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University of Florida College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think health care is a right or a priviledge?
What did your military experiences teach you that will help you as a medical student and physician?
What will you bring to UF as a medical student? To ophthalmology?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about abortion?

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 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?

No responses

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?

7 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?

watched the news, read the news, SDN

What impressed you positively?

The 4th year med student who interviewed me was extremely passionate about what he was studying - not fake - but sincerely happy about where he, what he was studying, and the education he had received. You could tell he loved it here. The students I met also talked a lot about how the teachers were genuinely concerned with the students. The students also disagreed with comments about UF being "cut throat" when I asked, noting that there are always people who strive to be #1, but that the general atmosphere is more one of students helping students. That is the atmosphere I'm seeking, so that greatly impressed me - and I asked NUMEROUS students regarding the cut throat issue and received similar answers that cut the rumor down. Also, the board scores were extremely impressive, especially the fact that UF students actually take the USMLE on campus & don't have to worry about freak standardized test experiences.

What impressed you negatively?

I wish there were more windows - a lot of the areas (classrooms, libraries, labs, etc) seemed so closed in & boxed in, & the med school walls were so bleak in some areas that the place looked kind of like a giant off-white maze. Also, I got the impression that grades mattered more than the person's accomplishments at some times.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That lunch was going to be light (I recommend eating a big breakfast).

What are your general comments?

I was positively impressed, over all (see "what positively impressed me" section). I was also impressed by the caliber of students applying with me, UF definitely attracts a high class crowd. I think a lot of people were nervous about the interview ahead of time though (some people had been told horror stories of "testing/mentally trying" interviews"), however, both of the people I met with were extraordinarily nice and intriguing to talk to. Some of my ethical perspectives were challenged in the interview, but I stuck to my guns and that was all. Neither of the interveiwers was "out to get me" - they were intelligent, interesting, thought-provoking people. Just go in there prepared to stand your ground and learn a little.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses