Iowa City, IA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
I mentioned that I was interested in practicing in an underserved (rural or inner city) environment. The interviewer asked me how I felt my experiences had prepared me for that.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, read over my AMCAS
What impressed you positively?
Really nice facilities, successful graduates, lots of opportunities for research and community service
What impressed you negatively?
The standardized format was a little scary at first. After that was over, though, the interview wasn't too bad.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Good overall experience. I was a little nervous, especially since the first part of the interview is standardized and the interviewers can't respond. I wasn't really surprised by any questions, most of what I was asked was either specific to my file or some version of what's already on this site.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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