PDF Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Department of | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your research." More from this Member If you want to be a military doctor, this is the place to be." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Reading these." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "why military? More from this Member More from this Member Women DO attend, but their presence there did seem minimized. More from this Member More from this Member He then handed me a surgery textbook and asked me to read a paragraph outloud and what the section meant." More from this Member | Report Response "So you write about eventually influencing health care policy, how will you prepare for that?"" | I was asked this question too, "How much can you bench? They were upfront about it though." | Report Response, "campus, campus location, admissions staff, students, new curriculum" I think he thought I was a Private Benjamin sort of personwhich is totally wrong." | I was asked this question too, "Honestly, he was more interesting than I was, picking his brain was rad." More from this Member More from this Member One is a marine, and the other is an enemy soldier. | 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." | I was asked this question too, "what makes you a strong leader" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What led you to medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "I didn't really get asked that many questions. More from this Member | Report Response, "If you're in ROTC, WEAR YOUR UNIFORM." The paperwork is unreal. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Ridiculous traffic. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What aspect of the military interests you?" why MILITARY med? | I was asked this question too, "ethical situations, think through them and look at what they're asking and you'll be fine." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the facilities, and the simulation center at the walter reed annex facility. | Report Response, "Interviewers had maybe 5-10 minutes to read my file before the interview, so they thumbed through it and asked me about it as they read." More from this Member | Report Response, "Students, faculty and staff are welcoming and enthusiastic about the school. | I was asked this question too, "Please explain this specific weakness in your application and demonstrate that you have adequately compensated for this weakness so that it should not be a concern for your success in medical school." Why military medicine? | Report Response More from this Member Most interviews I've done have had about 6-8 students. | I was asked this question too, "Which branch of service and why." Everyone was sincere and honest. | I was asked this question too, "How I found myself at an interview to be a physician in the armed forces" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to be a MILITARY physician? More from this Member to our group during the school tour." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? Traveling opportunities. The Interviewer was very nice and helped calm me down and asked alot of questions about myself. What leadership experiences do you have elaborate? | Report Response, "The temperature dropped from mid 60's to mid 30's the week I visited. | Report Response, "Reviewed AMCAS and USUHS applications, reviewed SDN feedback, and researched school website and bulletin." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why Military?" More from this Member How do you feel about military life and handling everything associated with it? Have you discussed it with him? | Report Response, "The facility is older." to 2.5X as much exposure to preventative medicine, to the ability to rotate to dozens of military hospitals and most importantly, better match statistics than the civilian world for most specialties, (in the army). More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in 15 and 30 years from now?" | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? the briefings were great and thorough. | I was asked this question too, "Do you know what pediatricians do in the military?" | Report Response, "Students are really happy there and there seems to be really strong facilities." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me anything about yourself not reflected on the AMCAS application." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Nice facility and labs, friendly staff, students are friendly and cohesive" More from this Member | Report Response, "There is so much security to get on the campus that you have to get an early start. Why are you better than many of them?" Why was it so difficult? | Report Response More from this Member They emphasized how much the USUHS loves to take care of its members and their families. | Report Response If you have the chance, take the tour of the Walter Reed Sim Center, it really is a top-notch facility." | Report Response, "hmmm i knew a lot since i live near there. so nothing" More from this Member HPSP?" | Report Response, "Talked to students, learn everything I could about the school/military medicine, practice, practice, and practice!" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Also, I would suggest that all interviewees take advantage of the open door policy on interview day- be sure to visit the Dean of Admissions, Dean of Student Affairs, and anyone else willing to talk to you. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you like about military medicine?" More from this Member (1994) in Biology, B.A. | I was asked this question too, "None were too difficult or unexpected. " | Report Response, "i loved usuhs! | I was asked this question too, "How do you think you'll handle the transition from nurse to doctor?" | I was asked this question too, "none really, very low stress" I also am a little late to the thread. | 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! (I managed to get lost.)" I was really impressed that several of them, even after long careers as military doctors, still have an idealistic view of what it means to be a doctor and what it means to serve in the military." What if you graduate and the army says they don't need you in pathology, but some other specialty?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member I did not know about the change, I thought it was always Dec. 1st too. | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to join the military?" Just the cold!" | Report Response | 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. | I was asked this question too, "Why Military Medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "why military medicine" More from this Member | Report Response, "EVERYONE was extremely friendly. More from this Member | Report Response 1 in 3 students is married. | Report Response, "The day began with dropping off a security questionnaire to the security office. " | Report Response 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 kind of suprised at how many of them there were. | Report Response, "Same as above." | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine, why surgery, why now? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "nothins" | I was asked this question too, "Why should we pick you over everyone else interviewing? | Report Response The students are very happy here. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "A series of questions about my ECs and how they prepared me for both medicine and military medicine." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "time commitment to the military" | Report Response, "Nothing to be nervous about. I really enjoyed the experience interviewing. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Check in for interview is 7:15-8:30. | Report Response The school is a small part of the base." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read their catalog, read forums on this website, contacted current students" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How can you apply what you've learned in your previous career towards a career in medicine?" | 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 | Report Response, "Very nice atmosphere, nice people, and the length at which the school goes to accommodate its students. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "For someone who is not involved in research, explain to me your research work." Thank god because I'd accidentally gone to the second interview first! But these things did not detract from the experience for me." (Not necessarily difficult, but I hadn't really prepared for that one and my mind went blank silly of me)." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response My second interview was strange and the guy didn't seem to try to get to know me and he took a very long time to preface his questions. " More from this Member | Report Response I have been stressing this holiday season with anticipation. More from this Member More from this Member Particular focus areas relevant to military medicine include traumatic brain injury, cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, emerging infectious and neglected tropical diseases, combat casualty care, substance abuse, genomics and precision medicine. | Report Response, "That we'd have a chance to fire questions at the student panel. | Report Response, "I read this website, the school's website, and my AMCAS application." :)" For those that have applied before, did you get an email letting you know that you werent getting an interview or did you have to contact them to find out? If you have no existing medical conditions, it's quick and painless. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Same as the most interesting." Has anyone else heard anything yet? It is very impressive, however. | Report Response, "nothing really. | Report Response, "The enthusiasm of everyone at the school. But, overall, just a great place where I would love to spend my 4 years for medical school." | Report Response More from this Member 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). More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Specific questions about my application" In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by the information I found out about military medicine. 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. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Reading this feedback, PreMed Years podcast, previous USUHS threads" Good curriculum that gets you out of the classroom in 1.5 years which is a huge draw. More from this Member | Report Response Overall, I would say it was a very positive experience. More from this Member | Report Response I didn't have a problem, just thought he was quiet and more reserved. I'm also anxiously waiting! I just can't seem to make the benefits outweight the negatives. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The campus is secluded. More from this Member | Report Response, "No army representatives in the student panel!! MEDSCHOOL, MPS, Home - USUHS Plenty of fun stuff to do in the area. | Report Response, "Reread AMCAS and essays. How and when did you decide to pursue medicine? | 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. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The fact that I'd have to be deployed." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe yourself. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "No interesting questions" | Report Response Picked his brain about the school. More from this Member 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. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Older buildings. I hope they come soon! More from this Member The school itself though gave me no complaints." More from this Member We had our applicant talk yesterday. More from this Member 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." 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. They talk a lot (maybe too much) about getting time towards retirement and the amt you'll earn as a med student (They pay you 43k). More from this Member | Report Response, "reviewed file. Just down the street fron NIH. | Report Response I answered all of them in my first answer (which was five minutes and heavily rehearsed). | Report Response Maybe it's because everyone there is "in the family." | Report Response, "SDN, Web site, primary and secondary, spoke at length with some administrators there I knew." | Report Response | Report Response, "Fun, easy-goin" More from this Member | Report Response In the morning, a Col. (forgot his position) came and summarized what we will be experiencing during our 4 years here. | I was asked this question too, "What is the greatest disparity in healthcare today, and what can be done about it." More from this Member | Report Response, "several comments that talked about the voracious sexual appetites of men in the navy, and how the word "woman" was never used when referring to any students at USUHS. Everyone at USUHS is friendly and supportive. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response <> Why?" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "All the questions were fair. | I was asked this question too, "What motivates you to persue a career in medicine." More from this Member Do you have any questions for me? " They didn't try to stump me or give me a hard time." | Report Response Interviews are pretty chill, I interviewed with an Army Captain and a 4th-year student (AF 2nd Lieutenant). | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about taking care of military personnel? The day started about 7:30 a.m., so get up early and arrive early. More from this Member | Report Response | 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" | Report Response Im patiently awaiting mine. you will have to have your car searched but it's really quick and not a big deal. | Report Response, "The morning session was very informative, with a series of speakers and presentations. | Report Response Also, the student panel was really helpful and it made a huge impression on the applicants. It's also great that students from all 3 branches of the military are located in one spot." Every student enthusiastically pulled for us to join their particular service and were all very jovial. | I was asked this question too, "Where are you coming from? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response I did a study abroad for positive psychology few years ago which steered me toward clinical psych. More from this Member Other professions also help people." | Report Response It would be my first choice." | I was asked this question too, "Describe something you "failed" at, describe something you are proud of" | Report Response | Report Response, "The learning environment is outstanding. Your interviewers just have a copy of your ECs and your personal statement from the school's secondary app." More from this Member | Report Response, "Re-read secondary and AMCAS, SDN, USUHS web-site." | I was asked this question too, "An ethics question about whether or not the military should perform (fund) heart surgeries on children with a specific, deadly congenital defect, knowing that, at best, the child would only live to be a teenager." More from this Member The students there are helpful and eager to talk to you." Tell me about your leadership experiences/challenges." | Report Response, "Nothing really surprised me. More from this Member They really push to make sure you make an informed decision (and one not just based upon the money). | Report Response, "That it is a long walk from the subway to the school" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your background." More from this Member The pay was pretty good $43,000.00 a year. | I was asked this question too, "How does your wife feel about the possibility of deployment?" More from this Member More from this Member Interviews were scheduled for the afternoon. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What experiences have you had, which demonstrate your communication ability with patients?" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The bad pictures on the walls of the lecture halls, which have NO WINDOWS. | I was asked this question too, "How do you deal with stressful situations that you come unprepared for?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to serve?" Arrive early the day before, especially if you are from a western state. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, ""We know you have the academics and qualifications to pursue medicine, what are you going to do/who will you turn to when you are faced with the most challenging times in medicine when your overwhelmed with the information ahead of you?"" | I was asked this question too, "nothing really" More from this Member | 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 More from this Member <>/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>> Hey all, I wanted to start a threaded go open a lines of community for this year's Clinical Psych applicants. (I am a civilian)" | I was asked this question too, "How would you get a recalcitrant patient to set and achieve a goal?" What are your strengths?" | Report Response Setting my sights for the next cycle any one have any tips for strong packages? 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. | Report Response It was like a family. " More from this Member I spent the day before my interview with a friend who is an MS1 and got to see a lot of stuff." | I was asked this question too, "What differentiates you from everyone else I'm interviewing." The simulation center was out of this world. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your strengths/weaknesses?" More from this Member More from this Member Location: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Research Interests: Suicide Prevention Psychotherapy Research Email marjan.holloway@usuhs.edu Office Phone (301) 295-3271 Department Website Holloway Lab Education B.S. | Report Response, "I got accepted at USUHS eight weeks after the interview by the Air Force baby!!!!!!! More from this Member My first was with a 4th year student. More from this Member I have no prior military experience and I was not scared away!" | Report Response, "I didn't." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Questions about my outdoors experience." USUHS Clinical Psychology 2023 | Student Doctor Network The poise and grace with which students carry themselves, when combined with the uniforms, makes the students seem almost godlike and unapproachable. It's fast and cheap!" Medicine and the military are just combining my two dreams. More from this Member There was a girl there that flew in from AFRICA to interview there, if that gives you any idea how prestigious this school is. | I was asked this question too, "How do you see your career progressing over the next 20 years?" | I was asked this question too, "I am a prior serivce army lieutenant, so they mostly asked me about my leadership duties." I was scared about some things I had read about residency with USUHS students that they can essentially be told which specialty to be placed in but this is not the case." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "i hope i get in! | Report Response | Report Response, "Everything - the faculty gave sincere and enthusiastic briefings, the students seemed to have a great comraderie, the area was nice, etc." Over all they were really welcoming and great school. | Report Response, "Very laid back interviews. More from this Member The facilities are very reasonable!And the pay ain't bad..DO THE STUDENT HOST PROGRAM!" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member There are tons of shops and restaurants just blocks from the University. More from this Member | Report Response, "8:30 - 11:30 deans talked to us | Report Response, "The interview experience as a whole was terrific. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "So tell me about yourself (I HATE that one!)." | Report Response, "The day begins with talks from many of the deans, which is followed by student lead tours. | Report Response, "The off site simulation center tour added ~1.5 hours to the day for very limited benefit. No hypothetical type questions either. " More from this Member | Report Response, "Eliminate redundancy in the required forms." 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. | I was asked this question too, "If asked to participate on research regarding the production of biological warfare weapons, would you do it?" | Report Response, "Read the school's website, researched current events, looked over my applications, read this website, asked the host student questions. " After the final interview at 4 o'clock we were free to go." | Report Response, "That the rotations are at bases all over the US. " Well its looking like the fat lady sang guys and gals. | Report Response, "The cost of living in the area. I absolutely recommend a student host to get the inside scoop ahead of time, to take you to campus and show you where to go, and put your mind at ease about the interview. From what I've read they should be coming soon. | Report Response | Report Response, "it was very laid back and just had a regular convo with the interviewers" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Good qualities of a leader" More from this Member More from this Member The interview flew by and left me with the impression that it had gone absolutely smashingly." | I was asked this question too, "What do you like to do for fun (hobbies)?" | Report Response | 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?" I couldn't find it again so I may have read a different program, but I was considering hoping to guard to try and get more research opportunities and save some of that service time. And What will you do after your 7 year commitment is over?" More from this Member All students that attend the Clinical Psychology Program in the military track incur a 7-year service commitment following the completion of internship. How do you overcome attributes that negatively affect this?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Took me a solid 4 hours to assemble, fill, and send each form. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Hopefully movement is a good sign that we will potentially hear something soon! This university definitely has a different feel than civilian universities." More from this Member I wanted to bring her a thank you gift, but didn't know what she would like. " More from this Member Both went very well. | Report Response, "The cohesiveness of the student body."