More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "My interview questions were the regular garden variety interview questions. More from this Member | Report Response The rest was just for me to ask questions. | Report Response | Report Response Who do you operate on first?" As our interview progressed, he would kind of put answers into my mouth even though I was still talking, responding to his questions. The dean is hilarious. | I was asked this question too, "Are you aware of the commitment?" <>>> More from this Member If you don't know, they will see right through you." | I was asked this question too, "No interesting questions" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "Talked to other students who had already interviewed this year and last year." More from this Member This really helped answer some questions and made interview day more enjoyable." I spent the day before my interview with a friend who is an MS1 and got to see a lot of stuff." | Report Response, "I think there are about 300mph winds here (jk)..but seriously you're probably just going to have to suck it up. There were single people there, and a lot of my age group in the DC area." Many applicants are intimidated by the service committment and the military basis of this school. | I was asked this question too, "Name a time when you were a leader and things wen't well, and a time when things did not go well." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response What if you graduate and the army says they don't need you in pathology, but some other specialty?" | I was asked this question too, "why medicine, why military medicine" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "NA" | I was asked this question too, "Both interviews were very conversational. | Report Response, "All of the students and faculty stress how close and helpful everyone is. More from this Member More from this Member the people were really nice and the facilities are really good as well." laid back. HPSP?" More from this Member Breifings all morning until lunch. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "No question was difficult." If approved, you may then start the process of applying to USUHS. | I was asked this question too, "What is the most pressing international health issue? | Report Response More from this Member The pay was pretty good $43,000.00 a year. Keep up the encouragement to the students which was great! | Report Response More from this Member He then handed me a surgery textbook and asked me to read a paragraph outloud and what the section meant." It seems like the students are looking out for each other" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How did you learn about us" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "You do know that if you go into the military, you give up many of your rights and freedoms?" More from this Member I was asked if I supported the teaching of intelligent design in public schools and my thoughts on stem cell research." Students from many different walks of life have found a home and place of belonging in Logan, Utah. | Report Response The interviewers were friendly and eager to talk up the school which is a plus. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you think of being deployed, having to travel abroad?" | Report Response, "got to the base with students around 6 a.m. people started checking in at 7:30, and we finally got underway around 8:30. More from this Member | Report Response, "It's good that they go so in depth about the school, but man it's a long day (8-4)." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Everyone walking by introduced themselves. I plan to be a career military physician whether it be via USUHS or HPSP. I just stayed positive and did the best I could. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Most people don't realize how hard deploying to a place like Iraq or Afghanistan can be. Good Luck to you! | I was asked this question too, "What is the greatest disparity in healthcare today, and what can be done about it." | Report Response, "I learned a lot there, but I honestly think that going to the school and talking to them is the only way to learn about it. | Report Response, "Looked at website and studentdoctor.net." | Report Response, "Everyone from the interviews to the doctors who gave the presentations to the admissions staff to the students to my fellow interviewees were so friendly and down-to-earth!" More from this Member Only apply there if you're committed to military medicine (not the same as medicine in the military) and be sure to listen to the briefing." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What reading have you done about military history?" | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | Report Response, "Very positive experience, well organized admissions process. More from this Member More from this Member Also, be prepared to get medical clearance. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Interviewer, like me, happened to be an amateur photographer." We ended up having an enjoyable 30 minute conversation. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Very laid back interview. This was my first choice of medical school to attend, and it remains as my first choice after the interview." More from this Member Also, in my opinion the school offers the best oppertunities in the country to its students. Also, that you're active duty during school and get officer's pay in addition to having tuition waived." More from this Member NO WINDOWS. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response why usuhs?" | Report Response, "Read the website. to our group during the school tour." The admissions staff are very energetic and enthusiastic. " My first questions was actually What do you want to talk about? " Didnt seem very diverse at all, although the area is super diverse." Overall a very happy and supportive environment. | Report Response | Report Response The admissions office let me know in the fall that they only invite around 30 applicants for interviews out of 300, on average. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "None." I didn't even know about this program till November. | Report Response, "The friendliness of everyone on the campus. | I was asked this question too, "Do you see yourself able to handle the rigors of being a physician along with the stress of uncertainty of locations in the military?" the briefings were great and thorough. Everyone just seemed happy to be there and so proud of their school" | Report Response | Report Response, "Knowing about military rank, commitment time, and pay grades could be beneficial, definitely not necessary to be an expert on it" More from this Member | Report Response, "Be friendly, they are mostly friendly!" Why USUHS?" | Report Response, "How relaxed and easygoing everyone was. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, 1999-2023 Health Professional Student Association, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hbert School of Medicine. | Report Response, "I had a great time at USUHS. The day was very well-planned and organized." But as it turned out the Colonel was just as laid back and awsome as everyone else and soon I was completely at ease. More from this Member | Report Response why MILITARY med? Great culture, great program, and great people." More from this Member The afternoon was interspersed with the 2 interviews and time to talk to people on the admissions committee. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "The most interesting question that I was asked was in my second interview of the day. | Report Response | Report Response | 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, "Why medicine? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "There is so much security to get on the campus that you have to get an early start. That left 25 minutes of each interview to answer in more detail and ask questions." | Report Response, "Read the student bulletin, spent way too much time surfing the school website and looking for military info on the web :)" | I was asked this question too, "strength/weakness" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would you decide who would be placed in the highest risk positions and who would get to be in safer positions?" also, all the speakers are available for questions on a personal walk in basis. | Report Response More from this Member How did you deal with it? | Report Response, "It was all very good." More from this Member The interviews are closed file to the extent that they don't have your GPA or MCAT scores, and only one interviewer had my AMCAS essay. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself?" | I was asked this question too, "Why in the world did you run away from home?" | I was asked this question too, "No question that was interesting but one question that was asked of me was more of an advice. | I was asked this question too, "What kind of medicine do you want to practice, why?" | Report Response, "Shadowed Air Force doctors, mock interview, sdn feedback" Hopefully, we are able to meet up on Interview Day! From what I've read they should be coming soon. | I was asked this question too, ""What made you interested in USUHS?"" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What speciality? Field exercisesyuck. More from this Member More from this Member Be sure to take the shuttle back to the metro, youll be tired from all the walking." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "Nothing, really. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read NY Times, various sources about Health Care policy" | Report Response, "The interview day was well organized and busy not much sitting around. | Report Response, "it was very laid back and just had a regular convo with the interviewers" The interviewers are not out to trip you up." More from this Member | Report Response, "I guess the timing. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why USUHS?" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Had a fantastic time at the interview and with my host student. | 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.) I like that you rotate through various academic military medical centers. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your leadership experiences and role" | Report Response, "Overall, the day was very interesting. Im patiently awaiting mine. | I was asked this question too, "Explain both a positive and negative experience you've had with healthcare." | Report Response, "Contrary to all the previous posts, it is possible to get a semi-stressful interviewer, so watch out." More from this Member | Report Response, "How much those darn car rental places jack you around - the stated $112 price went up to $200 after taxes and fees and what not. More from this Member More from this Member (I had emphasized an interest in humanitarian aid as my reason for military medicine in my app)" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Great emergency med exposure, good money" | I was asked this question too, "What is the worst problem in military medicine?" | Report Response, "Students worked together well" | Report Response, "The commradery of the students." More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, mock interviews" | Report Response, "Rainy weather on interview day " This is a great opportunity to learn about the school from a students' perspective. You just have to be ready for the 7 year commitment after med school. | I was asked this question too, "Anything not in your application the university should know about?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response What are your strengths?" Some were very informative and dispelled any misconceptions about the school, others were boring and repetative. Psychology | USU More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What have you done in the field of medicine?" Everyone was so nice and really wanted to make you feel like part of their family." | Report Response, "Since traffic is HORRIBLE in Washington, D.C, it took me an hour just to get to the school from IAD. | I was asked this question too, "Which branch I wanted to serve in and why" More from this Member I didn't get the military medicine part in my first interview mostly because i answered it in my answer to why i want to be a doc. | Report Response, "Student's quality of life." I would be surprised if it was a trickle down effect, usually it's an all or none deal. | Report Response, "GREAT simulation center - the best you'll find anywhere, really good attitude from students - all very friendly and not stressed like at other schools, you get the impression the professors really care and want their students to do well." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How would you tell a pilot he couldn't fly anymore?" | Report Response, "At several times we were interrupted by noise from some local onsite construction, but this was just temporary and they did their best to work around it." This school is awesome, and if you are committed to career military medicine, this is by far the best way to go. " More from this Member | Report Response So, things will get fairly chirpy here soon as decisions are made. More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, listened to the morning presentations to try to conjure up an answer to the 'why military medicine' question." More from this Member I did a lot of research before interviewing here." | Report Response, "the comraderie between students and faculty. | I was asked this question too, "What specialty are you interested in?" How to Apply to USUHS Clinical Psychology OVERVIEW Applying to the USU program is a multi-step process that has two primary parts. Medical equipment and books provided. More from this Member 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 I think the wait is the worst. | Report Response, "Professionalism of staff, and the friendly students." More from this Member | Report Response, "Glanced over the USUHS Catalog. Nothing controversial or weird was asked. Spoke with friends that are current students." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you think are the positives and negatives of the Peace Corps vs. the military as institutions?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me more about leadership experince." | I was asked this question too, "How would you handle long workdays? More from this Member It cleared up many of my doubts about attending USUHS, and I left feeling that I will enjoy my experience at USUHS if I am accepted." And you don't need to have all of it done before you get there. | I was asked this question too, "Why Military Medicine?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why usuhs:" More from this Member More from this Member There are an average of 55 babies born to your class in their 4 years there. | Report Response | Report Response Interviews were very laid back - they are trying to ascertain your motivation for attending and to see if you are a good fit for Military Medicine as well as gauge you as a student." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "why usuhs instead of hpsp?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do you think that periodic journals or textbooks are more reliable? More from this Member Im hoping that they sent civilians the results first as I was reading from past forums. | Report Response, "Nothing just chilin" More from this Member Interviews were scheduled for the afternoon. | Report Response, "USUHS is a gem of a school, but people have to be realistic about the commitment. The student area has Wi-Fi, there are coffee bars, great study areas, and the cafeteria was good. | Report Response, "i loved usuhs! | Report Response, "Mormons?!?! | Report Response, "Students loved the school, Very smart down to earth faculty and staff, also Very honest about the military commitment" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response INterviews are in the afternnon so if you have connecting flights that are 6pm or earlier you WILL NOT make it. | Report Response, "Nothing much, it rained though!" More from this Member The afternoon is spent with your interviewers and meeting with security and commissioning personnel. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "My wife came with me onto the base she toured the campus with me. | Report Response For some reason I went in there thinking that because it was a military school, it was going to be shanty" | I was asked this question too, "What is your family like?" | Report Response, "Easy going interviews where they just let you talk about what you had been involved with." | Report Response, "lack of communication about student host program" | I was asked this question too, "My opinion on the David Petraeus scandal." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Interviewing class is large -- there are a lot of you -- and they'll still know who you are. | I was asked this question too, "Describe something you "failed" at, describe something you are proud of" More from this Member For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. | Report Response The school is a long walk (15min at least) from the metro station (medical center)" | Report Response | Report Response, "Do not worry if you are unable to stay with a student host. When you sign in, have all your security forms, etc. USUHS is not for everyone, but everyone there seems to be VERY happy." And plus all of the students are GREAT!!!" | Report Response, "The facilities are kind of ugly and the campus is on the back of a Naval Hospital." (I am prior service)" More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, Web site, primary and secondary, spoke at length with some administrators there I knew." Really glad I came across this because I didn't even know that the deadline got extended. | I was asked this question too, "What branch of medicine would you like to go into and why?" More from this Member | Report Response, "reviewed file. 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." | Report Response | Report Response, "Same as above." | Report Response, "Several of the first year students without prior service could not answer my questions regarding military life." i highly reccommend seeing them." | Report Response (Both interviewers asked this one.)" More from this Member | Report Response, "curriculum is very traditional (little to no clinical exposure the first two years); likely no funding for doing research abroad (can pay your own way though); board scores are average at best; no opportunity to sit in on any classes b/c we had so many briefings by admissions folks" (As opposed to just fulfilling your commitment.)" | I was asked this question too, "What examples of leadership can you supply?" More from this Member % More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How would your friends describe you?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "They had to scramble to get interviewers, which led to a bit of a confusing schedule and some people (fortunately not me) had really bad interviewers who I assume usually are not used. More from this Member More from this Member Thank you. | Report Response, "No army representatives in the student panel!! You will for sure be asked this, so know your answer. More from this Member Are you active military and/or have you applied to the program before? More from this Member More from this Member All the staff was friendly and there really seemed to be a sense of community." | I was asked this question too, "What will you do if you are rejected from medical school?" | Report Response, "The government/school goes to great lengths to make your transition as easy as possible." More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, Website" | Report Response The other schools where I have interviewed filled the day with useless BS like student panels and stuff. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your background." | Report Response 1 0 obj I applied this year as well. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member I have about the same thoughts about the school as before-nothing better or worse. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your three biggest strengths and weaknesses?" | Report Response More from this Member It is somewhat confusing trying to get to the school, I had to walk for half a mile with my luggage once I made it to the front gates, the school is way back behind all the the other navy buildings, no shuttle." (They asked everyone this!)" | Report Response, "Website, SDN" | I was asked this question too, "What have you learned from both the good and bad leaders that you have worked for in the past." 2 patients come in with the same life-threatening injuries and same outcomes and need to be operated on immediately. For any questions regarding accreditation of this or any other program, contact the, Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation of the American Psychological Association Most are pretty happy about studying at USUHS" JavaScript is disabled. in Psychology, Minor in English Literature, University of California, Irvine More from this Member | Report Response, "Very nice atmosphere, nice people, and the length at which the school goes to accommodate its students. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "EVERYTHING. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "If you're serious about a specific field like aerospace medicine or some other branch of military medicine, this is a great place to be. More from this Member | Report Response, "The school is not as strict(military-like) as I expected. More from this Member More from this Member | 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, "Tell me about your motivation for military medicine." 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." Has anyone heard back about acceptances post interview for military track yet? I also had one really bad interviewer who wasn't conversational, so I had to lead the dicussion. " | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Student enthusiam, two MS1s with similar backgrounds sought me out before the interview (I didn't know them before), great facilities, great instructors, the list goes on and on " Also, the student panel was really helpful and it made a huge impression on the applicants. | I was asked this question too, "tell me about this experience of yours" More from this Member USUHS Clinical Psychology 2023 dakki016 Dec 29, 2022 This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Since I have been accepted to another good school, I probably won't go here. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Leadership qualities and experiences." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "time commitment to the military" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "I thought it went pretty well. This is my 2nd time applying, did not receive interview invite 1st time, so hoping for the best! | I was asked this question too, "What is your personal weakness?" | Report Response, "SDN forums, survey, medical interview practice questions from online, school catalog" | Report Response, "hmmm i knew a lot since i live near there. so nothing" people are really happy here. I also applied for the military track, what branch are you going for? More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member They will do it there for you, I really went through a hassle to get it done and there was no need." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response I talk for a living now and conduct interviews so if its conversational Im golden lol. More from this Member It is very impressive, however. | 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?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "the honestly of all the people. why not HPSP?" Get AT LEAST 5 hours of sleep it's a long day and you have a 1 hour commute in the morning if you're staying in the city." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "That the subway in DC is Not scary at all. | Report Response, "Used this website : )" | Report Response More from this Member THe morning starts with about 3 hours of presentations from deans and other administrative people, which are informative, but super boring (especially the dean of students). "When is a time you went against a direct authority" 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.)" Two years in these two lecture halls. More from this Member they even said "make sure you want to come here 100% before you come"" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "The facilities were unexpectedly nice. | Report Response, "Would have liked to sit in on a class while there. | Report Response, "USUSH website, SDN, talked with current students" it is a great way to get to know student life. " But that had nothing to do with the school. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Commitment is a big one. More from this Member More from this Member I thought it would be harder than a normal MD school just because it is the military but I was completely wrong. | Report Response, "The WEATHERIt's REALLY cold!!! Reviewed the Interview Feedback on SDN. I know someone who got waitlisted. | Report Response Thats wonderful to hear. After lunch we had interviews and were ecnouraged to go talk with various administrators at their offices between interviews. | Report Response, "lots of construction going on..no big deal" I'm not even claustrophobic. | Report Response Also, the gross lab was pretty cool." | Report Response | Report Response, "Traffic is crazy around D.C. | I was asked this question too, "What specialty?" More from this Member | Report Response, "One of my interviews would consist of approximately two questions then a 15 minute long monologue on the virtues of USUHS." We didn't have much in common since I was single, but I still got the picture. | Report Response, "I researched the program well and did not encounter anything unexpectedly." Also, the closer you are the more $$$ it is. | Report Response, "There is a lot of construction going on so the area wasn't the most pleasant to look at, but in the future it is going to look great with the new Walter Reed Army medical center. If you aren't afraid of the military this is a fantastic opportunity. It was laid back and interviewers really took the time to get to know you." | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What challenges have you overcome in your life?" More from this Member | Report Response I also felt like some of the students I talked to (but certainly not all) had a general lack of military knowledge." If you realize what you're getting into as far as the military commitment is concerned, I wouldn't expect to have much negative feelings from this interview. More from this Member | Report Response, "Could've used a hot lunch instead of a cold sandwich since it was a chilly day. The simulation center was amazing. stream Between interviews, one of the students I ate lunch w/ saw me sitting in the library and came to sit down next to me to talk more about the school. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Yeah. handy. More from this Member Typically, there is a 4th year student and then a practicing military physician O-3 or above. | Report Response, "current events, apps, this website, stayed with a med student" Everyone talks about how friendly students are at a lot of medical schools, but I would say that it is at least a notch higher at USUHS.
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