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Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Miami, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2021-22

⭐ 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

How you think you did?

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?

6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

This school impressed me positively overall, I didn't receive too difficult questions nothing about healthcare or stem cell research or ethical questions. Very straightforward about your application and asking general interview questions about how you handle conflict and change.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

They went through each of the activities that I indicated as most meaningful on AMCAS as asked me to talk a little bit more about it.

What was the most interesting question?

Are there any hobbies that you picked up during the pandemic?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Answering SDN questions and most common questions and rehearsing with family

What was the most difficult question?

How do you respond to change?

What impressed you positively?

The admission person really seemed to care and gave us some words of wisdom at the end that was applicable to how we view all medical schools not just FIU. She seemed really genuine in wanting to help us and make us feel more comfortable.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would get breaks in between the interviews so I had a moment to collect myself.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

N/A
📍 Travel and Logistics

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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

< $100

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great