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  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Iowa City, IA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Why have you chosen a career in Medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What interpersonal skills are required of an exceptional physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Describe a time when your interpersonal skills assisted you in completing a project. (I described how they helped me solve a problematic situation)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Elaborate on your performing arts experience and how it relates to your desire for a career in medicine." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"There is currently a shortage of organs available for donation and transplant. Do you have any ideas to help alleviate this situation?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"studentdoctor.net, review Kaplan interview tips, revisit amcas and secondary essays." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Amazing facilities. Their CELLS student support program seems to be a great asset." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The structured interview format is a little strange at first, but the second part of the interview is more conversational and natural." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Great facilities at a great school. Really well thought out support systems for students. Probably one of the best if not THE best medical school west of the Mississippi River and east of California." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you use?

CID

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

12/08/2006

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

6 out of 10

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