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University of California San Diego School of Medicine

San Diego, CA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

Of course, why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What is the most essential quality for a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

Has there ever come a time in your life when everything fell to pieces around you and you realized your own limitations? How did that help you find your place in the world?
🤝 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?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

No responses

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

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ 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?

Interview Feedback, talked with friend who is MSI, walked around the campus the day before

What impressed you positively?

The students are REALLY happy. Also, the Student-Run Free Clinic seems an amazing opportunity to serve the community, learn hands-on, and remember what medicine is all about.

What impressed you negatively?

Older buildings

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There are so many electives available. I wish I had known more about them so I could've asked specifics.

What are your general comments?

Very positive. Happy students is a good sign!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses