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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Does a patient have the right to die?
What do I think are the problems in healthcare right now?
What I gained from tutoring?

What was the most interesting question?

What was the hardest decision you had to make in your life?

What was the most difficult question?

Where do you see healthcare heading in the next 10 years?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

SYR

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Genesse Grand

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?

Student Doctor feedback, AMCAS application

What impressed you positively?

I was really impressed with the campus and the facilities. I was able to sit on lecture and attend the anatomy lab (which is very spacious!) The students are really nice and it was obvious they loved the school.

What impressed you negatively?

I had to walk a couple blocks to my first interview in the cold and high heels. It was very uncomfortable and there was construction going on so it took about 25 minutes just to get to the building and then it was very difficult to find the professor's office.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing really.

What are your general comments?

Overall, it was a great experience. I flew in a day early to check out the campus and the city. I loved the area and was impressed with how nice syracuse was.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses