Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Lubbock, TX
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
โญ Overall Impressions โผ
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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the areaโs cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐ฌ Interview Questions โผ
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolved around reasons for pursuing medicine, experiences that prepared candidates for medical school, ethical scenarios, views on healthcare, and personal qualities that make a good physician. Some respondents mentioned facing a series of standard questions exploring their motivations for medicine, experiences in healthcare, academic achievements, and future goals, while others noted specific inquiries about ethical dilemmas, volunteer work, and the impact of their personal qualities on their medical career.
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why Texas Tech?
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Why TTHUSC?
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What do you think is more important- placing focus on treating symptoms once they occur, or placing focus on preventative medicine?
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Why MD over DO?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal preferences, and hypothetical scenarios like responding to patient requests for romantic dates. Many respondents mentioned engaging in conversations or being asked unique questions that delved into their personal experiences, future aspirations in medicine, and thought-provoking scenarios, indicating a diverse and thought-provoking interview process.
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The student interviewer asks me what my favorite musical was because she saw my essay on how I enjoyed that as a hobby.
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What is your driving factor for pursuing medicine?
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Do you have any questions for me [the interviewer]? / How do you see medicine evolving in the [near future]?
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A patient with Down's syndrome comes in and is pregnant. The patient wants to keep the baby, but her caretakers want her to terminate the pregnancy. What do you do in this situation?
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Would you rather be the smartest or funniest person in the room?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine discussed ethical scenarios, such as child neglect, friend's drunken driving, and controversial medical procedures. The interviews also covered topics like healthcare privatization, physician qualities, challenges in medical school, and personal reflections on experiences and decision-making processes.
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Honestly none they were al straight forward but they did ask the basic why medicine and tell me about yourself which the med student panel made me think they wouldnโt ask.
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An ethics question about child dental neglect
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Ethical question about having a friend who is drunk at a graduation party and wants to drive home and is refusing your offer
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A random scenario/ethics question. Wasn't expecting it in a traditional interview
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Should healthcare remain privatized and why?
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Interview Preparation and Impressions โผ
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching common interview questions, practicing with mock interviews, reviewing their application materials, reading up on the school, and staying informed about current healthcare issues. Many also utilized resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and received advice from current medical students to help them feel more confident and prepared.
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I just looked up common interview questions and prepared for the really general ones. I also had good answers for why ttuhsc lubbock. I listened at the med student panel the night before and all the info the day of and used that in my interviews.
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SDN, mock interviews, researched school, looked up common interview questions
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I didn't prepare much. This was my third interview, and nothing new came at me that I didn't experience in the first two.
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Participated in mock interviews with peers
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Read sample questions from the school.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the staff, faculty, and students at the school. They appreciated the collaborative culture, state-of-the-art facilities, and the emphasis on early clinical experience. Many also noted the positive community vibe, innovative curriculum, and the accommodating environment provided during the interview process.
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everyone was so so nice. it was my first interview, so I was really nervous, but the informational sessions were interesting engaging and every single person was super nice. they have a great culture.
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They were very friendly
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The sense of family at TTUHSC and the effort they put in to provide a positive interview day experience
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Every single person on interview day was happy to be there! There seems to be a great culture of collaboration here. I have also confirmed this with alumni no longer affiliated with the school and they agree!
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The staff and faculty did an incredible job making the virtual interview setting a stress-free and welcoming environment. By the time it was time to interview, I was way more relaxed than I anticipated
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were primarily unimpressed by the location of the campus, particularly Lubbock, and the potential need to relocate for the third and fourth years. They also expressed concerns about the lack of organization during the interview day, the unpreparedness of interviewers, and the perceived lack of enthusiasm and knowledge among some students and staff. Suggestions included improving the tour experience, providing more detailed information about residency placements and board scores, and addressing the negative perceptions of the school and location.
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Nothing about the interview, the only thing I donโt like is the location, but thatโs just because itโs far away from my hometown.
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The students providing information were not very knowledgeable about their program, and the medical school's materials had major inconsistencies in some of the claimed numbers.
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Nothing really
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Two minutes per interviewer did not feel like enough time. Ended up having to rush my points towards the end
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Honestly, nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews at Texas Tech were more relaxed and conversational than anticipated, allowing for more questions and a chance to be oneself. Additionally, many applicants suggested being prepared for the unique curriculum structure and potential relocation to different campuses for the third and fourth years of medical school at Texas Tech.
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that i didnโt need to be so stressed out.
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Who my specific interviewers were
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I wish I had reviewed more ethics scenarios!
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More about the school to ask more questions.
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Interviews were very short and did not have time to ask questions - I would have prepared to ask the students not involved in the interview day more questions
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised Texas Tech for its friendly and welcoming environment, dedicated faculty and students, impressive facilities, and emphasis on a positive, non-competitive atmosphere. A few mentioned concerns about the location of Lubbock and the disorganization of the interview day, but overall many left with a positive impression of the school.
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great school, amazing resources for students (they pay for almost all third party resources for you). amazing culture.
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Thank you!
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The school culture seems very welcoming and friendly. The event was also impeccably organized, with breakout rooms for: housing, activities in Lubbock, conversation with Dean's Ambassadors, and playing jeopardy with other candidates. Overall a very fun and relatively low-stress day!
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Very great impression from interview day, they want students to choose them and they care about their applicants.
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I really liked the laid back atmosphere of this interview. One of my interviewers was the Associate Dean of Admissions and the interview was really conversational. He was incredibly kind and friendly.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest improving communication timelines, providing more updates throughout the process, and enhancing the online application system. Some applicants also mentioned little details like offering refreshments during interviews and organizing more efficient interview days.
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They could have sent out info for the second look visit a little sooner but other than that they were great
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None. They made an incredible first impression!
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More communication, applicants get hung out to dry for months at a time.
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Everything went smoothly for my virtual interview, no complaints here
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Have snacks and drinks in the waiting room during interviews
๐ On-Site Experience โผ
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 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
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DFW to Lubbock international airport
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ELP
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IAH to Lubbock International Airport (tiny)
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Lubbock
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Lubbock Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is "La Quinta."
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Clarion
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Day's Inn
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Days Inn
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Days Inn 4th Street
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Days Inn-Texas Tech (few blocks from campus)
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?
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