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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

Halifax, NS

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

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.

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.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include discussing healthcare system issues, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, handling ethical scenarios, future career aspirations, and views on healthcare privatization. Some respondents were subject to an MMI format and nondisclosure agreements due to questions related to group conflicts, healthcare system problems, career goals, and personal qualities for medical school.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, with a focus on personal values, ethical dilemmas, and scenario-based inquiries such as handling a patient's request for fertility treatment at an older age. The interview format may have been an MMI, as indicated by several responses mentioning scenario-based questioning and a few alluding to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including managing professional and personal life, ethical dilemmas, career aspirations, and handling challenges in healthcare. Some respondents mentioned questions related to MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and unexpected queries about international health care roles, while others faced standard inquiries about motivations for pursuing medicine and personal weaknesses.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent less than $100.

What airport did you fly into?

Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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

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

What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by engaging in honest self-reflection, reading about healthcare and ethics, practicing interview questions, and discussing potential scenarios with friends and family. They emphasized the importance of staying informed on current events, not over-preparing to maintain sincerity in their responses, and reviewing their application materials to ensure coherence during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and relaxed atmosphere created by students, faculty, and interviewers, which helped them feel comfortable and at ease during the interview process. They appreciated the genuine interest shown by interviewers in their applications and the efforts made to engage in meaningful conversations, making the overall experience positive and welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were generally unimpressed by the outdated facilities, lack of organization during the tour, and focus on partying and drinking in student interactions. Suggestions included improving facilities, providing a more informative tour, and emphasizing the academic aspects of the program over social activities.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview would be more relaxed and laid-back than expected, leading to unnecessary stress and anxiety. Many also emphasized the importance of being prepared and familiar with their application materials, and noted the friendly and comfortable atmosphere created by the interviewers.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview environment at Dal to be very relaxed and welcoming, with interviewers who were attentive and focused on making the experience comfortable. They appreciated the conversational nature of the interviews and the opportunity to interact with current medical students, although some mentioned a desire for more in-depth or challenging questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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