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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Birmingham, AL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me what you have been doing since you graduated.

What was the most interesting question?

What is your worst characteristic.......How can that sometimes be a good thing?

What was the most difficult question?

If a patient dies do you regard that as failure on the physician's part?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked at UAB website,this website and read over personal statement.

What impressed you positively?

I had visited UAB before so I knew about the great facilities and the new hospital. Everyone was extremely friendly and did everything possible to make me feel relaxed.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

Do not stress at all. The interviewers are really friendly and just want to know all they can about you. Relax and be yourself. Also, before your interview you can ask about medical students that host applicants, I had one and she was really nice, it can also save you some money.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student