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University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Vancouver, BC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Expand on Research. Do you have honors degree?
Integrity Series. Truth telling and honesty in Medicine. Qualities that a great physician should possess and how you demonstrated them. The disadvantages of being a doctor.
Most meaningful volunteer experience. Expand on the activity x.

What was the most interesting question?

After telling them about a personal experience, they asked if i would ever lie to a patient.

What was the most difficult question?

They followed the exact structure of the standard questions. None that i was surprised by.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Checked out this website. Mock interview with friends. A lot of reflecting on own's experiences (work/volunteer/academic).

What impressed you positively?

They all had a very positive attitude and seemed to be listening.

What impressed you negatively?

One of the interviewers could not keep his eyes away from the clock and his watch - i felt a bit rushed at times.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How to break down my research in very simple terms. They ended up questioning me in parts rather than getting my to explain my entire research.

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was a good experience. I wish i was a bit less stressed during the interview. I definitely was relieved once it was over.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses