Interview experience

Univ of Michigan:
Very laid back. brief overview of program by dr. hensinger and dr. blakemore. 10 minute interviews with each of them individually. all they do is ask you if you have any questions for them. then i interviewed with two attendings and a resident. each one lasted about 20 minutes. again, all very informal. after lunch there is a tour.

Anybody been to Greenville S.C. and care to say a kind word or 2 about the interview experience? Also the packet of info they sent stated the average temp was 51-74 degrees. I have never been there but it seems to be lower then what I'd guess, although a good thing if true.

Case- very mellow. Resident hang out thing night after interviews. Super conversational; are you interested in us type of questions. NOTHING to worry about or prepare for.

USC - very unlike what I'd been told by some people...already complying with the 80 hour rule. Just two interviews, 30 minutes each. Mainly they just ask the standard questions and try to get to know you a little bit. Also ask about what your "tie" to LA is. Like you really need a reason to live in 75 degree weather year-round

We didnt' get a chance to tour the peds hospital but LA county was cool. Lots of possibilities for learning pretty much everything you'll ever need. We also got to sit in on resident research presentations, many of which looking like they were publishable. Chairman is very gung-ho about the program and a resident advocate (pulls people off general surgery if they make you miss ortho conferences or scut too much).

Very impressive program. Definitely go check it out and don't necessarily believe some of the negative hype.

Bump for interest