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University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Madison, WI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Have you ever thought about this particular question (the question dealt with the use of embryonic stem cells in different cultures and religions) in relation to religions outside Christianity in your midpod group? (I lead a small discussion group at my youth group.)
Why did you choose Madison?
Why do you work for a slot machine manufacturer?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you work for Bally Technologies, a slot machine manufacturer?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

MSN

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

Reviewed my AMCAS, secondary application, a health care ethics book, SDN interview feedback forum, and perusing the school's web site.

What impressed you positively?

The massive building taking place on the med school campus, and for that matter, the entire school. Brand-new facilities, the eagerness exhibited by the faculty, support staff, and students for the medical school, and how nobody seemed too stressed out. Everybody was extremely helpful and cordial.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really comes to mind.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would be so incredibly laid-back.

What are your general comments?

Overall I was very impressed with the facilities and people working and going to school there. I would love to attend in the future.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses