day to talk to students and to get a feel for the school." More from this Member 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. | I was asked this question too, "Talk about specific volunteer experiences." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member tell me about yourself." Should have looked more into military medicine" More from this Member The interviewers were colonels and were very friendly that's a good sign if somebody of that rank will take the time to interview a student." More from this Member 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?" The trip at the end of February is for those who are accepted to 'double-check' their fitment, and for those on the waitlist to do the same if they get a chance to fill a spot (that an accepted student does not want). | Report Response, "Very enthusiastic students, seem genuinely happy at the school. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself." More from this Member What leadership experience have you had? Welcome to the party! | Report Response, "Wonderfully supportive environment. It was very informal, and he actually showed me the interview sheet they fill out. | 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?" | Report Response, "Reading this feedback, PreMed Years podcast, previous USUHS threads" There were no tricks to lure you into the military or anything; rather they are very transparent and want to know that you know exactly what you are getting into. | I was asked this question too, "What specialty?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I am a prior serivce army lieutenant, so they mostly asked me about my leadership duties." | Report Response, "It seems as though everyone on campus is married and has already settled down. | Report Response, "Everyone was extremely helpful and nice. More from this Member | Report Response, "Without housing all students must find apartments. More from this Member I had two great chats about medicine in the military." | Report Response, "Student satisfaction. More from this Member I had a very different perspective about it before." In that area even the awful hotels are >$100 per night" | I was asked this question too, "What was the best book you read in the past two years?" I havent heard or seen anything my way yet either. | Report Response, "SDN, researched school stats, commitment" | Report Response, "Nothing really. USUHS is not for everyone, but everyone there seems to be VERY happy." | I was asked this question too, "How would you handle making a wrong decision while practicing medicine?" | Report Response make sure that you do everything in a timely manner; snags with DODMERB can greatly delay your applicationcomplete everything ASAP and send in everything they ask for; it took me five months to get all the paperwork sorted out" Students are friendly, facilities (especially sim center) are top-notch, and the faculty really tries to get to know and advise each student individually. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member This is what it looked like. | I was asked this question too, "What motivates you to persue a career in medicine." More from this Member More from this Member You must log in or register to reply here. More from this Member I am in the same boat, Active Duty Air Force, and not my first time applying as well. | Report Response | Report Response, "It was well organized, and the staff was very friendly." Please more responsiveness about student host pr" | I was asked this question too, "Describe your leadership experiences." | Report Response | Report Response, "Be prepared for the long 3-hour 'briefing'It's a collection of talks from various people trying to sell the school to you. | I was asked this question too, "Many qualified people apply to USUHS. | I was asked this question too, "Why the military? | I was asked this question too, "How do you think you'll function with a lack of sleep?" After that there is a tour, which is cool. And What will you do after your 7 year commitment is over?" I answered all of them in my first answer (which was five minutes and heavily rehearsed). It took me 50 minutes to drive 8 miles. | I was asked this question too, "The questions were predictable. " | Report Response, "nothing, i found out everything i needed to know by speaking to the faculty. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member call for a cab EARLY, or make sure your hotel shuttle (which goes to the NIH and NNMC) doesn't mind taking you to USUHS. I wanted to bring her a thank you gift, but didn't know what she would like. " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I set myself up in my essay: one paragraph made it sound like my wife wasn't so supportive, which is absolutely wrong, she's very supportive." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Of the allopathic (MD) schools where I interviewed, this one impressed me the most." As for the school, I was impressed most by the attitude of the students there: new and old alike. The Assistant Dean of Admissions is great, such a nice and funny guy. More from this Member | Report Response Everyone is there for you. " | Report Response, "SDN, reread my application, AMCAS" " | Report Response More from this Member I spent over one hour just chatting about military medicine and the options it offers with one of the Deans and 20-30 mins with several others. | Report Response, "the crappy school building" | I was asked this question too, "I got a really interesting scenario dealing with practicing medicine under a semi combative situation" | Report Response, "EVERYONE was extremely friendly. More from this Member I also am a little late to the thread. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Fun, easy-goin" | Report Response, "Not very impressive facility" | Report Response 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 More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member <>>> More from this Member The interviewees told us up front to relax and enjoy the conversation" | Report Response | Report Response There were probably 20-25 at this interview. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The traffic around DC, the worst I have ever seen; but, what do you expect" More from this Member Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS) - Clinical I felt that everyone was helpful and that the students really wanted to welcome you. " | Report Response, "The interview was an excellent experience. | Report Response, "Just relax! | Report Response, "The enthusiasm of everyone at the school. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why do I want to become a doctor?" | Report Response, "read and the schoolcame to this site practiced" And why should I choose you over all the other applicants here today?" | Report Response, "get your physical cleared asap" | I was asked this question too, "If I put a group of 10 people in front of your right now, how would you lead them?" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "I see you boxed in college. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "You cannot get on base the day before the interview without a military ID" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Other general stuff." The students love the school, and everyone helps each other out. | Report Response, "This page. More from this Member One very positive interview and one weird one. More from this Member Also, be prepared to get medical clearance. The facilities are very reasonable!And the pay ain't bad..DO THE STUDENT HOST PROGRAM!" | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about being assigned to a military base somewhere in the middle of nowhere?" | I was asked this question too, "Why med? (Not word for word, but that was the gist of the question). " There are an average of 55 babies born to your class in their 4 years there. More from this Member It's fast and cheap!" | Report Response, "I got accepted at USUHS eight weeks after the interview by the Air Force baby!!!!!!! This year there are 9 total slots spread across the 3 branches and are roughly 25-28 interviewees. | Report Response, "Everyone was unbelievably friendly. | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to join the military?" These are some of the people who are on the admissions committee so it helps to show your face and ask questions." | Report Response, "Would have liked to sit in on a class while there. | Report Response, "As a future military physician, I can think of nowhere else I'd rather be. " | I was asked this question too, "USU website, student doctor network interview feedback, reading "The Premed Playbook", reviewed my application (resume, AMCAS app, secondaries), compiled list of practice questions, and mock interviews" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "tell me about your research?" The USU campus is a LONG walk from the entrance gate. Hey everyone! | Report Response, "The friendliness of everyone on the campus. | Report Response More from this Member As someone with no military background, I learned a lot about the logistics of being in the military. | Report Response, "The cohesiveness of the school on all levels from the students to faculty." The student body is diverse. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Be prepared for some odd-ball questions if you get the same kooky Colonel I had. I spoke to physicians who graduated from the school and who are active duty service members in order to make sure that USUHS and military medicine was the choice for me." More from this Member More from this Member The tracks in the program determine student status (i.e., military or civilian) and degree of focus on research or clinical work. More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, MSAR, school website and catalog" This is a heck of a process to say the least. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Everyone was incredibly nice. More from this Member | Report Response, "It was a good interview experience. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "nothing out of the ordinary was asked, the ususal of why medicine, why military medicine" | Report Response, "it was very laid back and just had a regular convo with the interviewers" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why the military?" | I was asked this question too, "What do you like to do for fun (hobbies)?" | Report Response At 11:30 you get your sheet telling who you will interview with and at what time. More from this Member | Report Response It honestly blew away my expectations." More from this Member What was your biggest disappointment, and how did you deal with it? 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?" Why do you want to be a doctor?" | Report Response, "Read the interview feedback here on SDN and prepped for the questions other students have been asked before." Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Department of More from this Member Those were students and others in the background waiting to interview applicants. | Report Response, "read this site, researched the web." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member