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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?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

No interesting questions

What was the most difficult question?

If you thought a friend in medical school had an alcohol problem, what would you do?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Prepared for why medicine and why me questions by listing points I wanted to make and examples I could use to back up these points

What impressed you positively?

Facilities are incredbile; Iowa City is quaint, if cold; students seemed really nice

What impressed you negatively?

structured interview seemed contrary to what they preached about medicine -- very cold, minimal human interaction

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Parking is expensive...

What are your general comments?

Iowa seems to be a great place overall, very patient oriented and great facilities...
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student