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University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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San Juan, PR

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 47% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school as average compared to 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 moderately responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Applicants commonly reported being asked to describe a challenging life experience during their medical school interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine discussed comparing MCAT and undergraduate performance, contrasting scientific investigators and physicians, and determining preference for working with different age groups.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine discussed the reasons for selecting them over equally qualified candidates.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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 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.
No responses

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly mentioned preparing for the interview by reviewing their AMCAS application and reading newspapers to stay informed. This approach helped them refresh their achievements and knowledge, ensuring they were ready to discuss their experiences and current events during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the friendly attitudes and the wonderful people they encountered during their experience. They appreciated the welcoming and positive interactions they had with individuals.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed frustration with waiting times during the application process, suggesting improvements in communication or streamlining procedures to reduce delays.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process to be stress-free and appreciated the easy-going nature of the faculty, who were passionate about their work.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member

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 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Home or at home.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2014-15 No change 😐 Great N/A
2012-13 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2009-10 No change 😐 Great N/A
2009-10 Positively 🙂 N/A N/A
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