Greenville, SC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
⭐ 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 scenarios related to handling conflicts, compromising, addressing insults, discussing experiences in medicine, motivations for pursuing medical missions, research studies, personal backgrounds, and reasons for choosing a specific medical school or location. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific guidelines in place for confidentiality.
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Explain a situation where you had to compromise and how you handled it.
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Tell me a situation where you had a conflict and how you handled it.
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Why Greenville?
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How has your experiences contributed to your understanding of medicine?
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How would you handle a situation where a superior insulted a peer in front of everyone?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed experiences where they wished they behaved differently, specific personal statement content, what they would like conveyed to the Admissions Committee, and instances where they questioned a career in medicine.
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Describe a experience where you wished you had behaved differently.
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They asked about a specific experience that I wrote about in my personal statement.
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What is one thing you would like me to tell the Admissions Committe?
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Tell me about a time you questioned a career in medicine.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville discussed scenarios such as making assumptions about others, handling failure, responding to negative feedback, and self-description. The responses did not specifically mention an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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Describe a time you made an assumption about somebody and how you were lead to that thinking. How did you handle being wrong?
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What is one thing you would like me to tell the Admissions Committe?
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Describe a time you failed, how did you respond and overcome the problem.
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Tell me a time where you received negative feedback about something, and how you handled the situation.
🤝 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 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.
📍 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 Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
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GSP
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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 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 reviewing common questions on platforms like Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing responses, and researching the school. They also emphasized the importance of familiarizing themselves with the MMI format and considering varied responses to questions.
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SDN, common interview questions, reviewed application thoroughly
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Reviewed my secondary, SDN, practiced common interview questions, reviewed information about the school that is listed on the website.
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I ran through common questions that are asked in interviews
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Start thinking about MMIs. There are always three different answers: The extremes and the inbetween.
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SDN, looked up common interview questions and watched videos on YouTube.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the thorough curriculum guidance, supportive and friendly staff, and the welcoming atmosphere of the school. Many noted the state-of-the-art facilities and technology, as well as the genuine passion and enthusiasm exhibited by the staff and students.
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They walk you through the curriculum very thoroughly and make the interview just feel like a conversation.
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Everyone was very friendly and supportive which allowed me to relax and be myself.
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They were very friendly and knowledgeable about my application
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The school as a whole- curriculum, staff- everything! It wasn’t high on my list before the interview, but it is a prime contender now!
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How personable they were in general. The quickness of their email replies.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed being caught off guard by tough questions during the interview process. Some applicants noted the lack of an established reputation for the school due to its newness as a negative, while others had no negative impressions to report. Suggestions include providing more guidance on the interview format and ensuring a consistent experience for all applicants.
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It’s an all day affair. Some tough questions that caught me off guard.
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They asked me some pretty difficult questions.
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It’s still a new school- which has some pros but means it doesn’t have a reputation yet.
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Nothing so far.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the MMI process, emphasizing that it focuses on scenarios rather than knowledge, and that being conversational and authentic is more important than rehearsed answers. They also noted the interest in getting to know them and the lack of super hard questions, suggesting that light preparation and understanding the process in advance would have been beneficial.
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MMI portion is acting situations but do not test you on anything knowledge based.
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They are genuinely interested in getting to know you. You will be better off with light prep instead of rehearsing answers and sounding like a robot.
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How conversational the interviews would be, and that there wouldn't be any super hard questions.
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More about the MMI process - had never done one before, they delayed giving us instructions until right before we did it.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally advise to be authentic and showcase personal experiences during the interview, rather than providing clinical responses. They also suggest staying relaxed and enjoying the conversation, as interviewers are interested in learning more about applicants on a personal level rather than asking cookie-cutter questions.
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They really just want to get to know you as a person, just be yourself! Not all answers have to be clinical based, they want to know more about how you handle life situations as well
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Relax and have fun. It's basically a conversation about your experiences. The MMI portion of the interview was kind of awkward at times but still kinda fun and not tense.
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Although I was not very stressed in the interview itself, I second-guessed everything I said afterwards. They asked 2-3 difficult questions in the Traditional interview and those caught me off guard. The MMIs were amazing. Try your best to not second-guess everything like me and just look forward to hearing back from them.
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Be outgoing, be curious, and be hungry
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I had a really positive impression of the school, for being newer they're doing extremely well. They take holistic review seriously and really listen to their students' feedback.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested adding more time between interview sessions and recognized the admissions office's enthusiasm and good work.
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Possibly add in more of a break between both interview sessions
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Their enthusiasm shows in their work. I think they did a great job
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