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⭐ 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 high 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?
Applicants were commonly asked about their views on alternative medicine, current problems in modern medicine, defining scientific terms, qualities of a good doctor, challenges of being a doctor, and providing examples of personal experiences helping others. These questions reflect a holistic approach to assessing candidates' knowledge, values, and interpersonal skills during the interview process at medical schools.
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Explain one of the following terms in lay language. (I don't remember the terms, but it was stuff like ozone, DNA, metabolism, etc.)
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What are some of the current problems in modern medicine?
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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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Can you tell us about a time that you helped someone, and how you knew that you helped them?
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What do you think are some of the difficulties of being a 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 examples of personal experiences aiding 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 the most difficult question asked at University of Sydney Medical School (Australia) discussed various scenarios such as providing 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 Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
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.
📍 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.
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 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?
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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 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 unfriendly.
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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
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How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by organizing their thoughts and reasons for their interest in the field, practicing articulating these thoughts, and having mock interviews with friends or peers in the same program to gain confidence and receive feedback.
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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, the composition of the interview panel including recent graduates or students, and the beautiful campus and friendly city environment. The friendly and calming demeanor of the interview panel members stood out as a positive aspect of the interview experience.
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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 were generally unable to provide negative feedback or criticisms about their experience, indicating a lack of significant negative aspects during the interview process.
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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 that they had known not to stress as much, indicating that they may have worried unnecessarily. Many applicants also mentioned that there was nothing specific they wished they had known ahead of time.
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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 shared positive feedback about their interview experiences, noting that they were given ample time to answer questions, had a friendly interview panel, and appreciated the opportunity to ask questions about the program. Some applicants mentioned being nervous but felt the interviewers were accommodating and the process was fair and transparent.
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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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