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University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Tyler, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.1
Above Average

Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.

Based on 12 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (100%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Good (50%)
Average (50%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly praised the school for its focus on rural medicine, supportive faculty, and strong community culture. Many highlighted the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in East Texas and emphasized the experience and dedication of the staff.
  • Great school that caters to rural medicine. The culture appears to be amazing and all of the students had good rapport with one another. Faculty were very supportive and happy to be there. They have a lot of experience despite being a new med school as many of the staff have founded med schools before so they know what they are doing and they are serious about serving the East Texas area. If you want to involved in a foundational step in helping the East Texas region this is 100% the school for you.
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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
60 Minutes Average
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Number:
6 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
0% Open-File
100% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
0% Virtual
100% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location

UTTSOM-COMP interviews are an average of 60 minutes, with an average of 6 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 100% are in-person, and 100% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools seem to be part of the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, which includes confidential questions. Respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the MMI process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine discussed was related to an MMI format, indicating a structured interview with multiple stations. Respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as MMI Prep, Dr. Gray's book, and reading about medical ethics. They found focusing on bioethics and using specific resources like UWash to be particularly helpful in their preparation.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine discussed Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, indicating that respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the school's dedication to its mission, transparency about strengths and weaknesses, investment in students, great faculty/student interactions, and early clinical experience opportunities. Many found these aspects to be highlights that stood out during the application process.
  • The school is very dedicated to its mission and is very transparent about their strengths and weaknesses as a program. They invest a lot into their students and have great faculty/student interactions. Clinical experience starts very early.
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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants generally did not have any negative impressions or feedback to share.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire to have more information about unique aspects of the school, such as their anatomy lab. They wished they had known more about these distinguishing features ahead of time to better inform their decision-making process.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants suggest that the admissions office should highlight the benefits of living in Tyler to attract talented applicants who may be hesitant due to its rural location. They recommend giving the city a chance as it may pleasantly surprise outsiders with its friendly and welcoming community.
  • I would try to emphasize the pros of living in Tyler since the area is what turns a lot of talented applicants off that have no exposure to rural medicine. Upon seeing the city, it is not as it may seem from an outsider's POV. I definitely recommend giving it a try since everyone is friendly and welcoming.
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📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are in state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (50%)
Student (50%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (100%)

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