Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Houston, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

SDN Interview Experience Score

9.5

Exceptional

Outstanding interview experience: exceptionally organized, highly professional staff, strong communication, and very low stress.

Based on 6 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 low 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 (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

Great (100%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly praised the school for its unique offering of combining engineering and medicine, providing a valuable opportunity for those interested in both fields. The program was seen as a beneficial option for individuals who wish to pursue a dual path in these disciplines without having to make a choice between them.

It is a really good school for people who truly want to continue both engineering and medicine without having to choose one or the other.

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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:

45 Minutes Average

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Number:

3 Interviews Average

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Interview Type (Interaction):

100% One-on-One

0% Group Interview

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File Type:

100% Open-File

0% Closed-File

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Interview Modality:

0% Virtual

100% In-Person

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Interview Location (for In-Person):

100% At the School

0% Other Location

TAUSOEM-COMP interviews are an average of 45 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Medical school applicants commonly reported being asked to share something not visible on their application during interviews, with some respondents alluding to an MMI format and nondisclosure agreements.

Tell me something I can't see on your application

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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine discussed research and personal activities during the interview.

About my research and my own activities (during the engineering interview)

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants mentioned that they prepared for the interview by reviewing common interview questions and practicing their responses. Some also mentioned conducting research on the company and role to be well-informed.

Just using general interview question

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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine discussed ways to apply engineering skills to real-life medical challenges, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

What is something in real life medicine I can help fix/improve on using my engineering skills

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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the program's strong emphasis on their unique mission that combines engineering and medicine, rather than treating engineering as a secondary degree. They appreciated the integration of engineering into all aspects of the program, distinguishing it from other schools.

The importance they put on their mission which is having a heavy focus on both engineering and medicine and not just treating as a second degree (that is what alot of other schools do when they allow you to get an MPH or other degrees) but engineering here is incorporated into everything you do.

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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants did not provide any negative feedback or areas of improvement during the application process.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known ahead of time about the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the event or in the organization. This suggests that having prior knowledge of the welcoming environment could have helped alleviate any potential stress or concerns.

How relax and nice everyone was

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🤝 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 continue conducting in-person interviews, especially for programs like engineering, as they are seen as essential for the selection process.

Continuing to do in person interviews as it is really essential for this program and especially the engineering side

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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

Airports Used

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IAH

100% interviewees used IAH (IAH).

What was your primary mode of transportation?

Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.

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100% Airplane

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0% 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 Hilton Hotel at Texas Medical Center (average ranking 7/10). (Top 1 displayed)

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Hilton Hotel at Texas Medical Center

7/10

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 Admissions staff personnel

Admissions staff (100%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

Enthusiastic (100%)

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