University of Texas at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine San Antonio

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How did the interview impress you?

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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?

7 / 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?

Interviewers (both MD's for me) only see your personal statement. My first was kind of critical, but overall an interesting, great guy. He approached my statements with skepticism as to whether I'm interested in the Hispanic population but we had a good conversation about different cultures. My 2nd interviewer was a nice old man who seemed like he just wanted someone to talk to him. Asked the usual interview questions - nothing tough. Both sessions were mostly conversational.

Interview questions they asked

How do you think your research fits in with the population in San Antonio?

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What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think so many people from [my culture] emigrated to America? [this was just to start a conversation]

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What was the most difficult question?

How do you think your research fits in with the population in San Antonio? [a question specific to my personal essay]

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read my application, SDN. Nothing special.

What impressed you positively?

students are TERRIFIC. They literally go out of their way to help you. Atmosphere aside from the curriculum is very laid-back. Housing is cheap, students are happy, and there's a fantastic teaching hospital there. Also a great opportunity to do clinicals in Harlingen. The pre-interview social was a lot of fun. The associate dean is such a nice guy too. Also it's in a great area of San Antonio.

What impressed you negatively?

Perhaps *too* laid back?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Didn't know the Health Science Center was so far away from downtown. Interesting site.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great