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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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?

How have you gone above and beyond?
How would you deal with a problem with a co-worker?
Why Medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Would you give a blood transfusion to someone against thier religious beliefs?

What was the most difficult question?

All pretty straight forward...unless you would give blood to someone against thier will...then that might be hard.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

10 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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Looked over my stuff, the schools stuff, and all my secondaries. Thought about life.

What impressed you positively?

CELLS is cool. People are nice. I look forward to working with the renowned faculty. Great facilities and hospital. Saw people I knew.

What impressed you negatively?

Lunch was hurried, but good. Having to wait without communication for an admissions decision. ha.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They have only been interviewing for 10 years, so they have a unique style for sure.

What are your general comments?

It was great. Questions were easy and I think I really connected with my interviewers. They really provided a sense of the community present at Iowa.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses