Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

My experience at SIU was kind of strange. My first interviewer wasn't even there and the school never bothered to call or email and tell me that. Instead they let me find out when I showed up at the guys door for the interview. Then, somewhat embarrased, they looked for someone else to interview me right there on the spot. The people looking for an interviewer didn't even know what I was supposed to be interviewing for (they asked a few minutes later). Eventually, they found a doctor to interview me and three minutes after the interview started, he said he had all the information he needed despite the fact that it was a completely closed interview. The rest of the day went much smoother and the second interview, which was an open interview went pretty well. I really enjoyed talking with my second interviewer. Overall, despite the lack or organization, I really enjoyed the SIU interview experience.

Interview questions they asked

Why is Southern the right school for you?

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What was the most interesting question?

How many brothers and sisters do you have?

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What was the most difficult question?

What role do you see yourself playing in groups?

I was asked this too

How did you prepare for the interview?

I mostly reviewed my applications, the college promotional material, and the student interview feedback.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone there seems extremely happy with the problem based learning curriculum.

What impressed you negatively?

Due to the way the grading is done (Standard Deviations), At least a handful of students are required to retake classes no matter what.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The guy who was originally supposed to conduct my first interview was out of the country...