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University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

San Francisco, CA

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?

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?

Tell me about yourself
What do you picture med school to be like
Where do you see yourself in ten years.

What was the most interesting question?

Had to do with an abortion scenario

What was the most difficult question?

None stand out
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

OAK

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

10 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?

Read about school. SDN. Asked my host some questions

What impressed you positively?

Students seem much less stressed than I had expected. opportunities for lots of different activities. Very diverse. (Close to home, Im from the bay area)Anatomy lab and library have great views

What impressed you negatively?

I felt a bit overwhelmed by the city. I don't think I could drive there, so I might feel confined.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

SF has lots of hills.

What are your general comments?

Pretty good. The school is definitely one of the best. You would definitely encounter a broad range of patients.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses