Tampa, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
This is an all-day experience which begins with food before 8am. You are given a talk about what exactly you will be doing if you get into USF Med School (which is kind of hard to stay awake during). Then a tour of one of the affiliated medical centers nearby (we toured the Shriner's Hospital). Then, two interviews each 45 mins long. Next, lunch with staff and several students. Afterwards, several discussions about financial aid, a military presentation, housing options, etc. Then you're done by around 3:30pm!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Both interviewers opened their interviews with, "So, tell me about yourself." And then wanted to know GPA, MCAT, etc. So even though it's closed-file, these interviewers are still interested in your numbers.
What was the most interesting question?
The Interviewer pulled out a picture that he obviously cut out of the comics section (one of those find the differences between two pictures puzzle) and asked me to find the six differences between the two pictures. This one caught me very much off guard and left me a little baffled, but I found most of the differences.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Researched the USF College of Medicine Website. Read previous experiences on studentdoctor.net. Re-read my application. Talked to my personal doctor and a few current medical students.
What was the most difficult question?
Aside from the "find the differences" ordeal described above, the same interviewer was difficult because the wording of his questions was... difficult. He asked me to desribe my humanism. While this isn't a difficult question, it was rather poorly worded and left me searching for a way to answer it for a minute or so.
What impressed you positively?
The openness of the faculty, staff, and students. Everyone was honest, friendly, and helpful. Everyone tried very hard to help you relax, as the interviews themselves were not that stressful.
What impressed you negatively?
The number of classrooms for students. In your first year you have one classroom where you have all your classes. The second year you move next door to an identical room. Maybe I'm too used to undergrad classes where you have to walk all over campus. There seemed to be a large number of rooms that were used for research, and only a few for teaching.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
They feed you breakfast. Which included pastries, fruit, coffee, juice, water, tea, and more. And don't get stressed, it's really a relaxed environment.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
What airport did you fly into?
TPA
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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