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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati, OH

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?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you and your family close?
Tell me about an instance when you had to deal with a difficult person.
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Why an MD instead of a PHD?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about your research. I happened to draw a phd in somewhat familiar in the area I work. Had to field some questions I wasn't expecting to have to answer.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

4-6 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?

Conference Center - Pricey but on campus

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

8 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?

2 practice interviews. Read a book on current medical controversies. Read SDN. Looked at school brochure and website.

What impressed you positively?

Students seem genuinely happy here.

What impressed you negatively?

Construction construction construction. At least it should all be done by the end of my first year should I end up attending here.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

U of C is #3 in pediatrics, #1 in pediatric surgery

What are your general comments?

Informal, the interviewer did a great job of relaxing me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses