SDN Logo
 
 

University of Texas Rio Grand Valley School of Medicine

Edinburg, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Any patient contact activities?
Tell me about yourself?
What got you into medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

I was asked a handful of ethical/dilemma questions. Like what would you do if you were the physician and your patient...

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western Plus. Make sure you park before 9pm because the parking lot fills up because of a food truck there.

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Research the school and how involved they are. Know the culture that surrounds the school.

What impressed you positively?

The school is new and growing. Tons of volunteer, research and internship opportunities readily available. The school really aligns to their mission statement of serving the community.

What impressed you negatively?

The surrounding community is not the best but it is very affordable.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The whole interview day runs from 8 am to 5 pm.

What are your general comments?

The school has a laid back and very family orientated vibe. The small class size means the students and staff know each other well and overall everyone is caring for one another. The program is getting new buildings and growing. Opportunities are everywhere and the small class size is never going to reach over 70.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses