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Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 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?

Do you think that doctors have an ethical responsibility to gain their patient's trust?
Tell me about your family.
Why do you want to be a doctor, and why do you want to go to Loyola? (pretty standard)

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me your stance on physician-assisted suicide (I'm an Oregon resident.)

What was the most difficult question?

Couldn't you still find satisfaction being a physician's assistant?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

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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?

Read SDN interview feedback (v. helpful). Also read the 2 publications that Loyola sent me-- the alumni book was especially helpful for questions I asked the interviewers.

What impressed you positively?

Loyola is clearly dedicated to making sure that their student's are happy/healthy and satisfied with their surroundings and experiences.

What impressed you negatively?

Maywood... the fact that the school boasts a Chicago location is a myth... it's a good 20 minute drive from the city and is nothing (culturally) like Chicago.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

You can bring your luggage to the admissions office and they don't mind if you leave it in the closet during your day of interviews and tours.

What are your general comments?

My first interview was awful--I interviewed with an MD who acted like she was completely unimpressed with my file (closed). She interviewer kept grilling me and then telling me that my opinions regarding medicine were wrong! My second interview was completely different, however. It was great because the interviewer asked very engaging questions and agreed with everything I said. Possibly a case of good cop/bad cop? I was really worried when I left, but then received a notice of acceptance 2 weeks later! Also, at Loyola, they have an awesome system where if you think that you had a bad interview, you can ask the Dean for a 3rd opportunity when you meet with him/her at the end of the day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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