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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a conflict and how you handled it.
What difficulties do you see yourself being faced with in medical school?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

What role do you think humour plays or can play in the healing process?

What was the most difficult question?

You're the head of a department and having difficulty recruiting physicians. A good physician who is a friend of yours works in your department, but there are complaints from other staff about verbal abuse...how do you handle the situation?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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?

Train or subway

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Alberta Place Suite Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

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?

Read up on the school, thought about some answers to predictable questions, tried to get a good sleep.

What impressed you positively?

Lots of new buildings going up, and the ones that are there are for the most part absolutely beautiful. Interviewers were extremely friendly and easy to talk with.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Pizza lunch was provided and the Dean gave an address before interview.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses