Iowa City, IA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why have you chosen a career in Medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
Elaborate on your performing arts experience and how it relates to your desire for a career in medicine.
What was the most difficult question?
There is currently a shortage of organs available for donation and transplant. Do you have any ideas to help alleviate this situation?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
25 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
studentdoctor.net, review Kaplan interview tips, revisit amcas and secondary essays.
What impressed you positively?
Amazing facilities. Their CELLS student support program seems to be a great asset.
What impressed you negatively?
The structured interview format is a little strange at first, but the second part of the interview is more conversational and natural.
What are your general comments?
Great facilities at a great school. Really well thought out support systems for students. Probably one of the best if not THE best medical school west of the Mississippi River and east of California.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
CID
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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