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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School

Dallas, TX

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

Do you see yourself involved with research as a doctor?
What is a book you've read recently (outside of school)?
What two deceased people would you invite to dinner?

What was the most interesting question?

So you're going to talk to someone in Washington about funding stem cell research. What three people would you bring with you, and why?

What was the most difficult question?

Med school requires a lot of studying, and represents a huge time commitment. Have you ever had to work that hard at anything before?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

7 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?

8 out of 10

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

9 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Pre-med interviews at my university, Career Center at my school, studentdoctor.net

What impressed you positively?

The interviewer who was a psychiatrist listened to all I had to say and was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

One guy talked too much about himself, his opinions on issues, his time in med school, etc.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interviews were one-on-one, not two-on-one.

What are your general comments?

Seemed like a great school in a great location.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses