Interview Questions posted

[ducman]

Hello All:

I apologize for the delay in discussing my admissions process - but I got busy with a new project at work.

I was recently accepted to the January 2005 class.

My whole process from application, interview, and acceptance letter took exactly two weeks.

Interview Questions:

1) You have a very strong computers and business background, why the change to medicine?

2) What are your strengths... weaknesses?

3) Describe any discrepancies in your transcript.

4) Describe your exposure to the field of medicine?

5) What do you know about the island of Saba?

6) What do you know about the medical program at SABA SOM?

7) Is your wife supportive - will she enjoy the island, what do you think she will do when you are attending school, etc...

These were all of the questions that I was asked. Like some other people on this forum, I was interviewed by Dr. Burnes and a lady in charge of Alumni affairs.

It was a very relaxed environment and we laughed numerous times. My one piece of advice to everyone would be to be yourself. If becoming a doctor is your dream - than show to them that you would be an asset to this noble profession.

Cheers!!

Ducman

[wolfvgang22]

Thanks for your post. Your interview was very similiar to mine, so it seems that these particular interviewers are consistent in the types of questions they ask. Good luck at Saba! :flyaway:

[HiShirlee]

Thank you for sharing your info on your interview.

Was it a phone conference or in person? How were you advised of the interview proceedings?

I have not sent in my application YET, but it appears from what ino is here on this site that it can be a very quick process? I plan to get mine out this next week (finally).

I am curious.......when you do interview, what is the time frame from acceptance to knowing which class they will assign you to and do they give you any options? Shirlee :-)

[WantMD]

Shirlee,

When I had my interview, these were the exact same questions that were asked of me. It was a phone interview, lasted about 30 minutes. The interviewers are very nice and the interview went very well. Just to give you an idea, I received an acceptance letter from Saba within 1 month of applying. Saba is very quick and very professional, if they're interested you will know very quickly! I had my answer 8 days after the interview.

Good Luck!

WantMD :-)

[CrazyDuck]

Shirlee,

I also have only good things to say about the interview process. They were very casual and supportive, and just wanted to get to know you. I believe I got my acceptance letter in about 7 days as well (probably the time to mail it to me), you will be fairly confident in their interest by the end of the meeting.

Hope this helps,

Mike