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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why Medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

None were all that interesting. If I had to choose one, it would be what is a health care issue today and how can doctors remedy this issue?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you know when you need help and how do you ask for it?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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 over my applications and personal statement.

What impressed you positively?

The school is beautiful and they have student communities inside a brand new building that seem to help the students out a lot.

What impressed you negatively?

Iowa is cold.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Be prepared to wait around up to an hour and a half for your interview.

What are your general comments?

It was a good experience as my first interview, the interviewers were very laid back and made you feel very comfortable.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student