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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Cincinnati, OH

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

An old man is in the hospital with a terminal illness. One of his sons would like to withold further treatment and let him die a peaceful death. The other son would like to take all measures possible to prolong his life. How would you reconcile this situation?

What was the most interesting question?

A child needs a blood transfusion in order to live, but the parents of the child are opposed to it for religious reasons. What do you do?

What was the most difficult question?

There are many careers available helping people, such as social work. Why do you want to become a doctor and not pursue one of these other fields?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

SDN, UC website, read cnn.com health articles.

What impressed you positively?

The reputation of the school, especially Children's Hospital, the Clinical skills lab, the laid-back atmosphere, the emphasis on opportunities abroad, such as a program in Honduras.

What impressed you negatively?

I felt very closed-in in the building--there are no windows and low ceilings. Also, the emphasis on having time to party and drinking got a bit old.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would be so laid-back.

What are your general comments?

Overall I had a great experience in Cincinnati and it is definitely among my top choices.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student