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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is my best and worst features (as a person, not an applicant)

What was the most interesting question?

Do I have a girlfriend

What was the most difficult question?

Favorite Book and what I got out of it
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

sdn, UCONN website, advice from Dad with interview skills (dont underestimate the insight of your parents)

What impressed you positively?

Students were happy, instate tuition

What impressed you negatively?

midle of nowhere, but that might be good since there will be few/no distractions

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Know stufff about their curriculum... its systems based and very well laid-out. Also, there is a program that places you at an MD's office in the community one afternoon per week for your first 3 years... I thought that is really cool.

What are your general comments?

A little nervewracking (my finrst interview), but definately positive overall... great school if you dont mind not being in a city and are from CT. Everyone is very friendly and helpful and Dr. Sanford (dean) lets you know when you should hear back with a decision.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student