St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman, Caribbean) Interview Feedback Summary
Orlando, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.9
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 28 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 moderately 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 moderately responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like addressing patient rights conflicting with their well-being, identifying overlooked characteristics in doctors, explaining reasons for choosing a specific medical school, discussing career preferences in healthcare settings, defining personal success in medicine, and reflecting on influential factors motivating one's desire to become a doctor.
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Give me a situation where a patients rights interferes with their well-being
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What characteristic do you think is most overlooked in doctors?
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Why St. Matthew's?
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Were do you picture working in a hospital , private office , etc..?
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What does success mean to me?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman, Caribbean) discussed scenarios like choosing between clinics specializing in AIDS prevention, pediatric oncology, or Alzheimer's for closure in exchange for research aid, reflecting ethical dilemmas and long-term planning. Some respondents referred to other questions like identifying the biggest health problem in New Jersey, defining success in medicine, and reflecting on the influential factor behind their decision to pursue a medical career.
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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 setbacks and changes in medicine, as well as a doctor's obligations to patients and the community. There were no specific mentions of an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements in the responses provided.
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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 Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 19 minutes or less.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their personal statements, browsing the school's website, and utilizing online forums like valuemd and sdn. Some felt caught off guard by unexpected interview formats and emphasized the importance of being prepared at all times.
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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 impressed by the positive aspects of the location, friendly students, helpful administration, good facilities, and the overall welcoming atmosphere. Some applicants did not visit any specific place but still found the people to be really nice and accommodating.
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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 based on ease of acceptance. Suggestions include providing more information about the interview process and selection criteria to ensure applicants are adequately prepared and feel confident in the institution's standards.
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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?
Many applicants wished they had known about the possibility of a sudden phone interview, the importance of being punctual, and the brevity of the interview process. Being prepared for unexpected phone interviews, ensuring punctuality, and being concise in responses were common suggestions shared by applicants.
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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 appreciated the relaxed and friendly demeanor of the interviewer, which helped them feel at ease during the interview process. Some mentioned that the interviews were quick and not overly stressful, providing a positive experience overall.
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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?
No responses
📍 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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What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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?
No responses
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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