Buffalo, NY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
My second interview was by a 3rd year student & she was really nice. I got to ask lots of questions & she even gave me her email address. The interviews were really not bad at all, pretty relaxing actually. You also get to come back to a common room & watch TV & play pool & hang out with the other interviewees while you wait between interviews so you can get some feedback about their experiences as well. The tour is long, though--probably longer than necessary!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell about a funny childhood story
What was the most interesting question?
What would I do if I turned on the hot water faucet in a house & no water came out? Where would I look for the problem?
How did you prepare for the interview?
By this website & UB website
What was the most difficult question?
Did I ever let someone down? How & what happened? I couldnt think of an example & basically the interviewer ended up skipping this one.
What impressed you positively?
They seemed very easygoing & interested in you as a person
What impressed you negatively?
The questions were so standard, although one interviewer did ask me to read newspaper clippings & give my opinion on ethical issues. I felt that gave me a chance to be more personable than the standard questions. I dont think anyone else had that type of experience during their interviews on the same day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I really knew what to expect throughout the whole day thanks to this website. Everything you need to know is here. I wasnt nervous at all, even when I had to write the essay--some people didnt know they had to write a "surprise" essay. I guess my strategy worked, as I was accepted.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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