University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

6 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

I was a nervous wreck for this first-time interview. In the beginning I had a difficult time communicating my thoughts. But I gradually became more relaxed and started being myself. Overall an intimidating yet a very good experience.

Interview questions they asked

Tell me about yourself.

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What was the most interesting question?

Whatis your opinion on euthanasia? Person has cancer and wants to die but you won't let him so he asks to be referred to a different doctor who will (In Oregon, euthanasia is legal and doctors actually do it). What would you do?

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What was the most difficult question?

You attend a conference where your undergraduate professor is also present. You don't know him personally but he asks you to join him for a drink in a room. How would you respond to that? Would you say that's sexual harrassment? Would you report it?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Did a lot of introspection, try to be honest with myself (I kept on thinking about what the interviewer would want to hear). Mock interviews with friends. SDN interview feedback. Read up on health care private vs. public. Current events.

What impressed you positively?

They understood that I was very nervous and asked fair and very standard questions.

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewers didn't make much eye contact in the beginning and made me even more nervous.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How nervous I would be and

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great