UW-Madison (My Top Choice)

Yesterday was my UW-Madison Interview. It pretty much went the same as the last two years, with the same format.

I got to the medical school at about 7:30 for an 8:00am start. There were already about three others there, and we just chatted until all 23 of us were there and the day began. The day started with meetings about the school, and a get-to-know-you activity. After the first info sessions, half of the group went on a tour of the medical school building while the other half had their one-on-one interview. I was in the second interview group, so I toured the building first. When it was time to start my interview, I met him in the room where we were going to talk. He is a family practice physician who also is part of the clinical faculty for the school. The interview was just like I remembered it from the last two years...very laid back and conversational just like he was getting to know me as a person a little bit. I feel that it went well.

After our interviews, we ate some lunch (which was better than last year) while we got a talk about financial aide, and how to pay for medical school. They did this talk over lunch each year, and I truly think that this is intentional, so that the news isn't as stressful.

After we ate, we broke off into groups of 3-4 for our group interviews with second year med students. This was where I was too quiet last year, and this year I had lots of questions ready. I think I ended up being the most talkative person in my group, which is a good thing.

After the group interviews, we went on a tour of the hospital, and the children's hospital and we came back for one more talk about diversity within the school of medicine.

Madison is the school that I want to be at. I love the academics, and how the curriculum is set up all four years. I love this area, and I would really love the in-state tuition. We were told that we should hear back by the end of the month, so I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

Next week on wed. I have my interview at Boston University. This is one that I am looking forward to, as it is a great school and the colors should be gorgeous this time of the year. I will get into Boston before noon, so I should have some time to explore the city a little. I am looking forward to having a break from this traveling after next week. I will finally be able to get some serious weeks of base training in, which I really need. My run today really hurt!

I hope that everyone is doing well, and that they have a great weekend. GO BADGERS!!