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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What are your general comments?

My physician interview was really bad b/c he was too busy for me so I couldn't really express myself too much. That lasted only 25 min. However, the student interview was great; for over an hour and a half we just talked casually on a bench outside.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing really interesting, just stuff about my file

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the brochures, this site

What was the most difficult question?

None

What impressed you positively?

P/F system is truly P/F; there are no rankings for the 1st two yrs. Impressive match list.

What impressed you negatively?

My first interview was with a physician and he asked if I had a CV to give him. I didn't, of course, and although the interview was supposed to be open file, he hadn't received my materials. After a few general questions, his beeper went off and the interview was over. Not too good.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

My student interviewer stated clearly that for those of us looking into family practice or peds, Pritzker is not the place for that. You'll get a better education at much less cost elsewhere (e.g. state school) for that.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student