University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Memphis Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

Describe your family, what they do, your up-bringing, etc.

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If a fifteen year old girl comes to you and asks for an abortion without parental consent, what would you do.

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Why not MD PhD?

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What was the most interesting question?

What have you done for someone else lately that went above and beyond the call of duty.

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What was the most difficult question?

Nothing too difficult, probably the above question.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

Reviewed amcas application, read studentdoc forums

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What impressed you positively?

The students are all enthusiastic about the clinical years. St. Judes is a definite draw. Memphis students are exposed to a variety of cases not found in smaller areas.

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What impressed you negatively?

I was mixed up with a group interviewing for a peds recidency. It was very confusing until I finally realized what had happened. I was stressed out to say the least, but it all worked out. I can laugh about it now.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Bring a large winter coat, scarf, gloves, etc. It was about 15 degrees the day of my interview, and I had to walk several blocks throughout the day.

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What are your general comments?

It was a typical interview day. I was impressed with how nice the admissions staff was. The actual interviews were not as stressful as I thought they would be, I probably over prepared by making my family conduct mock interviews for hours.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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