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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What experience do you have with medicine aside from your volunteering? Any family members in the medical field?
What journals were your papers published in?
Why did you wait this long to apply to medical school? Do you mind if the average age of the class is younger than you?

What was the most interesting question?

What experience do you have with medicine aside from your volunteering? Any family members in the medical field?

What was the most difficult question?

None. Very conversational.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

TPA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

6 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?

SDN, looked over AMCAS, read up on recent medical news

What impressed you positively?

enthusiastic and friendly students and professors, very well organized interview day, impressive facilities, very friendly admissions staff.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing. I did my undergrad here, so I knew a lot about both the school and the city of Gainesville.

What are your general comments?

Very pleasant and relaxed. The day was long, but went by fast. We were provided with a lot of helpful information, as their goal was to help us to pick the medical school that was right for us. It felt like we were being recruited, which helped me to relax and not be so nervous.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses