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University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine

Jackson, MS

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

Solid experience. Dr. Case's secretaries immediately make you feel at home. Interviewers were all very personable. Any questions I had before the day were answered, and it's obvious that UMMC is underrated.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why don't cannibals eat clowns? (Don't worry, this was specific to my application.)

What was the most interesting question?

One of your fellow M-4s is high; how do you respond? (Hint: see above post)

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN and tips from friends

What was the most difficult question?

Why UMC? I had to avoid the answer, "I have the best chance of gettin in here."

What impressed you positively?

the note-distribution system between students

What impressed you negatively?

UMC ain't got a football team... what's the deal?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interviewing rooms were pretty warm. I might should've dashed on a little more cologne if you know what I mean.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student