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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

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?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about a time that you have shown compassion for others. (Or something to that effect anway)
The good old why medicine question.
What is a current issue in healthcare? And how would you propose to solve it?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you think you can make it through medical school while being a father/husband?

What was the most difficult question?

What is you proudest achievement so far in life?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

travelodge

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?

7 out of 10

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

7 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, I have already been to so many. (I researched the school a bit)

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are amazing! Most of the medical school is in a new building its great! The people there were nice and seemed very genuine.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really, other than some of the wierd art work that they had in some of the hallways.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The map that they give you to get to the building can be a little confusing.

What are your general comments?

Overall it was very good experience. The day started with presentations about the school and financial aid. They did a good job of selling the school. Then the interviews. The interviews here are very structured. You actually sit down with two people at the same time and they ask you four standardized questions and aren't allowed to respond. Then the remaining time is more conversational. The interview only lasts 25 minutes and they are strict about that. Afterwards there is lunch and a tour with some of the students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses