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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

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?

9 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 do you like Pittsburg?
Other than playing music (I'm a violinist), do you do anything else for fun?
When and how did you decide you wanted to go into medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Who is your role model?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

9 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?

SDN, read school's website

What impressed you positively?

The simulation center(s) and the display of

What impressed you negatively?

I had some trouble navigating through the buildings between interviews.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The interviews were conversational in tone, and it was great to be able to talk to three different people (student, faculty, assistant dean). It was fun talking to Lisa (asst dean) - we talked about the color scheme of my bag, her violating all safety regulations by lighting candles in her office, and our favorite Starburst flavors. Too bad we only had 15 minutes.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses