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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

The Admissions staff were very enthusiastic and helpful. THe faculty interviewer was very relaxed and converstational. The school and its curriculum are outstanding. Medical students are very welcome in the affiliated hospitals.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why UPenn? What in the curriculum suits you?

What was the most interesting question?

Contrast the medical system in the US and where you have traveled abroad.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed UPenn admissions bulletin, website, curriculum

What was the most difficult question?

How would you attempt to correct the biggest issue facing medicine today?

What impressed you positively?

Tight integration of university, hospitals, and medical school. All students were very enthusiastic, and forthright about UPenn.

What impressed you negatively?

Parking Difficulties, inner city Philadelphia
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student