Gainesville, FL
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Overall, a very positive experience and I am looking forward to hearing from the school.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Describe the advantages of your research as if you were applying to a grant.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read application & AMCAS, MSAR, Wall Street Journal, NY Times, WHO website, UF website
What was the most difficult question?
I did not have a question that truly stuck out as being overly difficult. However, answering "What can I tell you about UF COM" after being bombarded with information and stats for the day was somewhat difficult.
What impressed you positively?
The USMLE board scores were quite impressive and I am happy the school emphasized them. I was not aware of their strength prior to the interview. The facilities, although the layout is a bit confusing, are well-done and very modern (with exception of the 1st and 2nd year MDLs - not a big deal though). The students appear stress free and are very enthusiastic about being there.
What impressed you negatively?
There were only 2 things that bothered me: 1) The MDL & Anatomy lab areas did look like a dungeon, but the Anatomy lab was relatively clean & didn't smell too bad considering what they do in there. 2) Parking - Read the signs so you know where to go. I highly recommend scoping out the area before if you can otherwise you might end up in the wrong parking garage.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I will reiterate what others have said. Wear comfortable shoes. I am a girl who is sporting two blisters right now on both feet (not fun!). Follow Robyn's advice; they really walk you all over (both in the morning and afternoon) and if you have to interview at the VA Hospital (like me) you have a bit of a hike across the street, etc. So, comfy shoes are a must.
🤝 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Cabot Lodge
How would you rate the hotel?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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