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Long School of Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about some of your leadership experiences. How do you think they will help you in being a doctor?
Tell me about your shadowing experiences. What were your favorites?
What do you like to do in your free time? How do you de-stress?

What was the most interesting question?

Have you considered teaching? (after talking about TA-ing and academic medicine)

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing whatsoever. Interviews were SO relaxed/talkative.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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, UTHSCSA website, healthcare books and articles, ethics textbook

What impressed you positively?

Their admissions philosophy, Dr. Jones, the students passion for SA, the school's location, very genuine and down to earth students

What impressed you negatively?

Facilities are not as new as some of the other TX schools

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Interviewers only have your personal statement, optional essays, SAT/ACT scores (?) and high school class rank (?)

What are your general comments?

I absolutely loved SA. The students, faculty and admissions faculty were very friendly, genuine, and helpful.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses