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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research/work experience.

What was the most interesting question?

How do you feel about implementing universal healthcare in the United States and also how do you feel about charging higher health insurance premiums to people who have risky behaviors?

What was the most difficult question?

Probably the above, plus some stuff about weaknesses in my application.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

SYR

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Genesse Grand Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read AMCAS app and review my publications/resume etc.

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the admissions staff and students; also the supportive nature of the faculty and the flexibility of the curriculum.

What impressed you negatively?

Syracuse...seems small (not a lot to do like in a big city, of course) and the weather is not great.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That Syracuse is so small.

What are your general comments?

Positive. The interviewers asked some intense questions but they also did their best to not make you feel uncomfortable or stressed. The environment is very supportive, friendly, and flexible. Syracuse is not a big city and as a result looks like it might be a boring place to live.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Have the interview day begin a little later to better accomodate people traveling from far away (the