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University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand)

Auckland 1142

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions β–Ό

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 low stress.
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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
πŸ’¬ Interview Questions β–Ό

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the challenges rural doctors encounter, motivations for pursuing rural medicine, and future career plans post-training. These questions aim to assess candidates' understanding of healthcare disparities, commitment to underserved populations, and long-term career aspirations.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand) discussed reasons for moving to their current small town.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (New Zealand) discussed suggestions for New Zealand's foreign policy actions over the next 20 years.
🀝 Interview Format and Logistics β–Ό

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a in a group 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.
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Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
πŸ“ On-Site Experience β–Ό

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 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either At school facility or at the school facility.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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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βœ… Interview Preparation and Impressions β–Ό

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?

Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by seeking advice from current students or professionals in the field, researching common questions, practicing mock interviews, and reflecting on their personal experiences and responses. This multifaceted approach helped them feel more confident and prepared to face the interview panel.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the 2nd years in the lobby who helped to calm down nervous applicants, creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Many found this gesture to be reassuring and appreciated the efforts of the experienced students in easing their nerves before the application process.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were consistently frustrated by the lack of transparency regarding their interviewers, suggesting that providing this information in advance would help reduce stress and better prepare candidates for the interview process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly mentioned that the interview process was scheduled well in advance, involved waiting with other applicants, and included standard questions along with unexpected inquiries about family history. Additionally, the interviewers used a good cop/bad cop style, which left some feeling uncertain but the process overall was quick.
  • I was given an interview time about a week before the actual interview. On the day of, I went to the medical school and was directed to the cafe and sat with other applicants and some 2nd years while we waited for our interviews. The interviewers were two men, sitting at a table while I was on a chair in the middle of the room. Overall very standard, expected questions, though they were very interested in my family history, which I didn't expect really. The interviewers took on a good cop/bad cop style of interviewing, which made me circumspect at the time. The interview went by very quickly, it all seems like a blur now.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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