Question - decemberbaby

[ArchivalUser]

How stupid is it to ask (or, is it not?) the interviewer at the end: what would you say the strenghts and weaknesses of this program are?

[ArchivalUser]

Completely normal question

[ArchivalUser]

it is a good question.

[ArchivalUser]

Probably just ask about strengths or notable/unique characteristics. Everyone hates getting the "greatest weakness" question, even programs. Try to avoid the generic questions that we find on these online lists, everyone asks them.

[ArchivalUser]

I think asking what they think are the weaknesses of the program is great question... and most people are too scared to ask it - so its actually not too generic.
I had an interview at Lenox Hill hospital in New York City, and it was the only program that I asked about the program weaknesses... everyone said "great question." Besides, it gives you some great insight into the program, and the faculty.

[ArchivalUser]

better to ask how do you want to improve the program or what changes are being done to improve the program

why use a negative word like weakness when you can avoid it, you might catch some people off guard and they can get defensive,

[ArchivalUser]

I personally wouldn't ask it. It seems too generic, and if you ask it by the end of the day I feel it might make me seem as if I don't have my own opinion based on what I have been shown/told so far in the day. I would try to make very program specific questions so that they know that you are interested in the program and that you did your homework.

[ArchivalUser]

I agree with @imhere, you would get a better response if you use less negative words like 'weakness' . What changes or improvements in the program that you expect or wish to see?