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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you had Bill Gate's money, what would you do with it in healthcare? How do you feel about religion in medicine?
Tell me about your school. How do you feel about research?
Why do you want to be a doctor, why not an EMT? Why Loyola? What are you looking for in a med school? What are your strengths/weaknesses?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you feel about dogs? Tell me about your dad. How did 9/11 affect him and your family?

What was the most difficult question?

What ethical issue do you find most intriguing in medicine and why?
🤝 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?

No responses

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?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Refered to this site and read up on ethical issues in healthcare. Note: ethics is big at this school!

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the faculty and students and laid back atmosphere.

What impressed you negatively?

The lack of a bookstore (the small one they have is closing) and minimal variety in available food.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Over 50% of last year's first years went abroad, mostly to 3rd world countries, to volunteer their time.

What are your general comments?

I was surprised in how much I liked this school. Although it may not be as prestigious as other schools in the area, such at U. of Chicago, the students here are highly dedicated to service and care and the faculty were awesome!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses