University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Tucson, AZ
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ 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 qualities of a good pharmacist, handling challenges, balancing priorities, ethical dilemmas, future plans, and personal interests. Respondents may have experienced an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements due to the prevalence of questions related to ethics, values, personal experiences, and decision-making scenarios.
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What are the 3 qualities of a good pharmacist, and how do you exemplify those qualities?
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What is a challenge that you faced and how did you overcome it? (typed answer style question)
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Why Pharmacy?
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How will graduating from here fit into your 5 year plan? Why will our school be a good fit for you?
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The 7 values of UofA are: integrity, compassion, exploration, adaptation, inclusion, determination. Tell me how you encompass one or more of these values.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Arizona College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics, including ethical dilemmas like completing assignments for others, personal conflicts, qualities of a pharmacist, and influential people in their lives. Some responses indicated an MMI format, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement, while others highlighted questions about time management, personal weaknesses, and self-promotion in interviews.
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Your friend does not have time to complete an assignment that will cause them to fail a class if they do not submit it on time. They ask you to complete the assignment for them. What do you do, and how do you address the situation?
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How do you deal with your family if you don't get along?
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the "tell me about yourself" one because it gave me an opportunity to mention everything I thought was relevant and to lead the interview in the direction I wanted it to go in
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What disease would I be.
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none
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Arizona College of Pharmacy discussed a range of ethical scenarios such as handling moral dilemmas, ethical conflicts, and influencing others. Some respondents mentioned a conversational and relaxed atmosphere during the interviews, with occasional questions about future goals and personal weaknesses. Notably, there were references to a moral dilemma question and a scenario involving a coworker stealing medication, indicating a potential MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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What is the difference between inequality and inequity in healthcare? Why is it important that we ensure that healthcare is equitable for everyone?
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Imagine you found proof that a coworker was stealing medication for their sick grandmother. What would you do?
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None were difficult at all.
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the moral dilemma one
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Hardest decision I have ever had to make?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one 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.
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 Tucson International Airport (TUS)
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phoenix
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Tucson Intl
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TUS
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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Rodeway Inn
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Four Points by Sheraton
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?
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 researching common interview questions, practicing their responses, reviewing the school's website and current issues in pharmacy, seeking advice from online resources like SDN, and conducting mock interviews with feedback from peers or career services. Additionally, they focused on articulating their motivation for pursuing pharmacy, their relevant experiences, and why they were a good fit for the program.
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SDN, UofA PharmD website, youtube interview tips, etc.
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Go over some common questions asked in every pharmacy school interview (i.e. Introduce yourself, Why pharmacy?, Why this school?)
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SDN
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Read up on the school, SDN!
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this website definitely helped me the most, but I also researched potential questions and prepared an answer for each and researched current issues and news in the field as well as the school.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, with many highlighting the kindness and genuine interest of faculty, staff, and students. The modern facilities, personalized attention during interviews, and emphasis on student success were also commonly praised, making the university a top choice for many applicants.
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This year (incoming Fall 2023), they had the MMI's via Kira Talent as well as a short interview with a current student. (last year they only had the Kira Talent asynchronous pre-recorded "interviews")
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The interviewer was very attentive/interested and was more than happy to share his own experiences, the tour, one pharmacy student per 1-2 interviewees
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Everyone was SO nice, including the associate dean who was with us throughout the day. We also had student guides that took us to our different activities and kept us engaged the entire time! The student panel was also very nice and answered as many questions as I could think of!
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Everyone was just so nice. People are there to encourage you throughout the process and help you make the most of the experience. It was a great environment to be in.
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Tour, showcase
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about unapproachable interviewers, impersonal interview processes, disorganization during campus tours, lack of diversity among students, and negative impressions during presentations or interactions with faculty. Suggestions included improving interviewer friendliness, enhancing campus tour organization, promoting diversity, and ensuring engaging and attentive interactions with faculty and staff.
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My interviewer was not super approachable/friendly, and the use of the Kira Talent software feels impersonal
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Nothing really, except the fact that the school is in Tucson.
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there was nothing negative about the school, but I was slightly thrown back by how competitive the other students were
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...The organization of the entire interview day. Many students giving the tours did not know what was always going on, people presenting at different "pit-stops" of the tour didn't really know what was going on, and so forth. The dean's presentation was also a little less impressive than I was expecting it to be?
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Absolutely nothing! I LOVE this school!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to not stress as much, to be prepared for conversational interviews with questions stemming from previous answers, and to anticipate unexpected scenarios like a lack of grass on campus or the need to go without food for a while. It was also suggested to be mindful of essay preparation, including non-science related questions and scenarios that may be presented during the application process.
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3 questions to pick from for essay and I think they are mainly looking for handwriting and general cohesiveness. Also, the interview is very conversational, the questions pretty much stem off of your previous answers except for a few obligatory questions...
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Not to stress so much.
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not to stress as much
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That instead of elevators, my tour guide liked to use the stairs (I had heels on...ones that are normally last a long time without discomfort. Climbing up and down stairs, however, happens to destroy the lifespan of my feet). Also, I wish I had known I was supposed to go without food for so long...
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There is actually a lot of parking near the school during the day. I played it safe, parked where I knew I could, and rode the CatTran over.
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants generally expressed positive experiences with the interview process, emphasizing the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the school and the interviewers. Suggestions included being prepared for the interview day to potentially last longer than expected, managing time effectively during the essay portion, and staying relaxed and authentic during the interview.
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Overall a great experience...but be prepared for the interview day to last a little longer than listed (15-20 minutes)
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LOVE this school!
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great school and great people!
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This was my first interview. I honestly had no idea interviews even came with tours of the school. I was entirely under-prepared and I did not sleep well the night before. I DID get in though, so I guess I did alright in the interview? I would highly advise other people to NOT do what I did though.
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Do not stress about the interview. I know it is easier said than done but everyone is so nice! It was nice to actually have an interviewer not grilling you and just have a conversation.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should ensure all staff members are consistently friendly and welcoming, and avoid creating negative impressions through unfriendly interactions. They emphasized the importance of providing a positive and supportive experience for all applicants throughout the admissions process.
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The very first woman that I talked to was unfriendly, but the rest were friendly and knowledgeable enough to more than make up for her!
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...Don't give applicants dirty looks when they show up for the interview?
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