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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Birmingham, AL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What would you do if you did not get into medical school (and did not return to your legal career)?
Why medicine?
Would you be comfortable being assisted/tutored by a younger student? I am a 31 year old practicing attorney.

What was the most interesting question?

Would you be comfortable being assisted/tutored by a younger student? I am a 31 year old practicing attorney.

What was the most difficult question?

What would you do if you did not get into medical school (and did not return to your legal career)?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

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?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Radisson

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10

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?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read articles about the practice of medicine, healthcare, etc.

What impressed you positively?

I enjoyed the city of Birmingham.

What impressed you negatively?

The students seemed somewhat aloof. They appeared to enjoy interacting with one another more than the applicants.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The number of other applicants interviewing on a particular day. There were like 20 students present.

What are your general comments?

Generally, positive. I interviewed with three individuals, who were all very friendly. They appeared genuinely interested in who I was as a person.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses