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Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Miami, FL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2011-12

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 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?

7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

There will be deans and students in and out of the interview holding room all day. Use this opportunity to ask questions and get to know the faculty and students. Everyone was very enthusiastic and excited to talk to interviewees.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine? Why FIU? Why Miami?

What was the most interesting question?

You mentioned that you're interested in underserved urban populations. Wouldn't you say that there are rural communities that have a greater need for physicians right now?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Re-read my essays and AMCAS. Read up on healthcare reform. Kept up with current events.

What impressed you positively?

Community focus of the school. Clinical opportunities at Jackson hospital.

What impressed you negatively?

Still in the process of taking over the building from public health and nursing students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They are very strict about the 30 minute limit. Don't feel upset if they have to cut you off and get you back to the waiting room.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Sheraton by the airport

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

no