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SUNY - University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Buffalo, NY

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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Have you ever had to deliver bad news to someone? How did you do this, and were you comfortable in the situation?
How many gas stations are there in the U.S.? Be prepared to give a very detailed explanation.
MANY ethical questions: i.e. treatment of the poor and uninsured, assisted suicide, etc.

What was the most interesting question?

Level of appropriate treatment and luxuries provided to U.S. inmates?

What was the most difficult question?

I was given newspaper clippings on complex and controversial topics, and was asked to discuss them (with only about 30 seconds to read and process the article).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

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?

< $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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

I visited this site and jotted down answers for the most popular questions, and also considered possible essay topics (there is always an interview during lunch).

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm and friendliness of professors, staff, and students, the quality of the campus and facilities, and the explanation of the new curriculum.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

It was a very positive experience which played a big part in my coming to SUNY Buffalo. The interview was wonderful, and I have enjoyed my schooling here thus far.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses