Memphis, TN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2019-20
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was impressed when I spoke with the students. They made it seem like it was a great experience. The day was relaxed, which I enjoyed. I would've really appreciated more structure, but other than that it was a great experience.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
They asked about my research and why I chose to do that research. They were also very interested in my clinical experiences, as expected.
What was the most interesting question?
If medicine didn't exist, what would you be doing?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Mostly I thought about my weaknesses and strengths, and tried to create ways that I would spin them. It was a very relaxed day, so I don't think much preparation is necessary.
What was the most difficult question?
I was asked to create an ethical scenario of my own with the parameters that ethical dilemmas are often products of two conflicting ideas converging. I had a hard time wrapping myself around the parameters, let alone deciding how I would react if the imagined scenario were true.
What impressed you positively?
I was impressed with the clinical curriculum and how much the Y3 and Y4 students talked about how much they got to do during their clinicals.
What impressed you negatively?
The day had too much free time. I also didn't appreciate that interviews overlapped so much, so you may be waiting for almost an hour after your time slot because the person before you was taking longer. The people interviewing also often answered my questions by saying "I'm not really sure." I did not like that. I also would've liked a more structured day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I had known to wear walking shoes! I thought my shoes were sensible, but they weren't. If you wouldn't walk through a guided tour for almost 2 hours in your shoes, then don't wear them!
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Make a more structured interview day. Eliminate the tour of the clinical sites. It's unnecessary.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Crowne Plaza
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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