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Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, IN

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

State two of your greatest strenghts. Name something you feel is not as strong and you feel you can improve upon.

What was the most interesting question?

Do you know any other languages? How about musical background? the arts?

What was the most difficult question?

If you don't get into medical school, what will you do? What is your backup plan?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 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?

In a group

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 up on IU, looked over their website, looked over this website.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities were really nice, I was impressed with the competency-based curriculum and the progressive, forward-thinking nature of Indiana. I also liked the connectedness of the hospitals.

What impressed you negatively?

Out-of-state people don't get residency ever, also the fact that you don't get to find out which campus you are going to be at until after you accept. Also there is no on-campus housing and parking seems hard to find.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I'm from out-of-state and almost forgot that Indiana was in a different time zone, even though I'm only 3 hours away.

What are your general comments?

It was great. They were so friendly and approachable, and not intimidating at all. It WAS like a conversation and I felt completely comfortable.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student