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University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine-Memphis

Memphis, TN

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?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Asked about an ethical scenario based on doctor's having to perform the lethal injection and if you were ordered by the courts...would you do it?
How do you feel about end of life directives?
Jehovah's witness and blood transfusion question. Lots of ethics. Be prepared but don't panic. They are just looking to see your reasoning. Pick a side and stick to it, but don't ramble. My interviewer made this part very conversational and we simply discussed the issue at hand.

What was the most interesting question?

What do you do to relax?

What was the most difficult question?

The Jehovah's witness case involving a minor.
🤝 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

3 out of 10

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

10 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, AMCAS application, attempted to get a good amount of sleep.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was so friendly. I really enjoyed both the student tours and was impressed by the opportunities available to students in such a large city

What impressed you negatively?

That it's in Memphis. I know that it doesn't happen a lot to medical students, but it can still be an unsafe place to be.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

When they say comfortable walking shoes, they mean it.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses