Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average 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 revolve around the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, with many respondents mentioning signing a nondisclosure agreement. Questions typically cover ethical scenarios, problem-solving, leadership qualities, motivations for pursuing medicine, research experiences, and personal attributes distinguishing them from other applicants.
My interviewer had not read my file, but asked me many questions that he could have read out of my file... "Did you do research? Tell me about it."... "Have you volunteered? Tell me about it." .....
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix discussed MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements. Common questions included inquiries about changing the healthcare system, self-introductions, and being tested on subject knowledge related to the interviewer's research.
Interviewer was working with research that was similar to mine and basically just asked a bunch of questions to see if I knew what I was talking about.
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix discussed revolved around the MMI format, with some respondents mentioning signing a nondisclosure agreement. Common themes included discussing healthcare system challenges, future directions, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, and justifying candidacy over other applicants.
What are the biggest problems in our healthcare system today? Where do you think healthcare should go? If you believe in competition and innovation, don't you think it's true that new innovations can be overused (ex. MRI's)?
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 practicing MMI scenarios, reviewing their primary and secondary applications, reading books/articles on ethics and healthcare policy, and seeking feedback from resources like SDN forums. Common suggestions include knowing one's application well, staying informed about current healthcare issues, and emphasizing authenticity during the interview.
I honestly did not do much, I went into the interview knowing that I needed to be myself, so I did my best to represent myself genuinely. I did look over some ethics topics, but don't feel that any sort of practice for questions would have prepared me as well as the understanding that the best I can do is be genuine. The preparation really is your life experience, and how that shapes you and your view of medicine, because you are able to share and demonstrate those things through the MMI.
Applicants were positively impressed by the supportive and friendly atmosphere, the dedication of faculty and staff to student well-being, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the emphasis on student-centric education. Many highlighted the welcoming and nurturing environment, the small class size, and the responsiveness of staff and administration, making them feel valued and privileged to be part of the community.
Student advocates seemed to really like the school. Supportive, friendly, and laid back atmosphere. Nice facilities.
Student-centric and new facilities. Interviewers were very nice and tried to put us at ease. Admissions and current students were great and answered all our questions.
The campus is beautiful. Also the tight-knit aspect of the small class was really appealing, which was surprising since I typically prefer larger class sizes and came from a larger undergraduate school (5000+ in my class). Overall the school gave off a really positive, nurturing environment with a lot of supportive staff and peers. Based on the new administration, new accreditation, and the (quickly) increasing average MCAT score each year, this school appears to be one to watch.
The dedication that administration and staff in general clearly have to their students. It was an incredibly student-focused atmosphere, and we were told on multiple occasions that we should understand how lucky they were to have us all here, rather than us being lucky to be there (even though I still felt very privileged to attend the interview).
The people seemed really happy, with a small tight-knit class. Because the school is new, all the faculty really seems receptive to suggestions and aims to please. Brand new facilities too.
facilities, students/staff seemed very happy and friendly, staff seems very dedicated to the students and making the school great, curriculum, p/f grading, location/climate. Even just looking at their website and the media (photos/videos of match days and white coat ceremonies) you can tell this is a very special place where the staff/admin/students make it an enjoyable atmosphere to attend medical school. acceptance phone call and personalized acceptance letters!
The atmosphere was really warm and inviting. The faculty seem very responsive to students. The students seem happy to be there. The campus in downtown Phoenix is pretty cool- It's located in a very old building that used to be a high school (don't worry- it has been renovated on the inside). The medical campus is completely separate from the large UA and ASU campuses.
The faculty and students were very relaxed and the school just seemed way more laid back than the others that I interviewed at. The new curriculum and clinical rotations at the mayo clinic were very impressive. The brand new TGEN research facility is incredible. Even the other interviewers at other schools that I applied to were very excited about this campus. They all seem to think this new phoenix campus is the next big up and coming research hub.
Applicants were negatively impressed by factors such as lack of information on financial aid, absence of certain amenities like an on-campus gym or food vendors, limited opportunities due to being a new school with only one match year, issues with interview experiences such as lateness and closed-file interviews, and inadequate library and study facilities. Suggestions include improving communication on financial aid, enhancing campus amenities, providing more interview structure and facilities for studying.
Nothing really. I don't know how well my personality type is suited for going to school in the city, but that is something I know I could adapt to, and could definitely see myself attending this school.
Not a big deal but if i remember correctly, there was no food vendor/cafeteria/lunch place in the new building. I'd probably pack lunch no matter where I go to save money anyway, but it would be nice to have an eatery/coffee/grab-n-go place in the building as well if you are spending all your time there.
My interview was scheduled for an hour long block. My interviewer was 20 minutes late, and then we had to walk to another building, so I felt I only had about half of the time that the other applicants had that day. Also, my interview was closed file; I was disappointed because my interviewer asked me many questions he could have just easily read from my file. I didn't feel it was as productive as it could have been, and I was only interviewed once, by only one person.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process is generally relaxed and not as stressful as anticipated. They also emphasized the importance of being oneself, staying calm, and enjoying the process.
VERY long interview day - 745am until after 4pm. MMI portion was not as stressful as I thought it would be once it was all said and done...though I might be biased from the acceptance :)
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the school, mentioning great experiences meeting faculty and students, enjoying the facilities, and feeling comforted by the good vibes. Some noted the school's newness and the evolving program, while others highlighted their love for the school and its location in Phoenix, with many considering it a top choice among the schools they interviewed at.
Great school. I'm in-state, so biased a bit. New facilities and everyone was wonderful. They even gave us snacks to take with on our way out. MMI had water, but nothing to snack on.
Although this is a brand new school, I think it is a really great program. The administration spent two years researching medical schools across the nation, asking them what they would do over again if they had the chance, before creating their own curriculum. They are highly responsive to student needs, and the students seem to love the program. Also, for information, the school is not affiliated with any specific hospital, so students move around throughout the valley and have the opportunity to experience many different clinics/hospitals. However, some of the students were driving 35 miles each way to visit their clinic every week.
Loved the school and loved phoenix. I was very surprised to say that this is one of my top two choices out of the nine schools I interviewed at. I hope I get in!!!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office provide more information on financial aid options and streamline the admissions process by shortening presentations and increasing time for campus tours.