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University of Florida College of Medicine

Gainesville, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you deal with stress?
Strengths and weaknesses?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

My questions were pretty much straight out of AMCAS so make sure you know what you included in your application

What was the most difficult question?

again, no particularly difficult questions if you know your app.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Enthusiastic

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days Inn on W. Newberry

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

8 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?

Reviewed AMCAS, talked to students, and thought a lot.

What impressed you positively?

I was really impressed by the hospital and the fact that it's now a level 1 trauma center. Also, I thought the fact that some third year clerkships can be done in Jacksonville is a great opportunity to see cases you otherwise wouldn't get to see in Gainesville. One last thing - this interview day is really low stress, I got the sense that they were interested in me as a person and not just what I wrote in my applications. They really just want to get to know you, so relax and you'll actually have a good time at this interview.

What impressed you negatively?

Can't say I had a negative impression of anything.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it can get pretty hot in Florida even in early March, especially if you're wearing your interview gear and taking tours around the school. Bring a handkerchief (sp?)

What are your general comments?

I had a good time at this interview. Your fellow interviewees will all be very interesting people and the faculty and current medical students will do their best to help you relax. Also, you'll get candy in the morning and some pretty good lunch as far as interview food goes - which you'll get to share with current medical students. This was by far my best interview day of the season so please don't dread this day - be excited, you'll have a good time and learn a lot.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses