Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.
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 inquiries about personal experiences impacting career choices, teamwork skills, qualities of a good physician, motivations for pursuing medicine, red flags in applications, unique attributes as an applicant, and future goals in the field. Respondents also mentioned specific questions related to MMI formats, nondisclosure agreements, and detailed discussions on personal stories, research, clinical experiences, and reasons for selecting a particular medical school.
Tell me about a patient that influenced your decision to be a doctor.
Why do you want to be a doctor?
The interviewer then proceeded to ask about 6 or 7 further questions that were more specific than but related to this question.
Can't help you here...be ready to discuss the following 1. Research 2. Shadowing/Clinical experience 3. What you do outside of pre-med crap 4. Organizations you are heavily involved with
How was study abroad in sweden like? are you reading any books? have you taken any CPR classes? who are your role models.
Also, I did research so we talked about my research in corectal cancer (briefly).
I had alot in common with my interviewer like in football, so he asked my position playing football in high school.
tell, me about yourself? why medicine. what would you do if you weren't a doctor?
I'm an resident of nebraska but go school out of state, so we talked a little about my school, because he knows how tuff it is out there, and reputation it had..
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including how applicants manage stress, their ties to Nebraska, handling patient outcomes, and envisioning the future of medicine. While some interviews were conversational, others involved questions about personal qualities, career aspirations, and ethical dilemmas. The mention of an MMI format and nondisclosure agreements suggests that some respondents may have encountered structured scenarios and confidentiality requirements during their interviews.
None really, i was told from the get go by my interviewer that he wasn't there to try and trick me. We just talked about my life and my interest in medicine.
how do you prepare for a test? where is the carotid artery? how do you take pulse...do not be afraid of questions, i got a (probably tougher)interviewer (than most)...but that's good for me because i totally knew all the answers and prepared for them well. my interivew lasted over 30 minutes so that was great to go into 50 mins.
I don't think I was asked any questions. My interviewer stuck her head in my statement and essentially just read it. She appeared completely unprepared and disinterested.
None. The interviewer had not prepared any questions; I basically told him the things I thought he should know about me, as they came up. I am not sure whether this strategy of directing the interview was a good idea, or not.
Tell me a little bit about yourself - there wasn't much time for a lot of questions and since the interview is closed-file, you'll spend most of your time talking about stuff that is in your application.
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including handling rejection, personal strengths and weaknesses, motivations for pursuing medicine, and decisions about treating patients. Additionally, several responses indicated an MMI format with questions about nondisclosure, while other common themes included discussing challenges in medical school and justifying qualifications compared to other candidates.
Tell me about yourself. I started by telling my interviewer that I am a reapplicant and then they asked right away what I was told to improve on last time.
how do you think of health care and problems with medicine. what would you change?
you said you seen grumpy doctors while volunteering in the ER, why do you think that is?
Why Nebraska. I'm out-of-state from a very prestigious undergrad and I focused a lot on research while UNMC is focused on primary/rural care. I answered by reaffirming that I wanted to be involved in research at the new Durham Research Center and that I like the innovative curriculum.
What would you do if you dont get this year? Well I am already accepted so I did not have to say the standard answer "I will work much harder and try again"
Tell me about yourself: this was the first question, and since the interviewer had not even looked at my file it meant I had basically 10 seconds to say, I'm great, this is why, and you should accept me.
How has your familie's medical history affected this decision? Are you just following in their footsteps, or are you doing this for your own reasons? I guess it goes without saying that you need to be able to justify your desire to go into medicine, one way or the other. They'll definately nitpick this if they can, anywhere.
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?
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✅ 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 engaging in mock interviews, reviewing their applications and school websites, practicing with resources like SDN, and discussing potential questions with peers. Many emphasized the importance of familiarizing themselves with common interview questions, staying informed about current events and healthcare issues, and practicing their responses.
Read literature on school, Omaha, Nebraska in general. Info from UNMC website, SDN feedback, etc. Did self-mock-interview questions by thinking of anything they could ask then how I would answer.
This site, practice questions with friends and family, made sure I was up on current ethical issues (Which I don't even think they ask you about at this place, honestly)
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness of the faculty and students, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the emphasis on providing a positive learning environment. They also appreciated the focus on student well-being, the opportunities for hands-on clinical experience, and the extensive resources available for academic and personal growth.
The friendliness of the faculty and students. Everyone was very receptive to questions and showed how much they really love the school. Even current med students who weren't apart of the interview day gave us smile and said hello.
They do a good job of exposing you to the positives of the medical school. Also did a great job of detailing financial aid and how to cut back the costs a bit.
The facilities were amazing, the staff and physicians were all awesome, very low-stress day, and the school genuinely seems like a fantastic place to get a medical education.
Excellent technological investment into educating doctors. Contrary to big name schools, which invest most of their technology into research, Nebraska really seemed to focus most of their funds on ways to improve the education of doctors--which is why I'm going to med school, not getting a PhD.
The facilities were amazing! The new building and remodeled anatomy lab were great. The students seemed really happy. The opportunities for travel and alternate methods of study.
The new facilities are incredibly nice, and I was impressed by how happy everyone was to be there. Good presentations, good tours, friendly interviewees
Facilities are pretty new/nice. Building new research towers. Students were very friendly despite what others have reported here. Exemptions are given to nearly all out of state students so they only pay in-state tuition.
Almost everything. I love Omaha...The campus is great...I had previous negative impressions about the competitiveness of the school, but those were squashed during the day. Plus you can't beat the tuition for instaters.
The school seems to be on the up and coming. There will a brand new medical education building in addition to a new research facility in the near future. Overall the hospital was very nice, and the current teaching facilities were adequate.
The people are SOOO nice. I had never been to Nebraska before this interview but I was blown away by how cordial everyone was.
Also, unmc is building a new medical school which will be completed in '08.
The medical center, the enthusiasm of staff, administration, faculty - pretty much everything. They seem to be putting a lot of effort and money into their students (2 new research buildings, new edu center, etc).
They seem very progressive and I got the feeling that they are "up and coming"...This school surprisingly impressed me the most out of all of my interviews and visits.
The new facilities here are terrific...the older stuff leave a bit to be desired...this school is going to be great when their new medical student center opens...emphasis on international experience is unique at least for the schools i have interviewed at
They keep on building and expanding! The facilties here are so-so, first year attend lectures in an okay place, but second year student go into the Durham research center. but they are building a whole new building that will put everyone in there with of course better technology and stuff and we go ohhhh and ahhhhh.
The hospital and research facilities are very new and attractive. UNMC is planning to construct another research tower and student learning center soon. The food was pretty good and the people were very nice.
I was somewhat skeptical going into this one because of all of the negative feedback that I have seen on this website. However, I was very impressed all around.
How much they get you involved in the clinical side of medicine, even in your first and second year so that you are adequately prepared for 3rd year rotations.
EVERYTHING, the students, faculty, staff, buildings, surroundings. Compared to the other posts, THIS IS TRULY A GREAT PLACE TO GET A MEDICAL EDUCATION.
Everyone was extremely nice. They had put together a nice presentation about the school, and tried to sell it without being too "salesman-ish". Their international programs also seem to be extensive, which is a big draw.
Nothing, they show you all this new stuff, but it is buildings and rooms and flat screen computers, nothing about professors, classes or the important academic material. Just useless crap that any state university can get with a large endownment!!!!!!!!
Nice lunch. Did not start until 10:30, a humane hour. The faculty presentation was very impressive b/c of the curriculum, focus on rural primary care, and opportunities available to students.
Nice lunch, nice people, nice presentation, surprisingly innovative program for a midwestern, flat as a pancake state. Great financial aid presentation.
Everyone was so organized and friendly. Additionally, the Dean of Admissions assured us that test scores weren't the most important deciding factors for admissions.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the negative tone of interviewers, short and rushed interview experiences, competitive grading systems, lack of mentorship, old facilities, limited interaction with patients, and unenthusiastic or unfriendly student body. Suggestions included improving interview length and quality, fostering a more supportive and inclusive environment, updating facilities, and providing more opportunities for hands-on experience and engagement with students.
Interviewer was pretty negative toned. Asked what my parents do as a career then specifically asked if I knew any doctors.
My interview was only 15 minutes in length, so I don't feel I was able to even make an impression. It wasn't a bad interview, but it wasn't a good one either. Sort of worries me and wish they would have gone the fully allotted 30 minutes.
The person that interviewed me was foreign, and had a very thick accent. We had a very hard time understanding each other. At one point I had to repeat myself three times before he understood what I was telling him.
No interaction with real patients until the 3rd year. However, they do have hired actors and at least 6 "millon dollar men" which you practice on in the first and second years.
Tours and students available to answer questions were M3/M4's--might have been better if they were M2's since they can relate better to us pre-meds.
Some facilities are old--that will change when the brand new new complex opens for Fall 2008 (Hence the 9 rating).
The new student center won't be complete for 2 years :( Not a negative impression, but I was a little disappointed.
The library isn't open 24 hours.
The website doens't do the school justice.
The interviewer kept giving me funny looks. I don't if she didn't like what I was saying or if that is just the way she listens. It was kinda unnerving though. Oh and I was dissapointed about the food since every once else on here was saying how great it was.
The facilities were lacking (which I mostly realized after interviewing at other schools). In addition I felt that the students who were not involved with the interview day tended to just stare at all of us instead of engaging us in conversation.
Some of the applicants seemed very....self-centered. The actual med-students that were there were all very cool, and I enjoyed the time I spend with them. However many of the applicants I wouldn't want as classmates.
Nothing major. The only thing that I could slightly complain about is that it seems there are a whole lot of folks from UNL that interviewed that day and knew each other, so they somewhat made their own little groups. Also, the tour was a little unorganized.
The student giving the tour didn't really show us much - didn't have access to many places, including anatomy labs, etc. So it was just basically a group of people wandering around - not helpful at all to get to know the campus.
The students who gave tours did not rally try to get to know the interviewees. Most of them were M3's who were never going to see us again, so they didn't really care if we were impressed by their school or not.
Students were emphasizing the price of the school rather than the quality of the education. Also NONE of the Students said anything helpful. No presentation on the curriculuum or academic offerings of the school. Tour was pathetic and rushed. This school is NOT MY FIRST CHOICE ANYMORE.
The students were not friendly, I felt like they did not want to be there. Other interviews they usually introduce themselves, here they didnot. "Hi I am an M2 you can ask me questions"
The facilities are very old I expected more from the school that brags about being number one in the state.
Huge number of applicants interviewing (40). How short the day was. You spend all that time and money travelling, for 3.5 hours that don't give you nearly enough information. Then you have only 1 short interview (some people were done in 20 minutes). My interviewer was very nice but had no insightful questions, and interviewed 4 of us in a row with no breaks between. How was he going to remember anything about us? Suppose you did not make your best impression with this one person?
Cruddy bottom floor to the med school, with a cruddy anatomy lab. Low ceilings, cramped, dingy, and they left what looked like a bag of kidneys laying out in the middle of it. made some of the weaker stomached students a little quesey!
I wanted to hear from some administrative staff what their vision for UNMC are/were and what they are currently involved in regarding preparing for the future.
students- they were all pretty unfriendly and sarcastic. They use a Z-score grading system which is ridiculous. It really breeds a competitive, unfriendly environment. Also, if you're not from Nebraska, DO NOT EVEN APPLY HERE!!! They do NOT take out of staters, which would have been nice to know before I spend $1,000 getting there!!!!! ABSURD!!!!!!!
the staff/interviewers were rude, constantly questioning my motivation to be a dentist. i didnt feel like they cared about anything but the numbers. it was very unprofessional, the facilities were old, the technology is 30 years old, and the staff is to. What will happen when the current teaching faculty leave, there will be a lot of spots to fill with untenured doctors.
Applicants commonly wished they had known more details about the interview process, such as the timing, format, and structure. Many also expressed a desire for more information about the school's culture, atmosphere, and specific interviewers. Some applicants also mentioned unexpected aspects of the interview day, such as the level of formality, the lack of diversity, and the emphasis on GPA over other experiences.
I did not know the exact time or duration of my one-on-one interview until the day of.
The questions felt very negative and didn’t give much opportunity to talk about myself in a positive light. It was more stressful than I was told it would be. The questions were unusual and not like interviews I’d had in the past.
I was interviewed by 2 people on the admissions board: the assistant dean and a second year student. I wish I had known she was a second year student so I could adjust my questions for her accordingly.
the schools desire to enter more research based studies...they are a relatively high ranked school in primary care and hope to move to the same level in research
The medical school is smaller and not necessarily as well known as your favorite ''Harvard,'' but an excellent school that teaches students to become physicians well.
I wouldn't want to know this beforehand because being a little nervous helps me I think, but maybe that once you're granted an interview you're considered the same as an in-state applicant.
I wish I would have know that my interviewer was not a medical doctor or at least someone familiar with hard sciences before I went off explaining the research I had done like I was talking to someone that would understand me. I didn't find out until the interview was over that my interviewer was an ethics and humanities professor.
FOOD IS GREAT at the lunch. admission committee is 18-members and you need like a majority vote. 18-20 student accepted into early decision program already. so that leaves a wopping 100 students left for 2006 class. Gooood luck everyone and may GOD bless you all!
That they interview anyone who is from Nebraska no matter what their performance is in school or MCAT. Well, this kid from my physics class was there and he is kind of an idiot.
In my mind a person like that should not be allowed around patients.1
That the interview is closed file, they know nada about you. And you have to tell them stuff that is in your file just so you can make sure they see you side. Ridiculos. And the standard deviation grading scale is belony.....
Nebraska and Omaha supposed to be the fifth friendliest city in the U.S, the medstudents were far far from that.
The grade on z-score and the students said that it doesnot bring any competition- give me a break, that fosters evil competition.
That the school was much better than I had expected, in terms of curriculum and early clinical opportunities. That you cannot become a Nebraska resident after 1st year, but they do offer some tuition scholarships.
That all they are interested in is your G.P.A, experience means nothing. i have worked at the U of N dental college for a year doing clinical work, and they didnt really care about that at all, and another year i spent working in a hospital. i also had a reccomendation from several alumni, staff dentists, science profs, and even the DEAN of the dental school, but again accounted for nothing. i dont know that i would go there even if i do get accepted.
Applicants generally commented on the length of the interview day, with some feeling it was too long for a short interview. They appreciated the laid-back and relaxed atmosphere, the impressive facilities, and the conversational nature of the interviews. Some expressed concerns about organization, lack of privacy during interviews, and mixed experiences with students.
The entirety of the interview day presentation was long.
The interview day was very long considering the interview was only 15 minutes. It would be nice if more interest was placed on the applicants and less on the school.
Enjoyable day. The clinical simulation lab is extremely impressive. To all future interviewees, don't stress about the interview. It was easily the most laid back experience I've had. Having said that, I have no idea how I did, so take my advice with a grain of salt, I suppose.
There were approx. 30 of us in a formal dining room (quite nice). The day started with a short and very informative presentation from Dr. Hill. After this, some groups had tours while others waited for interviews. The tour was alright, but the new college of medicine building will be opening for the Fall of 08, so that is a bummer we couldn't see that. The interview was very relaxed, one faculty and one med student who votes on the adcom. Overall it was very relaxed and actually fun.
It was very conversational, very enjoyable. I feel that both interviewers were genuinely interested in me as a person. As others have said, there is a short presentation at 10:30, then interviews/tours until lunch.
''Student Ambassadors'' (3rd and 4th years) are on-hand to answer questions the whole time you're there.
This was the most laid back interview experience I have ever had. It started at 10:30am with a short overview presentation. Then, some of us took a tour while some other interviewed. The interview was closed file and was in a small room with just you, one member of the faculty, and one medical student. It was laid back, conversational, and very comfortable. They asked the basic questions (i.e. why med school?) and then were great about answering questions. All in all it was a great experience!
The experience as a whole was positive. There were about 20 to 25 applicants seated together in a nice dining room. The Dean of Admissions talked to us for 20 minutes and then groups of the applicants went on tours while the others waited to be pulled out for their interview time. Lunch was great. Everyone was very nice and enthusiastic, and they seemed to be aware that this was a high pressure day and made an effort to make us be more relaxed.
As i said, it was an easy interview. Arrived around 10:30 to an introduction to one of the Assistant Deans, Dr. Hill. Then I had my interview which went well. A tour followed by a short lunch and financial aid presentation finished up the day.
The interview was excellent, but the tour was even better. We got to go through the ER, see the anatomy lab, lecture halls, and all different wings of the hospital.
The day started around 10:30 am when Dr. Macdonald introduced us to the school's curriculum and facilities. I then took a tour of the hospital and DRC and then interviewed. Medical students sat with us at lunch and we got a chance to ask them lots of questions. The day ended with a financial aid talk. Overall, I think I would be honored if I had the chance to attend UNMC.
Overall good. The facilities left something to be desired, but I guess that is why they are building a new school next year. That will be great for them. Hope to get an acceptance.
The interview experience was perhaps one of the best that I encountered. The interviewers genuinely wanted to know more about the candidate, and were not just about the numbers or the academic pedigree. It was refreshing to see interviewers act like the knew your background, and not just refer to the application in front of them. In a nutshell,the people were sincere and warm. The interviews were challenging, but moreso on a personality level.
Please keep in mind it was very low stress through all of this; we all assembled in a conference room (~40 people) with snacks and drinks, and then had a presentation from the Dean of Admissions (Dr. Hill). Students were brought in to talk to the applicants as a group while people were pulled out of the room for their interviews - given by a panel of one faculty and one student. The interview took place in an office, was very conversational, and led by the faculty member. The student asked a couple of questions, but was mostly there taking notes. After the interview, we were placed back into the conference room, served a wonderful buffet lunch (seriously, best interview meal I've ever seen) and we were allowed to talk with the students and other applicants more. We then went on a tour of the facilities, reassembled, and we were given a talk regarding financial aid and closing comments by the Dean and staff members.
I arrived early and chatted with other interviewees. The tour was nice and led by a couple of students. Lunch was not too good, but I wasn't there for fine dining. I was there to score an admission, and did.
Far better experience than I expected...very large interview group and almost entirely in-state...my interview was completely unstructured and my interview ran well past the alotted half hour...the new facilities were terrific...the old ones frankly sucked
I was somewhat disappointed with my interview. She didn't ask me about any volunteer work. She didn't ask me what experience I had had working with patients or in a medical setting. I am not quite sure what this woman really learned about me. She just kept looking at me funny and asking really vague open ended questions. And the whole day felt kinda rushed. I would still like to attend this medical school despite the interview.... I was impressed with everything else.
show up 10:30, meet other interviewers, take tour. interview for an hour, eat churros and tacos for lunch. financial aid presentation. everyone says goodbye. leave into the cold omaha weather.
Intro about the curriculum, then chatted to a med student for a half hour in a small group, did my interview, went on a campus tour, had lunch, and then listened to financial aid. The whole thing was from 10:30 to 3:30. Very relaxed feeling to it.
My interviewer spent the whole time reading my statement and asking basically irrelevant clarifying questions about dates and such. She asked me why I wanted to be a doctor in about the last 20 seconds. I could have been absent for all she cared. Terrible experience. I hope this isn't the only school I get into. Though I am a Nebraska resident, I would much rather go to Creighton. Better interview, students, academic standards, facilites, cirriculum ... everything.
I thought the interview went well. The interviewer and I had plenty to talk about, and it wasn't a choppy question/answer sort of thing. The conversation flowed, and she seemed to truely be interested in getting to know me. Although, like almost everyone who has interviewed, I left thinking of all of the things I wish I would've mentioned....
Conversational interview (talked about baseball for a bit). My dude specifically said the purpose of the interview is to make sure you don't have any glaring psychological problems.
My interview was conducted in a waiting area in the hospital, with a patient sitting behind me - not very discreet or private. I didn't appreciate that. Then, since it is closed file, we spent a lot of time covering ground that the interviewer could have already been familiar with - waste of my time and hers. Interview ran long and I missed the tour and was not given the opportunity to make up the tour. The day was pretty short. I felt like the financial aid lady was condescending.
We didn't have to be there until 10:30, so that was nice. A short presentation by the dean of admissions gave tons of great info about the school. Then came a tour, which wasn't worth it and no help, and then interviews. It was one interview with 2 people - one faculty member and a med student. There was no financial aid presentation b/c the department was out of town. That was kind of disappointing since I had heard such great things about financial aid at UNMC. Done by 1:30 p.m. Overall it was a pretty good experience and I look forward to hearing back from them.
THIS WAS JUST AWESOME, The students were the best, seemed so caring and helpful, They really wanted to get to know you and where down to earth. These students were someone I would love and want to stand beside when caring for a patient. They have such a wonderful teamwork feeling at Nebraska, It is a place where I think I will amass the best medical education I can SOOOOO many possibilities. I am proud to be a part of this Medical school and cant wait untill classes start in August.
A note to other posts and future interviewers. YOU were wrong and you should forget the ignorance you have to this place, it is truly perfect. I interviewed at (UNMC, IOWA, Drexel) This was the best place when you come, be prepared to be served by the wonderful people of Nebraska Medical Center.
I felt like one of the interviewers had a problem with me for some reason. When asked about my accomplishments, she made comments that made me feel she didn't think they were important or impressive. I thought the day was very disorganized. I didn't get to see much of the school b/c we just sat in one room the whole time. I only met a couple current students and it didn't seem like anyone cared that people were there interviewing that day. I have a lot of uncertainties about the school that I won't be able to have answered now unless I get in and then come back for a second look.
For anyone going here do not expect anything, the students there are worthless, unhelpful, they brag among themselves, they are just immature. Not a very pleasant place. However if you can look beyond that and look what the school has to offer then go for it.
I had a really good interviewer. I can tell a lot about a person through their eyes and she was extremely friendly and geniune about the school. The medical student at my table was nice too, which was not what I was expecting due to the other posted thoughts. I love to travel so their international sponsored opportunities are a plus. I'm from a small city so going to an average city is not so bad. The day went like this: morning information session(welcome, juice, fruit, etc.), tour if not having an interview yet, interview, luncheon, financial aid talk. It was planned well in comparison to my other interviews. I have had six. I loved the support services that they have and programs. There seem to be able to financially support some of their students. Out of all my schools, I've interviewed and got accepted to (4 total) their offer was financially the best.
I love the midwest. Everyone talked so highly of the school - the students, faculty, staff, etc. The students I interviewed with also seemed nicer than the ones at most schools. I am definitely much more interested after the interview than I was before.
It has taken me awhile to post my interview experience since school has been so busy. Anyway I was not too thrilled with the med center after the interview. I began reading some of the earlier comments and I agree to a certain degree. What I agree on are the students behavior and actions (but who are we to judge them). So I will tell you exactly what they did instead of taking the route of the earlier comments that just marked them as arrogant.
1) Student said he is only there for the free food (makes us feel very good)
2) Student said the only 1 or 2 of you from each table will get in. (are you part of the adcom)
3) Student (male) whispering to other student (male) Are these the dushbags that are coming here next year. (that is very classy, for a future physician)
4) Student "UNMC is very competitive, if you are the best you belong here, if not you - should apply to Creighton - they accept many average applicants" (Sure, this could be true but you dont say that, the practice of medicine is not just about MCATs and Grades but also who you are as a person and what you have overcome)
To leave my mark, I got an acceptance to UNMC, but I will not take it, not for the academics but because of the students. I will attend FINCH in CHICAGO, let see how a Husker will enjoy the windy city.
I wish I had liked this place more. I went in with a pretty open mind, since it is my state school and I'm a pretty average pre-med student, but I really did not enjoy my interview there and I knew this was problematic since I generally like interviewing and meeting new people. The tour guides' commentary seemed canned, students there gave our tour group lots of weird glares, and I did not get the feeling that people were happy there. The school really did not make a good effort to make us want to come, and I think already having an acceptance allowed me to look more objectively at the school. I understand that my interviewer was really busy, but for gosh's sake don't pick an interviewer who has no time to do their interviewing job. Endlessly buzzing pagers are rude and distracting, as is a lack of preparation. Not a super-fun day but definitely enlightening. For anyone interviewing here do not expect much!!
I was not impressed with Nebraska, the new buildings were nice, but the rest was pretty bad. I had been at an earlier interview at another school and they really impressed me both the students and interviewers. Here I think most people students/interviewers/interviewies/ were very unprofessional. Basically this is a weird school.
I think the inerviewer was weak and the students unhelpful. The only thing positive about the school was the admissions staff, the deans welcome and the financial aid lady. The interviews are too short and very ineffective. I am happy that a few blocks away there exists a very pleasant medical school----Go Creighton!!!!!!
It was not bad, the woman was nice but a bit slow.... The staff was cool and the Dean Dr. Hull I think seemed to be real nice and funny.
The bad experience were the students. The were rude and thought they were the selected few special people. Simply they were just not pleasant to be around - Do they even now who they admit? Some of this kids are really not nice.
Decent school they interview basically everyone that applies, but give preferential treatment for those that are from Nebraska. I liked the guy that I interviewed with and the staff was sooooo nice and the food was well above average when it comes to medical school interviews. I should now since this was my 8 interview. Either way if you are not from NE your chances are slim. Seems to me UNMC wants to be something that it is not and that is a good medical school. Here are the reasons, 1) Students are not friendly to strangers (us) how will they react to their patients then!!! 2. Show all these new buildings but on the tour show us the s***iest classrooms. 3 "The Z-score does not bring any competition" by M2 "The z-score is hard to get used to, some take it too seriuosly" by M4. Basically the students dont like but dont want to say it. Anyway the schools seems to be filled with 4.0 students with horrible attitudes to patients............. My opinion....
This is an interview that you must prepare for, because your opportunity to make an impression is very short and absolutely crucial; everything depends on 1 person. They don't even look at your file, which I think is ridiculous. I understand that they do not want to have preconceptions about you, but this is an inefficient way to interview and just seems like a way to cut down on the time they spend.
Great experience, very low stress and extremely friendly. The school facilities are not so nice, but they are building a new campus which will be completed in 2005. They seemed to match candidates with an approaopraite interviewer, for example, I'm a humanities major and they matched me with their humanities/ethics professor. If you want them to know about you ahead of time, call the office and emphasize that you definately want them to read your essay, it's all they'll get access to and only if you ask. If you feel that it's a good essay, it's to in your best interest to do so.
Really laid back. They are just trying to get a sense of who you are and why you want to go to medical school. We talked quite a bit about some of the stuff on my personal statement. Overall, it was a really positive and enjoyable time.
It was a very positive experience overall. Despite what some of the other feedback may say, they do accept a reasonable number of out of state students!
I felt very positive despite rumors this would be my worst school to interview at. The whole day was well organized, and the interview really set me at ease.
This interview experience was laid-back and friendly as well as conversational (my interviewer and I talked about growing carrots for 10 minutes). Omaha is a pretty nice city and everyone I met was more than happy to help me.
The interview was completely conversational and was just used to get to know you, not grill you with off the wall questions. The medical center was fabulous, and was being expaned even further. The finacial aid presentation was pretty sorry, but that was the only problem that I noticed.
Dental school interview. Classic good cop/bad cop double team. Bad cop asked all the questions and challenged EVERY opinion I expressed. Good cop tried to lighten things infrequent jokes. Very Obnoxious interview.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should provide more opportunities for applicants to share positive aspects about themselves and improve the interview experience by making it longer and more substantial. Some also recommended clearer communication regarding out-of-state waivers and eliminating optional ranking forms for letter writers.
I wish the questions gave me an opportunity to talk about myself positively. It felt very negative overall.
Increase interview time. In some cases, where applicants have more than basic shadowing and research, it is very hard to discuss several years of experiences in 30 minnutes are less.
The person that interviewed me was foreign, and had a very thick accent. We had a very hard time understanding each other. At one point I had to repeat myself three times before he understood what I was telling him. I don't think this made for a very good interview experience for me and for all the others that will interview with him.
