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)?

"Besides questions above, also why UC?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Many detailed, specific questions about my AMCAS application." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Personal issue questions, such as how do I handle people less organized, how would I deal with a patient who is non-compliant." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Several questions about political medical ethics (Vioxx, prescription drugs from Canada, etc)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Be prepared to explain bad grades or other poor performance." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"read this site, the school's site, read about recent medical issues" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"I really liked the school. There are interesting research projects going on. Also, I like their extensive use of simulated patients and standardized patients. The school seems to really care about the students, and the students seem very happy to be there." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Well, there's a lot, and I mean a lot, of construction going on, which means that much of the cool stuff they are building won't be ready for several years, and getting around campus isn't so easy with entrances and hallways being closed." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"They serve lunch at 10:30 am." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was great. I met with a PhD who was very friendly, really made an effort to get to know everything about me, and he was very knowledgeable about the school. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/11/2004