How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Explain any red flags in your app (any grades below B)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why do you want to be a doctor" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Talk a bit more in depth about your ECS (research, volunteering, shadowing, etc.) SInce my interviewer was a sciency type guy, I got to talk a lot about my research and actually go into depth about it." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"I was not specifically asked a question about it, but I had a pretty cool discussion about gene therapy." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why medicine and not research?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read the website, looked over my apps, I actually had the school's info session before my interview in the afternoon so I learned a lot of good info about UC from that" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"My interviewer was a pathologist in the childrens hospital, so he gave me a tour of his lab. It was pretty impressive!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"A lot of the school was under construction, so we did not get to see the library. Also, the facilities seemed a little old." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The school has a pretty shady area around it which I might not feel 100% comfortable living around. But the students said that it was not that bad, although it takes a bit getting used to. Also, the school tries hard to make the buildings secure (ie card access) and as safe as possible." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was VERY laid back and ended up being like more of a conversation than a firing back and forth of questions and answers. I had a great time here and am seriously considering this school as a potential possibility. The children's hospital is great, so if you are considering Peds, this would be a great place to go. Dont stress... the interview was not stressful at all!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

11/15/2003