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University of California Davis School of Medicine

Sacramento, CA

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?

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

How you think you did?

6 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The introduction from the assistant dean was good. We had about 2 hours of downtime in the middle of the day. Both the student and the faculty member read my application beforehand and had specific questions to ask.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Specific questions about my application. (They really thought them through)

What was the most interesting question?

What are the biggest problems in healthcare?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read sdn, essays.

What was the most difficult question?

Teach me something. (This one caught me by surprise)

What impressed you positively?

They are constructing all new buildings on the Sacramento campus.

What impressed you negatively?

The class is already full and it is probably very difficult to get in now.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It takes 20 minutes to drive from the Sacramento campus to the Davis campus.
🤝 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes