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University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Reno, NV

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 the influence of specific patients on one's decision to pursue medicine, reasons for choosing medicine over other healthcare professions, ethical scenarios such as euthanasia and abortion, personal strengths and weaknesses, motivations for becoming a doctor, and future goals in the field. Additionally, many respondents mentioned being asked questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format and facing ethical inquiries that were heavy on ethical considerations, signaling a structured interview approach that may involve a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine discussed various scenarios, ethical dilemmas, personal reflections, and hypothetical situations, including advising a pregnant teenage girl, handling patient disagreements on diagnoses, and discussing ethical issues in healthcare. The interviews may have been in the MMI format, with questions about personal regrets, professional challenges, ethical considerations, and hypothetical scenarios, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethics, healthcare reform, personal accomplishments, and hypothetical scenarios. Many respondents mentioned facing challenging questions in an MMI format, indicating a variety of thought-provoking and ethical dilemmas, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of MMI interviews.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 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 Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing mock interviews, reviewing ethical principles, utilizing resources like SDN and school websites, and discussing with current medical students. They also focused on understanding medical ethics, staying updated on current health issues, and reviewing their applications to be well-prepared for potential questions.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness of staff, students, and interviewers, as well as the small class sizes, new facilities, and opportunities for hands-on experience. They appreciated the sense of community, early clinical exposure, and the laid-back, supportive atmosphere during interviews. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with some mentioning below-average professors and curricula compared to other institutions.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about stressful interviews, unenthusiastic interviewers, lack of preparation from interviewers, repetitive questions, long gaps between interviews, and limited campus facilities. Suggestions included improving interviewer preparation, reducing stress during interviews, and enhancing the overall campus experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known about the interview format and atmosphere in advance, including the varying levels of difficulty between different interview sessions. Another common theme was the desire for more information about the school itself, such as campus locations, facilities, and student experiences, to better prepare for the interview and make an informed decision about attending.
  • Be concise with your answers. Don’t ramble but try and talk as much of the 7 minutes as possible per question.
  • nothing
  • That my student interview would be so tough, and the physician interview so relaxed. Expected the opposite.
  • One of the location was off-campus and it was really hard to find the entrance to the building.
  • I wish I would have known that there was not going to be a formal lunch provided.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience at the school to be positive and conversational, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Suggestions included being well-prepared for ethical questions, showcasing genuine interest in the school, and ensuring alignment between the applicant's goals and the school's values.
  • I felt like I had enough time to answer the questions. Positive experience overall
  • Don’t feel bad if you mess up on one MMI question. That’s why there are multiple!
  • Seems like a great school that has just built a brand new building. It also looked like they have a good relationship with the surrounding community. Everyone there seemed really friendly and nice.
  • Wonderful school, small class sizes, you get to know pretty much all your classmates
  • Great school. So stoked that I got in. Everything about the school seems awesome, and every student that I talked to seems to love it here.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested streamlining the interview process to a single day for convenience, improving website clarity for submission requirements, and providing advance notice about the absence of a formal lunch during the admissions process.