Sure. We did have an in-depth discussion about my motivations for entering medicine, the military and military medicine. " Presentations really helped with my understanding of USUHS." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member They definitely try to be a medical school and not a military academy." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "leadership experiences?" | I was asked this question too, "what would you do if asked to perform a caesarian if it wasn't required?" More from this Member More from this Member 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." I didn't see a single stressed-out looking individual, which bodes well for a high quality of life there. | Report Response More from this Member That left 25 minutes of each interview to answer in more detail and ask questions." More from this Member The students and applicants I met are the friendliest and easiest to get along with folks I have ever had the privilege to meet. More from this Member Medical equipment and books provided. | Report Response, "That we'd have a chance to fire questions at the student panel. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Everything. it's surreal you are walking and working among some fascinating people, it almost feels like you've stepped into a movie sometimes with the backgrounds they have. <> Operation Kerkesner and Bushmaster look like a blast. Everyone here is REALLY happy to be where they are and will gladly spent time to talk to you. More from this Member More from this Member Plenty of fun stuff to do in the area. More from this Member The campus was impressive. The school is only a 10 minute subway-ride from all the national monuments. Overall, I would say it was a very positive experience. | Report Response Most interviews I've done have had about 6-8 students. | Report Response, "the buildings are being renovated, and made some of the buildings look kinda crappy" Bethesda is expensive. I think the wait is the worst. Program:Clinical Psychology Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just creating a thread for people who are also trying to keep track of the USUHS applicants - post interview. 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. Do you understand the commitment? More from this Member | Report Response, "Read CNN health, reread my essay, SDN, read catalogue for school." | Report Response, "Honestly nothing" | I was asked this question too, "My interview questions were the regular garden variety interview questions. More from this Member | Report Response Your eligible for it your last year of your Ph.D program and that's the route I'm taking. | Report Response, "Great facilities, the sim center was awesome (it's an incredibly long day, but you won't regret going on the tour). I would be surprised if it was a trickle down effect, usually it's an all or none deal. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your leadership qualities? More from this Member More from this Member What would your friends say is your best quality. | Report Response, "Very organized day. | I was asked this question too, "How would you insure the uninsured?" More from this Member Good research funding available." Please more responsiveness about student host pr" | Report Response, "nothing, i found out everything i needed to know by speaking to the faculty. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member How do you overcome the negative ones?" It was like a family. " More from this Member would you still do it? The entire day is very informative and everyone is very kind and helpful." | I was asked this question too, "It will be about your leadership experiences.. ie. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The day begins in the early morning with various lectures. More from this Member More from this Member The USU campus is a LONG walk from the entrance gate. Also, the emphasis on having a career in military medicine. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe a recent failure and what you learned from it." | Report Response | Report Response, "I didn't think that there were any surprises, but I live in the D.C. metro area and am familiar with it (and the traffic)." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The facilities, the breadth of the curriculum, the location, the friendliness and openness of every level of administration, even upper-level administrators, the happiness and friendliness of the students." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What was your greatest leadership challenge?" More from this Member It took me 50 minutes to drive 8 miles. | Report Response, "Read my essays, the student bulletin, and interview feedback" Studied up on the military medicine forum on SDN." Interviewed with 4th year first and the only question that she asked me was " Excellent facilities. | Report Response, "There wasnt enough time to get a through tour of the facilities" Also, the chocolate chip muffins @ breakfast were awesome." | Report Response, "The open door policy of the administration. | Report Response, "The facilities are very nice and the students are happy. Many applicants are intimidated by the service committment and the military basis of this school. Also, that you're active duty during school and get officer's pay in addition to having tuition waived." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "nothing too difficult; since i come from a military background, they assumed i knew what i was getting myself into" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Read everything in sight" More from this Member "So you write about eventually influencing health care policy, how will you prepare for that?"" Attended briefings all morning, ate lunch in the cafeteria with a student tour guide (which applicants must pay for, but since they don't charge a secondary fee, you're still ahead about $65), and then went on a tour. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The off site simulation center tour added ~1.5 hours to the day for very limited benefit. More from this Member The people there were very kind and helpful. one should research air force, army, phs, and navy prior to interview because you have to choose that day! After the final interview at 4 o'clock we were free to go." More from this Member | Report Response, "read this site, researched the web." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Say you were accepted to both USUHS and _____ [my state school, where I had interviewed previously], which school would you choose?" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member 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. More from this Member (This came after two minutes of loading the question)" I did not get confirmation that all invites were sent but I feel after two days, they must have been. | I was asked this question too, "How would you feel about being stationed in the middle of no where?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | 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" | I was asked this question too, "What do you think are the positives and negatives of the Peace Corps vs. the military as institutions?" | Report Response, "My wife came with me onto the base she toured the campus with me. | Report Response More from this Member We expect all graduates of our Program to be critical thinkers who are capable of functioning as an investigator and as a practitioner, consistent with the highest standards in psychology. More from this Member It's definitely not a school for those people who think of it as a last resort. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How did you learn about us" | I was asked this question too, "I see you keep mentioning pathology all over your application. | I was asked this question too, "How do you see your career progressing over the next 20 years?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why USUHS and not HPSP?" More from this Member interview format is partially open (they have access to your AMCAS and USUHS personal statements, as well as your AMCAS extracurricular activities) - it's closed in the sense that admissions already looked at your grades/MCAT and deemed you fit for an interview, so the focus here is on motivation and whether you're a " 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." | I was asked this question too, "What do you do to relax/seek support/refuge in?" <>/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>> Commitment is long, but should not be an issue for those with a desire to serve." | Report Response, "The students at the school seemed to be very approachable and were happy with their experience so far." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Are you comfortable with the thought of giving up all of your rank and seniority to become an ENSIGN again?" I know someone who got waitlisted. | Report Response, "Read the interview feedback here on SDN and prepped for the questions other students have been asked before." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you think you'll handle the transition from nurse to doctor?" More from this Member 4 0 obj This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Breifings all morning until lunch. More from this Member | Report Response, "They don't have your grades or MCAT scores when they interview you." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Facilities, benefits for students while in school, professional staff/faculty, podcasted lectures, opportunities for international research and paid away rotations, patient exposure within the first couple weeks of school, very high USMLE pass rate last year, high student satisfaction with the program." | I was asked this question too, "What in your life has prepared you for a deployment?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Anything not in your application the university should know about?" | Report Response Odd. | I was asked this question too, "Do you know what you are getting yourself into?" | Report Response, "Electronic secondary applications would be nice." Im looking forward to meeting everyone, if I get an invite that is. More from this Member Im in the same boat with you all! | Report Response, "SDN, re-reading my essays, and staying with a student host (DO THIS)." | Report Response, "That there was no living area on campus." | I was asked this question too, "A few of my extracirriculars lended themselves to ethical questions. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "None" I have ROTC experience and I didn't want to give a formulaic answer." | I was asked this question too, "What was the most influential book you read in the past several months?" More from this Member More from this Member | 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." It was more a chance for me to ask them about how they like their military career." | Report Response people really came out of their way to welcome us, tell us about their experiences and why they liked USUHS, even when the big brass wasn't around. 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). More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is a difficult leadership situation you have faced?" More from this Member It was very informal, and he actually showed me the interview sheet they fill out. More from this Member Students are friendly, facilities (especially sim center) are top-notch, and the faculty really tries to get to know and advise each student individually. | Report Response, "Printed off my AMCAS application and all of my secondary materials & interview questionnaire and reviewed them all. More from this Member (I am a civilian)" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is the most difficult thing you've ever had to do?" | I was asked this question too, "The questions were all expected, none were "interesting"" More from this Member Be prepared for some odd-ball questions if you get the same kooky Colonel I had. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Well its looking like the fat lady sang guys and gals. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member You can't take a break and walk to a local restaurant because it is situated deep on a millitary facility." | Report Response, "Professionalism of staff, and the friendly students." " More from this Member This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The school fully realizes the enormity of your decision in coming here--it's essentially the next 15 or so years of your life as opposed to 4 at a civilian school. | Report Response, "very helpful. | Report Response, "Every student I spoke with was open and honest. 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? | Report Response More from this Member You will for sure be asked this, so know your answer. It's very close-knit." | Report Response, "The facilities are fantastic, the students are very upbeat, and the school seems very organized and friendly." 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." | Report Response This is my 2nd time applying, did not receive interview invite 1st time, so hoping for the best! | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | I was asked this question too, "what are your strengths/weaknesses and how will they come into play in the future?" | Report Response, "It was a great experience since it was my first interview. You just have to be ready for the 7 year commitment after med school. | I was asked this question too, "None were too difficult or unexpected. " Hey all, I wanted to start a threaded go open a lines of community for this year's Clinical Psych applicants. | Report Response, "EVERYONE was extremely friendly. | Report Response | Report Response, "the camouflage attire and high incidence of marriage. Interviewer, like me, happened to be an amateur photographer." More from this Member | Report Response, "Students, faculty and staff are welcoming and enthusiastic about the school. With more than 170 PhDs awarded our alumni network is rapidly growing. | I was asked this question too, "What are your opinions on universal health care?" More from this Member Most are conducted in the library. | Report Response More from this Member What are your leadership abilities? The afternoon kind of drags on. | Report Response, "SDN, read the handbook published by the University, Interview feedback, Mock interviews at school." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member Everyone there definitely recognizes the fact that the decision to go to USUHS is one that requires an individual to have all of their information out on the table in front of them and the school and its students go out of their way to provide that information. | Report Response, "Everything" More from this Member | Report Response I did a lot of research before interviewing here." | Report Response Should have looked more into military medicine" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member 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. The Navy currently | I was asked this question too, "How I found myself at an interview to be a physician in the armed forces" | Report Response, "I got the impression that all lecture classes are held in one room. I just answered honestly and thought about what I was going to say before saying it." In explaining a challenging leadership activity, I was asked, "If you had the opportunity to do it over again, would you, and what would you change?"" More from this Member | Report Response, "students are enthusiastic and help each other out. | I was asked this question too, "The entire interview was no-stress, but at the beginning he said that there would be one question that would put me on the spot. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response right off the bat "why do you want to become a doc" and I mean, i had an answered prepared, but it was just the timing that threw me off." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Everybody we are interviewing is academically qualified, why should we pick you?" 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." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the staff and students were sooo nice and supportive, and the student satisfaction rates are off the charts" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What can you tell me about the situation in Afghanistan?" | Report Response, "A very good institution. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN, review AMCAS and USUHS secondary, browse USUHS website" Overall a very happy and supportive environment. More from this Member He even let me stay an extra night so that I could stay for the simulation center tour, the van ride to and from was the most enjoyable part of the day, as it allowed me to really get to know my future classmates and hopefully forge long term friendships with my future colleagues of many decades to come. More from this Member After my interview, I checked out at the admission office. | I was asked this question too, "As an Officer in the military you are expected to be a leader. Everyone was also so incredibly nice. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What specialty?" | Report Response Cost of living/home prices are a little too high. " Interviews were scheduled for the afternoon. | Report Response I think he thought I was a Private Benjamin sort of personwhich is totally wrong." | Report Response, "The overall camaraderie between everyone there (including faculty). Active Air Force applied for the Air Force slot, How many people do ya'll think are applying this year? Committment of USUHS to have students succeed. He gave advice on how we should view our selves as doctors in the military and our role as advisors. | Report Response, "school is very small. " More from this Member Stayed the night at a student's apartment. | Report Response, "Relax! Although the admissions said that she was fine, I got some weird looks and statements regarding her presence." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If you wanted to enter military medicine, why didn't you consider an HPSP scholarship instead?" | I was asked this question too, "None, really - all were standard" He was very laid back and let me ask 30 minutes worth of questions basically. I'm very impressed and though it was my #1 choice going in, it solidified my resolve once I interviewed there." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why is choosing military medicine not a more difficult decision for you?" More from this Member For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It was a good experience all-around)" There's several showing up in grad cafe now, I searched "Uniformed Services University". More from this Member 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 | Report Response More from this Member Military Track: Studentsin the Clinical Psychology-Military Track are primarily educated to provide evidence-based care in military settings and develop the skills to conduct independent research. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What makes you think that you would like a military environment?" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What field do you see yourself practicing in?" Students in the civilian track of the Clinical Psychology Program do not incur a service obligation. | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What do you like about military medicine?" I felt pretty well prepared." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN, practiced, read up on military medicine" the briefings were great and thorough. 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). | Report Response, "Relaxing, refreshing, non-stressful, and overall a wonderful experience. More from this Member Also, they don't tell you that you need to have a copy of the interview invite ready to show the guards at the entrance." | Report Response, "The students all seem to be very happy there. Thank you! | Report Response, "The interview day was well organized and busy not much sitting around. | Report Response, "Loved the school." | Report Response, "Great experience. More from this Member specific examples" | Report Response, "lack of communication about student host program" | 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. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "You wrote in your application that you learned about the ''big picture of death.'' Alot better than I thought they were going to be. I was hoping yall would! More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What field of medicine are you interested in? | Report Response is there hope for a single person there?? | I was asked this question too, "Both interviews were very conversational. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me something I should put in my writeup that you haven't yet mentioned." | I was asked this question too, "If you had a weakness, what would it be?" | Report Response Here I'll tell you how to achieve that." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, I used AirB&B cheap rates and can find some very nice places (people's homes or vacation homes they rent out), "Warn students about the amount of paperwork during secondaries." | Report Response I can wait to be a part of USUHS!" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Motivation for military medicine." I wish all interviews were like this." | Report Response | Report Response Maybe it's because everyone there is "in the family." | I was asked this question too, "When did you become interested in becoming a doctor?" | Report Response | Report Response, "read about USUHS school programs etc." | Report Response, "SDN, Web site, primary and secondary, spoke at length with some administrators there I knew." As someone with no military background, I learned a lot about the logistics of being in the military. | Report Response, "see above" | I was asked this question too, "Has there ever been a time when you failed as a leader?" | Report Response, "As a future military physician, I can think of nowhere else I'd rather be. " What about yourself? | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "All questions were very Standard" More from this Member x\[s6~i xt2:iNsnglC9H | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to treat military and their family compared to civilians?" | I was asked this question too, "No question was difficult." | I was asked this question too, "Descibe Leadership experinces" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you hope to accomplish?"
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