More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read a book about the medical school interview, prepared answers to likely questions, read up on medical ethics, contacted military docs to ask about their experience, prepared a list of my own questions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why usuhs:" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I can't imagine an interview day going any better. More from this Member | Report Response, "There is a lot of cohesion among the students and faculty and the atmosphere is NOT like a military academy. | I was asked this question too, "How did I like the weather in Maryland compared to the weather in Louisiana?" | Report Response After sign in, you are conducted to a large meeting room where you sit and wait until 8:30. More from this Member More from this Member ~$50,000 a year plus free healthcare." Wrote up potential interview questions. | I was asked this question too, "What do your pareants think about you joining the military/getting deployed?" How would you tell them and their family?" | Report Response, "The price of nearby housing and the horrible traffic." | Report Response More from this Member Before lunch they took us on a small tour of the facilities. More from this Member Just the cold!" | Report Response, "Read this site, read their site. why not HPSP?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in 15 and 30 years from now?" | Report Response | Report Response, "read sdn and essay on why military medicine" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "That I did not need to stress about it. | Report Response (Nothing much. I heard about half the students we talked to say that they would begin paying back their 7 year commitment when they began their residency (which is not true - residency doesn't count toward payback). I applied to the military track and I am going for Army. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why Military Medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "What's not in your application that I should know about?" | Report Response, "I wish I had known about the board pass rates. " More from this Member At least one of us had to get an invite right? | Report Response | Report Response, "The overall environment was very friendly and positive. Open-door policy." | Report Response More from this Member Lots of opportunities to travel the country during MS-4. More from this Member | Report Response, "The day begins with talks from many of the deans, which is followed by student lead tours. (jk)" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member It started out with almost three hours of speakers, went on to a tour of the place, and then going through two interviews. | I was asked this question too, "I didn't really get asked that many questions. I had two great chats about medicine in the military." The second was a Navy LtCmdr and he was great. | Report Response, "USUHS really seems to care alot about the students. You are a commissioned officer with full benefits while you are studying here." The curriculum is unique from typical medical schools and geared towards my interests. | Report Response, "If you can imagine practicing millitary medicine, this school is great. | I was asked this question too, "Why military medicine? The commute is something I don't like either. | I was asked this question too, "What kind of leader are you?" I was kind of suprised at how many of them there were. I did the navy for a while, got out due to unforeseen circumstances, went to school and Im currently working in MH for the past 5 years. I applied for the army track. More from this Member | Report Response This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 4B85B5FF-FAD9-4C5D-B40C-AF693DDC900B.jpeg. | Report Response, "Great! | Report Response, "The morning was filled with various briefings. | I was asked this question too, "Anything not in your application the university should know about?" For the most part the interviews were very laid back and non-threatening." | Report Response, "Relaxing, refreshing, non-stressful, and overall a wonderful experience. | Report Response, "I was so nervous before the interviews since these were my first ones, but once I got in and sat down, the interviewers made me very comfortable!" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Picked his brain about the school. More from this Member It's small but very functional and well designed." More from this Member | Report Response, "Do not worry if you are unable to stay with a student host. More from this Member My first questions was actually What do you want to talk about? " | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member tell me about yourself." How and when did you decide to pursue medicine? | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What branch of medicine would you like to go into and why?" | Report Response, "Traffic/Home prices" Great culture, great program, and great people." | I was asked this question too, "Many qualified people apply to USUHS. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself?" SPECIALIZATION IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS/TROPICAL DISEASE." Do you have any questions for me? " After lunch we had interviews and were ecnouraged to go talk with various administrators at their offices between interviews. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response (4) " | Report Response | Report Response, "The staff there are great. More from this Member | Report Response, "The staff and faculty were extremely helpful in answering questions. | I was asked this question too, "How does your family feel about you joining the military?" | Report Response, "After lunch I knocked on the interview room door two minutes early. | Report Response | Report Response, "USUHS website, talked to USUHS grads" | Report Response, "Great emergency med exposure, good money" | Report Response, "For anyone that has hesitations and or worries, the interview can and will clear up your questions. | I was asked this question too, "Can you handle military life?" | Report Response, "Everyone was unbelievably friendly. The university will help locate, but the area is extremely $$$. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response The interviewers have no idea if you showed up on time though, so I don't see the big deal there. | Report Response, "The lectures were a bit long at the start of the day, but not too bad. But as it turned out the Colonel was just as laid back and awsome as everyone else and soon I was completely at ease. More from this Member I got the sense it was a very close-knit group." | I was asked this question too, "The most interesting question that I was asked was in my second interview of the day. . | Report Response, "SDN and the school's website." More from this Member v9=>pSRq$n"a}`*p)b2V^t?9e1< ^LO,T .jov#cY8 More from this Member Interviewers have a copy of your personal statement and ECs but no grades or MCAT scores." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your background." Office. Personally, its one of my top choices (accepted in Oct.)." | Report Response, "Amazing school with very friendly students." Why military?" | I was asked this question too, "Why a doctor and why a military doctor?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response They don't hide anything, which is really great. I spent over one hour just chatting about military medicine and the options it offers with one of the Deans and 20-30 mins with several others. | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to treat military and their family compared to civilians?" | Report Response, "Just relax! More from this Member | Report Response Education in the Clinical Psychology Program focuses on developing scientist-practitioners who have an in-depth understanding of the biopsychosocial factors affecting health in evidence-based practice, research, teaching, and public policy. | I was asked this question too, "strength/weakness" | I was asked this question too, "How do you think you'll function with a lack of sleep?" | I was asked this question too, "How do you deal with stressful situations that you come unprepared for?" | Report Response, "Talked to students, learn everything I could about the school/military medicine, practice, practice, and practice!" More from this Member (I managed to get lost.)" | I was asked this question too, "i was prepared for the questions - nothing was challenging; my second interviewer (an Army Major) just probed a bit further into my motivations for medicine and military medicine in particular" Students in the civilian track of the Clinical Psychology Program do not incur a service obligation. | Report Response, "Very enthusiastic students, seem genuinely happy at the school. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are the pros/cons of both HPSP and USUHS?" also, all the speakers are available for questions on a personal walk in basis. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "The questions in both interviews were not difficult at all. More from this Member More from this Member The anatomy lab was awesome, only 2 students to a body compared to 4 or more at most other schools. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Nothing was difficult." call for a cab EARLY, or make sure your hotel shuttle (which goes to the NIH and NNMC) doesn't mind taking you to USUHS. I was an Air Force spouse and I have wanted to join the military since my husband got out. 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. If you have no prior military service, think long and hard about why you want to go to this school." | Report Response, "Read the interview reviews on this site. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, " Why USUHS vs. And the traffic is horrible up there, I would strongly advise taking the METRO. | Report Response, "The open door policy of the administration. Mile-time? More from this Member also, was not aware of the BLS/ALS/critical cardiac care certification for all students, it was really interesting. 4th year USUHS students have the trauma/emergency med skills of 2nd year residents" | I was asked this question too, "It will be about your leadership experiences.. ie. | Report Response, "Very friendly students and staff-there was a real sense of camaraderie. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What area of medicine?" not only do you get a full salary and benefits during your education, but you get phenomenal experience as a 3rd and 4th year during your rotations" | Report Response | Report Response, "The questions were probing and unexpected." More from this Member Hopefully movement is a good sign that we will potentially hear something soon! More from this Member I wasn't too excited to interview there, and I was hoping that my attitude would change during the day, but it didn't. More from this Member | Report Response, "Student enthusiam, two MS1s with similar backgrounds sought me out before the interview (I didn't know them before), great facilities, great instructors, the list goes on and on " | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The facilities, like most schools, are pretty ugly and "functional" instead of pleasant. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Everyone was sincere and honest. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "what attributes/experiences would help you in adjusting to this school, and what would be your biggest challenges about coming to this school" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "If you had a weakness, what would it be?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member They were up-beat, friendly, yet serious about their schooling. | Report Response, "The learning environment is outstanding. | Report Response, "Wheaties, SDN, the usual." | I was asked this question too, "If you wanted to enter military medicine, why didn't you consider an HPSP scholarship instead?" | Report Response 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 | Report Response, "I should have recieved a packet of security information that they wanted done that day, didn't get it." | Report Response, "diversity of student body, honesty" It is open file in the sense that they can see all your activities/app materials, but no grades or mcat" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read the student bulletin, spent way too much time surfing the school website and looking for military info on the web :)" I swallowed all of my gold fillings for nothing. More from this Member More from this Member If you want to chat more about this you can PM me. More from this Member | Report Response, "The curriculum!! If you didn't realize, you'll be well aware that they expect you to be dedicated to the service, etc." | I was asked this question too, "What aspect of the military interests you?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Are there any medical ethical issues you get fired up about?" More from this Member More from this Member school paid for, they also receive a housing and meal stipend on top of officer pay (and you start out at 2nd Lt. No hypothetical type questions either. " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member At 11:30 you get your sheet telling who you will interview with and at what time. USUHS Clinical Psychology 2022 | Student Doctor Network | I was asked this question too, "What characterisitcs should all military physicians possess?" The students seemed to really love it, the school has the backing of the federal government and is located in major medical and research hub right outside D.C. | Report Response, "Housing is pretty expensive, especially if you want to live near the school. (And follow up question - What did you learn from that experience that will help you through tough situations you may encounter in the future?)" | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What would your friends tell me about you?" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do you see yourself able to handle the rigors of being a physician along with the stress of uncertainty of locations in the military?" If you don't know, they will see right through you." More from this Member More from this Member Some were very informative and dispelled any misconceptions about the school, others were boring and repetative. Also, the university has an open door policy; I ended up meeting with every member of the admissions committee." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Same as the most interesting." More from this Member Stay close by or with a student host." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Wear a coat and possibly a rain coat becuase you will have to wait just inside the base entrance for the shuttle. | I was asked this question too, "What was your greatest dissapointment?" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member It may not display this or other websites correctly. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response 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 Finish around 4:00." It seems as though they go out of their way to make sure that you remember USUHS. I wonder if they're the civilian track. Relax and show your true self. More from this Member More from this Member As for the school, I was impressed most by the attitude of the students there: new and old alike. What questions do you have for me? These are some of the people who are on the admissions committee so it helps to show your face and ask questions." I stayed with two, by luck, and both were very helpful in answering all of my questions. " | Report Response, "They definitely tried to sell the school a little hard, while my other schools didn't." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The pay was pretty good $43,000.00 a year. More from this Member Students are required to wear their dressy uniform or their combat uniform (most prefer to wear the combat uniform). one should research air force, army, phs, and navy prior to interview because you have to choose that day! | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you were in a leadership role and had to deal with a difficult situation. More from this Member The students help each other and the teachers provide concise notes with all you need to know for the test." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member How was your trip in?" | Report Response More from this Member also, my interview group was amazing so many different kinds of people - civilians, service academy students, a navy SEAL, an army delta force guy, a submarine officer. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I had been expecting to interview with a faculty member and a 4th year student. Location of school I was basically asked to describe what I would do if I had one day entirely to myself and no monetary limits or time constraints to the day or anything like that. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your military experiences." | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member The faculty and administration were very open and friendlyI just walked into the commandant's office and chatted for a half hour. | Report Response, "Missed the Simulation Center tour because interview went over but I had an incredible interview so it all evens itself out I guess." | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "A series of questions about my ECs and how they prepared me for both medicine and military medicine." 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." What will you do if you don't pass your flight physical and can't become an aerospace doc?" More from this Member So many of the students have spouses and children. More from this Member | Report Response THIS CAN PREVENT YOU FROM GOING TO THE SCHOOL." 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!" But, if you can overlook that, the study cubicles in the library are neat. " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What in your life has prepared you for a deployment?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Given 2 minutes, tell me why you should be selected over everyone else interviewing today." My interviewers were both great. | I was asked this question too, "When did you become interested in becoming a doctor?" Before my interview, I knew nothing about military medicine, and didn't really think that I was interested, but it really made me think a lot about what I want to do. " More from this Member | Report Response Do apply though!!! | Report Response | Report Response How do you overcome attributes that negatively affect this?" | Report Response, "Everyone was very laid back and didn't try to intimidate us." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do think your clinical experiences will help you in preparing for military medicine?" | Report Response, "enthusiasm and passion of all" I saw a nice lookin blonde" | Report Response, "It was a great experience since it was my first interview. | I was asked this question too, "One of my interviewers told me beforehand that he would be a "nay sayer" so he pushed and questioned every answer I had to his original questions." | Report Response, "scanned over sdn, usuhs website, knew my application/activities WELL. I have a friend who goes to the school so I chatted with her and a classmate a couple nights before." Spoke with a close friend who is currently a doc in the Army. " | Report Response | Report Response, "DO NOT FLY INTO BWI if possible! If you have the chance, take the tour of the Walter Reed Sim Center, it really is a top-notch facility." The afternoon was interspersed with the 2 interviews and time to talk to people on the admissions committee. | Report Response More from this Member I also received that. | I was asked this question too, "What do you think are the positives and negatives of the Peace Corps vs. the military as institutions?" I was asked how I would handle a situation where, as an infectious disease doc, I was tasked by the Pentagon with coming up with an infectious agent that rivaled one already held by China, with the knowledge that the agent could, if used inappropriately, kill everyone in a major city. More from this Member More from this Member Nothing controversial or weird was asked. I applied for the military attack under the Navy. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "not sure if D.C. is for me, traveling there was not fun" Here's to applying again. | I was asked this question too, "why USUHS? | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, re-reading my essays, and staying with a student host (DO THIS)." | Report Response, "Would have liked to sit in on a class while there. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What, in your past life, has prepared you for a life in military medicine?" 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. | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine, why surgery, why now? | I was asked this question too, "With your fiancee's family very much involved with military, and with your own family being entirely civilian, do you feel you were led one way or another for/against joining the military?" | Report Response, "read sdn, my file and stuff like that" | Report Response And What will you do after your 7 year commitment is over?" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response school students were very humble. More from this Member By the time the presentations are over, I was pretty gung-ho about going there. | Report Response, "The whole interview day does run from about 8:15 to 4. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "I got a really interesting scenario dealing with practicing medicine under a semi combative situation" The universitys premier graduate program in psychology is unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military readiness. | Report Response, "I felt well prepared. Then at the very end, he asked me "If I had the final say in your application and you could tell me one thing, what would it be?" | 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, "What was your greatest failure?" | I was asked this question too, "There were no difficult questions. USUHS is not for everyone, but everyone there seems to be VERY happy." | I was asked this question too, "What are your three biggest strengths and weaknesses?" | Report Response | Report Response, "The interview was an excellent experience. | I was asked this question too, "What was the most difficult personal encounter you've had? | Report Response, "Prior to my interviews at USUHS I had considered it to be among the best schools in the country. (Although I was prepared, we kept coming back towards it and approaching it from different angles which was a little flustering)." | Report Response, "All around the school offers a great opportunity to become a physician and serve your country and thus attracts a certain group of applicants (which is both good and bad). More from this Member | Report Response I saw someone on Gradcafe posted they received an invite on Jan 24th, so maybe there is a trickleI honestly dont know how their process works, so for all I know they could have already notified their selections. More from this Member One interview can be with a medical student.