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University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private 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?

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?

how will you deal with the amount of gang violence you'll see at the hospital?
is there anything you were hoping we'd talk about that hasnt been brought up yet?
why not go for an MD/PhD with all your research experience?

What was the most interesting question?

in your travels to canada and europe, what did you learn about the various cultures you came into contact with

What was the most difficult question?

given the limited experience you have working in a diverse environment, how do you think you'll be able to cope working with such a diverse student and patient population in hyde park?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

truthfully, i over prepared for my first interview at rochester. after seeing how relaxed and conversational interviews at pritzker were (by reading SDN and talking with current students), i realized all i had to do was be myself and feel comfortable talking about my path to medicine

What impressed you positively?

the school's facilities, the many opportunities to conduct research, the amount of scholarship money available to students (merit and need based)

What impressed you negatively?

not a huge fan of hyde park and the surrounding neighborhoods

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nada mucho

What are your general comments?

very positive and comfortable, the staff was very welcoming, the interviews were challenging but laid back, the deep dish pizza is fantastic

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses