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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School

Dallas, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

What are your thoughts regarding the size of the uninsured population in this country, and specifically in Texas?
What do your parents think about you going into medicine?
What kind of work situation would you ideally be in several years from now?

What was the most interesting question?

None were particularly interesting... I'm still waiting for that g-damn "what flavor of ice cream would you be and why?" question.

What was the most difficult question?

None were particularly difficult, it was more a conversation than anything.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

DFW

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hilton Garden Market Center

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

2 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?

I didn't.

What impressed you positively?

The cost, the amazing amount of preparation that the students get for the actual practice of medicine, the hands-on experience, the personal involvement in the patients' care, the fact that the 3rd years go on call.

What impressed you negatively?

The conservative culture of the overall student body (but it's Texas, what should I have expected?), but that's not an objective negative.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I shouldn't have paid the parking fee.

What are your general comments?

Amazing hospital.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No suggestions - they're all really friendly and open