Invitation to interview at OHSU for Fall 2015

Katie Johnson · Apr 9, 2015

Hi Margaret!

Congratulations! I know how great that feeling is as well :)

I have my interview on the 10th! I also have interviews at CCC, MHCC, and PCC, have you heard back from those programs yet? If you gain any helpful information at the OHSU interview tomorrow could you share it? I'm pretty worried about my odds as well so any information would be extremely helpful!

Good luck at your interview and hopefully we'll both earn our way in!

Jmtran · Mar 29, 2016

Hello!

Congrats on the interview.i hope you got in! Do you have any tips or remember the type of questions they asked?! I have an interview coming up and would appreciate any and all help I can get! Thanks for your time!

-Jessica

Margaret Baker · Mar 29, 2016

I got in to PCC and CCC and I got waitlisted for OHSU. I'm currently in my third term at PCC and I love it! To be honest, the whole process at OHSU was extremely nerve wracking. The group interview dynamic was extremely difficult for me, especially since it was my first one (the one at CCC went much smoother and PCC did not include that in their application process). It was a lot of questions based on community outreach and healthcare disparities and populations in the community that are vulnerable (such as homeless). That's what OHSU is all about - think the same thing when it comes to your essay question.

Margaret

Jmtran · Mar 29, 2016

I'm sure it was extremely difficult. I'm horrible when it comes to the interviewing process but thank you so so much for your response. I'm hoping to get into anywhere I can, I would love to get into PCC as well. Good luck!

Margaret Baker · Mar 29, 2016

Let me know if you get into PCC! We have a second year mentoring program for the new students so I'll definitely keep an eye out for you! My biggest piece of advice is to try and relax (I know how hard that is!) and try to use as many personal experiences that are relevant and pertinent as possible. Good luck! It'll all be worth it in the end! (I keep telling myself that!)

Margaret

Pdxstudent · Mar 30, 2016

Hi Margaret,

I was wondering if you could touch on what the interviewing format was like with OHSU? I have never participated in a group interview before and my interview with OHSU is coming up! Did they ask each applicant the same question or series of questions? Thanks so much!

I got in to PCC and CCC and I got waitlisted for OHSU. I'm currently in my third term at PCC and I love it! To be honest, the whole process at OHSU was extremely nerve wracking. The group interview dynamic was extremely difficult for me, especially since it was my first one (the one at CCC went much smoother and PCC did not include that in their application process). It was a lot of questions based on community outreach and healthcare disparities and populations in the community that are vulnerable (such as homeless). That's what OHSU is all about - think the same thing when it comes to your essay question.
Margaret

Margaret Baker · Mar 30, 2016

They split us up into groups of about 4 or 5 and we all sat on one side of the table while three interviewers sat across from us. In front of each of us were cards. We were given a set amount of time to read and answer the questions on the cards. When it was our turn we would read the card aloud and answer. No one had the same question but you might have an additional or follow up question dealing with the question or scenario of the person ahead of you.

Smill204 · Apr 2, 2016

Hello,

Are the interview questions more personal such as: why do you want to be a nurse, strengths, weaknesses, etc... Or are they scenarios?