University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

10 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

I initially didn't want to go to Madison, because I went here for my undergraduate. Now, Madison is one of my top-three picks. The new building is incredible--especially the lecture halls, which are INCREDIBLE, the faculty are excellent, and the students are really happy. Teamwork is really stressed, there's always activities to do, and as was told to me: "teachers often think of you as colleagues instead of students." I was REALLY impressed.

Interview questions they asked

You said ___ type of medicine would be "fun." What do you think would be fun about it? What will be difficult about medicine? Do you think you can balance your life while doing all of this stuff? How?

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What was the most interesting question?

I've got two: Did you bring any Curious George books with you today? (???) You said ___ type of medicine would be "fun." What do you think would be fun about it?

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What was the most difficult question?

When was DNA discovered? ---see below for explanation.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interview by a student that used to interview for UW. Student Doctor and just thought a lot about the basic questions I figured I would be asked. Also reviewed my research.

What impressed you positively?

Just about everything. Great school, great experience. Interview was very conversational.

What impressed you negatively?

The anatomy lab is taught half-half. That is, your four person group switches off with another in terms of cutting cadavers, etc. The group that didn't do the cutting is taught and shown the relevant anatomy by the other group. Could be good or bad- less cutting time, etc, but you get teaching experience and learn the stuff anyway.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

see negative impression above.