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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

8 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?

Describe the details of your research project.
What are some personal biases you will have to overcome to be a good physician?
What do you think are some big issues in the medical field today/in the future?

What was the most interesting question?

What personal biases will you have to overcome to be a good physician to your patients?

What was the most difficult question?

I was interviewed by a PhD who asked me some technical and specific questions about my research that I wasn't sure about
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

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?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

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?

7 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?

Read over my application and read up on current events in healthcare

What impressed you positively?

The curriculum emphasizes clinical application and there is room for electives. There are a lot of opportunities for community service and travel abroad

What impressed you negatively?

The campus was nothing spectacular

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You definitely need a car at this campus

What are your general comments?

The interview was conversational and relaxed. The faculty seem very engaged and willing to help out the students as much as they can. The students are cooperative and not competitive.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses