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University of Illinois College of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

What are your general comments?

It was a good interview, learned a lot about the program and hope to get in!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Getting a PhD requires a lot of time in the lab, do you think you can put in the time?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you plan to do with an MD/PhD?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Went over my research, talked to current students.

What was the most difficult question?

You so passionately stated in your essay that you'd like to further MRI technology, do you think you can do it? (it was hard to answer, without sounding cocky)

What impressed you positively?

Flexibility of program structure. You can do PhD work first or MD work first. Friendliness of the director and staff.

What impressed you negatively?

Not MSTP funded yet.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff