Irvine, CA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
The environment there is very "sterile", as people describe. It feels like walking through a business park. But the students all seem to be really happy and laidback.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read through my application, this website, read UCI's website
What was the most difficult question?
Is there anything else you want to tell me about yourself (not usually a difficult question but they asked this about 4 times)
What impressed you positively?
My student host was great - I recommend doing that. You get to meet students and possibly other applicants. My host picked me up from the airport and got me to the tour on time in the morning. The student interview was very chill - it was just conversational and lasted an hour.
What impressed you negatively?
My faculty interviewer was not prepared for my arrival and the interview was disorganized and constantly interrupted. It lasted less than an hour.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The tour was fine! I read some postings that the tour isn't worth it, but I think it's good to see where I might be spending the next 4 years. The day isn't any longer than any other interview day - 8 to 3.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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