| Report Response | I was asked this question too, "There were no difficult questions" I applied for the military attack under the Navy. Also, the driving directions provided by the school are pretty bad, so make sure to consult a map before you leave the house if you intend to drive." More from this Member Other professions also help people." Even showed me the sheet they have to fill in and the area they looked at. | I was asked this question too, "Why usuhs:" Hey y'all. I guess they were helpful for people coming in without any knowledge about the school/Military medicine, but they were boring for me." 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. More from this Member The student body is diverse. Also, the school really does prepare you for a career in military medicine. | I was asked this question too, "Why the military? 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 Dr. Ryan Gray's book and podcast. | Report Response, "How relaxed and easygoing everyone was. | I was asked this question too, "What's your favorite microbe?" I talk for a living now and conduct interviews so if its conversational Im golden lol. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Every student I spoke with was open and honest. | Report Response | Report Response, "SDN feedback, read my essays, spoke with three different USUHS students" | Report Response, "Facilities are somewhat old. More from this Member THIS CAN PREVENT YOU FROM GOING TO THE SCHOOL." | I was asked this question too, "Describe leadership experience?" More from this Member In that area even the awful hotels are >$100 per night" | Report Response, "Prior to my interviews at USUHS I had considered it to be among the best schools in the country. More from this Member I have about the same thoughts about the school as before-nothing better or worse. Before the interview, a first or second year student will take you on a tour and then to lunch. Students have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research that spans numerous possibilities: basic science, clinical research, global health, etc. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "ethical situations, think through them and look at what they're asking and you'll be fine." | Report Response, "It's very laid back. More from this Member Best of luck to all of you and hopefully we will be hearing good news soon! (I have been out of undergaduate for several years)" They give you informative answers and don't try to woo you the way that military recruiters do. | Report Response, "SDN, mock interviews, practice" | Report Response | Report Response, "The students. I'm in ROTC and already owe 4 years. | 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. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "___ ___ and ____ are problems in military medicine, why would you want to do it?" Self research needed to be done in this department" More from this Member More from this Member Without saying that you want to serve the country, explain why you want to go into military medicine." Breifings all morning until lunch. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why become a doctor and not a nurse or physician's assistant?" | Report Response All the current med students were willing to stop and talk to us interviewees. " Im just starting this thread to start a discussion on this years application. interviews and office hours | Report Response, "which bus to catch from the metro to the school. | I was asked this question too, "many ethical questions about physician asst suicide etc." I was told this ahead of time, but I didn't believe it. | I was asked this question too, "What is the worst class you have ever taken." | Report Response | Report Response, "(1) Good facilities. One states they are military track as well. | I was asked this question too, "How would you handle making a wrong decision while practicing medicine?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "As an Officer in the military you are expected to be a leader. No left-field questions." | Report Response, "That you don't need to have all of the paperwork done to get onto the campus. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | Report Response overall, I recommend everyone to go on this interview. | I was asked this question too, "Specific questions about my application" More from this Member The school is a long walk (15min at least) from the metro station (medical center)" | I was asked this question too, "What do you see happening to medicine in the next ten years?" | Report Response, "Better hurry up and wait. | 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 | Report Response And why should I choose you over all the other applicants here today?" 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. INterviews are in the afternnon so if you have connecting flights that are 6pm or earlier you WILL NOT make it. | I was asked this question too, "What accomplishment are you most proud of in your life?" | Report Response, "Great school. It's a hike!" | Report Response 2 patients come in with the same life-threatening injuries and same outcomes and need to be operated on immediately. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response 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. | Report Response, "The students were really helpful. | I was asked this question too, "What is the greatest disparity in healthcare today, and what can be done about it." The facilities are nice. | I was asked this question too, "How will you deal with the constant scrutiny you will receive as an officer?" | Report Response, "You get paid $53k/year to be a med student and are guarenteed roughly $75k/year through your residency. What about yourself? " | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member The interviews were one-on-one and the interviewers had access only to our essays, not MCAT scores or GPAs." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I will have to wait 9 weeks to find out if I was accepted." If you have the chance, take the tour of the Walter Reed Sim Center, it really is a top-notch facility." | Report Response | Report Response, "I wish I had known the Metro was going to be single-tracking or else I would have come down the night before and avoided being late. What skills did you use to cope/deal with it?" More from this Member More from this Member just go in prepared to answer their big three questions (why med? More from this Member It boasts of a much stronger curriculum than other medical schools (with 800 more hours of specialized instruction), a great family-like atmosphere, a strong student support system and expert faculty. | Report Response, "i was interested in this school before, but after interview day it is definitely now my #1 choice. Also, the gross lab was pretty cool." More from this Member Basically everything was impressive." | Report Response, "Read my app, USUHS website, SDN, and talked to a friend who's currently a 3rd year there" More from this Member | Report Response, "The interview was great. The USUHS Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program (military track) is an APA-accredited doctoral program designed to train clinical psychologists to serve in the uniformed services of the United States (Army, Navy, & Air Force). | I was asked this question too, "I was given a combat scenerio where a soldier is wounded, and may need to go back into the battlefield within a few days. | Report Response | Report Response, "sdn and read over AMCAS " | I was asked this question too, "Why in the world did you run away from home?" | Report Response Was curious if anyone wanted to share their background/history and what steered you towards Clinical Psych? I was way more impressed with USUHS than my state school. | Report Response, "try not to drive" | Report Response They want to know four things: Why military medicine, why USUHS, leadership, and communication. More from this Member It's very close-knit." | Report Response More from this Member (I am prior service)" | Report Response, "The friendliness of everyone and how happy everyone seemed to study/work there. Im active duty Air Force applying for the military track. | Report Response, "Read this site" | 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, "You should be over confident and talkative in your interviews especially with anyone from the military. | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is one thing that you love about yourself?" More from this Member Also, many people were already married. What advice would you give a friend in the same situation?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would you comfort a patient dying with Bone Cancer? | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | I was asked this question too, "Why the military? | 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" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "the facilities, and the simulation center at the walter reed annex facility. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member One thing that I wish I would have known is that you don't need to get fingerprints done in advance. 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. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your experiences with military nurses. | I was asked this question too, "Other general stuff." | I was asked this question too, "See above. More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing this is an awesome school and definitely my first choice." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is your biggest weakness?" More from this Member | Report Response how much time you owe, where you would spend your third and fourth year, etc.) Picked his brain about the school. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN forums, survey, medical interview practice questions from online, school catalog" | I was asked this question too, "None were reaally that difficult." | I was asked this question too, "Why this school and not any other US school?" | Report Response, "It was my first time visiting Bethesda, and I really liked the area. | Report Response, "The WEATHERIt's REALLY cold!!! | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What was the best book you read in the past two years?" More from this Member I was really impressed by the fact that 40% of the class comes married and it becomes over 70% by the time you graduate. More from this Member Interviews were scheduled for the afternoon. More from this Member More from this Member Apparently it's gone up to $43,000, which is really impressive. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Housing costs in the Bethesda area (i'm married with two kids though)" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "why military? | Report Response Received my non-selection letter today for AF. | Report Response, "Very friendly students and staff-there was a real sense of camaraderie. The school is only a 10 minute subway-ride from all the national monuments. | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? | Report Response, "read materials, applications, and website" I'm not even claustrophobic. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What did your volunteer work entail? | I was asked this question too, "Tell me the pro's and con's of military medicine and those of civilian medicine? More from this Member You will for sure be asked this, so know your answer. I am in the same boat, Active Duty Air Force, and not my first time applying as well. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is your biggest failure? " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response 4301 JONES BRIDGE RD This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The students help each other and the teachers provide concise notes with all you need to know for the test." | Report Response, "The faculty was great. I have been reading threads from years ago about when invites are supposed to come out. More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, researched school stats, commitment" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the crappy school building" | Report Response, "Professionalism of staff, and the friendly students." it has moved USUHS up on my list, but am still reluctant to more there for school. USUHS gets first pick, which is good if you there; not so great if you don't." | Report Response Fortunately, I was made to feel very relaxed and I learned a lot about all the benefits that come with the school." I got the sense it was a very close-knit group." More from this Member ^^I should have been prepared for this one" | Report Response, "AWESOME, If you plan on interviewing here I strongly advise that you stay with a student host. | 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." Excellent facilities. I was hesitant at first just because I wasnt sure if I wanted to do this military med thing or not (I have gotten other MD interviews) but I am glad I went and learned more, accurate information from the people who actually know the facts. 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." | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "More about the specific medical opportunities in EACH branch of service" | Report Response, "Interview feedbacks, USUHS website etc.." | I was asked this question too, "What was your worst leadership experience and how did you handle?" I might feel a bit lonely if I went there." I believe). " | Report Response If you interview here, take advantage of the open door policy. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The cafeteria food wasnt great and you have to pay for it yourself" | I was asked this question too, "How many siblings I have, and what they do for a living." Residency match is over 80% for students' first choice residency first time around, and about 60-70% for their top location choice as well. | Report Response, "usuhs is perfect if you're planning a military career! endobj More from this Member | Report Response, "Great environment of cooperation at this school. | Report Response, "I can't imagine an interview day going any better. More from this Member The basic gist of the question was to ascertain where one's focus was, either toward the military and the defense of our country or towards being a doc and avoiding the creation of such a deadly agent." | I was asked this question too, "No question that was interesting but one question that was asked of me was more of an advice. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me more about leadership experince." Be aware of the years of service required." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "So, tell me about yourself." | Report Response, "That it is a long walk from the subway to the school" They all seemed to really like the school." | I was asked this question too, "Are there any medical ethical issues you get fired up about?" More from this Member is there hope for a single person there?? | Report Response, "Inconsistencies between emails from admissions, security, and recruitment." | 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 was asked this question too, "How committed are you to being in the military?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The cost of living in the area. 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." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member But as it turned out the Colonel was just as laid back and awsome as everyone else and soon I was completely at ease. | Report Response, "I wasn't too excited about the military because I had this preconcieved notion that students would have to do drills in between classes, but the campus is like any other school, open and layedback." | I was asked this question too, "What branch did you choose?" Why USUHS?" | Report Response, "Talked to students, read website, " | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member If approved, you may then start the process of applying to USUHS. | Report Response, "Electronic secondary applications would be nice." More from this Member More from this Member How was your trip in?" More from this Member The new approach worked great and I had the 2 best interviews of my life." Also, be ready for a looonnngg briefing in the morning. <> | I was asked this question too, "Describe leadership roles you have undertaken." The interviews matched this attitude, and were very conversational and low-key but professional. " | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member We went on a tour with a student, which was ok. We then broke for lunch, and finished the afternoon with two 30 minute interviews. This school is serious about it's mission and if you're not 100% on board with it, they will know and you will FAIL in the end. 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." Odd. USU Medschool MPS Medical and Clinical Psychology $33M in current research awards 3 students have been awarded NIH National Research Service Awards since 2016 100% of applicants have matched with an internship during Phase I since 2015 24 ongoing research projects More from this Member More from this Member I swallowed all of my gold fillings for nothing. | 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. | Report Response, "USUHS website, talked to USUHS grads" | Report Response, "awesome interview experience--i felt like i fit right in. | I was asked this question too, "tell me about this experience of yours" | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? At least one of us had to get an invite right? More from this Member | Report Response, "Seven years service commitment is tough to swallow for non-priors." I heard somewhere that historically there is approximately 175+ civilian slot applicants (see below). More from this Member Also, be prepared to get medical clearance. More from this Member For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member it's been my 1st choice ever since i began college, so i was ecstatic to get an interview" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is the most difficult thing you've ever had to do?" | Report Response, "Not to fly into BWI." | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "read up on the school's website, interview feedback" | Report Response, "Although research is an option, it seems to take a back seat to clinical care. " | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How did I like the weather in Maryland compared to the weather in Louisiana?" | Report Response Read school's website, and most importantly bombarded my host with questions about the school. " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member He like the comment but turned it into a question as to why I think that rate is escalating" The day was very well-planned and organized." I felt pretty well prepared." The school is like a big family." If you want to chat more about this you can PM me. | Report Response More from this Member The area and resources available are awesome. | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine, why surgery, why now? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? | Report Response, "Everyone was extremely helpful and nice. More from this Member I was hoping to get an interview invite around then so yea, hopefully invites arent too delayed. The admin & staff I met were also very upbeat. More from this Member The second was with an orthopaedic surgeon who works at Walter Reed. | Report Response They like getting 35,000 a year as students." More from this Member We had some great 2-way dialogue as opposed to the classical "interrogation."" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN/Interview feedback, looked over the school catalog, re-read my applications, read some books on military medicine." More from this Member | Report Response, "Everyone being in uniform was not so much negative as much as it was weird. | Report Response, "The facilities are very nice and the students are happy. More from this Member few women, very diverse population so not really sure about how much inter-dating." | Report Response, "Read over my application, looked at the extensive website, stayed with a student, looked at studentdoctor.net" More from this Member What happens if I read something in a textbook that I know, based on my experience, isn't true?" | Report Response More from this Member USUHS Clinical Psychology 2022 | Student Doctor Network / USUHS I was also impressed how the people of admissions open their doors for us to visit. " Here I'll tell you how to achieve that." More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, AMCAS, Secondary essay.the interviewers see only your AMCAS and secondary essay (a short time priuor to the interview) so be prepared to explain them" My first was with a 4th year student. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, ""What made you interested in USUHS?"" | Report Response, "How informative and welcoming the faculty is, how friendly the students are, lack of competitiveness between students" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member But, overall, just a great place where I would love to spend my 4 years for medical school." More from this Member | Report Response, "Easy going interviews where they just let you talk about what you had been involved with." | I was asked this question too, "What is your MCAT/GPA? | I was asked this question too, "How do you envision your career as a pediatrician in the military?" | I was asked this question too, "WHat is the biggest domestic issue in healthcare?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing much, it rained though!" | Report Response More from this Member If I were looking for a military career, this would be a perfect option, but since I want to be in civilian medicine, this just won't work." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about giving up being a LT and becoming an ENS again?" 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." I just answered honestly and thought about what I was going to say before saying it." | Report Response, "Thoroughly researched the school, its curriculum and military medicine. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "My interviews were really relaxed but don't let your guard down to much because then the tough ethics questions come out of nowhere. I stayed with a student who was awesome. | Report Response, "This is a great school. | Report Response, "Students at USUHS not only have med. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What's psychobiology?" I want to reiterate that you need to have an answer to this question, "Why millitary medicine?" My first was a female major and she wasn't real interactive other than asking the questions, so when it was my turn I asked her some questions and got into a dialog that ended up making it a great 2-way discussion and great interview. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, ""What's your favorite beer?"" Would you go?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What one thing about you do you think would prevent you from going into medicine/entering medical school?" More from this Member | Report Response Basically, you get stuck in one room for the entire day. | Report Response We did have an in-depth discussion about my motivations for entering medicine, the military and military medicine. " Another thing that was great was the hosting program. | Report Response, "Check in for interview is 7:15-8:30. | Report Response, "Nothing, this was my 5th interview." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine (really I wasn't asked any difficult questions)" | Report Response, "Read the schools web page, this site, and participated in the host program." | Report Response, "Nothing just chilin" Every school shows you a sim center that looks exactly like this one, except this one has a multi-million dollar 3-D boondoggle with smoke machines and speakers." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Where does that come from?" We break for a tour of the campus followed by individual interviews. More from this Member Good research funding available." It honestly blew away my expectations." If you don't have a ride, take the Metro. | Report Response It was a long day but I felt I answered all the questions I had." | I was asked this question too, "The ethical question and the question about a day off, as highlighted above. | Report Response, "SDN, Dr. Gray's book, mock interview" | I was asked this question too, "What is your favorite book? | Report Response, "Read my secondary apps and my original app." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member (PDF) Pengalaman Keluarga sebagai Caregiver dalam - Academia.edu | Report Response Overall, I would say it was a very positive experience. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Define and distinguish between assisted suicide and euthanasia and give your opinion on each." | I was asked this question too, "What else would you like to say about yourself that is not presented in your application so far?"