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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Birmingham, AL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

There were no surprise questions asked. Mainly, the interviewer wanted to know my motivations for applying and why they should accept me to their school.

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a stressful situation and how I handled it.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read student doctor, searched internet, re-read my application, explored school website

What impressed you positively?

The entire experience was impressive. It was obvious that the interviewers really loved medicine and deeply cared about the future generations of physicians. Students seemed to genuinely love their school.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing. UAB is an phenomenal school with enormous opportunities in both medicine and research.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To RELAX more...interviewers simply want an idea of who you are as a candidate.

What are your general comments?

Overall, this was a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to ask questions and they were expertly answered.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student