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University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston

Galveston, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How has your job as a teacher influenced your decision to become a doctor?
Tell me about your travels.
What do you like to do to relax?

What was the most interesting question?

Have you had any encounters with monkeys?

What was the most difficult question?

Have you considered the logistics of overseas medical relief work?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

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?

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?

8 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?

SD, school website,

What impressed you positively?

Their PBL curriculum is flexible and gives you real life examples of what you learn in lecture. The board scores were v. good for the past year, the new grant they got will build some awesome new facilities ready in 08, the students and faculty were really happy to be there, v. good place for med students with families or kids! Their international program is also excellent!

What impressed you negatively?

It's hard for spouses to find jobs on the Island.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They actually feed you lunch on china plates :)

What are your general comments?

Extremely pleasant. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Interviewers were extremely interested in me as a person. Location is good and reasonably priced.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses