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  • University of Rochester School of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Rochester, NY
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

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)?

"Usual shiznit, with a sprinkle or two of health policy questions." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"How would you start a student-run clinic?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Did you major in XYZ because your older brother did?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you see medicine changing in the future?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Should physicians be able to serve only the rich and make more money?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I didnt" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Nice facilities, solid local reputation, excess of opportunities (research, clinical, etc.)" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Freezing rain, isolation, most students i met were lame" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Intramural football at Rochester (sweet!)" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall the day was pleasant and laid back, with the exception of the student interview, who appearead slightly hostile at times. He was a really nice guy, I think he was just trying to see what makes me tick. The two faculty interviews went very well, and both of them did their best to sell Rochester as a great city. I didnt really buy it, Rochester seems average at best." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

01/01/2007

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

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