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Albany Medical College Interview Feedback Summary

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Albany, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.7
Mixed

Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.

Based on 1,059 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.

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

Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools are related to ethical scenarios, such as abortion, euthanasia, and end-of-life care, as well as questions about the motivations for pursuing medicine, specific activities listed on the application, and opinions on healthcare reform. Many respondents mentioned being interviewed in an MMI format, which includes a variety of stations covering acting scenarios, situational judgment, and personal attributes, with some respondents indicating they were subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding the specific questions asked.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Albany Medical College discussed a range of ethical scenarios, doctor-patient relationships, and healthcare system improvements. The interviews included Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) scenarios with some respondents noting the signing of nondisclosure agreements, leading to a diverse set of thought-provoking questions surrounding medical ethics, personal values, and healthcare policy.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Albany Medical College discussed scenarios related to ethical dilemmas, such as choosing between patients for life-saving procedures, handling requests for procedures the physician is uncomfortable with, and addressing contentious healthcare issues like abortion and end-of-life care. Many respondents mentioned facing a series of ethical questions, potentially in an MMI format, with a focus on current events, medical ethics, and healthcare reform.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, practicing with mock interviews, reading up on medical ethics, researching the school's website, and utilizing resources like SDN and interview feedback. Suggestions include practicing common interview questions, focusing on ethical scenarios, staying updated on current events, and being familiar with the school's mission and achievements.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and supportiveness of the staff, faculty, and students at Albany Medical College. They highlighted the positive and collaborative atmosphere, the emphasis on student well-being, the enthusiastic student body, the strong faculty support, and the school's close-knit community. Additionally, they appreciated the focus on clinical skills, the proximity of the hospital, the low-stress environment, and the affordability of living in Albany.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about the old and outdated facilities, high tuition costs, lack of enthusiasm among students, disorganized interview process, unprepared or unfriendly interviewers, and the location of the school in Albany. Suggestions included improving facilities, lowering tuition costs, enhancing student engagement and pride, providing more structured advising, and ensuring interviewers are well-prepared and respectful. Additionally, addressing the disorganization in the interview process and highlighting the positive aspects of the school and city could help improve the overall impression of the institution.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews would be relaxed and conversational, that some interviewers may be current students, that there could be a long wait time and that ethical questions were emphasized. Suggestions included being calm, preparing for ethical questions, bringing something to entertain oneself during waiting periods, and allowing extra time for transportation in Albany.