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University of Kansas School of Medicine

Kansas City, KS

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In the past week, how have you been brave? Kind?
What is one clinical experience you have had that has stuck with you? Why?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were an MLB player, what would be your up-to-bat song?

What was the most difficult question?

Medical school, residency, and life as a physician is rough. It will grind you down again and again. How do you know that you are prepared for a career in medicine? How do you know that you can handle that?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

Reading online about ethical principles and the ACA, writing main ideas for common questions, practicing the important questions, friends helping me to practice answering questions on the spot.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were very friendly, the day was well planned and always on time, the medical students were extremely helpful and friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing! It was a great experience!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Relax! They want you to do well. Just be yourself and show them your passions.

What are your general comments?

Overall a very positive experience! I am very encouraged after my interview!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Allow time for a longer tour. We only got to see the outside of many of the buildings because we didn't have time to go in and actually see the facilities.