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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did you develop an interest in medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think that healthcare in this country is a right or a privilege?

What was the most difficult question?

How would you respond if an older doctor tried to discourage you from entering the profession due to the changes that have occurred/ are occurring in the healthcare system?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

No responses

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

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

I talked to students at Upstate, read the website and literature, and read the interview feedback at SDN. I spent some time carefully considering my motivation to pursue medicine.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone there is extremely nice. All of the students I talked to were very enthusiastic about the school. The lecture halls have wireless and comfortable seating, and the library is absolutely fantastic! Upstate New York is wonderful, there is so much to do including mountain biking, hiking and skiing. Syracuse is a great college town.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

My interview day was an excellent experience, and I wish that I had not stressed out about it as much as I did ahead of time.

What are your general comments?

I was positively impressed by the entire day. We (there were about thirteen of us) had plenty of free time to attend a lecture and look around the campus. At 11:30 we were given a tour by three students. We saw the anatomy lab, lecture halls, cafeteria, student lounge, the library, and the spectacular view from the 9th floor of Weiskotten Hall. Lunch was provided, choice of a salad or tasty sandwiches. The library is great! Both of my interviews were of a conversational nature and I felt very comfortable the entire time I was there.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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