usuhs clinical psychology interview
More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "No army representatives in the student panel!! | Report Response | Report Response, "Having to wear class B's to the ICM. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What book has influenced you most significantly recently?" Make sure you bring your security clearance papers and passport! More from this Member Would you go?" It really ended the intimidation of the uniform to get to know these wonderful people, who just 2 years ago where sitting in the same chairs as us. | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | I was asked this question too, "Why military?" More from this Member They are very helpful once you get a hold of them, but a responce could t" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Very friendly atmosphere. More from this Member as seriously as I expected. | I was asked this question too, "What books have you read recently?" What are your two biggest weaknesses" | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | Report Response Great culture, great program, and great people." More from this Member Many were married before they got there and others married individuals in their class once they came to USUHS. | I was asked this question too, "How do you envision your career as a pediatrician in the military?" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member After visiting it and learning about the kind of strong, supportive community they have and all the wonderful oppertunities they make available to students, I am convinced that not only is USUHS the best medical school no one has ever heard of, but the best medical school period." | I was asked this question too, "Good qualities of a leader" More from this Member Although, I have always wanted to be a military physician, so this one was actually very easy to answer. | Report Response, "That all the student hosts would be getting their students together the night before, I might have stayed with a host." (1994) in Biology, B.A. More from this Member | Report Response I'm also active duty, and I feel like I read about having no more than 10 years active service while applying. | Report Response, "interviewfeedback.com, read application" More from this Member tibet, india). More from this Member | Report Response, "Just relax! More from this Member They were hospitable, friendly, helpful and funny. " Most are conducted in the library. | Report Response, "The fact that I'd have to be deployed." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Both interviews were very conversational. They were all great. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Oh and lunch was great as well and included a Q&A with second year students. More from this Member | Report Response, "One of the interviews was, unfortunately, an interrogation style, but overall they are very relaxed and conversational." | Report Response More from this Member " | Report Response, "Website, SDN" Not conceded like some schools." More from this Member | Report Response, "read the website" Hands down." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me something I should put in my writeup that you haven't yet mentioned." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Didn't really find anything that I didn't like" | Report Response All the administrators and deans offices were open to interviewees. They are looking for: why medicine? It was more a chance for me to ask them about how they like their military career." | Report Response, "Best medical school no one's ever heard of. " | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response Here I'll tell you how to achieve that." More from this Member 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). I just said, ''of course'')" | I was asked this question too, "What do you think the problems are with military medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response, "The people were friendly (except for my faculty interview). | Report Response | Report Response, "My first interview, but I really left with a good feeling from it. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "The day begins in the early morning with various lectures. | Report Response, "Read through sdn forums and did some mock interviews with my family which was actually really helpful since I said some things I knew right away I didn't want to and could ensure that I wouldn't say them on interview day." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is your greatest failure in life, how did you deal with it?" | Report Response, "School website, SDN milmed forum, read through AMCAS, mock interviews" 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." 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." More from this Member | Report Response, "that my hotel shuttle didn't do dropoff's to USUHS and cabs take forever to get there. Overall, this was the best interview organization I've experienced. They want to know four things: Why military medicine, why USUHS, leadership, and communication. There were other interviewees there who clearly didn't have a clue about what they were potentially getting themselves into." | I was asked this question too, "What are characteristics of a good leader? | I was asked this question too, "Why are you a better candidate than these other students?" | 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" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What's your greatest achievement and failure?" It is an excellent program that exemplifies why military medicine is so superb." Fairly casual nature of the school (in light of it being military). | Report Response | Report Response, "Seven years service commitment is tough to swallow for non-priors." More from this Member I guess they were helpful for people coming in without any knowledge about the school/Military medicine, but they were boring for me." Supportive atmosphere.Huge trauma medicine experience. I was really impressed by the fact that 40% of the class comes married and it becomes over 70% by the time you graduate. (I'm old)." More from this Member " | Report Response, "the buildings are being renovated, and made some of the buildings look kinda crappy" BETHESDA, MD 20814. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are you most proud of?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your background." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "A few of my extracirriculars lended themselves to ethical questions. | Report Response | Report Response Do you think you are prepared for the sacrifices associated with a career in military medicine?" More from this Member I have ROTC experience and I didn't want to give a formulaic answer." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Great interview experience! More from this Member He like the comment but turned it into a question as to why I think that rate is escalating" | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about taking care of military personnel? More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN feedback, read my essays, spoke with three different USUHS students" Be aware of the years of service required." The admissions office let me know in the fall that they only invite around 30 applicants for interviews out of 300, on average. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member The second was a Navy LtCmdr and he was great. I talk for a living now and conduct interviews so if its conversational Im golden lol. More from this Member | Report Response, "Students must wear camo and boots to class every day. | I was asked this question too, "None were reaally that difficult." | Report Response, "Could've used a hot lunch instead of a cold sandwich since it was a chilly day. | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine/ why do you want to be a doctor? what would you tell your family?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Anything not in your application the university should know about?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Great! Hey all, I wanted to start a threaded go open a lines of community for this year's Clinical Psych applicants. | Report Response, "Rainy weather on interview day " More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Very laid back interview day. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read CNN health, reread my essay, SDN, read catalogue for school." | Report Response | Report Response, "I should have recieved a packet of security information that they wanted done that day, didn't get it." like we were told to be there at 8 and i think we actually started the day at 9:30. the seminars in the beginning took a long time, but i think they were worth listening to." Many applicants are intimidated by the service committment and the military basis of this school. | Report Response, "Students were very content, great emergency med exposure, high placement of first choice in residency, many nearby opportunities outside of school" Camaderie of students. | Report Response, "Remember to bring your security paperwork, form of identification, and keep up on scheduling your physical if you are really interested." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How I found myself at an interview to be a physician in the armed forces" Read over my AMCAS and USUHS personal statements." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What examples of leadership can you supply?" why the military? More from this Member More from this Member Your eligible for it your last year of your Ph.D program and that's the route I'm taking. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is the worst class you have ever taken." I havent heard or seen anything my way yet either. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member The downside is that housing in the area is expensive, and I don't think I would want to commute from the more affordable areas (although it seems lots of the students do commute, and they're more than happy to talk to you about it.) | Report Response, "The ultra conservative attitude of the Dean of Admissions and some of the profs." | Report Response, "Read my personal statement and the handbook they sent me." | I was asked this question too, "I was asked a series of questions probing whether or not I knew what I was getting into by joining the military. Read up on the different branches of service, because they ask you to choose between Army, Navy, Air Force and Dept. | I was asked this question too, "You mentioned you would like to give something back to society, could you explain what you mean?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How did you learn about us" More from this Member 3 0 obj More from this Member You can leave your coats and whatnot in the admissions office while you tour around (you hardly have to go outside)" | I was asked this question too, "why medicine, why military medicine" It's a very diverse set of individuals interviewing at this school." | Report Response The university will help locate, but the area is extremely $$$. How was your trip in?" More from this Member | Report Response Why? | I was asked this question too, "Name 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your research experience?" What will you do if you don't pass your flight physical and can't become an aerospace doc?" | Report Response, "The cohesiveness of the student body." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to be a doctor?" More from this Member | Report Response, "I researched the program well and did not encounter anything unexpectedly." There is time in between to visit with any administrators you wish and its a good idea to do so." All the MS1 and 2 students were very kind and enthusiastic. More from this Member people are really happy here. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "how friendly everyone is!" Also, USUHS academic years are longer than other schools and you will be involved in military training." More from this Member | Report Response I answered all of them in my first answer (which was five minutes and heavily rehearsed). Everyone at USUHS is friendly and supportive. More from this Member | Report Response, "Commitment, time 7 years!" | Report Response, "Internet searches, talking to successful applicants, learning about state of health care in america." | I was asked this question too, "Do you like lawyers?" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Whats the biggest problem in healthcare?" | Report Response, "I wish each branch of the service will present their selling points of their service more. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Would you consider yourself adaptable?" More from this Member 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." More from this Member Many people in high positions within the military med corps are USUHS grads. | Report Response, "Would have liked to sit in on a class while there. | I was asked this question too, "What sort of photography are you interested in? | I was asked this question too, "How would you deal with breaking the news to someone that they had a fatal disease?" | Report Response | 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" | I was asked this question too, "How would you get a recalcitrant patient to set and achieve a goal?" | I was asked this question too, "What is the worst problem in military medicine?" I didn't see a single stressed-out looking individual, which bodes well for a high quality of life there. I did not know about the change, I thought it was always Dec. 1st too. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The staff there are great. | Report Response, "how much everyone truly loves this school - the skyrocketing satisfaction rates are no joke! More from this Member | Report Response, "The cost of living in the area. 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. It's also great that students from all 3 branches of the military are located in one spot." Interviewers were very relaxed. | I was asked this question too, "What three adjectives best describe you and why? My second interviewer was an Army doctor at Walter Reed, who basically told me all about his career, how it's been great for me, and then we just had a relaxed conversation about what it is like to be a doctor in the military." " | I was asked this question too, "How are you going to support your family while in Med school?" Students are friendly, facilities (especially sim center) are top-notch, and the faculty really tries to get to know and advise each student individually. Upon graduation, all students will have research and clinical skills, uniquely informed through their experiences within a DoD setting. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Currently active army, applying for active army, Same everybody. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. More from this Member More from this Member Stay hopeful yall! Im looking forward to meeting everyone, if I get an invite that is. More from this Member It's very close-knit." | Report Response, "That I didn't need to stress about completing the EPSQ (Security Background Check) BEFORE I got to the interview (which they recommend -but is not necessary)." Everyone was so nice and really wanted to make you feel like part of their family." | Report Response, "enthusiasm and passion of all" | Report Response, "I felt really prepared." What are your leadership abilities? | I was asked this question too, "Having been a military nurse for the past 9 years, what do you see are some concerns for making the transition to being a doctor?" More from this Member | Report Response The afternoon was interspersed with the 2 interviews and time to talk to people on the admissions committee. | Report Response, "Every student I spoke with was open and honest. I just can't seem to make the benefits outweight the negatives. The Navy currently More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Which branch of service and why." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "USUHS website, talked to USUHS grads" More from this Member My essays made it pretty obvious why I want to be in the military, so I didn't field a lot of questions about that. More from this Member | 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. | I was asked this question too, "Why military vs. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "The morning briefings were very informative and got me excited about the school. | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? Location of school I got an invite via email. More from this Member More from this Member Why do you want to be a doctor?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What's not in your application that I should know about?" | Report Response, "The staff and the students! Instead just talk about myself and my perspective." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The interviewers were colonels and were very friendly that's a good sign if somebody of that rank will take the time to interview a student." | Report Response, "This forum, friends who are at the school, Dr. Ryan Gray's PreMed Playbook Guide to the Interview" I spoke to physicians who graduated from the school and who are active duty service members in order to make sure that USUHS and military medicine was the choice for me." One states they are military track as well. More from this Member More from this Member The universitys premier graduate program in psychology is unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military readiness. | 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. Anyone already wanting to go there will only supplement their positive view of the school. | I was asked this question too, "If a baby was born with no brain and would die, but the parents wanted you to keep the baby alive on a respirator despite the high costs, what would you do?" | Report Response, "The students were happy and enthusiastic." I loved everything about this school, the students all seemed to love it and were all there to help each other whereas some other schools students sabotage each other to make themselves look better. More from this Member Why the military?" | Report Response, "USUHS really seems to care alot about the students. | Report Response, "read the questions on this website, usu website, my amcas and usu essay." | Report Response What about yourself? More from this Member More from this Member Most interviews I've done have had about 6-8 students. After that there is a tour, which is cool. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN feedback and forums, read experiences of people in military programs on the web, did mock interviews, etc" | 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 More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? I would recommend this for anyone travelling a distance to come here." More from this Member | Report Response, "i loved usuhs! | I was asked this question too, "Why usuhs:" More from this Member | Report Response, "i hope i get in! | Report Response, "Interview feedbacks, USUHS website etc.." More from this Member make sure that you do everything in a timely manner; snags with DODMERB can greatly delay your applicationcomplete everything ASAP and send in everything they ask for; it took me five months to get all the paperwork sorted out" The day started about 7:30 a.m., so get up early and arrive early. | I was asked this question too, "What interests you in medicine?" | Report Response, "relatively small school, everyone wears camo's everyday" Has anyone heard back about acceptances post interview for military track yet? More from this Member | 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?" | Report Response, "Read their catalog, read forums on this website, contacted current students" | Report Response More from this Member Some were very informative and dispelled any misconceptions about the school, others were boring and repetative. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What can you tell me about the situation in Afghanistan?" <> It is open file in the sense that they can see all your activities/app materials, but no grades or mcat" | Report Response, "Same as above." Also, the university has an open door policy; I ended up meeting with every member of the admissions committee." | Report Response | Report Response The school is like a big family." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "They over-emphasized the amt of money you'll be saving/making as a student. :)" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Metro makes commute quick, easy and cheap. I might feel a bit lonely if I went there." All matriculants must complete all the required courses in the program. | Report Response, "Very laid back interviews. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN, practiced, read up on military medicine" We did have an in-depth discussion about my motivations for entering medicine, the military and military medicine. " | Report Response Fortunately, I was made to feel very relaxed and I learned a lot about all the benefits that come with the school." Thank god because I'd accidentally gone to the second interview first! 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. More from this Member More from this Member (We're both active duty military)" There was a girl there that flew in from AFRICA to interview there, if that gives you any idea how prestigious this school is. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "good. | I was asked this question too, "What are your best attributes" | Report Response, "Read this site, read their site. | Report Response, "USUHS is a great school and I would be greatly honored to accept an invitation to attend next year. " | Report Response | Report Response, "That when people say it's relaxed and easy, they aren't lying lol" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "In two minutes tell me why i should pick you over all other candidates" More from this Member I liked the campus, I liked the people and the opportunities offered are as good if not better than their civilian counterparts. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you stay in shape?" | Report Response, "It seems that the money is the only great luring feature. | Report Response, "Real closeness among students, helpful atmosphere, state of the art training equipment, rotation in Hawaii!" More from this Member | Report Response, "Read info on this and other websites, practice interviews, read books with possible questions." 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. More from this Member More from this Member Tell me your experience in both fields and how you feel about it." More from this Member | Report Response, "Read a lot about the school. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do you know what you are getting yourself into?" | I was asked this question too, "What is the biggest weakness to your application? just go in prepared to answer their big three questions (why med? | Report Response, "I read the school catalog, watched recent videos on what the military is doing globally, poured over the school website, and talked to people who had interviewed there in the past." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member I was very impressed with everything. (i.e., NIH and new Walter Reed hospital are literally right next door). | I was asked this question too, "The interviewer asked some difficult questions about what I thought about socialized medicine, and military medicine." It will probably take awhile to get the locations of everything down, especially the way the buildings are connected underground. Based on that information they'll recommend "yea" or "nay" to the Commandant. Might as well go and get your money's worth while you're there." More from this Member | Report Response | 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." Overall every part of the day was fantastic, made me feel completely at ease and only added to my excitement to come here. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Honestly nothing too difficult, just standard questions." (I managed to get lost.)" ACU's are way better." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Nothing was difficult." I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. More from this Member The morning presentations gave a good overview of the school, and the tour was the most thorough and well-organized I've seen. I know someone who got waitlisted. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response I guess the school buildings are kind of ugly, but that's not a deal breaker for me." | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? | Report Response, "The facilities are very nice and the students are happy. | Report Response, "That the rotations are at bases all over the US. " HnP^* ,=]/8&. | Report Response, "SDN, mock interviews, practice" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "If asked to participate on research regarding the production of biological warfare weapons, would you do it?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing, this was my 5th interview." Been goal to be career military physician ever since started college" | I was asked this question too, "None of the questions were very difficult." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your motivation for military medicine." This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "Everything" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "tell me about your research?" | I was asked this question too, "What was the most decorated USN Vessel (more of a for fun question then an actual interview question)" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "learn to use the Metro system to get from your hotel to the school, it will save you tons of cash" The two interviews were very low-key, with all the typical questions. | 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?" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "Read SDN/Interview feedback, looked over the school catalog, re-read my applications, read some books on military medicine." cora vides preliminary hearing,