Lexington, KY
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 349 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (83%)
Negatively (2%)
No change (15%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (48%)
Good (48%)
Average (5%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the University of Kentucky College of Medicine to be a great school with a positive interview experience, emphasizing the laid-back and conversational nature of the interviews. Many appreciated the welcoming environment, the friendly staff and students, and the efficient organization of the interview day. Some applicants mentioned the focus on getting to know the interviewees on a personal level and the school's emphasis on creating a supportive and inclusive community.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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UKY is a fantastic school, and the RPLP program is something absolutely wonderful that has already made such a large difference in its short existence. I am very grateful to have interviewed with this school and be able to meet wonderful people along the way.
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Be yourself and arrive early to get parking and figure out where you need to go. You've got this, future doctor!
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Just be yourself, it pays off!
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Great program and great interview
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This interview felt very formal and professional, but became more laid-back after going to meet with the interviewers. All the student tour guides were clearly and genuinely enthusiastic about their school
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
39 Minutes Average
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Number:
2.1 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
99% One-on-One
1% Group Interview
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File Type:
96% Open-File
4% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
29% Virtual
71% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
80% At the School
20% Other Location
UKCOM-COMP interviews are an average of 39 minutes, with an average of 2.1 interviews. 99% of interviews are one-on-one, 71% are in-person, and 4% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 80% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about experiences with differing opinions, professionalism definitions and examples, reasons for pursuing medicine, challenges faced, and future career aspirations. Additionally, many respondents mentioned questions related to rural medicine, personal backgrounds, resilience, decision-making processes, and motivations for choosing specific medical schools or specialties. Some responses indicated interviews in an MMI format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement, with questions covering a wide range of topics from personal experiences to healthcare system perspectives.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Describe a time in which you had a differing opinion or viewpoint from someone else, and how it changed your opinion/viewpoint?
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What does professionalism mean to you? Give an example of good vs bad professionalism
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What does professionalism mean to you?
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At BG campus. Two structured interviews, the questions were read off a sheet of paper. Why do you want to attend UK? what is the biggest issue facing rural communities? what problems would you solve and how with an unlimited budget? what would you do if a team member is not doing their work on a project?
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Name a time you were resilient and a time you messed up on something important
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at University of Kentucky College of Medicine discussed pressing concerns of rural healthcare, combating health disparities with unlimited resources, professionalism scenarios, cultural challenges, dealing with patient refusals based on gender during emergencies, and personal integrity explanations. While the interviews were generally conversational, some respondents mentioned MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and questions about uniqueness, favorite books/movies, family impact on healthcare decisions, discrimination experiences, and future medical trends.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What do you think is a pressing concern of rural medicine and healthcare?
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If you had an infinite amount of money, what would you do to help combat health disparities in Kentucky?
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Questions about professionalism and what your idea of professionalism is with examples.
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What was the biggest cultural challenge I have faced?
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How would you deal with a male pt that doesn't want you (a female) to work on him, but it is a emergency and you are the only resource at the moment?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for their interviews by using resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), practicing with friends and family, reviewing potential questions and answers, researching the school's website, and engaging in mock interviews. Many applicants also mentioned the importance of reviewing their application materials, practicing answering common interview questions, and seeking advice from current students or advisors.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN, r/premed advice posts, practicing with friends and family, outlining potential questions and answers in a Google Doc
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UKCOM website, Student Doctor Network, YouTube videos about the school
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Youtube videos, SDN, practicing answers to questions out loud.
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School's website and SDN
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Mock interviews, practicing common questions and questions of SDN
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Kentucky College of Medicine discussed a wide range of scenarios such as confronting a resident on differing practices, providing access to healthcare in rural areas, breaking bad news to parents about amputation, explaining insurance issues with medication, and balancing medical practice with public health research. The interviews encompassed personal reflections on professionalism, experiences with patient care, and ethical dilemmas, with a focus on communication skills, ethical decision-making, and commitment to healthcare.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why medicine, and not public health?
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You learn that a resident in a higher position than you is conducting practices different from what is accepted. When you confront him, he says "this is how I learned to do it and I've always done things this way." What do you do?
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What would you do if a patient complained about the care they received from an attending?
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Give an example of professionalism and one of not professionalism
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Mock patient interaction ( can't remember scenario)
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and supportiveness of the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the emphasis on collaboration and community at the institution. They also highlighted the innovative curriculum, early clinical training opportunities, and the upcoming new hospital facilities as positive aspects of their experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I was greatly impressed by how kind and welcoming the interview was for the RPLP program. Every person there seemed to have our best interests in mind, and appeared to genuinely wish us well and support us on this journey.
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Everyone I spoke to was amiable. The student panel reassured us that the school is a very collaborative one in which people are more than willing to help one another. One of my interviewers was a professor who said she's never had any concerns about a student because of their support network and robust curriculum.
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The faculty and staff were really encouraging and gave positive vibes, associate dean is very enthusiastic
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Being a regional campus is a small community and it seemed like the staff really cares about their students
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The staff was so nice and encouraging.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of personalization in standardized interview questions, challenges in connecting with lecturers due to remote lectures, high out-of-state tuition costs, dated facilities, and disorganization during tours and interviews. Suggestions included incorporating more personalized questions during interviews, offering more complete information during interview days, and improving organization during tours.
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Due to the standardized nature of the interview questions, it did feel at times that the interview was a bit stiff or restrictive. I wish more allowance for personal/customized questions was allowed.
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N/A
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Most of the lectures are given from the main campus and streamed to the regional campus, so I could see a problem in connecting with your lecturers.
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I wished my interview had been in person instead of through Zoom
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The student panel was pretty low energy compared to other schools, I didn’t get the vibe that they were happy to be there
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the format of the interviews, the need for comfortable shoes due to extensive tours, the importance of researching the school beforehand, and the types of questions asked during the interviews. They also highlighted the significance of being prepared for financial questions and the diversity of interviewers, while emphasizing the overall relaxed nature of the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I was under the impression that "two interviews" meant that Applicant A would go first followed by Applicant B, when in reality, it was all ~15 students went into separate rooms with their designated interviewers at the same time. We would then "swap" the interviewers, so basically there are 2 sets of 1/1 interviews by different people
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The interview itself goes by faster than you think
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It was more relaxed that I thought it would be
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One interview was conversational, one interview asked me strictly ethical and situational questions
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I already went to the RPLP open house so I think that REALLY helped me for the RPLP interview. *whisper* they so some speed interviews at Morehead in additon to the 2 one-on-one interviews *whisper*
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their exceptional friendliness, responsiveness, and helpfulness. Suggestions included ranking the waitlist, providing interviewer names, and offering more opportunities for student interaction.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Keep doing what you are doing, they are fantastic!
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No suggestions, but I do appreciate their responsiveness and friendliness. I know admissions offices can be very busy, but all of my emails/phone calls were quickly answered.
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Keep up the good work! All of the faculty I interacted with was extremely helpful!
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They do a great job and I love how swift the replies and updates are.
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Rank the waitlist
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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LEX
50% interviewees used LEX (LEX), with 13% using lex (lex) and 13% using SDF (SDF) and 13% using N/A (N/A) and 13% using Blue Grass Aiport (Blue Grass Aiport).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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21% Airplane
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72% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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6% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Hilton (average ranking 10/10), with some staying at Residence Inn (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Hilton
10/10
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Residence Inn
9/10
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Holiday Inn Express at the University
9/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Faculty member (4%)
Student (96%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (89%)
Neutral (11%)
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