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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

It was wonderful. The entire process got me very psyched up for medical school. Their ability to turn such a high pressure situation into a fun endeavor left me with very positive feelings towards their institution.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why did you repeat organic chemistry?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about the necessity of a relationship between psychological intervention/treatment and classical medicine?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Lots of coffee!

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you want to come here -- other than family connections.

What impressed you positively?

The entire school was EXTREMELY hooked-up. Everything was computerized; lectures were online within an hour. The students were very happy about being there, and only had good things to say. Additionally, the environment was extremely laid back. There was no pressure, a delicious catered lunch, and lots of socialization.

What impressed you negatively?

The guy who lead the tour didn't show us the nitty gritty -- for example, we got to see the door of the emergency room.... a room full of students waiting for a class... stuff like that!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Do not wear black. Everyone wears black. Stand out!
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member