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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What made you interested in becomming a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you like to do in your free time?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you think you will go into research?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

I knew the topics of the questions ahead of time based on the letter they sent me, so I thought about what I would say. I also thought of some questions to ask the interviewers.

What impressed you positively?

The students maintain that Iowa is THE best place to go for medical school. The examination rooms that could potentially become the sight for patient interaction testing.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

If you get an interview, your chances of getting in are about 50% regardless of residency status--residents and non-residents are considered in separate pools.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student