Memphis, TN
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2017-18
⭐ 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 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?
Laid back atmosphere and very welcoming.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How will you handle the finances? (I have a family)
What was the most interesting question?
What is one of your most meaningful clinical experiences? (paid medical employment)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewing my app and being familiar with opportunities at this school.
What was the most difficult question?
Ethical discussion about religion in medicine (fair game as I have paid employment as a minister).
What impressed you positively?
Proximity of classes and rotations and opportunities at multiple campuses in years 3-4.
What impressed you negatively?
Slightly disorganized and too much downtime. I had 45 minutes with nothing to do before my final afternoon interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing. Everything is covered that day.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
More organized day. Some interviewees finished before lunch and could leave after tour. Some had afternoon interviews and had 45 minutes to kill beforehand. Either get everyone on the same schedule or provide more specific time fillers.
📍 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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