Indianapolis, IN
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about your level of commitment in becoming a physician.
What was the most difficult question?
Tell me about your level of commitment in becoming a physician.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
40 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
1
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I studied the IUSM Core Values and Guiding Principles. This is a big focus of the school. IU is really emphasizing professionalism. Most everyone I spoke to had something related to this theme.
What impressed you positively?
The students were friendly and very realistic. They were positive about the school and gave honest and helpful advice. Dr. Beckman was friendly, professional, and interested in me as a person. I really feel that he is an advocate for his prospective students.
What impressed you negatively?
Lunch was a bit cramped in some small rooms. Yes, it was intimate, but with a dozen nervous people wearing suits in a small cramped room on a hot day... well.. youget the idea...
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I felt very prepared. I don't think that there was anything that surprised me.
What are your general comments?
It was very positive. The resources for the school are amazing. The Indy campus has everything you would ever want. The professors I spoke to were enthusiastic and the support staff was friendly. I would love to go to this school.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
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