Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 30% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
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.
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.
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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 cover a wide range of topics, including reasons for pursuing medicine, strengths and weaknesses, experiences with diversity, ethical dilemmas, and reflections on healthcare issues. While some interviews were in an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, the majority focused on personal attributes, career motivations, and views on healthcare challenges and solutions.
About my interest in medicine, what it means to be a doctor, and teamwork. very run of the mill questions, no tricks
"I'll be going in front of the admissions committee in a couple of weeks. Is there anything you would like me to tell them or anything in your application that you think I could address to help your chances?"
"Why UofL?"
(Although my interviewer phrased it strangely. I sat down and the first thing she said was "so what brings you to Louisville?" and that threw me off a bit.)
One of the interviewers asked me everything that could've been found on my application, almost as if he hadnt read it at all. The other interviewer knew everything about my app, even my GPA!
The first guy was rather rude and checked his phone throughout the entire interview. He introduced himself, said it wasn't actually a doctor and then said: "now you have the floor". He then interrupted to ask questions about things that I had said. Nothing specific about the school, just clarifying questions about things I said. I think he was trying to be rude to see if he could get a response out of me. IF this happens to you, just know what it is you want to say and say it.
2nd interviewer: Most proud of / least proud of.
Files closed to GPA and MCAT, so she wanted to know if there was anything she should know and be prepared to explain to AdComm.
How a mission trip to Haiti affected me. Talk about another humanitarian experience.
Any difficult circumastances in your academic career we should know about?
Tell me about yourself. 1st guy hadn't looked at my file at all yet. From there a fairly conversatational interview. specific questions didn't stand out.
As an out of state student, why would you want to come here for medical school? They definitely want to know why you are interested in Louisville, so be prepared with that answer.
Is there anything else you'd like to tell me that isn't in your application?
(This caught me off guard. Everything I could think of was in my application, so I just talked about personality and my strengths).
Tell me about yourself.
(Both interviewers asked this. One specifically asked about my family/education/etc. The other just stared at me...be prepared to act normally if that happens.)
In what type of social experiences do you expect to engage if you move from a the city to a rural area? How will those differ from what you experience now?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Louisville School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, career choices, ethical dilemmas, and hypothetical scenarios. Notably, some respondents mentioned questions about mental health, relaxation techniques, favorite bands, and the type of medicine they envision practicing, while others highlighted inquiries about healthcare policies, stress in the medical profession, and unique health concerns facing Kentuckians.
Why do you have research in this field but no shadowing experience in it?
An attending physician tells you to stay with a dying patient that is unconscious and intubated. You are to wait with the patient until they die, and then come tell the attending physician. What do you do?
Probably the autobiographical sketch of my life question. It wasn't so much interesting, but it gave me a lot of chances to talk about why medicine, why Louisville, etc.
Nothing too surprising during the interview. Many questions such as: ''What would you like me to say about you to the admissions committee?'', ''How would your friends describe you?'' and things like that.
If you were a practicing pediatrician and a 15 year old girl came to see you for strep throat, at at the end of the visit asked you for birth control what would you do? Would you feel the need to consult her mother?
If you were given a grant to fund four areas of reasearch (cancer, AIDS, infertility, child immunizations) how would you distribute/prioritzie the money?
Is there a cutoff for MCAT scores here? On that one interview, someone said less than a 25 is subpar. So does that mean that above a 25 is good? Please send any information that you might have, if you have talked to the admissions director, etc.
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Louisville School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas like physician-assisted suicide and partial birth abortion, as well as health policy issues such as health insurance coverage for various treatments. Some respondents mentioned facing questions about strengths, weaknesses, career choices, and challenges in healthcare, while others highlighted surprise questions like choosing a cell type or allocating funds to healthcare programs. Additionally, references to MMI format interviews and nondisclosure agreements were noted, indicating a structured interview process with varied and challenging inquiries.
Tell me about what you think about the insurance system in healthcare?
One interviewer asked questions directly from my primary, one asked more conversational questions with no reference to my application. Just depends on who you get, I guess.
Should health insurance pay for cosmetic procedures? Should health insurance cover costs related to lifestyle choices (i.e. smoking, obesity)? Should health insurance pay for psychological treatment for a young child who suffered a traumatic event?
I was caught off guard when I was asked "how do you feel about physician-assisted suicide?" followed a few questions later by "how do you feel about partial birth abortion?". I knew ethical questions could possibly come up, but I certainly did not expect 2 in one interview. Needless to say, I was not prepared too well for that, stammered out a stupid response, and prayed it didn't influence their impression of me too poorly. Best advice I could give would be to have a basic answer to ethical questions; state that you would never disobey whatever law was in place wherever you were practicing and you would hope to do what is in the best interest of the patient.
The physician assisted suicide question was definitely the hardest. It caught me off guard a little, but the interviewer wasn't confrontational about it. I think they just wanted to see if I had a well rationed reason for my thoughts.
One interviewer asked me if UK College of Medicine was my first choice, which was a little unnerving. He had already closed my file and stopped writing notes, and maybe he was just trying be friendly or something? Anyway, it was a little awkward to answer that gracefully.
If you were given $100, how would you divide it to give it to the following areas: infertility research, vaccinations/immunology research, HIV research, and cancer research?
I was on academic probation for a semester - one of my interviewers focused heavily on that. However, it wasn't because it was a negative; he wanted to be able to hear my side of the story so he could portray me as positively as possible to the committee.
nothing really, I told one of the interviewers I was interested in pediatric preventive medicine (i.e. teaching kids to eat right/exercise) and he kind of caught me off guard when he asked why I didn't just want to be a PE teacher...but nothing really difficult.
Discuss problems in health care, from the patient side and from the clinician or administrative side. Also, the why not be a social worker aka why medicine question was tough...What are your weaknesses so I know how to address the committee if/when they come up?
How would your friends describe you? What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses? What clinical experiences do you have? (These weren't really difficult...just thought they would be helpful)
You are obviously well-prepared for medical school from a health-perspective; how well do you think you are qualified from a basic science perspective? (My undergrad GPA was lower than my graduate MPH GPA)
Imagine I you are the public health director of Kentucky. You have $400,000 to spend on one of three programs. Which do you choose and why? The three programs are: child immunizations, arranging dialysis for patients awaiting kidney transplant, and taking care of 400 teenage girls.
The interview was closed file, but the interviewer would be able to see your file after the interview...so, when the interviewer asked me how I felt about my MCAT scores, I did not know what to say. Everyone wishes that they did better on the MCAT, even of they did well.
You have 400K to devote to one of the following three programs: immunizations for children of the uninsured, prenatal care for uninsured mothers, or continued dialysis treatment for patients waiting for a kidney transplant. Which one do you choose?
If you had been given a grant and could only spend it on one group of patients, which group would you spend it on? Immunizations for uninsured children or prenatal care for uninsured mothers?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their primary and secondary applications, practicing mock interviews, reading feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), and researching the school's website for specific information. They also familiarized themselves with common interview questions and current healthcare topics, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and relaxed during the interview process.
Career center at my undergraduate university and practice interviews. Reading questions from studentdoctor.net and talking to those who had gone through the process.
Had various people ask me "commonly asked questions". Also recorded myself reading my primary and secondary applications, so I could listen to them on the drive up. Never hurts to sear your application into your memory.
Read as much as I could on the schools website so that I could be best prepared. Read through as many interview questions as possible so I could know how to respond.
SDN, Read over my secondary and primary applications, One of my interviewers asked me questions specifically from my promary application and asked me to describe my activities and experiences in more detail
Read over my application (they draw A LOT on the secondary essays for interview questions), read through SDN's interview feedback and forums, read threads on healthcare topics and whatnot, kept reading interesting books, stuff like that.
I read through my AMCAS application, my secondary application, SDN, current events in the world, and current medical news events on WebMD and on the New York Times website. I also printed out anticipated interview questions and tried to answer these before my interview.
I looked over my personal statement, read my secondary application, read my AMCAS application, read a few books on bioethics, also made sure I knew the mission statement of the university, looked over the website.
Checked recent feedback on SDN, talked with friends who have interviewed at the school (or medical school in general), reviewed my application, reviewed my research, read various lists of possible questions, read up on current health news. And don't forget to get some sleep and eat breakfast!
re-read all secondary info--they have a copy of your file at the interview and asked specific questions about it. read up on health care, tried to relax as much as possible, tried to be aware of my level of eye contact and body language
looked this website, read over my AMCAS and secondary applications, read some essays on healthcare at healthtopics.com (very helpful), tried to stay current with healthcare issues in our area.
Read over some basic questions, read over school information; I should have prepared better for my first interview, but I was very busy getting my thesis together at the same time.
Given the fact that I was called the day before when a slot opened up, I didn't really have a chance to prepare. I was just glad they wanted to take the chance to talk to me.
Read the interview feedback posts on this site
Glanced at some interview tips on Princeton Review.com
Went over my personal statement and secondary app.
Most importantly - RELAXED!
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school, including the faculty, staff, and students. They appreciated the emphasis on collaboration, the extensive clinical opportunities available, and the state-of-the-art facilities, such as the patient simulation lab. Suggestions for improvement were not prominently mentioned.
How laid back it was and not nerve wracking at all
The compassion, commitment to diversity (and actually executing and their goals to be inclusive and putting it into practice) and emphasis on collaboration.
How helpful the faculty seemed and how much the students genuinely seemed to love the school. The curriculum was well structured too, in the sense that if you have an interest in research, public health, etc. there are several "distinction tracks" that give you a path to follow.
I loved that the lunch and tour of the school were one/two on one. This really allowed me to ask all of the questions I wanted to ask and showed the school was trying to impress me too.
The interviewers/admissions staff/students serving as tour guides came across as very personable, inclusive, and genuinely caring about each applicant; the facilities (including the simulation lab) were very nice
Happiest medical students I have ever met. One on one meetings with a medical student during the interview, meaning there were 30-40 med students that were all super nice.
The new renovation look really nice. They have created some unique study spaces for students. One of the coolest things is that they have houses within the school of medicine ( kind of like Hogwarts), that compete in non-academic competitions. I though this was really cool and seemed like a great way to get to know other medical students.
Changing the curriculum has seemed to imporve board scores. Students were very candid in their answers. I really liked that I was paired with my own student for a tour, that was really nice. Also, a lecture series on the medicine of Harry Potter... how cool is that?
Straightforward interviewing style of interviewers, friendliness of staff, good culture and cooperation between medical students, patient simulation lab
EVERYTHING. The curriculum is AWESOME! The standardized pt facilities and the fact that there are soooo many hospitals walking distance from the school.
You get one faculty and one student interviewer (or at least most people do, depending on the number of students who volunteer). They were both very laid back and conversational.
Very friendly. Mechanical patients are very cool and very pricey, but you don't get to use them that often because they're shared between med, dental schools, etc. Lots of clinical experience. Students were happy.
Everyone was very friendly. Both interviewers said the reason they would pick U of L over other places is the comraderie of the student body/faculty. This is not a cut throat school, people like to help each other out.
The school has a lot of hospitals that they work with, so the clinical preparation you get sounds fantastic. They also have a great patient simulation program.
laid back friendly nature of staff and students. we got to see a class and while waiting for a guest lecturer to arrive observe the M1's, which was fantastic as the whole lecture room was animated and people were talking across the room to each other. very positive atmosphere. great clinic opportunities.
The atmosphere of the class, they were all joking around with each other, and seemed happy. They were really open and happy, I also really like the admissions committee at the beginning where they just tried to put everyone at ease.
the students really did seem very happy, the atmosphere of the city and the school were great, I liked the city a lot as well, lots of stuff to do outside of school
The city of Louisville
The people were very friendly (students, prof, townies).
MS1s actually get to use/are taught with the patient simulators unlike other schools that just show it to you during interviews and then you find out that students don't use them until clinical years.
The lunch was good! I couldn't finish it all because it was so much.
I like how interviewees got 1-on-1 attention during lunch and tour. Seemed more personalized.
Everything. The DEAN of the medical talked to us and had a Q and A. I have seen that at no other MD school. Every single member of the admissions staff, the interviewers, the students, the teachers, all were so enthusiastic and friendly and did everything they culd to make you feel at ease.
The tour guide and student hosts were very engaging and enthusiastic about the school. When the class we were supposed to sit in on was cancelled, the tour guide took time to talk with us very frankly about the school and the application process in general.
Also, the interviews were academically closed-file. The interviewers had my personal statement and activities decriptions, but not my actual numbers. It gave me a real chance to talk about who I am and what I've done without having to deal with questions about specific classes or grades.
They also have a state-of-the-art patient simulation lab.
The entire faculty, staff, and students were so kind and compassionate. They made me feel so welcome. If I am offered admission, I will say yes to this school.
Everyone at the school was extremely welcoming...it really felt like they were selling the school as much as we were trying to sell ourselves. Small groups of interviewees (only 8 total that day) allowed us to get some truly individual attention--one on one tours with students, etc. Simulation labs are top rate, and Louisville is a great city!
Great sites for clinical rotations (four hospitals within walking distance), prominent research (cervical cancer vaccine, stem cells), and state of the art facilities...this is a big one - UofL has one of the best patient simulation programs in the country, as well as one of the best standardized patient training programs. The 2nd year student with whom I spoke had more clinical experience than many 1st year residents.
The admissions staff was very friendly and everyone who passed by us as we waited said "hello" or "good luck". The simulator lab was great and the variety of hospitals available on-site is fantastic as well.
The facilities were awesome. Also, the interviews are academically blind, so the people don't know your GPA or MCAT, so that's kind of nice that they can see you as more than a number.
The facilities were nice, especially the Simulation Center. I liked the city as well. The students were nice and friendly. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
The facilities are nice, the SIM mannequins are very impressive, as are the standardized patient labs. Students are divided into "homeroom" type units where they each have desks, and students have lockers as well. The staff are extremely nice. Attending a gross anatomy lecture was kind of cool.
All first-year students receive PDAs for the duration of their education. The school is wireless so you can use the PDAs anywhere. There are several LARGE hospitals that are part of the medical complex...not just the University Hospital and students can rotate through them all.
The facilities were great! The patient simulator lab and standardized patient lab was state of the art. Students were very enthusiastic and wanted to convince me to come there. Admissions staff was extremely helpful.
The clinical experiences beginning in first year. The technology labs with the mannekins were amazing; I like that they use standardized patients and make it a formal, mock-office visit
The students seem to really enjoy the school. There is a sense that everyone helps each other instead of competing against each other. Also the facilities are amazing. The simulation lab and the fact that you have at least five hospitals in walking distance from the school make Louisville very appealing to go to. They also give you your own desk at the school to study at which is very convenient.
It was a reading day when I went for a previous interview, so I enjoyed seeing classes this time. The patient simulator lab is very impressive, especially since it is coordinated with standardized patients.
The second interview was really enjoyable and it seemed as though the interviewer was genuinely excited about the school and gave her contact info. U of L students friendly
Louisville is an awesome school that has a great record in patient relations, but now their research is really taking off. I was so impressed by their simulation laboratory and class styles. The students are also really nice and normal, cool, helpful people.
The patient contact and simulation labs - they have patient contact within the first month of the firsth year. Also, they have a great network of hospitals.
The students seemed to be fairly happy here though this was not the first choice school for the vast majority of them. In fact, many of them chose UL because it was the only school that they got into. I just hope that their being happy was not an act.
I have interviewed at several schools. This was a typical interview day. I think that they have good hospitals in which to train. Most of the students seemed fairly positive about the school.
That the university is surrounded by several teaching hospitals and students are given the opportunity to take elective courses in specialties which may be of interest to them.
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the outdated facilities, lack of organization and communication during the interview day, and a perceived lack of engagement or preparation from some interviewers. Suggestions for improvement include updating facilities, enhancing communication and organization, and ensuring interviewers are well-prepared and engaged during the interview process.
Somewhat hard to understand the second interviewers questions
half the time we were just sitting there. i understand that it is easier for them to to a bunch of students at once, but it was nerve racking just sitting and waiting for so much of it
My first interviewer. Was an MD Neurosurgeon and seemed very distracted at first. Definitely didn't want to hear a 'cookie cutter' answer. Wanted to hear real answers from a real person, became more interested when I figured this out. Still checked his phone frequently and was reading my application and filling out my report/scores while I was answering his questions.
The location of the medical school/medical campus is separated from UofL's main campus. To describe the area, I'll put it like this: I drove in the night before my interview and saw people sleeping outside on the medical campus sidewalks. That being said, it became a natural topic of conversation when I asked the faculty and students about volunteer opportunities at the school. Everyone acknowledged it very openly and spoke highly about the public health programs that address these issues.
Too many things. The day was very disorganized and I felt there was very poor communication about the day. One event was cancelled (never explained to us why) and no attempt was made to fill the hour spot, we ended up sitting in a board room for 40 minutes twiddling our thumbs while waiting for the interviews. We were each assigned a student to take us around and eat lunch with, and my student never showed up. My second interviewer seemed frazzled, had not looked at my application, and mainly asked me "where did you go to high school? college? have you done research?"- all extremely boring questions that were on the application. She cut off the interview early and didn't give me chance to ask questions.
I didn't learn that much about the school from the short 5-10 minute admissions presentation, I had hoped to learn more about curriculum, etc. Also, the interviewers had barely looked at my application before the interview.
It's very much a concrete campus and the classrooms aren't really big enough for all the students. There's an overflow classroom that simulcasts the lectures, but you can't really see what the professor is pointing at.
Not much. The student facilities are aging a little, but what school's aren't? They do their examinations for classes all on one day in 5 one hour blocks. It's supposed to mimic the Step 1 and 2 exams. It seems potentially overly stressful, but I can't know for sure.
The major school building seemed like it needed some serious work. My tour guide was a foul mouthed and very bitter individual. Don't know why I got stuck with her.
There was absolutely zero information given about the school. They showed us a 3 minute video and that was it. Students seemed like a frat party. Had to sit through a class that of course I knew nothing about. Just generally not impressed.
The medical student who was in charge of hospitality for the day could have been better chosen. She seemed apathetic, and talked about how she cried after her interview. Not really appropriate for the situation. Later, though, I had a student tour guide who was excellent and pleased with his experience at the school, so I guess it just depends who you talk to.
Two of the interviewers (not interviewees) did not show up. So, one of the guys that interviewed me had not read my file and just sat down with me and said, "so tell me about yourself." That was kind of an uncomfortable interview.
The immediate area surrounding the campus; I didn't have much time to tour Louisville, but even though the immediate vicinity didn't have too much going for it, I was assured the rest of the city was nicer
The surrounding area is not the greatest. They are in the process of revitalizing the downtown area. They are adding a lot of restaurants should it should get better in the next year or two.
Nothing. I'd like to address some previous comments. I live in Louisville, work four blocks from the school and volunteer at University Hospital, so I know about the neighborhood. There are projects near the medical school, but the school itself tends to be isolated from them & the security folks are great.
Nothing stands out as particularly negative regarding the school itself; however, the crime and unemployment rates in Louisville are rapidly increasing to almost double the national average.
The first interviewer seemed to have an axe to grind. Think he felt compelled to do interviews he didn't like. Complained about unprepared medical students. Also he asked me what my news source was and upon replying that I read a lot of news from the internet he ranted about what a sensationalized source it was.
I heard a lot of students gripe about not getting in to UK. I also thought that the director of admissions was rather rude. This does not sell the school very well.
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The new admissions director. She seemed to have an attitude about her and it really showed in the way she treated non-minority applicants and those that were minorities. She seemed to be a little bit on the bitchy side when someone asked a question and would not let people get in a word edgewise. Thank goodness I will not be dealing with her much when I enter medical school. She is a definite turn off.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews were low-stress, how much weight would be placed on their secondary application, and the importance of being familiar with the school's details. Suggestions included bringing a folio for notes, preparing questions for the interviewers, and being aware of the school's focus on research and student 'selling'.
the talk with the medical student is 2 on 1. its an hour so come with a lot of questions prepared if you want to fill the time
Very minor thing, but I wished I had brought a folio or notepad with me. I figured they would hand out at least a folder and some note-taking paper with their welcome packet. Guess I could have just called the admissions office and asked. It was my first interview though. I'll just be more prepared next time.
Who would be interviewing me; I could have looked them up and had better questions to ask, had I known their background half as well as they knew mine!
Let them know if you really want to go there, because part of their process is to let you know why you should go to their med school. They will focus on you more.
I wish I had known exactly how much they would draw on my secondary essays. I had read through them, but I hadn't really given them a whole lot of thought since I wrote them.
I wish I'd known the weight they put on their own secondary application. I had wondered why it was ~20 500 character essays, but it's where they get their biggest picture of who you are. Many of the things I alluded to in it came up during the interview.
I knew so much abotu the school before I came that nothing really took me by surprise. If you are new to Louisville, get good directions to the visitor's parking lot and watch for one-way streets downtown.
The interviewers have your personal statement and your secondary application, but nothing else. I wish I'd paid more attention to what was in the secondary.
I wish I had known that most of my visit would be spent listening to them try to 'sell' their school to me. I wouldn't have been so worried about 'selling' myself to them.
I wish I had made a list of questions (on paper) to ask the students who were giving us a tour of the school. I forgot some I had intended to ask them.
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the laid-back and welcoming interview experience at ULSOM. They appreciated the conversational nature of the interviews, the friendly staff and students, and the emphasis on getting to know the applicants. Some suggestions included improving communication about the school's history, residency experiences, and renovations, as well as ensuring all applicants are treated fairly regardless of background or scores.
Overall very positive experience that gave me insights to what it would mean to be accepted there
This was by far the easiest and laid back interview I had. I've had 2 prior interviews (one MMI, one closed file) and ULSOM definitely found a way to ask questions to see who you are and your genuine intentions. Kudos for them being able to do that over Zoom during COVID!
Overall a good experience. Really welcoming school with kind students who really care about their institution. The interviews, while one was kind of stand-offish were still very low-key and welcoming. Very basic questions, don't be worried about any tricks.
Overall, very happy with the facilities themselves, the faculty that I was able to meet, and the students. There seem to be plenty of volunteer, research, and other extracurricular activities. Haven't received their decision yet, but would be happy to attend.
The interviews were so relaxed it was kind of weird. Felt like they didn't really ask me anything and spent a lot of time talking about the interviewers' career or just random stuff
Loved the school, faculty I met, and the students. They did show a very unsettling opioid epidemic video towards the end of the day, but it was very informative.
Overall, I think the most impressive part about the school was the people. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The student I interviewed with was a non-traditional student. The person asked me a lot of question about activities outside of school. Like hobbies and things I like to do with my friends and stuff.
Poor interview experience. Not a total waste of time because made me realize how great the other schools I've interviewed at are. If the interviewing program is so poorly organized and run, I can only imagine what going to school there would be like.
Everyone was very friendly and the interviews were very low stress. The admissions office emphasizes that they want to get to know interviewees and not stump or stress anybody.
Everyone you meet will be really nice and accommodating. Don't worry too much about your interview but if you want to prepare I would say definitely go through your activities and your personal statement to find a way to sell them effectively.
Tour was very short. I didn't hear anything about the history of the school, the great people who have been there, or the experience of residency and clinical rotations. A lot was lacking. They didn't seem to feel an obligation to "sell" their school.
Really impressed by the school and the whole interview day. You have two 30 minute interviews spread from about 10 AM - 12 PM with about half of the students interviewing and half of the students just hanging out and talking. Being able to go back and talk to other people about how their interview went was relaxing and took a lot of the edge off.
Very laid back school. Major props to the admissions director. When she spoke to us, she explained the whole process, what would happen from here, how to check our status, etc. She also reminded us we now had her personal e-mail and to contact her with any problems - she made a big effort to reach out to us. Said she didn't want us stressing out anymore than we already were!
Also, other applicants were all very nice. We laughed and joked quite loudly while waiting to get started.
Really dug the school, the people, the potential for clinical exposure. Easy to get to and from the airport on #2 bus if you're flying in at a reasonable time. I've spent a lot of time in the city before so i can say it would be a good place to spend 4 years. Their response time is very good < 6 weeks, usually 2-3.
I got in, so I must not have bombed the interview. Show enthusiasm for the school and have specific reasons why you want to go there over other schools. Be confident in yourself and try to show your passion for medicine. It's a good school with great clinical opportunities. The interviewers get your AMCAS and UofL secondary but without any grades or scores, so they are academically blind. Which is good, unless you feel you have some issues with numbers that you'd want to explain.
Overall, I'm very excited about this school. It's my top choice because of the great clinical training they give. Plus Louisville is a great city to live in.
I think there interviews went well. I had an afternoon interview so got to sleep in and prepare mentally. Also, had time to get lost. Very friendly place to be. I liked the city a lot better than the school and I really didn't even see that much of it. Was not impressed by the school. Need some major renovations.
My interview experience was great. The interviewers impressed me. Everyone answered all our questions. There were no secrets. They told us exactly what to expect, were straightforward, and kept the day full and interesting. I LOVED this place.
Overall, it was very informative and extremely laid back. I had heard horror stories on the SDN message boards about interviews at other schools, but UofL was nothing like that. They will give UK a run for their money in my book.
Eight people are inteviewed on a regular interview day - four in the morning and four in the afternoon. I was interviewed by two physicians, one per interview, for about thirty minutes each. This was followed by lunch, a tour, and then a class session which was interesting as well. Overall it was a great experience and the school is definitely at the top of my list.
My first interview and I hope all others go as well as this one. Laid back experience and felt well prepared by reviewing AMCAS, UL Sec APP, and SDN questions.
I thought the experience was a good one. This was my first interview so I was really excited for it. I had two interviews back to back and they were in the morning. The first interview was casual and laid back. The second interviwer wrote a lot down which made me nervous. Also the second interview seemed to take half the time scheduled.
It was a great experience. I was lucky to have been interviewed by people who really wanted me at the school and didn't throw crazy philosophical questions at me. It was relaxing.
My interview day was very laid-back and low stress. However, I was so nervous that it didn't matter too much. We had lunch, took a tour, sat in on a class, spoke briefly with the admissions director, and then had our interviews. One of my interviewers was an hour late, and so I was still waiting when everyone else had already left, but besides that, it was a fairly pleasant experience.
The interviews were very laid-back and conversational. I really enjoyed meeting both interviewers and felt they were both very encouraging and supportive.
i was a little nervous because it was my first one. that being said they didnt ask too many questions that were out of the ordinary. I also had a fourth year medical student as one of my interviewers and that one was really laid back. It was more like a conversation. They also dont know your MCAT or GPA which makes you less of a number.
Extremely positive. Every student that I spoke to was friendly and helpful, as were the faculty and staff. They all seemed glad to have me, and it was actually a lot of fun talking to them.
I was about as nervous as I thought I would be. The process was less casual than I had assumed--my interview questions were specific and difficult. 4 of us had interviews first thing in the morning, which was great, and then went on the tour, ate lunch, and went to class. The other 4 joined us at the tour section and had their interviews after, which probably added a lot of unnecessary stress.
My experience was wonderful. I felt like they were really trying to sell themselves to us, not just the other way around. Louisville is a wonderful city with so much opportunity for clinical experience. I believe that your experience at U of L medical school can be as great as you want it to be.
My experience was great...I think interviewing this early was a huge advantage at UofL. Both interviews were semi-closed file, they saw my primary and secondary apps but not my grades or MCAT score. Both interviewers were very nice, neither asked any on-the-spot tricky questions, and both interviews were basicly conversational. It wasn't a stressful experience at all.
4 people total interviewed in the morning then we met up with 4 interviewees (who were to interview in the afternoon) and med students for lunch and a tour. Each interviewee is paired up with a med student which is nice. The experience was very laid-back and personal.
I have applied and interviewed at UofL before, so the interview was not a surprise...there were four students interviewed in the morning, then lunch and a tour/class...then four more students are interviewed in the afternoon with different faculty. There are also three medical students on the selections committee that interview...one from the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd year classes. The selection committee is comprised of 28 individuals...you will interview with two of them. You must have a 2/3 vote to be accepted and the student members can vote as well.
The interview was extremely relaxed. The interviews were set up so that four of us were interviewed in the morning and four in the afternoon. There were two 30 minute interviews, both of which were one on one. The first interview was pretty regular: he started asking me very general questions and then we started discussing the school's various programs. For the second interview, we started talking about her children, and then we basically had a 30 minute conversation, during which she probably asked me all of 2 or 3 questions. It was an extemely laid back experience.
I had a great day; I showed up extra early because I flew in, and the admissions office staff was very helpful in directing me to a local drugstore to pick up a few things and letting me store my carry-on bag in the office. Since I had a late flight out as well, my second interviewer even gave me a private tour of the hospitals on campus as he was on his way to a meeting.
My experience was very laid back. The interviewers just wanted to make you comfortable and get to know you in a conversational interview. The students were also very helpful in answering any questions about the school.
The process at UofL seems to be designed to relax the interviewee. Six applicants are brought in for an interview day. After a brief introduction by the Director of Admissions, a video is shown. After the video, students are taken for one-on-one interviews with both clinical and academic members of the faculty. Questions vary from interviewer to interviewer, but they all have a few in common. I like how the interviews are done immediately, so that applicants don't build up stress all day. Remember that although the process is relaxed, the school is a close community, and you are being watched.
Very laid back - not intended to stress you out, just conversational. One interviewer hadn't looked at my application at all and the other had examined it pretty closely. The first interviewer didn't have many questions - he just wanted me to talk about myself, but the second interview had more questions.
Very laid back interview, Questions were general. my second interviewer was very quick and to the point, not much eye contact in that one, kept looking at my application and just talking outloud.
The interviews were very relaxed. Be prepared to talk about why you want to go into medicine, any interesting things in your application,things you said in your personal statement, etc. More than likely they won't be able to see your grades or scores, so it's a lot about your personality here.
The interview went very well. I will admit I was a little bit anxious, however, the conversational-style interviews quickly calmed me down. Altogether, it was a good experience.
First interview was extremely stressful. Interviewer seemed to intentionally make it so. His negative response to my news source set a negative tenor for the rest of the interview making me feel as though I had completely bombed it.
The second interview was completely opposite. The interviewer asked some questions but mostly just conversed with me. I felt completely at ease.
It all ended well for me in the end though. Received my acceptance letter about 3 weeks later.
Overall, it went really well. I enjoyed the visit and wish I didn't live in Louisville so the school would be even more attractive to me...I just gotta go somewhere new.
There were about 5 other people interviewing that day, which was nice just having a few people. We watched a video about the school and then had the interviews. My first guy was vary positive and upbeat. They are allowed to read you essays and statements, but not know your grades or MCAT scores so that they do not bias their interview score. The next guy was a little more rigid in his questioning format, but loosened up toward the end. Then we all had lunch and took a tour of the Standardized Patient labs, the simulators, and the other areas of the medical school. Lastly, the option was giving to sit in a gross anatomy class.
It was okay. I could have done without the condescending attitude of the director of admissions. What some of the other posters said is true. A lot of white applicants were turned down without an interview because of their MCAT score.Many of these were my classmates and many are excellent students otherwise. I asked if this was true to the student conducting the tour. They told me that they are on the admissions committee and that the adcom will not interview white applicants with low scores, but will interview any minority applicant that applies. Talk about reverse discrimination! I don't want to go to school in that kind of environment. If they discriminate on that, what else do they discriminate on? That is something to think about. I am afraid that the school will be hit with a reverse discrimination suit in the future and that it will not bode well with residency directors later on. I chose UK.
I discovered that since my interview, there has been at least one underrepresented minority applicant accepted to the school with a subpar MCAT of less than 25. A friend of mine had an MCAT score of 24 (he is white) and was told by the director of admissions that he unless he improved that test score, he would not ever stand a chance of admission to U of L. I don't understand the double standard here. If his MCAT of 24 is not acceptable for medical school acceptance (or an interview for that manner) why was this other person admitted? It does not make any sense to me. I feel that if the school is going to admit an applicant with a low MCAT, then all applicants with similar low scores should at least receive an interview and be allowed to show what they do have. A low MCAT does not necessarily mean lack of intelligence, as some admissions committees believe. I am not upset about the person getting in with the 22, but I am upset with how the director of admissions treated my friend with the 24. By the way, the friend with the 24 MCAT worked full-time during his 5 years of undergraduate training and has a wife and a child. He also volunteers at a free clinic and has a GPA of around 3.6. So, he is not stupid.
Good experience. I honestly wish the interviews could have been longer so I could have learned more about the faculty and the school. U of L seems very understanding of application process and fact that you are applying many places yet they are very confident in their abilities to attract top talent.
it was very laid back. they asked me the standard fair questions and there were no real surprises. they asked a few ethical questions but as long as you are confident in your replies and aren't wishy washy then you will be fine. i think u of l people are a lot less arrogant than the people at uk and they treat you with respect and really make you feel like they want you to come there.
The interviews were 2 30 minute interviews, one-on-one, and it was open file except they do not know your mcat or gpa scores.
My biggest question was seeing if U of L was a better fit for me than UK. I asked many questions during the interview about their program compared to UK's. This may or may not be a good idea but since I already had an acceptance to UK I didn't really care.
The 2 students I talked to about choosing U of L over UK told me that initially the only reason they went to U of L is because they did not get in to UK. They then stated that they are happy with the school.
I think UK is going to be a better fit for me personally because I like Lexington better than Louisville and I really prefer UK's class schedule over U of L's. Couple that with the fact that it seems that many of the students wished that they could have gone to UK but didn't get in.
The experience was extremely laid back. There were 4 other applicants interviewing besides myself. The admissions counselor showed us a video about U of L's strong points. Then, our first interviewer came to pick each of us up. We had a 30 minute one-on-one interview. The first interview was extremely casual. My interviewer hadn't even looked at my file, so the whole conversation was pretty much off-the-cuff. He made me very comfortable. By the middle of the interview, I was laughing so hard at one of his stories that I couldn't catch my breath. My next interview was a little more serious, but still wasn't really intense. Afterward, a group of students gathered all the interviewees together and took us to a small catered lunch (salads & sandwiches). Then, we took a tour of the school, including the library, simulated clinic, study rooms and classrooms.
Very laid back, not very stressful. Felt like they were pitching the school to me as much as anything. Several people there said if you're interviewing this early, you're in a great position.
I interviewed for dental school. Two separate faculty interviews, and then an exit interview with the dean. It was a really pleasant, positive experience.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Most applicants suggested improving communication and organization during the admissions process, including clearer interview invitations, timely confirmations, and a more structured interview day. Other common suggestions included updating application software for easier document submission, offering online payment options, and providing more information about the school's attributes during the visit.
None. The admissions office was incredibly friendly, helpful, and prompt. It was nice to walk in on interview day and see smiling faces with casual personalities.
You should update your application software. Having to download documents for the residency form was simply a pain. There are application portals where you can upload information easier. Also, ensure the people you have interviewing are actually the people you want representing the school.
The wording of the interview invitation was very confusing. Didn't understand if I was in the morning or afternoon group.
Never received any confimation emails or emails asking if I would like to stay with a student.
The whole day felt very unorganized. The student that was supposed to take me around never showed up. We couldn't go to a class and ended up waiting for 40 minutes in the room doing nothing. My interviewer had not reviewed my file while the other had.
Do not let phones be answered by someone with an exceptionally thick accent; I'm sure she does wonderful work in your office, but I was unable to get answers to questions on the phone because I could not understand her.
