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Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Miami, FL

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What is your greatest weakness?
Why do you want to be a physician?
Why FIU?

What was the most interesting question?

Describe an ethical or moral dilemma you experienced and how you handled the situation?

What was the most difficult question?

How would you deal with your diabetic patient who was non-compliant with their medications?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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?

6 out of 10

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

10 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 everything relevant that I could find online, participated in a mock interview with the director of the masters porgram I am in, and asked friends to give their honest feedback to my proposed responses.

What impressed you positively?

The Library has a room specifically for the medical students - complete with swipe card access, shelves of medical reference materials, and a designated cubicle for each student! They also provided umbrellas for everyone on the campus tour.

What impressed you negatively?

Honestly, nothing. I was really impressed.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Matriculants will need a car for attendance. The facilities are not yet complete, but there is plenty of space for the students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses