San Diego, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Get there early. Started with orientation that had the facts like applicants, secondaries, interviews, acceptances. Also on the cirriculum. Afterwards, we had 3 hr time for 2 individual 1hr interviews. So basically you get 1 hr of break(could be before, during, or after the two interviews). Then free box lunch with med students. A short tour of SOM. then a talk with the student life director, then a wrap up with Dr Kelly and a free clinic video.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
why med? strengths/weaknesses? Tell me about your clnical experience?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, school's website. Talked to alumni
What impressed you positively?
Beautiful weather. Close to a lot of out door recreations that I'd love to do. Tradition approach with lectures seems ideal for my type of studying.
STUDENT RUN FREE CLINIC was simply THE BEST!
What impressed you negatively?
A lot of constructions on campus, but that means the school is growing really fast. Nothing much really.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Like some other feedback had said, make sure you sign up for the student run free clinic tour (which is the day before) the interview. It's worth it to see students in action. Also cool to see the accupuncture they were doing in another room.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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