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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Memphis

Memphis, TN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

2 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

They asked about my research and why I chose to do that research. They were also very interested in my clinical experiences, as expected.

What was the most interesting question?

If medicine didn't exist, what would you be doing?

What was the most difficult question?

I was asked to create an ethical scenario of my own with the parameters that ethical dilemmas are often products of two conflicting ideas converging. I had a hard time wrapping myself around the parameters, let alone deciding how I would react if the imagined scenario were true.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

6 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Crowne Plaza

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

4 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?

1 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mostly I thought about my weaknesses and strengths, and tried to create ways that I would spin them. It was a very relaxed day, so I don't think much preparation is necessary.

What impressed you positively?

I was impressed with the clinical curriculum and how much the Y3 and Y4 students talked about how much they got to do during their clinicals.

What impressed you negatively?

The day had too much free time. I also didn't appreciate that interviews overlapped so much, so you may be waiting for almost an hour after your time slot because the person before you was taking longer. The people interviewing also often answered my questions by saying "I'm not really sure." I did not like that. I also would've liked a more structured day.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had known to wear walking shoes! I thought my shoes were sensible, but they weren't. If you wouldn't walk through a guided tour for almost 2 hours in your shoes, then don't wear them!

What are your general comments?

I was impressed when I spoke with the students. They made it seem like it was a great experience. The day was relaxed, which I enjoyed. I would've really appreciated more structure, but other than that it was a great experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Make a more structured interview day. Eliminate the tour of the clinical sites. It's unnecessary.