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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Birmingham, AL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

All the normal stuff...why medicine, why UAB, what do you do for fun, what clinical experiences have you had

What was the most interesting question?

How technology is going to change medicine~ it came up in the conversation

What was the most difficult question?

No difficult questions, just answer with what you believe in, don't sound contrived
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read this website, thought about some of the most asked questions, studied for a test for the day after

What impressed you positively?

The new building, and the size of the medical center

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing much really, a great school

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The weather...colder than expected for Alabama :)

What are your general comments?

Overall a very low stress experience, take it easy, they aren't their to grill you, just put a face to your application and you will be fine. Tell the truth too...it always makes for better conversation.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student