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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 unfriendly.
No responses
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 unresponsive.
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about views on alternative medicine and its compatibility with Western medicine, as well as opinions on the qualities that define a good doctor. These questions offer insight into applicants' perspectives on healthcare practices and their understanding of the attributes essential for a successful medical professional.
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What are your views on alternative medicine? How do these fit with the traditional Western practice of medicine?
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What do you think makes a good doctor?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Sydney Medical School (Australia) discussed the levels at which doctors help people and requested an example of a personal experience demonstrating impact on others.
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On what levels do doctors help people?
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'Can you tell us about a time that you helped someone, and how you knew that you helped them?'
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Sydney Medical School (Australia) discussed examples of helping others and opinions on alternative medicine.
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Give us an example of how you've helped someone.
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'What is your opinion on alternative medicine?'
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as high 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 a closed 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by organizing their thoughts on why they were interested in the field, practicing articulating their thoughts, and engaging in mock interviews with friends or mentors. This helped them feel more confident and relaxed during the actual interview.
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Wrote out several pages of notes organising my thoughts on why I was interested in medicine, why I thought I'd excel in medicine, and some situations that had inspired me medically and scientifically. I read through these a few times in advance to be sure I could articulate them in my head, then tried to relax.
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I had some practice interviews with friends who were already in the programme.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the kindness and understanding of the interviewers, who created a comfortable environment by being supportive and not argumentative during the interview process. Additionally, the involvement of knowledgeable and approachable individuals in the interview panel and the beauty of the campus were highly appreciated by applicants.
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The interviewers were really quite kind and realised that I was nervous, and while they asked probing questions, did not argue or take issue with my answers. Also, the interview was conducted by the associate dean of the school and either a recent graduate or a 4th year student, which I thought was a good way of doing things. Lastly, the campus was absolutely gorgeous and the city was friendly.
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The interview panel, consisting of 2 doctors and a medical student, were very friendly and helped to make me calm.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants generally did not have negative impressions or feedback about the interview process. They found it overall positive and did not have any specific negative aspects to highlight.
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nothing
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Didn't find many negative things about the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known that they did not need to stress as much as they did beforehand. Many felt that they overestimated the level of stress and preparation required for the application process.
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I really didn't need to be stressing out as much as I did.
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Nothing
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned positive experiences with structured interviews where they were given ample time to answer questions and engage with interviewers. They appreciated the friendly and welcoming demeanor of the interview panels, as well as the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
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I was very early for my interview because I was so nervous that I'd miss it. I did have to wait for a little while, but then they let me in early to interview with a younger fellow who I think was either a student or a recent graduate, and the associate dean. They each had a list of questions which they alternated asking me, and they graded my answer on a 1-4 or 1-5 scale for each answer. I was given plenty of time for each answer and not rushed at all, and once I asked if I could think for a little while and there was no problem with that either. Last, given that we were done very early, the dean asked if I had any questions for them. This allowed me about 5-10 minutes in which I asked them questions about the program, and they were very forthcoming (much more so than some). I then was led to a "feedback room" where I filled out a survey form assessing whether I felt the interview was fair or biased in any way, and left with a brochure about the program. They asked me to wait until they came back to pick up the feedback form, and when they did come back, I was told on the spot that I had been successful!
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An interview panel of three people sit in front of you, each holding a folder containing questions. They are friendly, and want to 'have a chat with you'.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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📍 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 in 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 Sydney Airport (SYD)
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SYD
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the response provided, the most common hotel users stayed in is "Billabong Gardens youth hostel".
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Billabong Gardens youth hostel
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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