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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Edmonton, AB

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Pretty good, wasn't nervous or stressful. Now I have to wait a few months!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

-Why medicine? -Strength/Weaknesses -10 yr old jehova witness comes in and their parents don't want a blood transfusion -Public vs Two-tier system -AIDS drugs in Africa, and what should be done so they can afford the drugs -How would I balance a medical career and my social/family life

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing really interesting, maybe the pharmceutical one

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read sample questions, researched health care and ethics, talked to doctor, practiced with family

What was the most difficult question?

Give an example of conflict and how you solved it.

What impressed you positively?

Relaxed interview, wasn't grilled, felt comfortable. Pizza afterwards!

What impressed you negatively?

Interviewees were somewhat bland

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Wasn't going to be stressful or nervous
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

< $100