Orlando, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
⭐ 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 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.
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 scenarios related to medical ethics, such as handling ethical dilemmas involving patient care or professional conduct, assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, discussing influential figures in the decision to pursue medicine, and describing experiences that demonstrate character and problem-solving skills. Some respondents mentioned being asked multiple ethics questions, indicating a focus on ethical decision-making in the interview process, potentially in an MMI format where a nondisclosure agreement may have been in place.
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What are some important principles of medical ethics and why do you think medical ethics is important to prioritize
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What would you do for your FIRE program?
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When was a time you had to give feedback to someone else and how was it received?
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A patient wants to sue their doctor that messed up their treatment (your attending) what do you do?
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Asked me some stuff about my file.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Central Florida College of Medicine discussed a variety of topics, including talent show performances, influential books or movies, roles in a team, FIRE projects, ethical dilemmas, career aspirations, personal challenges, and the impact of technology on healthcare. The interviews may have been in an MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement, as some responses referenced ethical questions and the FIRE project.
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If you were in a talent show what talent would you perform?
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Wasn't any crazy questions, just standard stuff.
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What book or movie has influenced your philosophy of life?
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see question 1
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We are building an A team. What type of member would you be and why should we take you?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at University of Central Florida College of Medicine discussed various ethical dilemmas, justification for pursuing medicine, attributes for a team, handling situations where authority figures act unethically, and scenarios involving patient care decisions. The interviews possibly followed an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, as multiple responses hinted at specific ethical questions and situational challenges.
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Something to do with medical ethics
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How would you justify going into medicine with the difficulties u could face
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What question would you have liked me to ask?
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We're building an A team, what kind of attributes will you bring to the team
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Specifically asked if I'd interviewed at a specific school which is higher ranked and in-state for me (I had) and it made me feel very uncomfortable. Not difficult to answer but I definitely felt like they were trying to yield protect pretty early in the interview.
🤝 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 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one 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.
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 2-3 hours 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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orlando international
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TPA
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Orlando International Airport
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Orlando
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MCO - Orlando International
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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Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport
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Hyatt Place
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Holiday Inn Select at UCF
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Days Inn Florida Mall
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Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
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 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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their applications, researching the school, practicing with mock interviews, and seeking advice from current students or online platforms like Student Doctor Network. Some also focused on anticipating and preparing answers for common medical school interview questions.
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SDN, attended the current students zoom call, research from website, read over secondary and my application, researched faculty members doing the research I want to do
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SDN
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SDN, Dr. Gray's YouTube videos, research on the UCF COM website
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sdn, asked M1 about their interviews (DO HOMESTAY), read over my application and interview question list, plus 4 mock interviews
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Read SDN, Mock Interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the school, faculty, and students. They highlighted the school's focus on student wellness, transparency in the admissions process, innovative facilities, collaborative culture, and opportunities for hands-on experience in a positive light. Suggestions included continuing to prioritize student well-being, maintaining transparency, and enhancing the integration of technology in the curriculum and facilities.
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In general the interviewers seemed nice
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The interviewers were extremely chill. This was a virtual interview, so I was not able to see the school. There was a virtual Q&A session with current students the night before, which was very nice. According to the students, the administration is very receptive to student feedback. Many opportunities to work with underserved Hispanic communities. The admissions office was very friendly and hopped onto all of the calls to make sure that there were no technology issues.
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student culture is amazingly collaborative and so is faculty
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Board scores, resources, students and faculty
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How extremely accommodating this school is to its students. They focus immensely on student wellness and they have free textbooks available for rent, a food pantry, walking desks, nap pods, a vegetable garden, gym, extensive rec room, and a vast amount of study spaces on campus. All of the students were normal, positive people who were more than willing to answer all of my questions. The admissions and admin are very transparent about everything. I fell in love with UCF!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the isolation of the campus, limited nearby amenities, the necessity of traveling to hospitals for rotations, uncertainty about residency opportunities due to the school being new, and the incomplete construction of the medical school building. Suggestions included addressing the isolation through increased amenities and transportation options, providing more information on residency opportunities, and expediting the completion of the medical school building to enhance the overall experience for students.
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NOTHING
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It was difficult to get a taste of the school with the virtual interview.
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nothing really
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Lost Advent Health and Orlando Health for rotations
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It was all great!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the two interview format (one with a student and one with a faculty member), the importance of attending the pre-interview events, and the potential for a more laid-back first interview followed by a more intense second interview. They also suggested being prepared for challenging questions and a stress test during the second interview, bringing a change or SunPass for tolls, and booking return flights after 6 PM due to the interview day schedule.
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Nothing
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There are two interviews, one with a student and one with a faculty member.
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This interview is so laid-back that I feel my conversation with my friend helps more than my mock interviews.
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Definitely go to the pizza party the night before if you can! I ended up making it and had a blast talking to an M1 the whole evening. Even had a beer.
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How much I would love this place. I was hesitant to like it after an issue with my residency status but this quickly became my top choice.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed high praise for the school's facilities, program, and people, with positive remarks about the collaborative and innovative environment. Some noted concerns about the school's reputation and competitiveness in residency placements, while emphasizing the engaging and supportive interview experience.
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hope i get in
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You will love this school. And if you don’t, withdraw your application ASAP so I can have your spot ;P
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It totally depends (as always) on who you get as your interviewers. One of my interviewers was super nice and I enjoyed talking with her, but the other was very intense and seemed to be searching for faults.
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Loved this school, facilities, program, and the people!
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Loved my experience and highly encourage students to apply. This school is on the rise and is going to make an impact in Florida soon enough.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the transparency and professionalism of the admissions office, with many suggesting to continue their current practices and procedures. Some minor suggestions included providing more information about new processes, such as virtual interviews, and offering clearer directions to the admissions office for in-person visits.
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Because virtual interviews are so novel, it may help calm interviewees' anxieties if the admissions office sent out an email with information about the new interviewing process.
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Keep doing what you do!! You have the most transparent and applicant-friendly process in the country.
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Keep doing what you're doing!
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N/A; The admissions office is the most transparent of any I have ever interacted with. I fully appreciated this and felt more confident about UCF because of their process' transparency.
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Keep doing what you all are doing!
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