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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
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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 above average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
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What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
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How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
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Most respondents rate the areaâs cultural life as good.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
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What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's motivations for medicine, experiences in service and leadership, contributions to diversity, strengths and weaknesses, as well as specific scenarios from their application such as research, volunteer work, and academic accomplishments. Some respondents also mentioned questions about their fit with the school, handling stress, and alternative career paths if not in medicine. It appears that the interviews were diverse in content and structure; however, some respondents may have been part of an MMI format and subject to a nondisclosure agreement based on references to MMI or non-disclosure.
Asked questions based on my application - "i see you did this... what about this experience..."
Just clarified activities on my AMCAS application. Asked about my travel experiences (I had written about this in my PS), why medicine, why do you want to be a doctor, challenges you will face as a doctor, biggest failure, will you be happy at Creighton
Application Specific Question of How will I be a part of the change in health care currently..... What do I think needs to be done to change health care currently for the positive?....
What would you do if you didn't get in? (Both interviewers assumed the reapply part, they wanted to know what I would with myself for the year I reapply)
Tell me about yourself(
(..duhh...try to start from highschool and tie the call for medicince into to...other questions will arise from developed answers)
Students said most interesting question asked at Creighton University School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal motivations for medicine, perspectives on healthcare, ethical considerations, and preferences for daily activities. The interviews seemed to cover standard questions with some unique elements, but there were no standout or unconventional questions reported, indicating a conversational and typical interview experience.
What confirmed Creighton was the right school for you?
Interviewer basically gave me the opportunity to tell him what I wanted him to take away from my app as well as why they should pick me over other applicants, very open ended but powerful question.
Are you interested in our new program to Pheonix? (Starting next year, class size increases & they are sending 1/4 of their 3rd years to do rotations in Pheonix for their entire 3rd-4th year. Well, you still have option to come back to Omaha if you want)
Who is your favorite basketball player?
my faculty interviewer and i talked about pro basketball for the majority of my interview . . . so it was pretty relaxed
Both interviews are very conversational and very LOW stress. All questions really focused on my desire and preparedness to be a physician. That being said, when asked about my strengths and aweaknesses, they wanted to know what my siblings would say about me.
Students said most difficult question asked at Creighton University School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including diversity, physician roles, ethics, and personal attributes. While there were no common challenging questions mentioned, it seems the interviews were mostly conversational with a focus on understanding the applicants' motivations, experiences, and views on healthcare.
What are some negative things in your application youâd like to address, he said he was required to ask this one (I really didnât have any because Iâm cookie cutter)
My interviewer asked other people how many schools they applied to, for me he just said "A lot of people apply to over 20 schools, does this include you?" Seemed like an intro into his why should we pick you over other people question, but definitely an unsettling question.
I keep reflecting on my answer for the question, "what have you done with or for people?" Should have been easy, but I blanked a bit. Wish there was a post-interview submission lol
He asked me what I felt like an issue in healthcare was and I said primary care shortage and went on about an article on telemedicine I read and he asked me if I thought that telemedicine would destroy the doctor-patient relationship.
No difficult questions, honestly. The only two set questions were why doctor, and why Creighton, and the rest just come organically from the course of the conversation.
Between two names of flautists, who is the better flautist? And your grades look excellent, but I notice second year second semester you received a B+ in Organic Chemistry II. Can you explain what happened?
Because you have no family members that are a physician, how do you know what it will be like to balance your family life with being a Dr? How do you plan to handle this?
After already asking me two related questions, "so what else about being a doctor fascinates you?" I had already told him everything so I had to paraphrase the last 20 minutes of our conversation.
They extensively reviewed my file and AMCAS statement before the interview and questioned me about ''my story'', namely the struggle with an eating disorder and depression
If a hospital administrator directly ordered a patient be seen over another due to the fact that they had insurance, with all else being constant (age, time of arrival, serverity of disease or condition) who would you choose to admit to the ER? There are a limited number of beds, so only one patient can be seen.
What do you think about stem cell research? What publications have you read that indicate that either fetal or adult stem cells are better? (this caught me off-guard because my hosts and other students assured me that questions on stem cell research would not be asked)
The student interviewer asked me to list three reasons of why I want to go to Creighton. I only had two and he was looking at me without blinking so it was very intense.
After being asked about my strengths and weaknesses, the m4 asked me what set me apart from other applicants. very standard question, cant believe i choked.
Student interviewer asked me if I could take 5 things to a deserted island, what they would be. She seemed confused why I didn't mention my family, but understood when I told her they weren't
Nothing difficult. This was a very relaxed interview and seemed to fly by especially the student interview. Questions about my past research. Questions about my volunteer work.
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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 low 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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by practicing with mock interviews, reading SDN feedback, reviewing their applications, researching the school's website, and preparing answers to common questions. It was common for applicants to seek advice from current students, review ethical issues, and practice traditional interview questions to feel more confident and prepared.
Read up on the school on their website, read some stuff on SDN including the interview surveys, talked to someone I knew who interviewed at Creighton last year
SDN forums, their admissions brochure, stayed with student host and asked them about the school the night before. Watched football and ate delivery pizza with student host to relax.
Read Tom Daschle's book on healthcare, went over AMCAS, personal statement, secondary essays, prepared for basic questions like, "why medicine, why this school, etc."
SDN, re-read secondary and AMCAS, creighton website. They also have a very good med student-run website (the link is sent with info about the hosting program)
I asked my best friend (who is an M1 at Creighton) a LOT of questions! I really didn't prepare much...I looked over information about the Magis Clinic, but they tell you all the information that you need to know about the school before you interview. Just try to go and be yourself!
review AMCAS, secondary, mock interview, 2 previous med school interviews, asked student host a lot of questions, reviewed ethics and healthcare debates, ect.
Studentdoctor/interview feedback, looked at Creighton's website and reviewed the school's strategic plan from 2001 that laid out the school's goals for the next five years
I learned all I could about the school on their website. I know second and third year students, so I talked to them about Creighton and their experiences.
Did all the usual stuff. Don't bother doing it - they tell you everything you need to know in the orientation on tour-day. If you learn everything beforehand about the school the information sessions get kinda boring.
This was my first interview, so basically, tried to prepare my best. I went through a list of potential questions that they might ask and wrote out answers for each one. I read over my personal statement, sdn, and creighton's website.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness, welcoming atmosphere, and sense of community at Creighton. They highlighted the supportive and collaborative nature of the students and faculty, the emphasis on whole-person care, service opportunities, and the high level of transparency and information provided during the interview process. Many applicants also mentioned the new and impressive facilities, the positive student experiences, and the school's commitment to student well-being and success.
They are EXTREMELY friendly and want you to be less nervous!
The Jesuit values at Creighton are truly at the heart of everything there; there is such an emphasis on whole-person care and student well-being. Every student is involved in service, and it sounds like there are a lot of opportunities to pursue other interests outside of the classroom. Everyone was so empathetic about this long and stressful process, which really meant a lot.
Open file, the interviewers really knew my background and asked very specific questions that pertain to who I am as a person. Easy and laid back vibes.
The friendliness/approachability of both the faculty interviewer and the student interviewer, who were very eager to share their Creighton experience. Interview day presentations and current student Q&A sessions were informative and very well done.
Brand new med school building in the old Cardiac Center, new lecture hall, super cool sim lab. The people at Creighton are all super nice and friendly, and the admissions office seems very accessible. They also told us exactly the day we would hear back from them which is super nice. The option to do years 3-4 in Phoenix is also a great option to have.
Omaha is a really nice town and the Creighton campus was very nice as well. All of the students and faculty were so friendly and seemed really passionate about Creighton. The simulation center is state of the art.
The people. They were so kind and genuinely didn't want you to be nervous AT ALL. They were all very capable and helpful and really seemed like they wanted everyone to do well. They don't use the intimidation factor which is a good indication of the atmosphere there.
The students and faculty members were VERY nice and accommodating. There's a great sense of community. All of us that interviewed too were very supportive and nice, indicating the kind of students Creighton is looking to accept.
The students and staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and they seemed to be doing everything they could to make the day as stress-free as possible.
Everyone is so friendly from students to administrators and faculty. Take advantage of the student host program! All the students had advice to offer about the interview and were very encouraging. I also appreciated that we were able to talk to students across all four years during the interview day.
VERY friendly and welcoming students and faculty...the students seemed genuinely happy and loved Creighton.
Lots of opportunities for service, medical and non-medical.
Good mentoring - older student "buddies" and faculty mentors.
Diverse populations/environments during clinical years.
True pass/fail.
The number of students I got to meet! I probably met at least 15 students, and all of them had fantastic things to say about Creighton. This aspect really gave me a good idea of how I would fit in with the student body.
Interviewers were super friendly and laid-back, and they asked specific questions that made it sound like they had read my file closely. Service opportunities through their school
How friendly everyone was, the great host program (I was even able to sit in on a small group class), how many different students you're able to talk to about Creighton, the number of service projects they have, the tours.
The students and faculty are very friendly and want interviewees to feel comfortable and confident. I loved the campus, enjoyed the tour, and enjoyed the day.
Everything (took me by surprise). Students were extremely happy and seemed very proud to present the school. Students were more than willing to take students out to bars/social events. Admissions very friendly, one of the Deans of Admissions, Dr. Nipper, talked to you like he was your grandpa
Everything. I was so impressed with this school that if it weren't so darned expensive, I'd rank it over my state school! Dr. Nipper was delightfully funny. My interviewers treated me with respect and dignity. My student host was awesome. The students were around all day and really answered all of our questions. The faculty was extremely approachable. They made us feel wanted. As though we were an asset to their school. I loved this interview. Omaha is actually quite beautiful and the weather was nice this time of year.
The students were very nice and welcoming, as were the admissions staff and faculty. The campus is small, but beautiful. The hospital and academic facilities are great. Omaha is a surprisingly nice town.
Students are friendly and enjoy Creighton. M3s and M4s actually took the time to hang out and chat us up. Very cohesive culture at the school, lounges and everything encourage everyone to work together and hang out. Plasma screens in anatomy labs...etc. Interviews were held in a hospital ward that is being renovated, so I felt is sort of appropriate that I was being interviewed in a hospital room.
Very relaxed day. The students honestly seem happy to be there and the teachers seem dedicated to developing them into doctors rather than taking their money and getting some research out of them.
almost everything! everyone from students to faculty and staff seemed really happy to be there. great facilities, student resources, and faculty relationships
Everyone was very friendly--the other interviewees, current med students, and faculty. The student-host program was good and helped to lessen my anxiety. Both interviews were pretty relaxed, but I really liked the student interview. It was more like a conversation.
The facilities are great. They are dumping hundreds of millions of dollars into the school. Also, the students help one another a lot. Faculty wants students to excel.
The professors, the Associate Dean of Admissions, all the students seem REALLY happy! The school emphasizes BALANCE (it's a really big deal there)!! Also, even though they are a Jesuit school, I am not religious and they really did not care at all. They are open to everyone, and the whole interview process in VERY laid back and relaxing! My best interview BY FAR!
How friendly everyone was and how much the students liked the school. Also, the campus is really nice. We got to see the anatomy lab when the M1 students were in there carving up their bodies, it was cool to see them in action.
the facilities, students, and faculty were all great. very nice, enthusiastic people. i feel like i may still have a life if i go here. also, area is much greener than expected. lots of trees in omaha.
Creighton is a wonderful place. I attended Creighton for undergrad, but was unsure whether I would want to stay for med school, but I walked out of my interview falling in love with the Creighton community all over again.
It was fun to interview with a group of students from around the nation and get to know them as well. I was impressed how the current students were excited to be involved in our interviews, and all our questions were more than answered. Creighton has an incredible medical school and anyone would be lucky to go there.
Much more beautiful campus and city than expected. Facilities look great, and everyone is amazingly nice. Looks like a lot of opportunities would arise from attending here.
They really sold themselves well. I am an alumni of the school, and even I was impressed by everything they have to offer and how welcoming an environment it really is!
Spoke with at least a dozen students, none of them could really give me any dirt on the school. Everyone was satisfied with their choice of schools, high match rate, high USMLE scores, low cost of living, faculty very interested in your success, overall great place.
It is unfortunate that the tour of the school is given after the interview. The facilities are much nicer than I expected and it is a well made campus. Everyone that I talked to seemed to be happy that they were going there.
The warm personalities of the students at Creighton. I felt very welcome, and they wanted all of our questions answered. We had plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
All of the students were amazingly kind and supportive of one another. Also, the town is a lot nicer than people lead on, and I am from seattle. There are a lot of opportunities at Creighton, during school and for residencies.
Pretty much everything; everyone was so friendly, and the staff/admissions people were great. My host and the other interviewees were wonderful, and I made some new friends.
The facilities, computerized tests, anatomy labs and campus. The students and staff were genuinely happy and loved where they were. Both tour guides (hospital and campus tours) were awesome. I thought Omaha was very cute, although I grew up in a small town. :)
(1)how happy everyone was, (2) how integral student feedback is to the adminstrations decision-making process, (3) the M2 partner program--those M2's do A LOT for the M1's to get them through that first year. When I was there the M2's were working for 4 hours in the cadaver lab to set up a mock practical for the M1's in prep for their final this week.
I was impressed with the school. The students seemed very friendly and they seemed to get along very well. Everyone that we met was very encouraging. Also, the finacial aid lady was very informative and helpful.
I was impressed with how stress free the atmosphere is. The students study in groups together and genuinely enjoy collaborating. Overall, the students seemed happy and had lives outside of school.
Nice facilities, generally. Plus Omaha is actually a pretty nice town. Most students were friendly, if not a bit cavalier about their responsibilities as future professionals.
The students were very welcoming and friendly. I was surprised by how open they were about the school and how interested they were in the applicants.
There are also a lot of other grad students at the school. I liked this because there are a lot of people around my age at the school.
Everything, the students seemed to love it there, computerized tests, great residency programs, nice and smart faculty, even the undergrad gym was impressive
Everything! Creighton is awesome. The students were enthusiastic, very supportive of each other. The administration listens to the students. I love their focus on bio-psycho-social model of medicine and on cultivating caring physicians. The facilities were very nice (both the academic building/classrooms and the hospital).
friendly students, all tests multiple choice and done on computer (like Step I), cost of living in Omaha, Smart Boards in small study classrooms, lectures put online as podcasts, neighborhood shuttle service, workout facilities
The facilities (hospital and classrooms) were suprisingly nice, everyone was very friendly, and there is certainly a strong commitment to clinical instruction.
The overall feeling I got from administrators, faculty, and students made me feel so comfortable and at home. Everyone was very nice and honest about the school's purpose and some of its shortcomings.
The students and faculty seem very supportive. The mentorship between the classes seems great. They have a brand mew building for the medschool, and a pretty nice looking hospital. I was also excited about all the extracurriculars that were available through the undergrad. program.
Everyone was so friendly. They make sure you feel welcome and the other applicants were very nice as well. Not a cut throat environment. Also had great facilities for the students.
Excellent curriculum and facilities. The upperclass students really help the 1st and 2nd years, and the class is not competitive. Curriculum is geared towards boards, and students do well. Everyone is happy to be there.
The school has upgraded its facilities with a lot of computers and smart boards. I was impressed by the emphasis on humanistic medicine. The students were very content.
The atmosphere. Each and every person was friendly, and receptive. The student host program is awesome; I recommend it to anyone who is interviewing here. I felt like the faculty were truely invested in producing quality physicians; someone who after medical school, they would feel equal to as a peer physician.
The importance placed on service. The enthusiasm faculty and students had for the institution. The diversity of the population. The ciriculum focused on helping student pass step test and boards.
The students and faculty (including interviewees) were all so happy and friendly. As I was standing outside after my interview, everyone that walked by smiled and said hello-- very welcoming community. The facilities were also recently updated.
How excited the students were, how happy everyone seemed(students and faculty). The facilities seemed good. The large amount of community involvement the school has.
The students and faculty were nice. I like Omaha, its a cool city. The Dean of Admissions, Dr. Nipper is pretty cool and the financial aid advisor is REALLY good.
The school/facutly are very supportive. They have a great host program-- I highly recommend it. The facilities are great--all computerized testing center, "smartboards" in the small lecture classrooms, great anatomy labs. Even Omaha is up and coming. The best part was how community-oriented everyone is. They say, "you don't have to do community service while you're here, but if you don't, you'll be the ony one not doing it". This school quickly climbed my rankings.
My faculty interviewer was a physician and was one of the most wonderful people I've ever met - great conversation about life and medicine.
AWESOME community service/travel abroad opportunities!
The financial aid presentation was impressively thorough and informative (but at that price, it better be!)
I really like this school and would love to attend. The medical center is impressive and the facilities are being updated, so it will be great for next years class. It is a competitive curriculum but the students talked about how everyone works together.
Creighton has a great curriculum and if you do well, you can pretty much get any residency out of here you want. Also, you're NOT stuck in Nebraska for a residency. The medical center was awesome!
They straight up take care of you. It sounds expensive, no, it is expensive, but in many ways you get what you pay for. A great education, personalized attention, and people who are willing to do whatever they can for you. The new Dean sounds like the kind of person I want leading my school, too. Students loved the school, and they had great opportunities to go overseas to help in missionary programs.
Creighton is a great Medschool. They are almost done with new facilities for students. The hospital is freakin incredible! Also, Creighton grads get some of the best residency placement anywhere.
Really...nothing. Okay, I like the emphasis they placed on ethics and religion but they really need to spice up their interviews...alot of students have been dissappointed.
You can get contact with patients in the first week. In the first year curriculum you learn several subjects at once. In the second year, you do more system-based learning. More than half the class usually comes from off the waitlist. The people in Omaha are extremely nice.
The nice staff treated me very nicely. They really were selling the school. I feel like they really liked me and that they were trying to recruit me more than test me. That was very nice for them to do for a mediocre applicant (3.04 GPA and 25MCAT) They really look at the whole candidate.
The community aspect of learning at Creigton. The students are encouraged and allowed (through learning policies) to work together and teach eachother, instead of competing with and attempting to destroy one another.
Everything. The students, the faculty, the administration, even the fellow interviewees were fun people. I was very happy with the student host program. Not only does it save you some cash, it will really give you an idea of what a med school life at Creighton is like. Also the dinner with the med students after the interview was a nice experience too. It was all laid back. The hosts took some of us M0's out for a night on the town after the interview, something they didn't have to do but they did it so we could enjoy ourselves - that impressed me. I also think that
The people. All the students honestly seem to love this school. The faculty were great, very helpful. I even really enjoyed the fellow M-0's I was interviewing with! Because of Creighton's focus on service and interpersonal skills, the people that attend Creighton seem incredibily fun, supportive, and all around nice folks. The facilities are all being remodeled and will be completed soon...and they are beautiful. Even better, we were told we'd have a decision by Mid November at the latest, perhaps as early as Halloween! Pretty much everything impressed me very positively, except....
The library..(anyone who's interviewed there so far will get this one), students are really nice and seem very down to earth, the interaction between faculty and students.
Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Also, the student host program was great--my host was really nice and willing to answer all of my questions. Additionally, I was able to go out to dinner with several students that night after the interview.
Everybody was very friendly. It seems like the administration is really looking out for its students. They have a wellness program to make sure that the students are handling the stress. The students seemed like they really like the school and their class.
Creighton has some nice facilities including a very nice sports athletic facility. Omaha isnt so bad, I took a tour of the whole city and I was impressed by how modern the city was. They are doing alot to make improvements to the city like a new convention center/arena, new children's hospital and alot of new corporate buildings.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the high cost of attendance, outdated facilities, lack of diversity, long interview days, unenthusiastic interviewers, and the location of Omaha. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, updating facilities, shortening the interview day, enhancing diversity, and addressing the high cost of attendance.
Not much, if I had to nitpick, probably that the information session may be on a separate day from your interview and is required for you to be considered for admission /: Difficult especially as a full time worker
Omaha isn't the most exciting city in the world, and the weather is pretty cold. The new med school building is a little removed from the main campus now, and the new hospital is new which is nice, but it's no longer across the street from the med school.
Seems to be a lack of research opportunities other than the summer between M1 and M2 - one student said it's "very difficult" to do research during the school year.
There are some major changes going on in the curriculum and facilities. This will be great for the school in a few years, but I got the impression the transition may be a little rocky for students in the coming years (interviewed for 2014-2015 app cycle).
The student who interviewed me acted a little rude. In an attempt to be informal, I think she acted too informal, and I think that hurt my chances to be honest.
The length of the interview day, how much "why Creighton" lectures we got. Of course they were informative and interesting, but it just made the day reeeeeally long.
Very large interview group. Kind of overwhelming. Also, the interviewers were maybe a little too relaxed, not sure they got enough from the interview, and wished interview was a little longer. Almost like they seemed rushed to talk/ask questions.
I didn't like being crammed into a shuttle with 30 other applicants to go to the hospital, when we could have just walked the two blocks. You can't live near campus, and usually have to drive to campus everyday.
The area around the campus isn't very nice, but its not that bad either. Housing within walking distance is "not ideal," so most students live a few miles away and drive to the school.
The interview process only took an hour (two interviews at 30 min a piece) but somehow the day stretched from 8 to 3. Since this was my first interview the informational briefs they gave were useful, but they'll be a waste of time later in the year for students who have already heard it elsewhere.
I did not like Omaha at all. It was cold and bland. For this reason I will probably not attend Creighton. I am from cali and used to cali weather and culture.
Omaha is COLD! Also, my faculty interviewer talked about 80% of the time, making me wonder if he was learning anything about me besides my listening skills! Also, I didn't see any recycling containers at the school/hospital. And the lunch they served wasn't healthy (fried chicken).
Nothing really. My tour guide kind of cut my tour of the campus short, but my friend took me back and showed me EVERYTHING! I would stay with someone in the host program, and have them take you on an individual tour of campus separately.
I didn't get to see much of Omaha (but from what I did see it seemed like there would be enough stuff to do to keep me entertained in the small amount of free time I would have).
Boredom and apathy of interviewers. Little research opportunities. Hospital seems very empty with very little activity. Some students were not enthusiastic. Powerpoint talks in the morning were too stiff and memorized...boring. They keep talking about ''fit for the school,'' but students don't really define what that means very well.
Just before our interviews, there was a talk about 'Financing your medical school education'. This was a little stressful to hear about right before the interview, and it shook us up a little bit.
Very immature students, most claimed they were not interested in attending class regularly and were 'just squeaking by'...Host student appeared to be more interested in binge drinking and the bars than schoolwork. Lots of very wealthy students who don't seem interested in entering primary care or practicing in underserved areas. Admissions people spent more time bad-mouthing other schools (the big, bad, impersonal, overly competitive state schools...) than selling their own product. Student interviewer was very awkward and was unprepared to answer my questions.
Omaha is cold! Also the city, although better than I thought it would be, is very small and there is not a ton to do.
The interview day is also rather long.
The facilities were old and outdated for the school being so expensive; also, the tour guide for the hospital did not know a lot of things about the school or hospital
Nothing, I was very impressed all around, though the only downside was the length of the interview day. I arrived at 7:45 for the 8:30 start and didn't leave until 4:45 (I was dropped off early by my student host due to his test).
The cost of Creighton is enormous and they don't offer a lot of options for financial aid outside of loans or enlisting in the military. Also, the day was ridiculously long. You really do go from 830am-4pm if not longer! Last, the interviewers don't have a lot of time to get to know you and didn't ask a lot of questions you would probably like to be asked (i.e. specifically about your research, more experiences you've had). It's pretty limited and I felt like I wasn't asked enough questions.
My interviewers were horrible. The faculty member did atleast 80% of the talking. Instead of bad mouthing the University of Washington (where I will be attending), he could have found out more about me. The 3rd year medical student was only interested in the free lunch that she was about to receive, as that interview only lasted a maximum of 5 minutes with a couple of very superficial questions.
Had to be bused to hospital. They say you can walk but seems not too too close. The med students were busy and so not everyone had their student interviews on time. I think this was a fluke for that day though.
It seemed like I never got the chance to meet with many students maybe because I didn't stay with a student. Some that I did speak with gave me a negative impression, because they all seemed to be accepted off the waiting list. I think a lot of students accepted go elsewhere not because the school isn't good but because the tuition is so high.
Driving in the city is terrible. There's no traffic, but the streets are designed in a confusing way with almost all of them being one-ways. Nothing to do in the city except the zoo.
Some of the interviewees kept talking about all their other interviews, acceptances, etc., Medical students did not really make an effort to talk to you unless you went to their undergrad alma matter. The entire orientation was scheduled for 8 hours, but much of the time was just waiting around doing nothing.
Some students seemed a bit lazy/immature and my 3rd year tour guide was unenthusiastic. My student interviewer seemed to twist my words around in a negative way and gave me a bad vibe. But the student who gave the campus tour was great!
The second interview was with a student in a cafetaria. C'mmon! Let's be more professional. I could not hear the freakin guy and I am sure I spit in his face a couple of times while shouting at the top of my voice. He was a nice guy though. He must have thought I was trying to play fotsie cuz my feet kept colliding with his. It's not a good idea to put two size 12/13 guys around a small table.
The annoying idiot who posted his response a couple of interviews up. Creighton would NEVER interview somebody with a GPA of 3.04 and a 25 MCAT. Who is this guy? Go back to the Navy moron.
The students seem to not like their classmates, no one seemed to be friendly. The classrooms were a little messy. Kind of like an old movie theater. Cheap uncomfortable seats and a VERY sticky floor. BTW there was bubble gum all over the place:floor, bottom of every seat and table, and in every students mouth. (just a pet peave of mine)
I was a bit surprised when my 30 minute interview went over an hour. It was just conversational, mostly my interviewer telling me stories, however it caught me off gaurd.
That about half of the day was composed of a tour--tour of the hospital, tour of the medical school, tour of the campus...it was good to see all of it, but a little tiring after 3 hours.
The cost of everything besides housing! The library tour was the most ridiculous thing I've ever witnessed. "This is the copy machine, we have two...to make copies." WOW!
I was not impressed with the aesthetics of the campus. Also the 1st years seemed a little to enthusiastic about showing us the cadaver lab. I think they were hoping to shock us with the site of dead bodies and impress us with the fact that they have spent much time with the cadavers and are completely at home in the lab
Watch out for taxi ride from airport to omaha. the cab driver ripped me off. ride should be~$15. tell cab driver ahead that u won't go over that. if host can't drive u, get clear directions since some omaha streets aren't in mapquest.
Applicants commonly shared that they wished they had known ahead of time that the interview day at Creighton University School of Medicine would be more relaxed and conversational, emphasizing the importance of being personable and engaging with other interviewees. They also highlighted the significance of understanding the school's mission and values, reviewing core values, and being prepared to discuss experiences related to social justice and healthcare ethics.
The interview is very short - 30 mins with the student and the faculty, but 10 mins set aside in each interview for questions. It doesn't feel like enough time to get through everything.
I wish I had reflected on my "humanitatian experiences" (e.g. ethical questions, patient care conundrums, books that talked about nuances of patient care, etc.) a little more prior to my interview.
Make sure you review the core values of the school! I was asked to name which one I think was the most important. Unfortunately, I didn't memorize the core values and had to ask my interviewer what they were. She didn't seem to hold this against me but I definitely should have reviewed them before the interview.
95% of the other interviewees also went to a Jesuit university or high school, they really do have a strong bias for people who already have experienced a Jesuit education.
The M0 dinner genuinely has no bearing on admissions so if you donât have questions, you donât have to go. (Also when they say casual dress code they actually mean casual)
There's a lot of downtime before you actually interview. There's a two-hour session that includes presentations by the Associate Dean of Admissions, the Dean, and a financial representative. Also, the school is also upgrading to a newer hospital, which is great, so the tour of the hospital isn't representative of what incoming students will experience.
How chill this interview day was. Nothing to worry about. You learn a ton about the school before your interviews so you can come up with meaningful questions to ask. The student and faculty member I interviewed with were very friendly and relaxed.
This really only applies to the females that interview...
I know we're not supposed to carry a purse around, but I wish that I would have been more prepared with my female toiletry needs! But I survived.
The building is a little hard to get directions to, I had to ask a nursing student I knew there. Also, the interviewee group was 30 people, and you get to know some of them by the end of the day since its so long.
Omaha is actually a REALLY cool town! Also, Creighton does all of their exams on computers, and their questions are all board-style, multiple choice exam question. So they really prepare you well for the boards! Also, second year medical students have practice practicals for you anatomy lab exams the Friday before the exam. They REALLY help, and they go through and tag everything that is really difficult on the test. It's A GREAT SCHOOL!!!
You will be entirely shocked when you go to this interview. After it is over, you will feel honored if they accept you because it is an amazing school that prepares graduates for their respective field in medicine in an amazing fashion. Nice students, great faculty and administrators, gorgeous campus, and nice city. All around great place to be for medical school. I am choosing this place over my former top choice school.
I wish I had known that Omaha was actually a pretty significant metropolis. Additionally, I wish I had known that a lot of Creighton undergraduates go to Creighton medical school. On my interview day there were a lot of Creighton kids.
Not an impressive student body. Most people are wholly unprepared to sell you on their product and will rather spend a good portion of their time ripping on the Universities of Washington, Colorado, and Nebraska, ie schools that take most of their prospective students.
FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY-- DON'T WEAR HEELS!!! Apparently Omaha and Creighton didn't get the memo that NE is supposed to be flat. The tour includes hiking up and down flights of stairs indoors and out.
You will walk ALOT, and the day is very long. If you get an interview, unless you are a freak, you should be at least wait listed(the school accepts or wait list a large chunk of the interviewees).
We walked A LOT! Wear comfortable shoes for this one. It was also eighty degrees which is not typical weather for this time of year. I wish I had known it was going to be so humid.
That Omaha isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. It's cold, but there's plenty to do if you actually find time during med school. Theres also more diversity than I thought was possible in Nebraska.
I wore my pants inside out..just kidding.
That the interview was laid back...
Omaha is really not a city...at least not according to my standards. If you are a cityblood like me , think twice.
That the medical school is not actually connected to the hospital. I got dropped off at the hospital and ended up having to find a ride over to the medical school.
I thought that Omaha was just a cold miserable warehouse district, however there are plenty of oppertunities for fun. There is a fairly large area downtown with bars and nightlife aplenty.
That my interview was going to be too laid back. I would have approached the interview differently if I knew what to expect. Actually, my 2nd interview with the student was more formal!
Applicants generally found the Creighton interview experience to be relaxed and welcoming, with interviewers focusing on getting to know the applicants personally. Many highlighted the school's emphasis on service and community, as well as its supportive and friendly atmosphere. Some applicants recommended staying with student hosts for a more informative and enjoyable experience, while others mentioned the long day and the need for comfortable shoes due to extensive walking during tours.
Overall a super chill interview, just go in being your best self and talk about things passionately and from the heart! School is very particular about mission fit so if you got an interview it's because you align with the school's goals and they saw something they liked in your application
Great experience, Creighton became one of my top choices after interviewing and touring the school. I appreciate their open file review of applicants as it helped both parties feel for whether it was a good fit.
I had a wonderful experience interviewing with Creighton. The faculty members were very clear on the school's mission and the type of students they were looking for. They also seem very supportive of their students (based on their presentation and student feedback).
New faculties are really really nice. The school is changing to team based learning (so more mandatory attendance), also theyâre opening a Phoenix campus in 2021 so the Omaha M1/2 + Phoenix M3/4 will be nicer as youâll have students with you
Creighton seemed like a really nice place to be, and the facilities were very nice. Their hospital is small, but it's brand new, and you also have the option to go to Phoenix for your clinical years which is awesome.
On the interview day do not psych yourself out by reviewing interview notes/talking about interviews with other students during the presentations/lunch/tour. Just relax and enjoy the experience.
Highly recommend student hosting! I had a great experience with it. The person I stayed with took me out for drinks with a bunch of other M1s who were unbelievably friendly and welcoming, gave me some great insight into interviewing and med school in general, and really put me at ease for my interview the next day.
It really is an easy day so try to relax. No ethical questions, no questions about healthcare (ACA), it's all about you so go in knowing what you want to convey and what exactly it is you want your interviewer to take away from the session. Good luck!!
Creighton's personality and friendliness is what really makes it shine. It is a place I really could see myself fitting into and making wonderful friendships that endure the test of time.
I cannot imagine any interviews being more laid back than these two. The topics covered included: skiing, fishing, Forrest Gump, potatoes, corporate retreats, and Boy Scouts. When time was up for each interview I was very surprised, because it felt like we had just had a 5 minute conversation.
I had a really good impression of Creighton. I think people write it off because of its location but it seems like an excellent school. I also appreciate the focus on service.
I was originally supposed to interview with a different committee member, but there was a scheduling conflict so I ended up interviewing with Dr. Nipper. I was pretty nervous at first but he was really nice and my nerves settled down quick. The interview was more like a conversation and I came out more impressed with the school.
Don't stress-out when you interview and just think of it as a way to get to know the school and people there. My interviewer (perhaps intentionally) made no facial or body language, but remained fairly quiet and stoic. If this happens, just maintain your composure - it's not personal- and always leave pause room so they can speak. Their answers will let you know how to proceed. She (along with the admissions committee) must have liked me, though, because I got accepted to the university!
Really overwhelmed with the friendliness and happiness of everybody. Facilities were very nice and new, lot of EC opportunities (abroad, student-ran clinics, etc), hospital was a little small (only around 330 beds) but Creighton partners with essentially all hospitals in Omaha.
The interviews are really relaxed yet still professional. The most difficult questions I was asked as listed on here were jokes by the student interviewer to lighten the mood. Both interviews felt more like conversations than actual interviews.
This school is excellent. Wonderful service opportunities for the students. The curriculum is set up to help the students succeed at their own pace and with their own learning style. Non-competitive student environment. They seem to want to see each other succeed. All of the students seemed really happy there. I'm so in love with this school and really didn't expect to be. I was asked alot of questions during my interviews. Some tough, some not so much. But the interviews flowed so well that it didn't seem so tough. They were very conversational. Having a few interviews under my belt, I can advise people to just be yourself. Even when answering tough questions, be natural, unrehearsed, and turn it into a conversation. These interviewers don't want to see some rehearsed bunny. They want to see you.
Overall very relaxed interviews. Both the faculty member and student were extremely personable, and it wasn't just a Q & A session. I was able to talk a lot about the school and ask a lot of questions at the end of the interview too. I'd say it's hard to judge how I did bc it's so laid back. & it almost gives me a false sense of hope as to what the other interviews will be like.
Great school...expensive, but all private schools are. Creighton does some great research, but I like that they emphasize providing a great medical education and ensuring their students are happy and have balance in their lives.
Really comfortable interviews, friendly people. Mine took place in hospital rooms. They started off with questions but it turned into a conversation, which was nice.
I was very surprised with this school...I didn't think I would like it--but after visiting, I think I can be a lot more selective with the rest of the schools I interview with pending an acceptance here. BTW, there were 2 interviewers: 1 faculty and 1 student. Each interview lasted approximately 30 minutes but they were not strict about the time. Interviews take place in Creighton's Medical Center (which is a quick shuttle ride away from the university).
I really enjoyed my day there. I was actually more worried about my 7-hour drive back home than the interviews. Interviews were friendly and no-stress (my faculty interview consisted of big ten football talk) and the students are all great. The hospital seems like a great learning environment and isnt one of those enormous mega-hospitals that will swallow you whole.
Service Academy applicants-this is a service dress/Class A uniform friendly school. Most of the interviewees asked me about the HPSP scholarship, so it helps to be knowledgable on that.
Great interview experience. Students and School are both great. I just don't think my wife could stand living in Omaha while I study all day and go to school.
Absolutely great! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The students seemed really happy to be enrolled there. The interview is completely relaxed and low-stress. But don't kick back either, make sure to impress...I think a few of my other applicants relaxed a little too much and made a negative impression. Also, their admission department seems to be closely knit, so be nice and sociable to EVERYONE...I'm pretty sure their feedback matters
The interveiw day was very stress free. And the admissions staff provided lots of information. I had one student and one faculty interviewer. They both just seemed like they wanted to get to know me. There was also lots of time to talk with students.
Very low stress. First interview was a PhD faculty member who seemed to be filling in a sheet with all the categories (leadership, motivation, volunteering, academics, etc). The second was an M2 and seemed more like a conversation. Both were nothing to worry about.
Read all of what I wrote above. The school is GREAT, and they make you feel like you are a major asset to their program. They sell YOU the school, not the other way around. I just have to say that you should totally relax. These interviews are CAKE compared to all your other interviews that you will have. It's AMAZING! Beautiful medical school, beautiful campus, and beautiful hospital! Well organized, and a overall great experience. Just take a step back, forget your interview worries, and soak up all the information! HAVE FUN!!!
I stayed with a med student host, which I really recommend because they can tell you about the school and about living in Omaha. There are two interviews, one with a med student and one with a faculty member, each of which lasts 30 minutes. They just wanted to get to know you and your motivations for wanting to become a doctor. After the interviews you eat lunch and get a tour of the hospital and of the med school (also parts of the campus like the gym, library and church). There's also a financial aid presentation that was a little depressing.
I love Creighton.
They want to know who you are and if your application matches your personality, so just be yourself (or the person you pretended to be on your application...just kidding!).
Relax, enjoy, and best of luck.
I really enjoyed Creighton. I definitely would not mind spending the next four years of my life there. The cost of living is really low to balance out the private tuition...all in all a great experience
Got picked up from the airport by my host. He was awesome and answered every question I could imagine asking him. They try to pack a lot into the day, but I think they really want you to leave there being able to make an informed decision about their school. From what I understand, if you interview early, you have a very good chance of getting accepted, at a minimum you will get wait-listed. It was a great visit, you really feel like they want you to come to their school.
Showed up to the school around 7:45, given a presentation on the school, financial aid, then went on a shuttle to the hospital. Then interviews were held until about 12, had a tour of the hospital, then went back to the main campus to have lunch. After lunch we had our tour of the campus, a cookie/juice social thing, and then the day was over at around 2:30/3.
The day started off in a conference room. There were about 26-28 interviewees...way too many to make you feel comfortable. Current students immediately sit down next to you, which is awkward, because we don't have a chance to settle in and meet other interviewees first. The speech by the admissions director and financial aid person was done on powerpoint and was WAY too rehearsed and dull. I prefer a more natural talk/discussion. My first student interview was an M4, but he was not friendly. He made no eye contact and never smiled (just stared at clipboard). Some questions he asked seemed to be as if he was trying to pick out weaknesses. Faculty interviewer was quiet and non-conversational. Lots of discrete questions, rather those that go with the flow. She didn't seem interested in knowing me and said she ''already has my AMCAS.'' Interview lasted only 20 minutes. I was much more impressed by interviewees than current students. Creighton needs to work on selling themselves better and making the interview experience more enjoyable. The hospital is really small and not busy at all. I'm a bit skeptical about the richness of the clinical experience.
Very welcoming and friendly. Everyone was very honored to meet us and get to know us. There were tons of students around to talk to, so we'd have an idea of a student's perspective of the school.
Overall, Creighton positively impressed me. If I had to choose between my number one choice, UW, and Creighton, of course I would go to UW. However, Creighton is now standing close to my number two.
Very laid back interviews taking place in an exam room at the medical center. An M4 and the director of admissions- each had 3-4 questions ahead of time. Each interview lasted about 50 minutes with my questions and the following conversation. Do the student host program!
Wonderful interview; very low-stress. Basically, they just want you to relax and be yourself. I love the Jesuit approach to education, and Creighton is the embodiment of the Jesuit ideal.
First thing in the morning, we were all herded into a conference room and fed, getting a chance to meet our fellow interviewees. Dr. Nipper and others then got a chance to speak about the school and programs available. After that, we were bussed over to the hospital for our interviews. I had both of my interviews in patient rooms, which I thought was pretty cool. My first interviewer asked me most of the ''hard'' questions listed below, and my second interview with an M4 was laid back and just chit-chat. Post interviews, we went downstairs for lunch, had a tour of the hospital, then were bussed back to main campus for a tour. After this tour, there was a reception where we could hang out with current M2's and ask anything we liked. My feet were killing me at the end of the day!
(1) introduction by asst dean (super funny guy), (2) free bagels/donuts and coffee while you wait for interview time--students come down to talk as well, (3) interview with faculty, (4) walk to hospital and interview with student, (5) catered lunch (Chinese food for us!), (6)hospital tour, (7) back to med ed center for financial aid talk and diversity talk, (8) closing remarks by asst dean (next steps--again super funny)
A very positive experience. I highly recommend staying with a student host simply because they will take very good care of you. Omaha proper is actually a decently metropolitan city with a decent night life (which I had the opportunity to experience). Dr. Nipper (dean of admissions) is very funny and pretty much exemplifies the attitude of the medical school: friendly, open.
The day was long but you get your two interviews over before noon. There was a lot of walking. The whole day had an atmosphere of trying to get you to relax and consider the school at the same time they are considering you.
The interview experience itself was structured and efficient- 2 interviews, 30 minutes each, open file. The interviews are held early in the day, and both of mine were conducted in patient examination rooms, which provided an enjoyable atmosphere for me.
great! the other interviewees were really nice, great student tour guides, host program is very helpful, very relaxed interviews, just want to have a conversation with you, dr. murphy likes to come in throughout the day and tell jokes (with a very strong irish accent, i'm assuming, not entirely sure) very fun atmosphere throughout the day
Most of the questions were pretty standard. The interviews were very laid back. The MD/PhD I interviewed with was very friendly and actually very talkative. The student I interviewed with was more interested in having a conversation with me about the school than in having a formal interview.
I thought I did pretty well, I just got accepted so I guess I did good enough. I like all the mini seminar's from financial aid to summer programs. I was very skeptical of the school and the location at first but once I went there I loved it.
Overall, the day was informative and very low stress. There were about 30 of us interviewing that day, so it was interesting to talk with everyone. My interviewer was very friendly and exicted about the school.
the day was too long, but it was a pretty good experience. the interviewers were nice, there were about 30 kids interviewing that day, and lunch was good.
The day started off with Dr. Nipper giving us a welcome (very nice guy) and having us introduce ourselves. We had a couple presentations before heading off to the hospital for our interviews. I had 2 interviews, the first with a faculty member and the second with a student. They held them in empty patient rooms, which I thought was a little odd. My interviews were very low key, but some other interviewees I talked to had some really tough/somewhat strange questions (like sing your theme song). Then we had lunch and a tour of the hospital. We had a financial aid presentation and then a fond farewell from Dr. Nipper. Lastly, we went on a tour of the academic building and the campus. Quite a long day; definitely wear comfortable shoes! I stayed with a student host and highly recommend it. It costs $40/night, but they pick you up from the airport and drive you around and such.
The interview day was very organized (something I liked). They gave a lot of small presentation, but none of them were too long. Interviews were done before lunch and were VERY relaxed - one with an M4 and one with a doc. Both appeared very interested in me as a person. All the other interviewees were very nice. Floor in hospital were highly waxed (watch out if your shoes have little traction). The M2s who ate lunch with us were very nice and answered everything very honestly.
Not a bad day overall. I'm an undergraduate there, so the informational sessions weren't all that helpful. The tour of the medical facilities was pretty interesting. They let us go into the cadaver labs. The interview could have been a bit longer, I felt. It seemed like the interviewers looked at our AMCAS apps beforehand, but not so in-depth.
I fell in love with Creighton from the moment my interview day started. Dr. Nipper and everyone involved with Creighton made the long day very enjoyable. Both interviewers made it a point to keep the interview conversational and low-stress. Creighton isn't big into research, so the school puts a premium on teaching its students to become great clinicians. Omaha was a great city that has enough to do to keep you busy, but not enough to distract you. My student host was great, as were all of the other students that I met. Overall, it was a great experience and a great school.
I nailed this interview. My faculty interviewer was super friendly, and he seemed very impressed by me. If you have done research, bring in a summary of your project to give the interviewer - made explaining organic synthesis much easier. Also, make sure to tell them about you non-med activities. Both interviewers spent a lot of time asking me about mock trial. Don't be nervous if you have a late interview - I interviewed on 03/24 and found out (called Dr. Nipper) that I got in on 04/01.
Overall, this was a very low stress interview.
It was a long day. We met at 8:30am. The dean of admissions talked for awhile before we headed down to the bagel room where we waited for our interviews and talked to M1s. After the interviews we walked over to the hospital and had our student interviews. This was followed by a tour of the hospital. We then walked back to the school and listened to some finacial aid info and other info about various programs. The day was concluded by a tour of the medical school and campus.
It was very positive. Both interviewers, faculty member and med student, were concerned with who we were and just trying to get a feel for our personalities. I was impressed with the school as a whole.
all in all it was very relaxed, the faculty interviewer was friendlier than the student, but on a whole it was so relaxed and the stress level was low. they just want to get to know you and see if you fit in with the school.
Day is just like schedule in email. You get the faculty interview over with early, and the student interview is nothing to stress over as it's in the hospital cafeteria at lunch time. The afternoon is a bit long. Overall, it's pretty relaxed, no ethical questions.
It seemed like a waste of time to fly out to Omaha (I'm from the East Coast) only to recite what I had written on my AMCAS application. The interview was way too short and the rest of the day was way too long. They gave too many "talks" in that room that was hotter than hell because it was so packed with people.
Dr. Nipper gave us an orientation in which he created a sense of community amoungst the applicants. He brought in a good dose of hummor. We then were brought to the Bagel room to meet M1-M4's and to await our faculty interview. After we were all interviewed. We put on our coats and crossed under the freeway to the medical center. We were then given a tour, interviewed with a student, and provided with a catered Chinese food lunch. Then we went back to the acedemic building and had a short finacial aid meeting and a closing with Dr. Nipper followed by a tour of the campus.
Easy and laid back. Know the basics: why medicine, why Creighton, etc. Some physicians I heard tended to ask a few situational questions, but for the most part, they just want to converse with you and see that you are in fact
I stayed with a M1 which was great. She showed me around town and made me feel comfortable on my interview day. The day was extremely long with two tours. Interviews were with a faculty member and a student, and both were low-key. No ethical questions were asked at all, it was more like giving them a resume.
Pathetic--If a person is going to spend time and money to interview, perhaps the interview should serve a purpose. I did not feel (based on my two interviews) that Creighton could really differentiate any of us applicants by asking questions about subjects that could be easily accessed on our AMCAS applications. Other schools can examine if an applicant can communicate and is personable as well as probe an applicant as to the depth and meaningfulness of AMCAS experiences. However, Creighton's closed file interviews only serve the former purpose. I felt like I wasted time and money, and if I could do it over again, I would not, as I was already accepted to multiple schools with higher rankings at the time of my interview. Additionally, the interview day is way too long for how much really gets accomplished.
Everyone was really nice, from the other interviewees to the staff to the other med students. The day was low stress though long. It starts out with Dr. Nipper giving a talk and discussing the school and its future. After that you go to the bagel room and wait for you interview. I initially felt nervous about how short my interview was (less than 30 min.) but a week and a half later I got the acceptance letter so don't worry about that. The facilities are new-ish. Omaha wasn't so bad, the weather was freakishly warm when I went so don't let it fool you. Be prepared to walk around the campus and hospital.
I was pretty sick, but I managed to hold-up during the interviews. The interviews are completed in the first part of the day and the rest of it is just lunch and tours. The interviews are short and there's little time to get into detail. Get to know Creighton and Omaha-- ask students about their experiences in the area and explore for yourself. This interview is also designed for you to get to know Creighton!
The interviewers are very,very laid back. My guy even remembered reading my application when the committee decided if I should interview. If you interview, I highly recommend staying with one of the medical students. It made a huge difference. They are very friendly and since I am not from around Omaha it was great to have someone to take me to where I needed to go.
Great experience. Before going the school was only a last chance school, but after my time there it broke into my upper tier of schools. Everyone is liad back and friendly, just trying to get to know you. Just relax.
The day was a long one, but worth it. Expect a lot of walking because there is a lot to show off, and the students are really excited to do so. I saw and interacted with more med students her than at all of my ohter interview days put together. My student interview was great, and the faculty interview ran way long because we got caught up talking about random stuff. Finally a school that undoubtedly spent my app. fee well.
I enjoyed the tour of the school and the interviews, but the day was WAY TOO long. We had a lot of down time where we just sat around and waited for the next person to speak with us. The tour of the hospital was pointless. Be ready to interview with a large group and walk around in a mass of about 25 interviewees in suits.
I felt that this orientation could have been easily condensed to 4 hours instead of 8. The interviews was real casual, one with a faculty and the other with a medical student. Like I said, be prepared to wait around a lot during the day.
Overall my visit to Creighton was great. I'm not too sure how I did on my faculty interview, but I think I did well on my student interview, and it's cool that the student's score counts just as much as the faculty's. Creighton wants to get to know each applicant for who they really are.
I am totally impressed with this school and their interviews. Medical students are one of the interviewers and are an integral part of the decision-making process. This seems like a great place to study to be a doctor, but also a great place to stay well-rounded and have fun.
it was a nice campus and curriculum, i would go there. the day was way too long and the introduction talk, financial aid talk, and tours were unbearable.
Two, half-hour interviews, one by a doc/alum and one by a medical school student. It was difficult to call them interviews--much more like conversations. The student that I visited with went above and beyond, answering questinos and, if he couldn't, he made sure to show me who could give me all the answers I needed. Very laid back and friendly, short and to the point, and everyone is very down-to-earth. In terms of education and medical opportunities, very impressive. The campus is friendly, Omaha seems to grow on people, and programs going to S America/India sound great. I would go there without hesitation, but the high tution (private school) makes me waver. If you can swallow the big loans, you'll, love it.
This school really impressed me. From the beginning they stressed the service role of the medical field and how much volunteer work their students are involved in. There is a student interview, which shows that this school cares what their students think. The day is thorough and doesn't make you feel like you wasted time and $ flying to Omaha. And the med students offer entertainment the night after the interview day. A great experience.
This is my sixth interview, and so far my favorite school. If you interview here relax, your going to get into a med school. Creighton only interviews those who they are pretty sure will get in somewhere.
I felt that my faculty interview went well...she just wanted to know more about me. She basically rehased my application which was weird. I mean, if you wanted to know which school I attended, awards, family, bla bla bla, there are other ways to ask the question. The second interview was sort of a disaster with the student but he gave me the impression that he liked me as he kept on saying "impressive"...I am sure he'll say that with you guys too. I was waitlisted...shocker! (Waitlists are not bad for private schools)
My experience was great. First we had an information session and then we met with some students and had a snack. My interviews went very well. I actually had something in common, apart from medical school, with both my interviewers so our conversations weren't focused around the normal interview-type questions I've had at other schools. But I think the fact that I had those things in common worked out really well for me because they got to know me without having to ask me any really stressful questions. After the interviews we had a tour and another information session about the admissions process at Creighton. I actually just found out today that I was accepted at Creighton.
The guy who submitted the 11:53.02 interview, two or three up from this one, is an idiot and did NOT get in. I interviewed with him and he ruined the experience. Anyway, Creighton is a fine school and only offers interviews to top students. If you got an interview, you will be accepted to a med school this year (87% acceptance to a medical school if you interview here). Omaha is actually a pretty cool town, the rest of NE I'm not so sure about.
The interviewers were friendly and laid back, but the interviews were strange. Most of the time was spent filling in details that they could have easily gotten from reading the AMCAS.
Overall a very good experience. The admissions staff is very friendly and helpful to interviewees. The interview itself is very low stress and non-confrontational.
All in all its a fairly laid back experience. If you come to Creighton, don't worry about the interview experience. Just relax and be yourself, also come with an open mind and be ready to enjoy yourself.
I was superstressed about my first interview--I almost wanted to vomit. But, after seeing a few people that I knew and listening to the opening comments, I was very much relaxed. What really helped was that I knew who my interviewer was. When people tell you that Creighton's interviews are laid back, believe them. This was a "get to know you" kind of interview. Low stress and very enjoyable.
Good experience overall. I went in with little expectations and I enjoyed the campus. However, I don't think I could live in Omaha. They didn't emphasize the Jesuit philosophy as much as I would have expected. The interview was extremely standard. Nothing out of the ordinary. Many were in empty rooms with just a table and two chairs: a little more intimidating than the doctor's office, in my opinion.
I was not really that excited about Creighton until I interviewed. Now it is one of my top choices. It seemed like a great place to study medicine in a friendly, supportive environment.
A good experience. The school treats students well and it reflects on how people do after med school. Decent facilities. Omaha not too bad, cost of living is low.
It is a school worth looking at, and they have wonderful match numbers and a great atmosphere...you just need to be able to deal with Omaha and the conservative atmosphere that goes with it.
I'm a Creighton alum and I just to answer an earlier question on this forum. Creighton does award Summa/Magna/Cum Laude based on the # of courses you honor in med school, not based on your class ranking (because they really don't have them). So if lots of folks honor 50% of their courses, they can all graduate Cum Laude. Of course, only a small percentage actually do.
this was one of my back up schools and i have to say that i wasn't terribly impressed. the location is very blah but the interview itself was very lax.
My interview experience was very pleasant. You get one interview with a faculty member and one with a student. Both were non-stressful. One important thing to remember is that Creighton stresses compassion so when you interview, make sure you mention your volunteering activities that show how you have given back to society.
This was my first interview. Because it was so laid back and I was nervous, I don't think I handled myself as professionally as I should have or directed the interview in a way that would have shown off my best characteristics. In general, the school is great and the program is solid. Also, Creighton has a very friendly environment and Omaha is nicer then I expected.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest providing more virtual resources prior to interviews, offering personalized campus tours or alternatives during COVID-19, and improving interview organization to ensure faculty members are well-prepared. They appreciate the friendly atmosphere, fast communication, and efforts to reduce waste in the admissions process.
I really liked when the school sent out preview videos to watch, explaining the curriculum + financial aids + etc., prior to the interview. It gave better insights as to what the school + school life is like.
The online virtual interview was very well done. The students were given lots of useful materials to review ahead of our interviews. I did not get to tour the Creighton campus during COVID so I will not comment on that.
Find a way for applicants to visit the school in person despite COVID19. Or maybe offer a personalized video tour of the campus/facilities by a student.
Try to avoid saying that atheists might feel uncomfortable at Creighton, because I really don't think that's true based on my own Jesuit education and speaking with everyone I know who has gone to Creighton or Creighton med.
Keep up the great work! What a wonderful job making it a comfortable atmosphere where applicants can be their true selves. Loved this school and its people- it's obvious they care about people and churn out phenomenal, people-oriented physicians.
None. This was one of the most informative interview days I had, and I appreciated the many opportunities to speak with current students in all four years of training about their experiences.
I had an interviewer who acted as if he had not read my file; it would be nice if the faculty interviewer was more prepared. He seemed a bit clouded in his thought processes.
The interview day was quite long, and I (and all the other interviewees) were simply exhausted by the time we were listening/ falling asleep to Dr.Quinn's last remarks. Some of the "about Creighton" talks could be cut down a bit.
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Always had great experience with Best Western. A bit far out of where the school campus is but I chose it because I decided to make a vacation trip out of it. Definitely will require a car.
