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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Iowa City, IA

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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would you increase the number of organ donors
What qualities do you possess that will make you a great physician?
Why medicine

What was the most interesting question?

tell me about your research

What was the most difficult question?

the first three questions were structured so that the interviewers could give no feedback. sort of stressful.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

5 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, online

What impressed you positively?

facilities are top noch. The students were extremely friendly and didn't seem too stressed. very friendly atmosphere. The faculty of the school are also incredible. They bend over backward to make sure the students are happy.

What impressed you negatively?

I was afraid I'd be turned off by the small town, but after seeing it, I think it would be a great place to live and study. honors, near honors, pass grading.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

interview is at the end of the day. cbl is fun, not at all stressful.

What are your general comments?

It was seriously a great interview day. The faculty was very hospitable, the students were very friendly. I'm also very glad I stayed with a student host. Before I went, I would have graded Iowa a 5 or 6 out of 10. After interviewing, I'd give it an 8 or 9. very impressed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses