SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Interview Feedback Summary
Buffalo, NY
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.0
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 128 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.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (75%)
Negatively (8%)
No change (17%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (33%)
Good (38%)
Average (25%)
Poor (4%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the interview process, mentioning that it was laid back and not overly stressful. They appreciated the friendly and enthusiastic faculty, as well as the opportunity to interact with current students and alumni. Some applicants mentioned the need to be prepared for scenario questions and analytical thinking, while others highlighted the school's emphasis on research in pharmacy.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I joined the interview through ZOOM, and when you are other interviewees are in the main room, they through you a topic to discuss. It is usually a scenario question so please be prepared for that.
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It's a very impressive school but the geographic location isn't the best.
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Keep providing students with pizza and wings! that was awesome! best interview food ever!
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It's a great school and the students seem happy there. All questions asked were on this forum, but you need to practice answering them outloud.
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The interview was laid back and the questions weren't terribly difficult to answer. I haven't visited the school yet, but from what I have seen so far, the pharmacy program really prepares its students well.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
30 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
83% One-on-One
17% Group Interview
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File Type:
78% Open-File
22% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
SUNY-at-Buffalo-COMP interviews are an average of 30 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 83% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 22% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about handling difficult situations, ethical dilemmas, delivering bad news, opinions on healthcare laws or current events, motivations for pursuing a specific field, and personal qualities relevant to the profession. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place during their interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Have you ever had to work with a difficult person? How did you handle it?
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Tell us about a time when you acted against moral values
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When have you had to deliver someone bad news and how did you respond?
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Discuss what you think about the new State law if you're familiar with it, if not, the state has recently passed a law allowing pharmacist to give immunization to patients right at the pharmacy. What's your feeling about this?
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Why UB?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed a wide range of topics including personal values, ethical dilemmas, and current events in healthcare. However, there were mentions of an MMI format with questions about interviewing a person, best friend, going above and beyond to help someone, and current events in the health field, suggesting potential nondisclosure agreements for specific questions.
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Who is one person you would interview and why?
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Tell us about your friend, positives and negatives
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Nothing
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Tell me about your best friend.
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Tell us about a time when you went above and beyond to help someone during your time as a volunteer.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview questions and feedback, practicing their responses out loud, and conducting mock interviews with friends or family. They also emphasized the importance of reviewing the school's website, getting a good night's sleep, and being prepared to discuss their application and relevant experiences.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN questions, typed all my answers out on Word
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SDN interview feedback
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SDN, typed a word document with all of the questions found on the interview feed back portion.
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SDN, this is my last interview had lots of practice
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Just read about the school, mock interview
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at SUNY - University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, healthcare issues, problem-solving scenarios, and knowledge of pharmacy fields. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses referenced nondisclosure agreements or specific questions related to ethical decision-making and analytical thinking.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about a world problem and how you plan to solve it.
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Tell us a current healthcare topic or event and your stance on it, as well as how you would go about solving it
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None, they were all about getting to know me. And who knows me better than I know myself!
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Describe time when acted against moral values
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All questions were on this message board, but I wished that I had practiced more.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were predominantly impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable faculty and staff, the welcoming atmosphere, the campus facilities, and the pride displayed by students and faculty towards the school. Additionally, many applicants appreciated the unique programs and opportunities offered, the efficient and transparent admissions process, and the emphasis on safety and community within the campus environment.
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When there was a time to ask interviewers the questions, they were delighted to answer my questions.
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How much pride the faculty and students had for their school.
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The facilities
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The faculty and staff. Everyone was so nice! They made the interview so comfortable. Very stress free!! And, of course, the pizza and wings made the day!
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Curriculum, different programs
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were frequently unimpressed by the lack of organization during the interview process, including disinterested current students, disorganized interviews, and technical difficulties with virtual interviews. Additionally, the cold weather and unattractive campus facilities were common points of negativity. Suggestions include improving organization during interviews, addressing student engagement, and providing clearer information about the school and facilities.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Interviewers' face expression did not change throughout the interview process
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The pharmacy building is fairly new but it wasn't to my liking. It felt cold.
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Geographic location
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The current students- seemed uninterested in answering our questions. They were kind of intimidating.
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Weather
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known to stay an extra night to explore Buffalo, be prepared for group presentations and discussions, not to stress too much, wear a suit, study current events, and bring wet naps for Buffalo wings. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of familiarity with the campus, being prepared for casual interviews, and having change for tolls.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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To stay an extra night so that I can go explore downtown Buffalo
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There would be a pointless group presentation on a hypothetical situation/problem
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How stress free it actually would be!
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A group session discuss about a problem and present it.
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That it wouldn't be too stressful at all. that it would be cold and that buffalo is tiny
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve friendliness and responsiveness, specifically by addressing all questions in emails thoroughly and promptly, and consider allowing students to take prerequisite courses over the summer for added flexibility.
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Can you please be more friendly
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Love the pizza and buffalo wings
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Please answer all the question the student asks in his/her email. Not part of it. I got accepted and I can barely get my questions answered.
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Allow students to take pre-reqs over the summer.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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BUF
43% interviewees used BUF (BUF), with 14% using laguardia (laguardia) and 14% using Buffalo (Buffalo) and 14% using Delta (Delta) and 14% using to BUF (JFK).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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50% Airplane
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50% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Holiday Inn (average ranking 6/10), with some staying at Hampton Inn (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Holiday Inn
6/10
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Hampton Inn
10/10
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Hotel Indigo Buffalo - Amherst
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Faculty member (5%)
Student (95%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (90%)
Neutral (10%)
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