Indianapolis, IN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How on earth did you find your way to medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
Nothing that was exceptionally interesting, I was asked a lot of questions about the various activities I have done, many of which are pretty unique.
What was the most difficult question?
Why my freshman year science grades were low. The interviewers *seemed* satisfied with my explanation, but it's hard to say...
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
35 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 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?
Read through SDN feedback, though I was not asked any questions about ethics. I suspect this is because they were more interested in using the time to talk about my life experiences.
What impressed you positively?
The facilities and the enthusiasm everyone has about the Kenya program.
What impressed you negatively?
Based on the other interviewees I met and my interviewer's reaction to my file, I am guessing I am pretty non-traditional for Indiana. Most people who attend IU have lived in-state their whole lives. I fear the class would not be very diverse not just in terms of race, but also in terms of world view, life experiences, etc.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That although they offer an MD/MPH, most people do not complete the MPH while they are in med school (according to my interviewer). They are likely to wait until they begin residency.
What are your general comments?
Overall, I left with a good feeling. I would be happy to go to IUSM if I should be accepted. I have no doubt the education and training will be excellent. My only reservation would be the diversity of my classmates.
📍 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
IND
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Indiana University Hotel and Conference Center
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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