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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

General: Why is SIU a good fit for you? Why are you interested in SIU and how will you do with the Problem-Based Learning system?
Tell me more about ___ experience.
What is your experience with Springfield? When have you been here and what was it for? How often do you go?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me a joke. (This was the very first question asked by a medical student to ease into the interview.)
🤝 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

8 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?

SDN Interview Feedback Reviewed AMCAS Career Center mock interview

What impressed you positively?

Problem-Based Learning Curriculum and group rooms Standardized Patients and practice clinic area Quick responses from all school representatives with questions.

What impressed you negatively?

I didn't get to see any research labs or hear about any projects they are working on.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The admissions committee meets every first Tuesday of the month, so you should schedule your interview appropriately if you want to hear back quickly.

What are your general comments?

The interviews were more of an open discussion than a set list of questions. You will have one with a medical student (open file) and one with a faculty member (closed file). Be prepared for some down time between interviews depending on your schedule; I had an hour to waste and it was raining outside.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I would have liked to have seen more of the facilities during the tour; particularly other buildings