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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

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?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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 your study on XYZ...
Why medicine?
Why Pitt?

What was the most interesting question?

Did you have any trouble finding my office?

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you leave your prior field?
🤝 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?

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Shadyside Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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, Pitt website.

What impressed you positively?

The people, the opportunities, the facility, the culture, the curriculum, the city... It is all great.

What impressed you negatively?

That is a giant hill you will need to climb...but if nothing else, it's good cardio.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How fantastic this place is...

What are your general comments?

Pitt is a renowned institution, rich in both opportunities and history. Students match very well and UPMC is a research mecca. This school should be a "Top 10" in US News....but Top 15 ain't bad either ;-)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No major suggestions. Best interview day I went on out of 14+ schools.