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University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Albuquerque, NM

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

0 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

0 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you see as the most significant healthcare issues facing New Mexico?
What have been some of your life experiences with diversity?
Where do you see yourself in five years?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you see yourself working in a community or academic setting?

What was the most difficult question?

If you could not become a physician, what career would you pursue?
🤝 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN interview questions, NM Department of Health website, read Healthcare Handbook (latest volume available), UNM SOM website (for school specific questions), advice from current students

What impressed you positively?

Students seem really passionate, students seem very engaged with campus activities, admissions office staff was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Lackadaisical effort by faculty during curriculum presentation. No tour of facilities besides the library and one classroom. Clear bias for reapplicants

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That one of my interviews was on Skype. I had little time to prepare for a Skype interview and feel that it did make a slight impact.

What are your general comments?

Make applicants feel more wanted. This has been my dream school since I can remember, but the treatment of me on interview day soured me. I had already received an acceptance to an out-of-state medical school, and I made my decision to not attend UNM as soon as I walked off campus.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Admissions office was the most positive element of my interview day experience. My suggestion: give the staff a raise, they've earned it.