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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Birmingham, AL

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?

8 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?

Tell me a little about yourself. Think about this question alot, it's harder than it seems when you have to fit it in 30 seconds.
What career would you seek out if all the medical schools were to close?
Why do you want to go here?

What was the most interesting question?

What is a weakness that you think you possess?

What was the most difficult question?

I'm from New Orleans and particularly questions about Katrina.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Redmont Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

6 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?

Reread application, studentdoctor.net, political stances on healthcare issues

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of everyone there, not just the students and faculty, but the group of interviewees that were also present. It says alot about the type of people they potentially want in their school.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing really

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The type of interviews that I was going to be under

What are your general comments?

Pretty good, the school really impressed me with their facilities and new cirriculum

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses