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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you feel you could have done better in undergrad?

What was the most interesting question?

Who are the physicians who have influenced you?

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you take so long to finish your undergrad?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 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?

Read everything I could. Became fluent with my application. Mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

Philadelphia was beautiful. Good indian food right down the street with a student discount. The

What impressed you negatively?

The school seemed a bit stiff. Alot of students require remedial coursework to pass.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Clinical resources seem pale in comparison to other Ivy schools.

What are your general comments?

My interview was focused more on my weaknesses than accomplishments. My GPA is righ on their average, but still I was asked to explain my marginal grades.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student