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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

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?

9 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?

Describe a time when your interpersonal skills assisted you in completing a project. (I described how they helped me solve a problematic situation).
What interpersonal skills are required of an exceptional physician?
Why have you chosen a career in Medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Elaborate on your performing arts experience and how it relates to your desire for a career in medicine.

What was the most difficult question?

There is currently a shortage of organs available for donation and transplant. Do you have any ideas to help alleviate this situation?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

CID

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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?

studentdoctor.net, review Kaplan interview tips, revisit amcas and secondary essays.

What impressed you positively?

Amazing facilities. Their CELLS student support program seems to be a great asset.

What impressed you negatively?

The structured interview format is a little strange at first, but the second part of the interview is more conversational and natural.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Great facilities at a great school. Really well thought out support systems for students. Probably one of the best if not THE best medical school west of the Mississippi River and east of California.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses