University of California Davis School of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

(Ethical One): You perscribe a patient penicillin and later in the day, after they have had a few doses already, a nurse catches that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Nothing happens to the patient and they are perfectly fine. Do you tell the patient about the mistake you made or not?

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If there was one thing on your application that you wanted to make sure I presented to the admissions committee, what would it be?

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What do you think makes a good leader?

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What was the most interesting question?

If I called your mom and asked her why she thinks you'll be a good doctor, what would she say?

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What was the most difficult question?

(see above) - he also asked what my boyfriend of 7 yrs. would say.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

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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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn Rancho Cordova

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN posts/feedback, re-read my AMCAS, looked at UCD website, previous interviews

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What impressed you positively?

The students were really happy to be there and stressed over and over again that you have a life at Davis. Every other school I've been to has been negative in that aspect.

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What impressed you negatively?

That I had to drive from the Sacramento campus to the Davis campus and back during the day since my interviews were at different places. Don't they know how much gas is?! Plus, I drove up to Davis from east of LA the day before so I hated being in my car at that point!

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the entire med. school campus is moving to the Sacramento med center site and that there will be brand new facilities. sweeeet :)

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What are your general comments?

My UCD interview day was a really good experience. The school is definitely my first choice and so I was thrilled to interview there. The welcome session is very chill and everyone seems really laid-back during the day. However, plan on having an interview or 2 even if it says that your interview is scheduled for the Sacramento campus. I had to drive back and forth. The tour of the hospital was really cool - we got to see a lot and the student guide was really honest and funny. One interview is with a student and one is with a faculty member. My student interview was awesome - the guy was really nice and attentive. I found that the harder questions came in the student interview and watch out, they for sure have to ask you an ethical situation question so know where you stand. I just held tight to my beliefs and I feel it served me well since I was able to back it up with support.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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