How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why your undergraduate university? Why did you pick medicine? What type of research have you done? Why did you do it? What is your weakness? what do you offer to a medical school? Do you have any leadership experience? What do you like about USF? Where do you see yourself in 10/20 years and what would you want to have? Basic stuff. No ethics questions." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Nothing was especially interesting or difficult. They basically just wanted to get an impression of how you interacted with other people. Don't be scared about this interview -- go over the standard interview questions relax." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Already addressed." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I looked at past USF interview postings and wrote down the questions, then wrote down 4-8 word answers for each to act as mental stimulants." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The faculty and students were an incredibly warm and happy group of people. The atmosphere was very positive and people want to help each other rather than harm each other, academically. Also, lifelink, a transplant center that is one of the top 12 transplant centers in the nation was neat. Additionally, the staff is very receptive to comments and is continuously uses feedback to update their courses, faculty, and facilities." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The hospital had areas that seemed older and the campus did not have a lot of trees and comforting scenery." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Get a good night sleep. You will be walking a lot." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

12/01/2003