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More from this Member West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Lewisburg, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | Report Response, "All of the staff and students seemed excited about the school and even excited about us being there to interview. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Give me three adjectives that describe A) you 5 years ago, B) you now, C) your mother, D) your father." More from this Member More from this Member While there's no way to know what interview questions you'll be asked with certainty, there are many common questions you should know to help you prepare. More from this Member More from this Member dang it was high on my list too" | Report Response, "The tour was ok, but I didn't learn enough to make it worth walking around in heels." All in all, a very disappointing day." | Report Response, "The students were perhaps the coolest I met from all the schools I had visited thusfar." | Report Response, "I was accepted and its my state school - I have a scholarship to a private med school I would rather attend so I won't be coming here but its really a great school; out of staters can establish residency for in-state tuition which is soooo cheap for that kind of education. No excessive lectures or waiting around." There was practically no mention of financial aid, even though there is a lot to talk about regarding state and federal loan repayment programs. | Report Response More from this Member A very good experience overall." | Report Response, "StudentDoctor.net, read my secondary application, research papers (my own and the MDs I interviewed with), three mock interviews with MDs at an academic hospital." More from this Member | Report Response, "Interviews were a little uncoordinated, but everyone was really friendly" How relaxed things were (even though I had heard it was relaxed like a million times)!" All in all, I think this school is probably my number one choice considering the new facilities, the price for in-state, and the prestige UNC has around the state as well as the country." | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If there was someone who was in excruciating pain that passed all the criteria for the assisted suicide law in Oregon, would you obey there wishes?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The interview day is relatively unstructured compared to others. More from this Member | Report Response, "Know the reasons for your low grades if u have any." Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How has being a Paramedic prepared you for medical school?" Marian Knotts (she/her) is a Research Associate in Division 1 with the Resource Planning Team at WestEd. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton | Report Response, "no tour of hospital, way way too much sitting around doing nothing, very southern accents, they couldn't find someone to interview me, only two first years as tour guides" | I was asked this question too, "Both interviewers asked about specific low grades that I had as a Freshman and Sophomore. | I was asked this question too, "What should I tell the admissions committee in your defense? | Report Response " | Report Response, "sdn, reviewed research" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Think of a time that you were treated unfairly and how did you resolve this issue?" | Report Response, "class size" More from this Member But is still relatively low." | Report Response, "The students seemed happy, the new facilities being built should be beautiful." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "the students giving the tour seemed to really love the school. A representative from the admissions office will inform you of which situation you are in, and will then help herself to a cookie. | Report Response, "my interviewers were really intent on getting to know me better. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Chapel Hill is a great town." | Report Response | Report Response, "I'm a UNC student, and I was much more pleased about the day than I expected. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "see below" | I was asked this question too, "What will you do if you don't get in this year?" My last interview was about an hour late. More from this Member More from this Member University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN and school's website" More from this Member More from this Member Many med schools start sending out interview invitations in August, shortly after the first secondary applications are received. Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Mid-day, medical students take you on a tour, and have lunch with you to answer any questions you have. | Report Response | Report Response SHAC - practically student run, with attendings to report to, local health clinic that a lot of students volunteer at | Report Response, "everything, how good the cookies were" Find trusted BBB ratings, customer reviews, contact your local BBB, file a . He also tried to make me feel that it was a mistake to have included in my personal statement that my parents deaths while I was in middle school was basically a "sob story," and making someone feel sorry for me was not the way to get into medical school. Is this a right? More from this Member They explained the main building for classes would be renovated soon." Tour and lunch (catered Panera, impressive). | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your clinical experiences." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "You mentioned music as an interest of yoursexplain." Their questions were thoughtful. This is a great school with a great atmosphere and awesome facilities." More from this Member | Report Response, "the students seemed very excited to be there. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would you advise a presidential candidate to pay for health care reforms?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why did you come to Charlotte? | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine? What about when you fail at fixing it? | I was asked this question too, "What job would you least like to have?" | I was asked this question too, "Strengths/weaknesses?" Chapel hill is fun - its not NYC but its cool nonetheless. | Report Response, "I still hate UNC 4 years later and won't ever in my life refer a patient there." | Report Response, "reviewed my AMCAS and secondary, the school's website, and SDN interview feedback" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What haven't I asked about that you would like to elaborate on?" A final note about attire: You should dress professionally but also be comfortable. | Report Response, "LEAVING" Trust Monday to help you streamline your schoolwork and enhance the quality of . | Report Response, "Provide students with a more detailed schedule for the day." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "That I would be walkingoh, about three miles in heels." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "read website, read my amcas and secondary" More from this Member First interviewer took my to the coffee shop to interview and then brought me back to the waiting room and I immediately left to go with the second interviewer to his office. why UNC? Think of a famous leader in history which has a leadership style most like yours." Active student body and amazing facilities and upcoming facilities. Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway The student tour only lasted 20 minutes because it was finals week . More from this Member They were the kind of people I would like to spend the next four years in medical school with. | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years? More from this Member | Report Response, "First interviewer." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response Think of them as time set aside for you to talk about things you are excited about/interested in, and people have to listen to you. You can read it a thousand times and not believe it, but it really is true. | Report Response, "The traffic in Chapel Hill is not as bad as the hype." | Report Response | Report Response, "How much down time there would be. " Almost all of the interviewees had our interviewers change at the last minute. Also, be aware that some schools will have someone escort you between interviews, while others will just give you a map. In 2021, the average MCAT for students accepted to allopathic medical schools in the United States in 2021-2022 was 511.9 For reference purposes, know that the highest possible MCAT score is a 528 with with a 132 on each of the four sections. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Not really anything. More from this Member More from this Member Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM), Glendale, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham More from this Member | Report Response, "The day was a little unorganized." | I was asked this question too, "Give three adjectives for you, your mother, and your father." | I was asked this question too, "Honestly it wasn't a question and answer format, just a really good conversation about medicine, UNC, and my experiences." More from this Member The Program interviews most of our local applicants during the December dates. Everyone pretty much seemed to have control of their nerves, and we all just began chatting with each other when the student left. | Report Response, "the plush lecture hall and active courtyard lunch area where the dental/pharm/med students congregate." | Report Response, "Mock interview at my school, read this site, read over my AMCAS and UNC secondary." 2) Include a short Q&A with the financial aid office on the schedule, or perhaps include more materials on the financial aid process in the interview folder | I was asked this question too, "Explain why you chose your current job." More from this Member | Report Response Would have preferred some more formal talks by administrators/financial aid. | Report Response, "Everything seemed so scattered - there was very little organization. | Report Response, "Not a very thorough tour." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If I could go back to the beginning of college what would I change (if anything) and why?" | Report Response, "Nothing, but one of our student tour guides never showed up" | Report Response I didn't get to see much of the school b/c we just sat in one room the whole time. | I was asked this question too, "Who is your hero?" | Report Response, "lots of enthusiasm, very active campus, excellent school of public health right across the street" | Report Response, "The interview day was very disorganized and rushed. More from this Member | Report Response, "Some comments were a little bit unprofessional on there part." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me what the admissions committee should know about you. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How are you qualified to become a physician, i.e. | Report Response, "Interview day organization, or lack thereof!!" More from this Member program is number two in the nation. " | Report Response, "Interviewers and my fellow applicants, I went to Carolina so everything else was familiar and has already impressed me many times over." More from this Member | Report Response My interviewers were nice but definitely wouldn't let me get away with half answers. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Not to be so stressed out!" | Report Response, "That almost all the facilities are brnad new or are being renovated" Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM), Biddeford, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore and managing data, including conducting interviews, sharing questionnaires, and working with long-term care communities to collect site level data; tracking recruitment efforts; entering project data; and cleaning . More from this Member | Report Response, "I wish I had more thoroughly versed myself in the ins and outs of the curriculum. | I was asked this question too, "What does Zoe mean?" I know different schools do them differently. My interviewer did not make eye-contact with me until 15 minutes had passed. As the first and only osteopathic medical school established in the state of North Carolina, Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine is cultivating the next generation of physicians. My UNC interviewer responded, "Well that's different, but it's still not very compelling." | I was asked this question too, "Why did you do post-bach work somewhere other than UNC-CH? By 1907, the institution revised its institutional status and was . | Report Response More from this Member Gave me a chance to defend myself. " | Report Response, "make sure all the interviewers are actually making the interviews stress-free" The facilities are pretty nice, but again I did not find this very helpful at all. But, two weeks after the interview I was called by my interviewer and offered admissions. More from this Member I sensed arrogance both from the administration and one of the men who interviewed me, as if I should beg to get into this school. " | Report Response, "everything, I'm a UNC fanatic" More from this Member Being a public school, I knew that most students were from NC, but I was suprised to hear that a large majority of students, more than I thought, were admitted." | Report Response | Report Response, "We didn't go there during the interview but I've been at the hospital and its not very impressive at all." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself!" | I was asked this question too, "Why did you choose your ugrad and why didn't you transfer?" Chapel Hill is a really cool town and the campus is really nice. " | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Explain your backgroundI am non-traditional and from different country so the interviewer was trying to understand my perspective on things, which was a good thing. More from this Member | Report Response The faculty interviewer asked me a little about myself, but mostly sincerely gushed about the University and medical school. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | Report Response I didn't have time!" More from this Member The school has a lot going for it, good reputation, good faculty, and happy students. If so, how did you deal with it?" More from this Member At the age of 11, his father's employment with Rockwell International caused his family to relocated to Tehachapi California, where Mike would go on to attend high school and play football for the Tehachapi Warriors. Most people like to talk about themselves, and this can actually do a lot to bring them over to your side. | Report Response, "1) Include a thorough tour of the medical school and facilities 2) Have well-prepared and enthusiastic interviewers 3) Give more information about financial aid, curriculum, research, diversity, and student life" | Report Response, "the opportunities available to students for research and experience abroad and the funding available, the changes in the curriculum, and the fact that the school actually listens and addresses issues raised by the students" | Report Response See if you qualify! More from this Member | Report Response, "The facilities were being redone and looked great!" | I was asked this question too, "How do we distinguish between applicants who really have a heart to help people from those who only seek the monetary rewards?" | Report Response, "The interview day is not efficient; some people waited nearly two hours for their first interview and had nothing to do during this time. Plethora of resources are at your very fingertip. " For example, some schools may spend half of one day on MD-only interviews and the rest of time on MD-PhD interviews (meeting with PIs, touring facilities, etc.). Our goal is to give your application thorough consideration, then let you know the outcome as quickly as possible. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York | I was asked this question too, "What do you know about Korean?" | Report Response, "No patient simulator for first and second years" These interview tips are not specific to UNC. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Pretty shocking..I left the interview feeling like a decision had been made before I ever walked thru the door. | I was asked this question too, "What is a leadership role you have been in in the past? " More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Give an anecdote of why you think you'd be a good doctor or an event that led you to believe medicine was right for you." We were all relieved. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Read this website, read the school's website - UNC gave me the names of the interviewers so I read up on them. | Report Response, "Nothing really. | I was asked this question too, "You wrote that your extensive community service experience proves you are compassionate. | Report Response, "I scheduled my interviews early, because I knew I would be stressed until they were over. I had a good day." | Report Response, "this website" | I was asked this question too, "What did you do in the lab?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member You can tell there are alot of students here." Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda More from this Member More from this Member Do not hesitate to ask for directions if you get lost! | I was asked this question too, "what is the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?" The new hospitals are great and the lecture halls are nice as well. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What character in the lord of the rings movie was the most interesting when compared with their portrayal in the book?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "We had a tour and lunch with interviews scheduled either before or after-- I had one at 9 and one at 1:30. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How will you finance your education?" The first was with a radiologist, who was very friendly and just seemed to want to get to know me. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member When I arrived (almost late because it took me so long to find a space in the parking garage, and construction made it a little difficult to find the MacNider entrance), there was a second-year student sitting in with the other candidates, just chatting and trying to put them at ease. | Report Response, "read website, SDN, yoga class" | Report Response, "The construction noise drowned out the voice of our tourguide so be prepared to stand next to them or ask questions at the end." (We ended up talking about various books related to my particular medical interests)" | Report Response . | Report Response, "My interviewer was clearly passionate about the curriculum, ensuring quality instructors, and being responsive to student feedback. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your family." More from this Member In fact, one asked me why I want to go into medicine and I responded with my usual answer. | Report Response, "Talked with med student who had interviewed here, ready amacs essay. " | Report Response, "Fun, exciting overall experience" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "We discussed my essays. | I was asked this question too, "Would I bring religion into a patient visit?" | Report Response, "I arrived at UNC 30 minutes early and was extremely nervous. | Report Response, "Wish the interview day had less down time and was more structured. New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), Old Westbury Temple University (Temple or TU) is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then called Baptist Temple. The interviewers themselves were great and very comforting. Everybody involved with the interviewing process was also extremely friendly." Review of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine Interview Feedback. | Report Response, "Dr. Hoole approached me to see if I had all of my questions answered (the day was rushed). When asked questions about patient exposure and free clinics, I got a lot of unsure answers. | I was asked this question too, "What draws you to UNC? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why were your undergraduate grades so poor" | I was asked this question too, "What is a strength and weakness in your application and in you personally?" Georgia CampusPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM), Suwanee, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM), Des Moines, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), Meridian, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, North Chicago | Report Response, "Make sure you plan on where to park before you get there. | Report Response, "Overall, the interview was great! | Report Response, "Brand new facilities. The" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Researched online and relaxed" Overall, I think Carolina has alot to offer. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Reviewed research, amcas and essays." I think maybe they need to hire one more person to make it more efficient. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What type of medicine are you intersted in" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Speed it up, please." | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "tell me how you exemplify scholarship. | Report Response, "One of my interviews was moved to a different time. More from this Member I would still choose UNC just because of the price, but it seems to me a moral dilemma because I would not want to be associated with such an arrogant group of physicians. The next person we saw was the Assisstant Dean of Admissions, Mr. Keith, an unscheduled visit. 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