<p>Could anyone who has had the UMDNJ BA/MD interview share details of their experienceS with us who have applied there? I have the interview very soon and I want to make it into the program, especially after all the application fees, stress, and EXTREME DESIRE TO LIVE IN NJ! Could you guys who have had the interview specify what 1)kind of attire (suit or just pants and dress shirt?), 2) types of question (did it include HMO's, Stem Cell research, abortion, etc.?), 3) who were you interviewed by (faculty member and/or student?), 4)How long was the interview?, 5) How many are interviewed and how many of those interviewed are accepted? 6)Any other tips? Thanks.</p>
<p>Anyone? Please. I know there are people here who have had the interview. Please share some information. So far, I have had one interview with Drexel...so if you have any questions about that I would be glad to provide.</p>
<p>Click on my name mel5140 and you can send me an e-mail. I can tell you about the interview by e-mail. I'm going out for the day but i will get back to you.</p>
<p>Anyone else willing to supply some information? Please....pretty please. UMDNJ is my top choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>I am not the only one who is asking for this information. For the sake of me, Foodisgood, and any other people who are still to be interviewed at UMDNJ, please respond to my question as well as that of Foodisgood-</p>
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<p>Hey, I have the UMDNJ interview coming up, and I would appreciate it if anyone who has done the UMDNJ interview post some advice about the interview. Like was it moderate or hardcore medical questions etc. Thx."</p>
<p>Please do not ignore us. Silence is violence.</p>
<p>Doctor Tajeda.
Question: Why do you want to be a doctor? (I had a personal story to relate to concerning my grandfathers untimely death due to malpractice)
Question: Are any of your parents/relatives doctors, and how have they influenced you in your approach to medicine?
Question: What do see yourself in 10-15 years?
Question: Where do you plan to practice medicine? (Must answer Newark to be admitted...)
Question: What did you do over the summer and what did you get out of it?
Question: What experiences have you had related to medicine?
Question: What do you enjoy about the medical profession?
Question: How will you contribute to the medical school?
Question: What aspect of NJMS to you like most? (Remember: NJMS hates Robert Wood Johnson (the other campus of UMDNJ)).
Question: Do you have any questions? (make sure you have at least two or three)
It's pretty laid back. The interviewer has a set of questions in front of them and they write your answers down, which is pretty nerve racking. Stay relaxed...that's the number one thing. Keep cool and you'll do well.
April draws near!</p>
<p>How many of those interviewed are accepted?</p>
<p>This is old news I got from their website (2003):
TCNJs School of Science Dominates
Seven-Year BS/MD Program
Ewing, NJ
The School of Science at The College of New Jersey has once again proven to be a clear choice for students accepted into UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical Schools seven-year BS/MD program. </p>
<p>This fall, 19 students indicated they will enroll in the seven year program, 14 of whom, or 75%, will be attending TCNJ as their undergraduate institution of choice. Through this seven year program, accepted students attend three years at a participating undergraduate institution then four years at New Jersey Medical School and earn both a bachelor of science and a medical doctor degree. </p>
<p>TCNJ historically has enrolled at least half of the students in this seven-year program, noted Dennis Shevlin, coordinator of the BS/MD program at TCNJ. As evidence of the competitiveness of the program, this year, The College interviewed 100 candidates for the seven-year BS/MD program, he added. </p>
<p>To be eligible for admission to the seven-year BS/MD program, applicants must have earned a combined SAT score of 1400 or better from one test date, rank in the top 10% of his or her high school class and have some community service experience. </p>
<p>As this is the 12th year of the program, The College now has four years of residency match data to share with applicants. TCNJs seven-year students who graduate from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (attrition is extremely low) are matching at the nations best programs including Harvard, Mayo, and Penn, and in residencies that have become extremely difficult to obtain, including ear/nose/throat, orthopedics, and various surgical and medical fields according to Shevlin. </p>
<p>He says, The message is clear: students can pursue a seven year pathway of excellent public education and emerge as competitive for the best post-graduate programs in the country. </p>
<p>The average combined SAT score of the group of 14 BS/MD candidates who plan to enroll at TCNJ is 1520 and the average high school class rank is the top 2%combined with impressive resumes of service and involvement. </p>
<p>The students entering TCNJ in the fall as seven-year BS/MD majors are: </p>
<p> Chinmoy Bhate, of Edison, valedictorian of Edison High School </p>
<p> Anish Doshi, of Fair Lawn, a graduate of the Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology in Hackensack </p>
<p> Summer Elshenawy, of Holland, PA, a graduate of West Windosr-Plainsboro High School </p>
<p> Sheetal Gandhi, of Sayreville, valedictorian of Sayreville High School </p>
<p> Alice Hon, of Cherry Hill, a graduate of Cherry Hill High School </p>
<p> Abigail Huang, of Holmdel, valedictorian of High Technology High School in Lincroft </p>
<p> Melanie Kaufer, of Paramus, a graduate of Paramus High School </p>
<p> Tara Kaufman, of Denville, salutatorian of Morris Knolls High School </p>
<p> Paragi Rana, of Old Bridge, a graduate of Old Bridge High </p>
<p> Lucas Sheen, of Sacramento, CA, salutatorian of Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, CA </p>
<p> Conor Moran, of Brooklyn, NY, a graduate of Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY </p>
<p> Sidharth Sharma, of West Orange, salutatorian of West Orange High School </p>
<p> Nikhil Thaker, of Voorhees, salutatorian of Eastern Regional High School </p>
<p> Cyril Varghese, of New City, a graduate of Clarkstown High School, W. Nyack, NY. </p>
<p>The other schools who partner in this program are: Boston University, Drew University, Montclair State University, NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Richard Stockton College. </p>
<p>About The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey, a primarily undergraduate institution, provides academically prepared students with a challenging education and a rewarding residential experience, small classes and a prestigious faculty. TCNJ has been recognized nationally for its excellence including in U.S. News and World Report, The Fiske Guide to Colleges, Barron's Profiles of American Colleges, and Peterson's Competitive Colleges. The College of New Jersey is located on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing, NJ.</p>
<p>For Immediate Release
April 25, 2003</p>
<p>Regarding TCNJ, I was told that they receive about 300 apps. for BA/MD; TCNJ interviews about 1/2 or 150 kids; UMDNJ interviews 1/2 of those 150 or 75 -80 kids; UMDNJ finally accepts 28 of those kids. However, I believe only about 14 matriculate - may be that kids either have other BA/MD acceptances or choose Ivy Leagues instead. I believe there are a total of 40 spots open in NJ; however I am not sure if that means there are 40 who matriculate or 40 acceptances granted. So if TCNJ gets the most spots, there are still 5 or so other colleges that get spots- Rutgers gets probably the most after TCNJ (I am guessing) and remember also Drew U., Richard Stockton Coll, Montclair State - I am not sure where else. I heard that 60 kids apply for 6 positions at Richard Stockton. I know of a girl who applied to both TCNJ and Drew; however you only get 1 shot at UMDNJ so she can decide which undergrad. school to go to if she gets accepted. I hope this helps you - I am also awaiting a favorable decision!</p>
<p>Last piece of info. for you sick of florida:
I thought dress was important; two guys had suits and ties - one had short cropped hair; another girl had on black pants with a nice shirt and a pin and jacket; another girl had on pants and a short raincoat - nothing special. My advice would be to look good; I know that these days doctors don't dress up too much; however, you're not a doctor yet. So in any case try to look your best and always one step ahead of where you want to go.
Any other questions I will try to answer.</p>