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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?

Besides questions above, also why UC?

What was the most interesting question?

Several questions about political medical ethics (Vioxx, prescription drugs from Canada, etc).

What was the most difficult question?

Be prepared to explain bad grades or other poor performance.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

read this site, the school's site, read about recent medical issues

What impressed you positively?

I really liked the school. There are interesting research projects going on. Also, I like their extensive use of simulated patients and standardized patients. The school seems to really care about the students, and the students seem very happy to be there.

What impressed you negatively?

Well, there's a lot, and I mean a lot, of construction going on, which means that much of the cool stuff they are building won't be ready for several years, and getting around campus isn't so easy with entrances and hallways being closed.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They serve lunch at 10:30 am.

What are your general comments?

The interview was great. I met with a PhD who was very friendly, really made an effort to get to know everything about me, and he was very knowledgeable about the school.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student