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University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

Toledo, OH

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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you handle stress?
Tell me about yourself/Why medicine?
What is wrong with healthcare today. And in response to my answer (dealing with availability) who doesn't have health insurance and why not.

What was the most interesting question?

How would you handle a situation in med school if you saw a fellow classmate cheat on an exam?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think are indicators in med school of future doctors that would receive disciplinary action/lose their licenses.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton

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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Toledo's website, review AMCAS and secondary, read through other Toledo interview feedback on this site.

What impressed you positively?

High board scores, 4:1 on cadaver, incredibly friendly students and faculty, on site USMLE testing center

What impressed you negatively?

Toledo area in general. Facilities were a bit antiquated in design (very 70's feel).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

More about healthcare system, specifically about programs such as SCHIP and Medicaid/Medicare specifics.

What are your general comments?

Interviews were more of an exchange rather than a 'grilling' barrage of gotcha questions and ethical situations. I know it sounds cliche but they really do just want to get to know you.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses