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University of Utah School of Medicine

Salt Lake City, UT

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

Overall good experience. Friendly students, admissions staff, and interviewers. The interview day definitely breaks down preconceived notions of the university and adds a dose of reality.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me how you maintain a balance in your life.

What was the most interesting question?

What do you think is the biggest problem with healthcare today? (there were no questions that were particularly intellectually stimulating)

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN Interview Forum, Undergrad Career Services website, AMCAS, Secondary, Interview Workshops

What was the most difficult question?

None

What impressed you positively?

The amazing facilities. AMAZING.

What impressed you negatively?

Distance of cadaver lab, lack of note-taking service for 1st year med courses.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They wait until March for final decisions for the majority of applicants
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

SLC

Where did you stay?

Friends or family