University of Minnesota Twin Cities Medical School

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Overall, the day was very pleasant. Our interviews were scheduled first thing in the morning so that we could enjoy the rest of the day. The formal presentation by the admissions department included several members of the administration who both seemed very eager to help us out any way they could. Two second-year students gave us a thorough tour and offered their candid opinions (largely positive) on a variety of subjects. Unless you have a good reason to do so, don't stress out about this interview.

Interview questions they asked

There were few discrete questions... it didn't feel like a list. We just had a conversation that flowed in out of my education, background, work experience, health care, study abroad, etc.

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What was the most interesting question?

A question about the neighborhood where I grew up.

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What was the most difficult question?

What I'd do about the 45 million people who're currently uninsured.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the school's website, brushed up on health care in America (a weakness of mine), read over my AMCAS and secondary apps.

What impressed you positively?

The great enthusiasm with which everyone spoke of the school. I appreciate the cooperative, low-stress atmosphere. My interviewer was great for putting me at ease. Talking to her was like talking to someone you'd meet at a party.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing in particular.