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University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Grand Forks, ND

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

The norm, "List three positive things about yourself followed by three negative."

What was the most interesting question?

With out letting the interview committee know your personal stance, give the pros and cons of a contraversial topic in medicine. (they said, "like abortion, stem cell research, physician assisted suicide")

What was the most difficult question?

"In this region, how would you go about making health care more affordable to the average patient?"
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

2 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?

Reviewed the information I gave them as well as reviewing their web site.

What impressed you positively?

They seemed very interested in me the entire time and asked great, direct questions.

What impressed you negatively?

The video they wanted to show before the interview!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I started with a room of three other applicants and two first year medical students. Afeter a half hour, one of my interviewers came to personally escort me to the room. Everyone was plesant and I actually had a good time. The medical student was very enthusiastic and gave an in depth tour.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses