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University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

Why UK? Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you have any opinions on the current state of healthcare? What do you dislike about UK?

What was the most difficult question?

What is your worst quality? When have you failed in your life? Why are you a better applicant that the other people who were in that room? What do you want me to know about you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

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?

10 out of 10

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

6 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?

SDN, numerous sleepless nights, a lifetime of hoping, and a review of my application.

What impressed you positively?

Friendly people, who are very helpful and seem to be after the best future physicians. Everyone is excited about the improvements in facility, faculty, and finance. It really seems to set in with everyone that this is a very special time to be at UK.

What impressed you negatively?

Strong emphasis on numbers to attain their "Top 20 Goal". Perhaps not the best way to get the best overall physicians. On the other hand, pushing for this new goal has energized the program and its effects are seen in every aspect of the medical community.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Contrary to SDN, the actual interviews were not merely conversational. Don't kid yourself. These are serious people with serious questions, and at a time it is a bit awkward. Not a negative experience by any means, but no party either.

What are your general comments?

Tough, but thorough interview process. UK is a very special place, and the interview really accentuates its qualities.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions office at UK is exceptional. I can't emphasize enough how respectful, friendly, and h