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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me a bit about your job (I work full-time).

What was the most interesting question?

Something to the effect of: "I've gone over your file and so I know a bit about you, but this will be an open dialogue. Tell me about yourself...go!"

What was the most difficult question?

What are some problems that exist in our healthcare system? (Only difficult relative to all other questions)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

8 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?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

Scoured Upstate's website, read interview feedback from others, talked to friend who interviewed at Upstate last year, and talked with med student who I stayed with.

What impressed you positively?

Friendliness of staff, students, and faculty. New anatomy lab, modern library.

What impressed you negatively?

Area around Upstate seems deserted, but maybe that was because of the weather (everyone's indoors?).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

First interviewer was 4th year med student and second was a faculty member/family physician. Both really made an effort to get to know me as a person. Each interview lasted about 60 minutes, which allowed me to get to know them as well.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses