University of Massachusetts T. H. Chan Medical School

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

7 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The interviews were very laid-back and comfortable. One was with a faculty member of the grad school and one was with a second year student/adcom member.

Interview questions they asked

Why medicine?

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What was the most interesting question?

Are physicians obligated to give back to their community?

I was asked this too

What was the most difficult question?

What about your parents' professions negatively affected your desire to enter those professions? (my dad is a professor and my mom directs a nursing home)

I was asked this too

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, re-read secondary and amcas applications, read school website

What impressed you positively?

I was positively impressed by several things at the school. The facilities are pretty good, but more importantly the students (and everyone) were very happy and friendly. The education is top-quality. The school has a great community feel, and there is a lot of respect between students and faculty members.

What impressed you negatively?

Worcester wasn't that impressive, but I was prepared for that ahead of time. It didn't fall short of my already low expectations.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Everyone there is so nice! Current students wished me good luck in the halls, the administrators were very friendly and helpful... The main building is EXTREMELY confusing to navigate. I was late to both interviews, and I had to ask at least 5 people before one of them could find the room for me.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

7 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great