Orlando, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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?
Based on the responses provided, the most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation to pursue medicine, reasons for choosing a specific school, views on healthcare challenges, desired specialty, qualities of a good doctor, and proposed changes to the healthcare system. These questions suggest a focus on personal motivation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding of the healthcare landscape.
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Give me a situation where a patients rights interferes with their well-being
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what made you want to become a doctor, and why is St Matthews the school for you
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what's the biggest healthcare problem in your home state
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What characteristic do you think is most overlooked in doctors?
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Why do you want to be a doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman, Caribbean) discussed scenarios such as choosing between clinics focused on AIDS prevention, pediatric oncology, or Alzheimer's for closure, reflecting on personal definitions of success, influential factors in deciding to become a doctor, and addressing public health issues like the biggest health problem in a specific region. The variety of thought-provoking questions suggests a focus on ethics, decision-making, personal motivation, and community health in the interview process at the institution.
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What is the biggest health problem in New Jersey
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Imagine yourself 15-20 years down the road. You're a succesful MD with three clinics in different locations. One clinic has to do with AIDS prevention, another with pediatric oncology and the third with Alzheimer's. A big company approaches you with a deal. You have to close down one of the companies in order to receive aid for a big research project in which you are very interested. Which of the three practices would you shut down?
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I was given a case from a New Oreals disasater.
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What does success mean to me?
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What was the most influencal factor that made me decide that I wanted to become a doctor
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman, Caribbean) discussed the major setback to medicine and potential changes, as well as a doctor's obligations to patients and the community. Responses did not indicate specific MMI questions or mention of nondisclosure agreements.
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none
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Nothing too tough
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same as above
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none , they all seemed pretty basic
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What is the major setback to medicine and what would you change in Medicine if you can?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
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 another location.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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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.
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What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by train or subway to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
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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 moderately friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was moderately responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their personal statement, browsing the school's website, and seeking information from online forums such as valuemd and sdn. Some felt unprepared due to unexpected interview formats or timing.
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valuemd.com st matthews website
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School website, this forum, valuemd
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I didn't know I was going to be interviewed over the phone on a weekend. I wasn't prepared at all.
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sdn , school website
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Read my personal statement, review this website, read the school website and prospectus
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the positive atmosphere and friendliness on campus, as well as the helpful administration and good facilities. Some applicants also appreciated the convenient location.
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location friendly students awesome administration good facilities
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Didn't visit any place.
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they were really nice
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the high cost of living on Grand Cayman, short and unprepared phone interviews, and a perception of low admission standards. Suggestions included providing more detailed information about living expenses, conducting more thorough interviews, and maintaining higher admission standards to ensure quality candidates.
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cost of living on Grand Cayman is high
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It was a phone interview, and really short
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that they did a phone interview. I wasn't prepared to ask questions or answer their questions. He told me at the end of our 10 minute conversation that I was going to receive my acceptance letter in the mail and told me further details about how to get to St. Matthew's. It felt like it was too easy to get in which means they have low standards.
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nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time about the possibility of a sudden phone interview, the importance of being punctual, and the brevity of the interview. They suggest being prepared for unexpected phone interviews, emphasizing punctuality, and practicing concise responses.
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That I was going to be PHONE-INTERVIEWED out of the blue.
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How punctual the interviewer would be
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How short the interview was going to be.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interviewers to be laid back and relaxing, which helped them feel confident and less nervous during the interview process. Some mentioned that the interviews were quick and not too stressful, but not very conversational.
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The interviewer is a very laid back guy, which makes you feel totally relaxed and confident.
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It was a really quick phone interview. Not too stressful and I got to get my questions answered
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It was a Saturday and this guy just calls me up out of the blue saying he's from the admissions place at St. Matthew's. He asked me a couple of questions and then he told me I was in.
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I was a little
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I tend to get nervous before exams or interview but the interviewer made me feel less nervous. I think i did good too.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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