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University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

Questions all seemed to be conversational...nothing out of the ordinary.

What was the most difficult question?

How would you improve the PBL session (asked because I said I thought it could be more effective than it was).
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

Reviewed by AMCAS and secondary materials, looked through school website and SDN

What impressed you positively?

The human anatomy lab didn't stink (cadavers were covered when we were there). Everyone was friendly and helpful. Very low stress atmosphere.

What impressed you negatively?

Cafeteria food.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

We didn't have a break to eat until 1PM. If you tend to need food every few hours, carry a small snack or eat just before you enter the building.

What are your general comments?

This was my first interview. Glad it wasn't stressful! There were 6 other applicants that I met in the morning during a short "getting to know you" session with the dean. We all went our separate ways for two one-on-one 45 min. interviews (1 faculty, 1 student), but we were together again for the tour/lunch/PBL session (doesn't count as part of interview). I was impressed by the attention the Dean and Asst. Dean of Student Affairs gave to everyone as an individual. One woman in our group had a short (10 min.) interview with a faculty member because a pipe burst. The Dean met with her in the afternoon and interviewed her to make sure she got everything across that she wanted to.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student