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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Edmonton, AB

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?

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

What are your general comments?

No unexpected questions at all. It was my first interview and upon leaving I felt I hadn't presented myself as well as I could have, but I guess it was good enough..
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine? Why U of A? Tell me more about (stuff in personal attributes)? What do you do in your spare time? How do you handle stress?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me one of your weaknesses (that can't be turned into a strength).

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interviews, read websites, made a list of my personal qualities and experiences, brushed up on ethics and current events.

What was the most difficult question?

A 14 year old girl wants an abortion - what do you tell her parents when they call?

What impressed you positively?

Facilities are well funded and maintained.

What impressed you negatively?

Tour was somewhat cursory.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student