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University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Orlando, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

A patient has diabetes and is not compliant with her medication. What do you say to this patient? How do you get her to become compliant?
What is one of your weaknesses and one of your strengths?
You are in the elevator with two residents and 2 patients. The residents are making fun of a patient they saw earlier. How do you react?

What was the most interesting question?

More of the personal questions about your application - the interview is very conversational, but they are also required to ask you certain questions.

What was the most difficult question?

You are a medical student working with a resident who reports to the attending that a patient needs an appendectomy based on his physical exam findings. You know that the resident did not complete the physical exam, and really do not believe the patient has appendicitis. What do you say or do?
🤝 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?

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

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?

Orlando

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

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?

7 out of 10

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

5 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?

looked at SDN, talked to my student host, read about all of the great programs the school offers, and had an idea of what my FIRE research project might be.

What impressed you positively?

Everything - the staff, the facilities, the students. They do a very good job of selling their school.

What impressed you negatively?

There is nothing that left me with a negative impression.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing - I felt prepared.

What are your general comments?

I loved this school. It passed even my top choice going into this process and if I receive an acceptance it will be a very difficult decision.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None - this was far and away my favorite school thus far.