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University of Missouri School of Medicine

Columbia, MO

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In reference to my application, what exactly did you do in ______ position?
Tell me about your family.
Why did you pick your major?

What was the most interesting question?

Not interesting: but why do you want to go to Mizzou?

What was the most difficult question?

An ethics and insurance scenerio was given; and I had to decide if what I would do if a more effective form of treatment was recommended to a patient but the insurance wouldn't pay for it
🤝 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?

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?

9 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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

7 out of 10

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

6 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 through SDN's forums, looked over my application, read about HMOs, PPOs, the national healtcare crisis, etc., and practiced answering questions with my family

What impressed you positively?

The PBL learning: 10 hours in group settings and only 10 hours of lecture each week. Also the format of the school in blocks - 8 week blocks, 1 week of evaluation, and 1 week of break then restart with longer breaks during Christmas and over the summer

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really. I liked the school

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interviewers's names so I could ask them more specific questions during our one-on-one interview

What are your general comments?

Relax and don't stress! The environment is very laid back and easy going. No need to be nervous.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None. They seemed well organized.