University of Illinois College of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

2 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

2 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a significant experience which led you toward the medical career.

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How would you address a patient who refused care and turned toward traditional healing practices?

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If you have two medications to treat the same health condition, how would you choose which one to prescribe?

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What was the most interesting question?

How do you think a doctor can play a role in health education?

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What was the most difficult question?

How do you motivate a patient to make changes?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

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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?

2 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

RFD

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Travelodge

How would you rate the hotel?

1 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

2 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?

Review primary & secondary applications and referred to website.

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What impressed you positively?

My interview was in the Rockford campus. 1. Very friendly students. 2. One-on-one attention from faculty. 3. Direct patient contact early in educational curriculum. 4. 8am-12pm class schedule.

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What impressed you negatively?

1. No information given to help plan the visit. 2. The informational component was not structured. 3. The facilities were not impressive. They need some updating. 4. The cost for out-of-state residents is ridiculous (over $50,000 per year). 5. Poor financial aid package. 6. The town is not as urban, as expected (Rockford, IL).

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To show up at 1pm. I showed up early to look around. but there was nothing to see, except the one building.

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What are your general comments?

Depends on who interviews you. Seems like the other interviewers were more laid back. My interviewers looked in your application and asked related questions. I recieved more ethical questions than expected.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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