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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Edmonton, AB

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

9 out of 10

How you think you did?

2 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?

A 13 year-old girl comes into your office and wants an abortion, what do you do?
Tell us about the last book you read.
What is your opinion of "natural" health care?

What was the most interesting question?

How does being a parent better qualify you for medical school?

What was the most difficult question?

Which of the schools you applied to is your first choice? (This school was my 2nd choice)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

< $100

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Had someone ask me potential questions and practiced responding. Asked some docs for advice.

What impressed you positively?

Friendly interviewers, impressive campus

What impressed you negatively?

I felt intimidated, I had expected a one-on-one interview.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Interview format

What are your general comments?

Interviewers were pleasant and amiable. I felt intimidated and had difficulty phrasing my responses eloquently. If I had been better prepared I would have enjoyed the experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses