Sacramento, CA
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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Both of my interviewers were very familiar with my application. They asked me questions about my experiences and my family. I was pleasantly surprised that they were so interested in me as a person, not just a faceless applicant. This was by far the most informative and well-run interview day I've attended so far. I am very impressed with UC Davis.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Questions about cultural competence in medicine-proof that this school really "gets it" about the importance of this especially in primary care.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read my application, researched the school and its mission statements.
What was the most difficult question?
Some ethical questions, but none too difficult. No right or wrong answers really.
What impressed you positively?
This school is amazing. I had somewhat low expectations driving up for my interview, but I was blown away when I got there. Big emphasis on supporting med students, great opportunities for early clinical experience. A lot of faculty interaction. Everyone is really happy to be there (even people from big cities like NY whom you would expect to be bored in a smaller city). There is a great sense of cohesion and support btw med students. The facilities are very new.
What impressed you negatively?
The tour guide didn't show us very much, he seemed rushed.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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