Memphis, TN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I had heard the architecture of the building used for M1/M2 was pretty lackluster - this is true, but it is large and the hospitals, I feel, more than make up for it.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Asked about universal health care.
What was the most interesting question?
One of my interviewers (a psychiatrist) asked a multi-part question regarding an underage child coming into an ER. Each time I would answer he would add further detail - ie, he is drunk, underage, and was trying to kill himself because his parents kicked him out after he told them he was gay.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, MSAR, Website
What was the most difficult question?
Answering how I think the infant mortality rate for minorities could be fixed.
What impressed you positively?
Clinical experience, how early it starts, and the sheer magnitude they receive. The curriculum is a bit shifted so that more time can be spent doing electives, research, or even just time off during the third and fourth years. Students were very honest and seemed very happy with their decisions. Hospitals we toured through were busy and all very impressive.
What impressed you negatively?
Honestly, the elevators in the admissions building were pretty shoddy. Beyond that and an admittedly underwhelming pre-packed lunch, nothing really impressed me negatively.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Definitely take a look the day before to make sure you know where you're going.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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?
8 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?
None come to mind. Extremely warm and kind.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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