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SUNY - Upstate Medical University College of Medicine

Syracuse, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Ethical Questions about dying patients, my response to families, healthcare problems, solutions etc...
Just really know yourself, your motives, and be prepared to discuss them, as this is the majority of the interaction. They are a great group, so don't be afraid to be honest!!
Why medicine? Why Upstate? What if you don't get in this year ( I hate that question, and even the thought )? Future plans?

What was the most interesting question?

My agreement/disagreement with the actions of a University professor (Texas Tech.?) that refused to give anyone who didn't wholly believe in evoluntionary theory a letter of recommendation, and reasons for my approval/disapproval..

What was the most difficult question?

Having been in leadership roles, how do you think physicians can impact or transform their communities through leadership actions?
🤝 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?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed AMCAS, Upstate website, this site, reviewed research, and honestly contemplated why I want to be an M.D. and what my contribution to medicine would be, so I could give sincere answers to such questions.

What impressed you positively?

First, the faculty are warm and accepting, the students are optimistic, the integrated (clinical/didactic) curriculum is appealing and the proximity of school to hospital is a nice feature.

What impressed you negatively?

The almost certainty that State tuition prices will soon parallel those of private institutions, (Mark one in the negative category for Pataki, Booo!) though I hold no grudge against Upstate for this.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Just a reminder, if you are going to Syracuse, rememeber to pack gloves, a scarf, and a warm hat for the walk from parking to the school.

What are your general comments?

I can tell you all that Upstate puts forth great effort to ensure a positive experience for interview day. And for the curious, they say that admissions decisions take 3-4 weeks. I give it an overall *** and a half * for good measure. Hope my input helps... Good luck

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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