Little Rock, AR
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 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.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about strengths and weaknesses, accomplishments, stress management techniques, areas of interest in medicine, time management skills, and motivations for pursuing a medical career. Many respondents also mentioned questions related to specific healthcare reforms, personal interests, support systems, leadership experiences, and ethical scenarios, indicating a diverse range of topics covered in interviews. Some responses may suggest an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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What accomplishment are you most proud of?
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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What was the most difficult class for you during undergrad?
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How do you manage your time?
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How do you relieve stress?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including hypothetical patient scenarios, personal values, ethics, leadership experiences, and decision-making in challenging medical situations. Some responses hinted at the interview format being an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) due to the nature of the questions, while others focused on ethical dilemmas, personal beliefs, and communication skills with patients and families. Note that respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific interview questions.
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If you could have dinner with three living people, who would you choose?
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How would you consult with a family who has a son that needs a leg amputated?
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None
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If you were a treating patient X, and patient X decided not to proceed with any further treatment, how would you deal with such a situation?
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Why haven't you considered attending schools further away?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including handling stress in medical school, opinions on healthcare reform, personal achievements, and ethical scenarios. Additionally, some respondents mentioned a hypothetical scenario involving internship choices, while others faced questions on personal flaws, healthcare systems comparisons, and decision-making in challenging medical situations.
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How will you handle the stress of medical school?
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Tell me about yourself.
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none
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What do you suggest we do if there is no money for health reform?
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Will the new health care reform be good or bad for primary care physicians?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
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 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)
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Little Rock National Airport
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LIT
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Adams Field
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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courian
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The Peabody
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Rodeway inn and suites
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Markham House Suites
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Legacy hotel
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 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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, reading up on healthcare policies and current events, practicing with questions from SDN and other sources, reviewing their AMCAS application, and researching the school to be able to articulate why they were interested in attending. Many also engaged in mock interviews, read through bioethics topics, and sought feedback from forums and interview resources to enhance their performance and confidence during the interview process.
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I read SDN interview reviews to see what could be asked and prepared answers for those questions.
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I studied healthcare policies, scheduled 3 practice medical school interviews that my university offers, and reflected on how I would answer a wide range of questions.
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Mock interview. Read up on information about the school.
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Youtube videos Pre-med club practice interviews during sophomore year
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Read a book on medical school interview and prepare from questions on here :)
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the campus, faculty, staff, and students at UAMS. They also highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities, emphasis on clinical skills, and the focus on research and growth, which contributed to a positive and informative interview experience.
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The campus was nice!
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The interviewers displayed genuine interest in me as I answered their questions. The interview was more conversational than anything, and that decreased my anxiety during the session.
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Campus. Environment. Location.
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How friendly and nice both interviewers were.
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Everyone was very welcoming and friendly!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback regarding lack of enthusiasm and organization during the tours, unimpressive facilities, unenthusiastic student tour guides, and interviewers who seemed disinterested or unprepared. Suggestions included improving tour experiences, enhancing student engagement, and ensuring interviewers are well-prepared and focused on evaluating applicants effectively.
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The interviewers seemed to be just reading off questions. I was hoping it would have felt more like a conversation. (This was obviously probably partly my fault.)
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Nothing.
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Interviewers had no interest whatsoever
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N/A
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Got stuck in Ed II's elevator during the tour
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interviews would be relaxed and conversational, with no need to stress. They also mentioned the importance of being well-informed about the institution, preparing talking points about themselves, and dressing appropriately for the interview.
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How relaxed and conversational the interview was. I would not have stressed out as much if I had known that.
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n/a
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Not to worry/stress over potentially tough medical ethics questions during the interview, because the interview was VERY laid back.
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Suggested accommodations in the area for an overnight stay. Other than that, they covered all the things I needed to expect for an interview and visiting their campus.
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Mean interviewers aren't always a bad thing, and not everyone gets nice interviewers. The majority of people I talked to who had had an interview with UAMS said that their interview was extremely laid back. One even said that they talked about snowboarding the entire time... That was definitely not my experience.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the interviews at UAMS, emphasizing the genuine interest and support shown by the interviewers. Many found the experience to be conversational and stress-free, with an emphasis on getting to know the applicants and their motivations for pursuing medicine.
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The interview was great, the tour was amazing, and the people at UAMS genuinely care about who you are and what you have to offer the school.
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I had a wonderful interview experience at UAMS.
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Be yourself! The interviewers are very friendly and genuinely want to get to know you.
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UAMS is definitely one of the top med schools in the region. Even I wasn't from Arkansas, I would consider it one of the my top choices.
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I was very impressed with UAMS, their facilities, and their approachability. Regardless of whether they accept you or not, they make an effort to make you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the application and interview process. The hospitals they run and work with, the faculty that interviewed us, the educational facilities we toured, our med student tour guides, and even the fruit and cheese tables in the waiting area were all top notch.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should streamline the application process by going digital, allowing electronic submissions, and providing more information on waitlist rankings. Additionally, they appreciated the friendly and supportive approach taken by the admissions office to make applicants feel comfortable during the stressful process.
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Nothing.
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Online/email supplemental application
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They do an amazing job of trying to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. They know it is a stressful process and seem to take steps to make sure it's as friendly an office and application process as possible.
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Go digital.
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Should introduce themselves before the Dean's Welcome speech. Great people though.
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