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University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What ethical problems did you face with X experience?

What was the most interesting question?

What is your second choice occupation?

What was the most difficult question?

What percentile does your GPA rank in your college?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read pamphlet, mentally answering SDN feedback questions.

What impressed you positively?

The students are incredibly nice and happy. I had an opportunity to chat with 6-7 students. The school looks brand new with an in-door area connecting the school and the research building.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I came in pretty well-prepared.

What are your general comments?

Started off with an introduction of the curriculum with Dean Hanson. He talked about the unique features at Rochester: biopsychosocial model, Double Helix Curriculum, international health opportunities, Academic Research Track. Then we were free to do whatever we want between interviews. We got a chance to attend classes. Overall a wonderful experience. Everyone was very friendly and warm.
📍 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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

ROC

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes