More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "At every school I think "Why med" is difficult to articulate." | I was asked this question too, "What would your friends, or girlfriend have to say about your personality? Just because it's the military doesn't mean it's uptight. | Report Response, "The camaraderie among the students and faculty." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Are you sure you wrote your AMCAS essay?" | Report Response, "How far most of the students live from the school." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What motivates you to persue a career in medicine." | I was asked this question too, "Where I saw myself in 10 years?" USUHS Clinical Psychology 2023 | Student Doctor Network I wore a colored button-down under my suit and idk if this will impact me positively or negatively, but I guess I will find out!" | Report Response, "Commitment, time 7 years!" at all." Been goal to be career military physician ever since started college" they are VERY low-key and low stress. | Report Response, "I was a little lost during the presentation about military rank and pay grade" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you see happening to medicine in the next ten years?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why med? More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response I was an Air Force spouse and I have wanted to join the military since my husband got out. | Report Response More from this Member They tried to tell a balanced story, but it came off a little too rosy in my opinion. | Report Response Bethesda and the DC area are decent areas to live and find stuff to do. " More from this Member | Report Response USUHS is top choice for those who are interested in being a physician who will serve our country." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a time when you were a leader and you succeeded and a time when you failed." Overall, I had a great day and came out of the experience knowing that was where I wanted to go to school. What is something that you wish to improve on?" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, " Why USUHS vs. The school attracts older, married applicants and could benefit from a greater degree of diversity (though it is actively making strides in the latter)." | Report Response, "The facilities, the simulation center, the new integrated curriculum, the friendliness of the interviewers, students and administrators pretty much everything!" It's definitely not a school for those people who think of it as a last resort. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Current applicant and have interviews tomorrow. | Report Response More from this Member Describe your research?" | Report Response, "All of the students and faculty stress how close and helpful everyone is. | Report Response, "Great experience. More from this Member How do you overcome attributes that negatively affect this?" | Report Response, "My first interviewer started off by telling me had done over 150 med school interviews. | I was asked this question too, "What are some of you leadership and clinical experiences?" | Report Response, "It was very stress free and enjoyable." | 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, "Website, SDN" | Report Response, "The cohesiveness of the student body." | Report Response, "Thoroughly researched the school, its curriculum and military medicine. More from this Member Hey all, I wanted to start a threaded go open a lines of community for this year's Clinical Psych applicants. 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." | Report Response, "overall this was a good interview experience during which you get to learn more about the school, its students, the curriculum and military life" 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 More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How would you decide who would be placed in the highest risk positions and who would get to be in safer positions?" But, if you can overlook that, the study cubicles in the library are neat. " Lots of really cool career possibilities and also lots of really crappy billets. The accountability and training that seems to pay off in military residency matches." | Report Response, "Would have liked to sit in on a class while there. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Don't take a cab from the airport, or anywhere really. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "It was extremely positive and sold me on the school. | Report Response, "Read NY Times, various sources about Health Care policy" | Report Response If you're just wanting to go there because they pay your way and because there's no malpractice, they'll figure it out in the interviews and they'll weed you out. | I was asked this question too, "why military" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do you like to go to clubs to go dancing?" If you have done your research and are prepared for a career in the military, it's a no-brainer that this school should be a top choice." More from this Member | Report Response, "Talked to students, read website, " | 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, "Reading this feedback, PreMed Years podcast, previous USUHS threads" Read school's website, and most importantly bombarded my host with questions about the school. " | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? " You should also look into the HPSP scholarship. | Report Response, "Electronic secondary applications would be nice." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member And What will you do after your 7 year commitment is over?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Bring your passport or birth certificate! More from this Member | Report Response, "I used this site and practiced with friends." More from this Member They had coffee and food and lunch was good. | Report Response, "SDN, Web site, primary and secondary, spoke at length with some administrators there I knew." handy. We were given a tour of the school, which is older, but has everything you need. More from this Member Everyone just seemed happy to be there and so proud of their school" I am active military and this is my first time applying. If you have no existing medical conditions, it's quick and painless. | Report Response (I'm prior service)" Here's to applying again. | Report Response, "The day was alright. | Report Response | Report Response, "i hope i get in! | I was asked this question too, "If you had a weakness, what would it be?" Wear a coat and possibly a rain coat becuase you will have to wait just inside the base entrance for the shuttle. there were a lot of other questions. The day started about 7:30 a.m., so get up early and arrive early. | I was asked this question too, "The ethical question and the question about a day off, as highlighted above. | I was asked this question too, "So your research sounds really interesting Can you elaborate more on it and tell more about the details of your research?" | Report Response | Report Response, "Reviewed AMCAS and USUHS applications, reviewed SDN feedback, and researched school website and bulletin." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "You are from the west coast so why do you want to come to the east coast?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Specific questions about my application" | I was asked this question too, "How did you choose your major?" National Security Requirements you will be tired after a long interview day, and it will not impact your standings whatsoever, but I thought their sim center was state of the art and better than most schools I've interviewed at. | Report Response, "It seems that the money is the only great luring feature. 2 patients come in with the same life-threatening injuries and same outcomes and need to be operated on immediately. | I was asked this question too, "I mean. not a difficult question, but I guess it was such a broad question to be asked. | Report Response, "sdn and read over AMCAS " I enjoyed the open door policy and actually got to talk with quite a few individuals. More from this Member | Report Response First interviewer was great. More from this Member I wish all interviews were like this." They are looking for: why medicine? | Report Response, "Maybe make the supplemental be an online process, thus saving on postage, paper and speeding up the" | 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" | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about being assigned to a military base somewhere in the middle of nowhere?" More from this Member USUHS Clinical Psychology 2022 | Student Doctor Network I'm currently in the Army National Guard and been in service for 6 years. More from this Member More from this Member If approved, you may then start the process of applying to USUHS. More from this Member Get a good night's rest the night before because the 1st 3 hrs of the process you are being "briefed" on what you are getting yourself into." I had no surprises." | Report Response More from this Member specific examples" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response How and when did you decide to pursue medicine? More from this Member The other element that was a bit negative was the fact that a lot of the students were married. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is the most pressing international health issue? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How will you deal with the constant scrutiny you will receive as an officer?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN, practiced, read up on military medicine" More from this Member More from this Member Good Luck to you! After lunch we had interviews and were ecnouraged to go talk with various administrators at their offices between interviews. | I was asked this question too, "So, you talk about (in your essay) this long standing question about if healthcare should be a priviledge or a right? More from this Member | Report Response, "I would love to have the opportunity to go to this school. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Have you seen anything about military medicine in the news lately?" The first four hours of the day were spend clarifying the military requirements and specifics of going through the program. " | I was asked this question too, "Everybody we are interviewing is academically qualified, why should we pick you?" More from this Member What is your take on traveling and relocating to different places?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Great school if you are ready for the military lifestyle. More from this Member The simulation center was amazing. tibet, india). 4 years of med school plus residency plus at least seven years of payback. | Report Response, "They definitely tried to sell the school a little hard, while my other schools didn't." | Report Response <>/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>> The Assistant Dean of Admissions is great, such a nice and funny guy. | Report Response, "Very informative presentations in the morning. | I was asked this question too, "My opinion on the David Petraeus scandal." Give them something good to write on their evaluation sheet." Know differences between USUHS and HPSP." | I was asked this question too, "top choices for military branch, and why?" | Report Response, "I think this place has a strong potential to be REALLY COLD. | Report Response | Report Response, "Excellent school, excellent program, excellent people, excellent mission! More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe extracurriculars" | I was asked this question too, "Is the fact that there are a number of people without health insurance really a problem? | Report Response, "I learned a lot there, but I honestly think that going to the school and talking to them is the only way to learn about it. | Report Response, "lack of communication about student host program" More from this Member More from this Member 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. Have you had any negative interactions?" More from this Member | Report Response, "The whole school is a salute-free zone, it looked like most of the "prior-service" applicants are actually ROTC/academy cadets/midshipmen" | Report Response, "That I did not need to stress about it. It is a great school and a great offer." | Report Response, "Arrive earlier the night before, too much can go wrong." Both were very casual conversations." Excuse me???)" More from this Member | Report Response, "It seems as though everyone on campus is married and has already settled down. Interviews were very laid back - they are trying to ascertain your motivation for attending and to see if you are a good fit for Military Medicine as well as gauge you as a student." Also, be ready for a looonnngg briefing in the morning. 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. More from this Member | Report Response | 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. If you interview here, take advantage of the open door policy. More from this Member The Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology serves the uniformed services and the nation with a worldwide perspective for education, research, policy, service, and consultation. | Report Response, "The WEATHERIt's REALLY cold!!! | 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." More from this Member | Report Response, "The friendliness of everyone on the campus. More from this Member More from this Member The medical school consists of several connected buildings with a huge cadaver lab on-campus. More from this Member I was kind of suprised at how many of them there were. After a while though, this passes and you realize that this is the nicest group of people you'll ever meet and I ended up feeling as comfortable at USUHS as I do at my undergrad university where I have spent 4 years." | I was asked this question too, "Give me an example of a time where you made a difficult decision, knowing the reaction would be negative." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Fun, easy-goin" Not conceded like some schools." 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. | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about dying for your country?" Also read SDN." | Report Response, "scanned over sdn, usuhs website, knew my application/activities WELL. Do you know what you are getting into and can you handle it?" I had a very different perspective about it before." | I was asked this question too, "Why should we pick you over everyone else interviewing? More from this Member 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. I would highly suggest talking to Col Tashiro, he's the commandant and very friendly. | Report Response How to Apply to USUHS Clinical Psychology OVERVIEW Applying to the USU program is a multi-step process that has two primary parts. More from this Member | Report Response The two interviews were very low-key, with all the typical questions. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why are you a better candidate than these other students?" My second was with a captain in the Navy. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What specialty?" | I was asked this question too, "What leadership experiences have you had? | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviewers were incredibly NICE. For those who are hard core going into the military, this is for you. The 3 Month (100 Day) MCAT Study Schedule Guide: 2022 Edition, USUHS Clinical Psychology - 2018 Cohort Applicants, Usuhs 2020 clinical psychology military-track, USUHS - Clinical Psychology Military Track, All resources are student and donor supported. More from this Member . Also, NIH is right across the street, but it doesn't sound like there's much interaction between the military and civilian sides of Wisconsin Avenue." | Report Response, "Looked into my branch of choice, SDN, USUHS website, mock interview with my boss" They all seemed to really like the school." More from this Member More from this Member " More from this Member Hello! | Report Response, "Relaxed, maybe too relaxed. | I was asked this question too, "Why military/any connections to military?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Loved it!" Apparently it's gone up to $43,000, which is really impressive. It started out with almost three hours of speakers, went on to a tour of the place, and then going through two interviews. More from this Member | Report Response, "read about school & postings on this site, questioned students of school" endobj More from this Member | Report Response, "That it is a long walk from the subway to the school" More from this Member More from this Member Also, in my opinion the school offers the best oppertunities in the country to its students. | 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. The level of detail my interviewer wanted struck me by surprise." | I was asked this question too, "Why haven't you also applied to the HPSP program?" I thought it would be harder than a normal MD school just because it is the military but I was completely wrong. More from this Member | Report Response, "Open file interviews- but they just have your AMCAS activities and all your PS's. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your strengths/weaknesses?" | Report Response More from this Member The admissions staff were very energetic and enthusiastic. 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 | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Describe a recent failure and what you learned from it." I just found this thread while looking for any possible results for the cycle, so I also was unaware of the application extension. | I was asked this question too, "___ ___ and ____ are problems in military medicine, why would you want to do it?" | I was asked this question too, "Why miliatry medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response, "read this website." | Report Response, "well organized, really learned a lot about the school during the interview day, all of the open-door visits with faculty was a great perk!" So instead of just saying that I would spend the day at Fenway Park, my interviewer wanted to know what seat I would be sitting in, what I would have to eat, the time of year, who the Red Sox would be playing, who would pitch, that sort of thing. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe your leadership experience." I believe). " Why? Patiently waiting to hear!! More from this Member | Report Response, "Very friendly students and staff-there was a real sense of camaraderie. More from this Member I would be surprised if it was a trickle down effect, usually it's an all or none deal. More from this Member