University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School

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How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 / 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?

8 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The first interview with the doctor with the open-file went great. It was very conversational. The second interviewer, who only had my personal statement, asked the typical boring questions that every applicant has the same answer for. The day went pretty smoothly and the senior videos were entertaining.

Interview questions they asked

Discuss a current medical issue facing America today.

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What was the most interesting question?

Tell me how to maintain a 4.0

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What was the most difficult question?

Tell me exactly what you would do if you were to make an error in surgery that harmed the patient.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

read over my app., remembered what I did/said at all the other interviews

What impressed you positively?

the facilities are impressive.

What impressed you negatively?

All of the students I spoke to seemed to have a very negative impression of their experience. They were impressed with the reputation and the opportunities made available to them but the stresses of the highly competitive environment seemed to be getting to them.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You could only get one sandwich for lunch. If you grab a second they will be on you so fast.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great