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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you feel are the most important ethical issues facing medicine today?

What was the most interesting question?

What will people say about you at your retirement party?

What was the most difficult question?

If you had two patients who desperately needed heart transplants, one who is a senior executive at P&G, the other an 18-year old single mother, and you recieved one heart that was an exact match for both, who would you give the heart to and why?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

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?

Read ethics journals, read WSJ, browsed numerous books/articles on what to expect on interview day

What impressed you positively?

The facilities were quite nice and are currently being rennovated. Faculty, staff, and students were helpful and friendly. There are lots of research opportunities in Cincinnati. Patient contact is encouraged early in the training.

What impressed you negatively?

Not much. No wireless connections that I saw.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really.

What are your general comments?

Overall, a pleasant interview experience. My interviewer was very open and friendly, and readily invited questions that I had concerning the program.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student