Maywood, IL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 18% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.9
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 785 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 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.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
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 good.
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 include inquiries about personal strengths and weaknesses, experiences with diverse communities, reasons for pursuing medicine, ethical dilemmas, and motivations for choosing a specific institution like Loyola. Many respondents also mentioned detailed discussions about their applications and academic backgrounds, with some facing questions related to the MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements.
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Why Stritch?
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If I was talking to your best friends, how would they describe you?
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Tell me about a difficult time with a patient. // Tell me about a difficult time academically and personally and how you came back from it. // Tell me about when you worked with diverse communities and what you learned from it.
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They definitely want to get to know you as a person
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How would you compare the U.S. healthcare system to other healthcare systems? What are some of the faults of the U.S. healthcare system?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including future of medicine, disparities in healthcare, ethical dilemmas, personal values, famous dinner guests, and favorite movies. The interviews seemed conversational with some ethical scenarios and specific inquiries, while also touching on healthcare policies, family perspectives on medical careers, and personal interests.
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How do you see medicine changing in the next 10 years?
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What are some disparities in medicine you have personally witnessed?
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If I was talking to your best friends, how would they describe you?
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Describe an ethical dilemma you see in medicine.
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What are some orgs that interest you here at Loyola
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine discussed ethical dilemmas, global health viewpoints, personal weaknesses, and future career paths. Some respondents mentioned MMI format and nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted ethical scenarios, healthcare reform opinions, and challenges in the medical field as common interview topics.
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None were very difficult.
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What is the biggest weakness about your application?
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What field could you see yourself going into and why
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The ethical dilemma conversations // Why medicine? (when I gave my answer my interviewer told me it was cliche and I had to come up with another reason)
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Tell me abt yourself
✅ 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 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing traditional interview questions, practicing with mock interviews, reading their application materials, researching the school's website and mission, and staying informed about healthcare issues and ethical dilemmas. They also utilized resources like SDN, interview prep books, and feedback from current students to enhance their readiness for the interview process.
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Practice basic traditional interview questions
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Reviewed SDN questions and mock interviews
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SDN, mock interviews
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Read this SDN page
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SDN, interview prep book, read PS
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of everyone they encountered at Loyola, from the admissions staff to the students and faculty. The state-of-the-art facilities, particularly the gym, and the strong sense of community and support were also highlighted as positive aspects that stood out during the interview experience.
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Everyone was very friendly and inviting.
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The insightful questions asked by the interviewers and their subsequent follow-up questions.
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The willingness of everyone to get to know you and why you want to go into medicine, the gym facilities
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EVERYTHING. I fell in love with Loyola on my interview day.
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The people! They are great people who truly care about you!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the location of the school, the lack of diversity in the student body, limited research opportunities, difficulties with parking and traffic, and the campus environment being somewhat isolated. Suggestions included providing more information on financial aid, improving diversity efforts, enhancing research opportunities, and addressing concerns about campus location and accessibility.
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The location of the school.
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Slightly isolated from the rest of the graduate schools and campus, but helpful for focus
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Trying to find the location of the medical school amongst the other buildings with the same address.
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they mentioned the cold weather a lot
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to arrive early to account for traffic and parking, that the interview experience would be relaxed and focused on personal values, and to bring necessary items like a water bottle and transcript. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of comfortable shoes for walking, being prepared for paperwork, and being aware of the extensive campus tour and potential traffic challenges.
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Traffic can get bad, so arrive 30+ minutes early to avoid issues, and with parking in the parking garage since it was very full.
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They want to know the person behind the stats
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Bring a water bottle! They ran out of water mid-day
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That they genuinely care about getting to know me
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What are your general comments?
Applicants shared overwhelmingly positive feedback about Loyola's interview day, emphasizing the genuine, welcoming, and low-stress environment. They highlighted the friendly staff, conversational interviews with knowledgeable faculty, impressive facilities, dedicated student body, holistic approach to medicine, and community-oriented atmosphere. The emphasis on individual attention, personal connections, and student well-being stood out, leaving a strong, positive impression on interviewees.
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Very good interview day!
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The more honest and genuine, the better your interview day will go. Do not try to portray a facade, just show they who you are and you will do greatly.
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I fell in love on interview day. It was absolutely amazing.
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Being friendly and staying true to your personality/humor throughout will let you shine
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Fantastic school. I fell in love on interview day.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested providing more information on the school schedule in advance, offering financial aid presentations, and ensuring all necessary forms are completed online before the interview day to improve the overall experience for prospective students. They also appreciated the friendliness and support from the admissions office staff.
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Have the tour show more of the outside of campus more.
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More variety in the medical school students. Most were M1 and M2 so they could not speak to the M3 and M4 years at all other than second hand experience.
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N/A. They're fantastic.
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continue to allow virtual interviews in the coming years + forever as an option
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Provide match list in interview packets (de-identified list with actual program names). Otherwise, amazing and keep doing what you are doing!
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Chicago Midway
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Chicago O'Hare
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MDW
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Midway
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly stayed hotel among the responses provided is "Hampton Inn".
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AirBnB
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Carlton in Oak Park
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Country Inns and Suites
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Courtyard Marriott
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Hampton Inn
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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Cheaper compared to other hotels
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