Orlando, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.8
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 239 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about ethical scenarios, personal inspirations for pursuing medicine, handling challenging situations, discussing strengths and weaknesses, and detailing experiences that shaped character. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, indicating scenarios involving ethical dilemmas and potentially being under a nondisclosure agreement regarding interview specifics.
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What would you do for your FIRE program?
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Who inspired your application to medical school?
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You are a medical student and overhear a resident tell the attending that they did a procedure which you know they did not perform. How do you react?
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If you were the one who's tasked with destroying the ring (I told him I love The Lord of the Rings), who would you take with you and why?
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What are you going to do for your FIRE project?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Central Florida College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including talents for a talent show, influential books or movies, roles in a team, FIRE project ideas, ethical dilemmas, career aspirations, challenges faced, personal inspirations for pursuing medicine, and scenarios involving delivering bad news or handling patient care decisions. The variety of questions suggests a holistic approach to assessing candidates, with a focus on ethics, critical thinking, communication skills, and personal reflections. Some responses hinted at an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions asked.
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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 question asked at University of Central Florida College of Medicine discussed a variety of topics including medical ethics, justification for pursuing medicine despite challenges, handling ethical dilemmas, and scenarios involving patient care decisions. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses mentioning ethical dilemmas and thought-provoking questions, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
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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 Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, researching the school and its programs, practicing with mock interviews, reading SDN forums, and discussing interview questions with current students or hosts. Many also focused on reviewing common medical interview questions, ethics scenarios, and reflecting on their experiences to prepare comprehensive and personalized answers.
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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 interview process, the student and faculty culture, the emphasis on student wellness and resources available, transparency in the admissions process, the innovative facilities and curriculum, and opportunities for hands-on experiences like visiting hospitals and witnessing surgeries. Suggestions include continuing to prioritize student well-being, maintaining transparency in communication, and further promoting the unique aspects of the program to prospective students.
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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 were predominantly concerned about the lack of access to the school during virtual interviews, limited amenities and dining options on campus, the isolation of the Lake Nona campus from Orlando, and the uncertainty around residency opportunities due to the school being relatively new. Suggestions included improving virtual interview experiences, expanding amenities on campus, addressing the isolation of the campus, and providing more information on future residency opportunities.
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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-part interview process, the relaxed atmosphere of the interviews, the importance of attending the pre-interview events, and the potential for a tough and confrontational second interview. They also mentioned the need to be prepared for a stress test during the interviews and shared practical tips like having a change for tolls and booking a late return flight.
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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 enthusiasm and positive impressions of UCF COM, highlighting the school's collaborative environment, caring faculty, and potential for growth. Some noted concerns about the school's reputation and competitiveness in residencies, but overall, the interview experience, facilities, and curriculum received high praise, making UCF a top choice for many applicants.
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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 admissions office for its transparency, professionalism, and applicant-friendly process. Suggestions included providing more information about virtual interviews, improving directions to the admissions office, and maintaining the current positive approach.
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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!
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
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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I didn't use one but the girl I dropped off that got in used orlando international. Its pretty convenient because its like 15 min. away
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MCO
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MCO - Orlando International
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Orlando
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Orlando International Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Courtyard by Marriott
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Airport Marriot
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Courtyard Marriott
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Courtyard by Marriott
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Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona
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Days Inn Florida Mall
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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