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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine? Why not education? (I have done research in education and I have a campus job as a supplemental instructor)

What was the most interesting question?

What type of leader are you?

What was the most difficult question?

What is your position on the current state of the health care systerm? Managed care, doctor's salaries, etc.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

read the viewbook, reviewed my application, check out this website, tried to keep up to date with current controversial issues in medicine.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was very friendly. I stayed with a student host and actually went to dinner with 25 other first year students to celebrate someone's birthday. The students seemed very social and have lives outside of school. The pbl rooms are also very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

The tour was pretty short and the school is not very large. We also did not get to see much of the hospital system.

What are your general comments?

This was a pretty relaxed interview. Rochester is interested in just getting to know who you are. Don't stress out too much, just be yourself.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student