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University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Denver, CO

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?

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?

Asked me about whether or not doctors should be activists/advocates for medical reforms.
Hypothetical question about a patient who was terminal but whose mother wanted doctors to do everything possible because she believed in a spiritual healing by way of medical interventions.
What questions do you have?

What was the most interesting question?

What was one project you worked on that you are particularly proud of?

What was the most difficult question?

If you could do anything you wanted for a year before medical school started, what would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

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

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

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?

10 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, school's website, speaking with students and faculty

What impressed you positively?

New and expanding facilities, how happy the students were, Dean Winn (the coolest dean of admissions ever), simulation center, green spaces on campus, Denver & the state of CO (relaxed culture and awesome outdoor/recreational opportunities)

What impressed you negatively?

I wasn't sure if the school was really P/F since they retained honors.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

CU seems like an excellent place to learn and the overall location can't be beat (assuming one doesn't live in Aurora).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Keep doing an excellent job!