Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Info packed day. Definitely as long as others have said. 8 am orientation. 2 45-50 min interviews. 10-11:30 public tour of outpatient buildings/historical collections/history of the Mayo Clinic. 12 noon lunch with med student. 1-4, self-led tour of facilities (they tell you where they'd like you to visit). 4-5, tour led by medical student. My first interviewer was very conversational, very encouraging. My 2nd interviewer had a more straightforward Q-and-A approach, but offered much advice on things I should consider when deciding on Mayo, being a west-coaster. Oh yeah, for those of you coming from sunnier climates, Rochester is a verrrry cold place. A heavy coat is a welcome travel accessory.

Interview questions they asked

What's your take on abortion? Euthanasia? Stem cell research?

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What was the most interesting question?

What do you do for fun?

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What was the most difficult question?

What is the most pressing healthcare problem, and your solution to it?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my AMCAS application, their school description online, and why I wanted to go there.

What impressed you positively?

Incredible student-faculty ratios of like 1:20, meaning you get mostly 1-on-1 interactions especially during your clinical rotations! Beautiful outpatient facilities...the subway level is like a mall.

What impressed you negatively?

The length of the day. 10 hrs.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No surprises for me.