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Queen's University School of Medicine

Kingston, ON

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Compare and contrast US / Canadian health care systems.
If my schedule was totally cleared for one day, what would I do to pass the time?
What are the challenges that I have faced during my degree and how did I address them?

What was the most interesting question?

How do my attributes as a basic science researcher (I'm currently doing my MSc) fit in with my desire to begin clinical practice?

What was the most difficult question?

Once accepted / graduated / in practice, how will I--in the role I anticipate--work to improve the Canadian Health Care System? Specifically, how will I deal with issues like bed / staff shortages?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

Did an undergrad / MSc ... Essentiall nothing I wasn't already doing: watched the news, read some classics, reflected on my own goals / motivations.

What impressed you positively?

The med students are everywhere, and go out of their way to organize social events with interviewees and upper years.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing...

What are your general comments?

Overall and excellent experience. The questions (even the difficult ones) were tailored to my autobiography, and well intentioned. They really do just want to get to know you, and to know whether you're a right fit for Queen's.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses