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University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Madison, WI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

How did Loyola compare to Chicago?
What do you look forward to most about attending UW-Madison?
What most concerns you about being a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think of the robotic-assist versus laparoscopic surgery debate? (I do surgical ethics research)

What was the most difficult question?

Not that it was difficult, but asked about Obama's campaign in Chicago, which was kind of awkward for a second (he used to teach at the UofC's law school)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

7 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?

Read through prospectus, medical student handbook, university website, and interview question book my friend got me from his school.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities, hospitality, and relaxed atmosphere--everyone I talked to seemed to be genuinely happy.

What impressed you negatively?

The main hospital is worse than the labyrinth in ''The Shining'' and one of the interviewees had to walk us through it cause the M3's and M4's were in lectures.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it was so laid back, nothing to stress about at all.

What are your general comments?

Made a very positive impression, was #3 on my list and now is tied at the top.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses