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Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

Would my weight limit me in any way (I am very overweight).

What was the most difficult question?

Why would I choose Temple over UMDNJ-SOM?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Used interviewfeedback.com as well as SDN.

What impressed you positively?

Large hospitals (including Shriners for children) provide the opportunity to see a lot of medicine.

What impressed you negatively?

North Philadelphia is the ghetto in every sense of the word.

What are your general comments?

Really easy interview and I think that my URM status and PA residency worked heavily in my favor to secure an outright acceptance as opposed to being put on the CCL which so many people were.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student