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Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

The school is awesome. The people are friendly and great. They do their best to make you feel welcome. The interviews are challenging, but low stress. I got the impression that they are looking for a low-stress kind of student who will add to the community there.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If I could guarantee you admissions to the medical school of your choice right now, on the condition that you had to commit to practicing one field of medicine for the next twenty years, what would it be?

What was the most interesting question?

If I could guarantee you admissions to the medical school of your choice right now, on the condition that you had to commit to practicing one field of medicine for the next twenty years, what would it be?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Visited the school about a month in advance. Got to meet the people in the admissions office, as well as several physicians and students. Also got briefed on the curriculum and the school in general while I was there. Then the usual- reading SDN, brushing up on my answers to the most common questions, and reading about the school online.

What was the most difficult question?

See above.

What impressed you positively?

Every student seemed to genuinely enjoy being there. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The building (school, inpatient clinic) is brand new. The children's floor of the hospital is great. Everything is awesome.

What impressed you negatively?

The cost.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No surprises.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student