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University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Denver, CO

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research.
What do you see as the biggest problems in healthcare today? What could be done about them?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

What types of patients do you think you may have problems dealing with?

What was the most difficult question?

What are the pros and cons of using stem cells from aborted fetuses to treat diseases? What was difficult about this question was formulating a response that would keep my religious and political views concealed.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

I read newspapers, Time, and Scientific American. I have a list of 50 commonly asked interview questions, and I made sure I could answer every one. I also read what other students wrote on SDDN.

What impressed you positively?

The new Fitzsimons campus is amazing. Colorado would be my number one choice if they had already moved to the new campus. Also, everyone was really nice (including administration).

What impressed you negatively?

The fact that the new medical school education building isn't going to be ready for a couple years. This means sudents will have to do their first couple years in the old building on the old campus, and after you see the new campus the old one seems run down.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had a pretty good idea what to expect from reading what other students wrote. I would like to stress that the interviews are first thing in the morning, so eat a good breakfast or your stomach might start growling during your interviews. Plus, it's hard to think when you're hungry. Also, the Bonfils building where they have the interviews is hard to find because it's tucked away and it doesn't have a sign.

What are your general comments?

I had two interviews, one with a physician and one with a med student. When I said I think I performed at an 8, I actually think I did about a 9 with the physician and a 7 with the med student. It's funny that the med student intimidated me more than the doctor. Also, I was starving by the second interview (w/the student) and this may have affected my performance.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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