University of Florida Interview Feedback Summary
Gainesville, FL
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 23 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 the applicant's interest in the program, reasons for choosing a specific institution, future career goals, personal qualities (such as strengths and weaknesses), and self-description using specific words. Some respondents mentioned questions related to the MMI format, which typically involves a nondisclosure agreement.
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What do you want to know about the program?
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Why are you applying specifically to our program? What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?
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What do you like about UF?
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-Name ten words that describe you
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What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Florida discussed a range of topics including weaknesses in the program, differences between interdisciplinary terms, self-description with ten words, and readiness to work with patients in different medical settings. These responses indicate a diverse set of questions asked during interviews, with no mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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Have you found any weaknesses in our program?
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I'm taking a poll . . . What is the difference between interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary?
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-Name ten words that describe you!
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As we work in a hospital versus a counseling center, are you prepared to work with patients with severe injuries, burns, wounds, etc? (This question was longer but my memory is fading. It was certainly unexpected!)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Florida discussed the challenge of being repeatedly asked about weaknesses during interviews, running out of ideas and rambling. Additionally, there were instances where candidates were questioned about building a clinical program and describing themselves using specific words.
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If you could build a clinical program of your own, describe the components
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none, all were manageable and no one was grilling me.
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-Name ten words that describe you...
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I was asked what my weaknesses were 3 times in one interview! I ran out of ideas and started rambling :P
✅ 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 5 or more people.
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.
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.
No responses
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 researching the professors' work and reading recent publications by the faculty. They also reviewed program details and practiced answers to potential interview questions. Some also recommended bringing extra copies of their CV.
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Read about professors' research
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read POI's articles, read online program website, write out & practice answers to anticipatated questions
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Read papers by POIs and reviewed my research and SOP
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-Reviewed the faculty's publications
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Reading about the program, reading recent research by the faculty. Bring a few copies of your CV just in case! One of my interviewers asked for one.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the well-organized program structures, quality of training, access to medical patient populations, and supportive faculty and staff. They also highlighted the welcoming and non-competitive environment, excellent facilities, and diverse experiences available within the programs.
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Very organized track programs. Nice facilities.
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breadth/quality of training, access to medical patient populations, productive research faculty, new facilities, internship match rates
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I loved the people, the facilities, and the breadth of experience available. Also, we attended a case conference, which was very cool.
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-SUPER positive, very welcoming and open
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How friendly the faculty, staff, and students were. I had heard that the people in the program were very competitive but I did not observe this at all. The facilities were also amazing; they recently built a new building for the Health Professions students.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of friendliness among current students and some other applicants, as well as the perceived imbalance between undergrad and grad student social spaces in Gainesville. Suggestions included improving the overall friendliness and inclusivity within the university community and providing more social spots for graduate students.
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Gainesville. Some of the current students were not very friendly (but some were great)
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some of the other applicants (not friendly)
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It seemed the city was disproportionately full of undergrad hang outs, with few grad students spots.
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-Nothing.
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Not much :) Gainesville was small and quiet, but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I sadly did not get to see any alligators, although they are apparently common on campus!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to bring flip flops for the nice weather and that the clinical training took place entirely in the hospital, a detail that was seen as a major positive aspect of the program.
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To bring flip flops! The weather was awesome!
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I did not know that the clinical training took place entirely in the hospital (the clinical students do not see any counseling center patients), but this is a major plus to me.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about their experience, highlighting the enthusiasm of the staff and the enjoyable interactions with others. Despite the long and tiring interview process, the overall sentiment was one of excitement and anticipation for potential admission to the program.
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Well, I must have liked it because I will be going there next year!
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I met a lot of very cool people and really enjoyed the weather.
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-The intervew was one entire day, but it was great. Everyone was enthusiastic and supportive.
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Although the interview weekend was long and tiring, I had a great time and am looking forward to hearing my admissions decision. I will definitely attend this program if given the opportunity.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve their responsiveness, especially by processing applications in a timelier manner, rather than waiting until after the deadline.
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Admissions office not responsive until they get all applications processed (8 wks after deadline)
📍 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 out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ 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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Orlando International Airport (MCO)
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GNV
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JAX
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Orlando
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel is Sleep Inn.
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Sleep Inn
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | N/A | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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