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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

Omaha, NE

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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Do you feel you're ready for the rigor of a medical school curriculum?
Regular follow-up questions to my answers and about my application in general.
Why medicine? Why the University of Nebraska? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

What was the most interesting question?

A question about an significant experience in my personal statement.

What was the most difficult question?

Same question about personal statement - difficult for emotional/personal reasons, not in terms of stress.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

OMA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Travel Lodge Omaha

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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 literature on school, Omaha, Nebraska in general. Info from UNMC website, SDN feedback, etc. Did self-mock-interview questions by thinking of anything they could ask then how I would answer.

What impressed you positively?

The medical center, the enthusiasm of staff, administration, faculty - pretty much everything. They seem to be putting a lot of effort and money into their students (2 new research buildings, new edu center, etc). They seem very progressive and I got the feeling that they are "up and coming"...This school surprisingly impressed me the most out of all of my interviews and visits.

What impressed you negatively?

The new student center won't be complete for 2 years :( Not a negative impression, but I was a little disappointed. The library isn't open 24 hours. The website doens't do the school justice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wouldn't want to know this beforehand because being a little nervous helps me I think, but maybe that once you're granted an interview you're considered the same as an in-state applicant.

What are your general comments?

Please keep in mind it was very low stress through all of this; we all assembled in a conference room (~40 people) with snacks and drinks, and then had a presentation from the Dean of Admissions (Dr. Hill). Students were brought in to talk to the applicants as a group while people were pulled out of the room for their interviews - given by a panel of one faculty and one student. The interview took place in an office, was very conversational, and led by the faculty member. The student asked a couple of questions, but was mostly there taking notes. After the interview, we were placed back into the conference room, served a wonderful buffet lunch (seriously, best interview meal I've ever seen) and we were allowed to talk with the students and other applicants more. We then went on a tour of the facilities, reassembled, and we were given a talk regarding financial aid and closing comments by the Dean and staff members.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses