University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 / 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?

10 / 10

0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Please keep in mind it was very low stress through all of this; we all assembled in a conference room (~40 people) with snacks and drinks, and then had a presentation from the Dean of Admissions (Dr. Hill). Students were brought in to talk to the applicants as a group while people were pulled out of the room for their interviews - given by a panel of one faculty and one student. The interview took place in an office, was very conversational, and led by the faculty member. The student asked a couple of questions, but was mostly there taking notes. After the interview, we were placed back into the conference room, served a wonderful buffet lunch (seriously, best interview meal I've ever seen) and we were allowed to talk with the students and other applicants more. We then went on a tour of the facilities, reassembled, and we were given a talk regarding financial aid and closing comments by the Dean and staff members.

Interview questions they asked

Why medicine? Why the University of Nebraska? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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What was the most interesting question?

A question about an significant experience in my personal statement.

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What was the most difficult question?

Same question about personal statement - difficult for emotional/personal reasons, not in terms of stress.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read literature on school, Omaha, Nebraska in general. Info from UNMC website, SDN feedback, etc. Did self-mock-interview questions by thinking of anything they could ask then how I would answer.

What impressed you positively?

The medical center, the enthusiasm of staff, administration, faculty - pretty much everything. They seem to be putting a lot of effort and money into their students (2 new research buildings, new edu center, etc). They seem very progressive and I got the feeling that they are "up and coming"...This school surprisingly impressed me the most out of all of my interviews and visits.

What impressed you negatively?

The new student center won't be complete for 2 years :( Not a negative impression, but I was a little disappointed. The library isn't open 24 hours. The website doens't do the school justice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wouldn't want to know this beforehand because being a little nervous helps me I think, but maybe that once you're granted an interview you're considered the same as an in-state applicant.

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?

7 / 10

0 = Bad, 10 = Great