University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

This was my first interview so I didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be very interactive and more like a drawn out conversation. I would answer a question, and then an interviewer would ask me about some details, or move on to a related question. I actually enjoyed the interview because it felt really personal, and the interviewers seemed to care what I had to say. Overall, a very positive experience.

Interview questions they asked

Why medicine? What are your experiences with doctors?

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What was the most interesting question?

Can you relate rock climbing to medicine? (I mentioned that I'm a devoted rock climber during the interview)

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What was the most difficult question?

nothing too hard

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Watched the news on CBC every night, read the Maclean's and The Economist on a weekly basis, reviewed my application, lots of introspection, brushed up on medical ethics and Canadian health politics

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were really friendly, and made me very comfortable. The med student was especially supportive during the interview. The first year med student I billeted with was really friendly and helpful. He gave me some really useful interview tips. Everyone I met during the visit was very nice, supportive and didn't have an attitude.

What impressed you negatively?

Edmonton is very spread out.