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University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe one event in your life that was like a turning point showing you that medicine is the profession you want to be in.
What do you bring to medicine? to UIC? Also, both faculty interviewers asked me where else I have applied.
what is one big problem facing medicine today?

What was the most interesting question?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting medical school at this time in your life?

What was the most difficult question?

General questions about universal healthcare vs. socialized medicine
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

Didn't really prepare for the interview.

What impressed you positively?

The gym is sweet. Diverse students and the focus on independent learning. Also, clinical exposure to med students seems great.

What impressed you negatively?

It seems that since the incoming classes are so huge, faculty-student interaction is not the best. Not the most flexible curriculum either.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really. OH..i heard that they interview upwards of 800 people and accept something like 600 people so if you made it to the interview...you have a good chance of getting in.

What are your general comments?

The day exceeded my expectations. My view of UIC was that the med school was in a state of disrepair and that the admissions office was disorganized...not the case. The students seem content with the school, not exactly ecstatic but not whiny either. Clinical exposure is great cuz you are in the city. No breakfast was served so eat before you come, trust me. I had 2 great interviews with faculty, who were quite interested (surpisingly) in what i had to say so I thought it was a good day overall

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses