Austin, TX
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 motivation for pursuing medicine, ability to handle the demands of medical school, interpretation of personal statements, impactful experiences, reasons for interest in the specific school, and details about community service involvement. These questions suggest a focus on personal qualities, preparedness for the academic challenges of medical school, and alignment with the values of the institution.
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Why medicine? What makes you unique?
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How do you know you can handle the rigor of medical school?
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What did you mean by “x phrase” in your personal statement
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Which one of your experiences has made the most impact on you?
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"What did you like about Dell so far?"
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Dell Medical School - University of Texas at Austin discussed scenarios where individuals experienced disappointment, study habits, relating personal background to patient care, and leisure activities. The variety of questions suggests a holistic approach to assessing candidates beyond academic achievements.
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Tell me about a time that someone you looked up to disappointed you? Tell me about a time you disappointed someone you look up to.
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How do you study?
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How do you think your background will help you relate to your future patients?
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He asked what I liked to do for fun
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Dell Medical School - University of Texas at Austin discussed 'why medicine', uniqueness as an applicant, and explaining the persistence of health disparities between different groups.
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Really dug into my 'why medicine'
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"What makes you a unique applicant?"
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After I talked about health disparities between two groups of people, he asked me to go into detail about why they persist
✅ 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 1 person.
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 had average performance 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing with mock interviews or online practice questions, reviewing common interview questions, and staying updated on relevant industry news. Some applicants also mentioned relying on resources like Reddit and current health news articles for additional preparation.
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Honestly, I didn't really because they emphasized how informal it was and that it would be conversational and they didn't want us to be rehearsed. But now I feel like I rambled.
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MMI prep, practice questions online
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Reddit, multiple public health policies and current health news articles, mock interviews
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Went over common interview questions as well as my experiences
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the passionate faculty and students, personalized interview experience, innovative curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and the close-knit, happy student community. Suggestions included maintaining and enhancing these strengths to continue fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment.
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faculty and students really passionate about school
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The traditional interviewer knew my whole application really well by memory, and the innovative curriculum (especially the exploration 3rd year!)
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The school is very state-of-the-art in their facilities and their curriculum, which fits their attitude to provide innovation to healthcare.
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The medical students seemed to love their school, they were a close knit group and I could tell they were happy.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of mental health and wellness support, feeling unsupported during interviews, stressed student guides, and the unavailability of lecture streams. Suggestions include improving communication channels for support, providing resources for mental well-being, and considering offering lecture recordings for flexibility in accessing content.
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After finishing my one-on-one interview, my faculty member turned off her camera so we just sat in the breakout room awkwardly and in silence until I got brought back to the main room. Instead of that being a time we could just chat or i could ask questions... which made me feel like I did horribly.
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students expressed a lack of mental health/wellness support but faculty said they were working on it
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Student guides seemed very stressed.
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They don't stream their lectures, so you would have to attend lecture to get access to certain material.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview would be very conversational, advising not to over-prepare, and emphasized the importance of believing in oneself and recognizing their qualifications for the position.
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Super conversational interview. Don’t over prepare.
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Believe in yourself! If you are interviewing here its because you are the shit.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview day to be long but with ample opportunities to excel. They advised preparing answers despite instructions not to, finding the MMI questions interesting and the group activity manageable, while feeling more nervous during one-on-one interviews.
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Don't be like me, prepare answers even when they tell you not to...
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Very long interview day but it felt like there were a lot of opportunities to do well.
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The MMI questions were not that stressful and were actually kind of interesting. The group activity wasn't too bad as well. The one-on-one was more nervewracking for me than the MMIs. Try to relax, even if the person interviewing you looks intimidating and not friendly.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
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📍 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 in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
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)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Poor | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Average | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
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