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  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
  • Allopathic Medical School
  • Tampa, FL
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

Questions

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)?

"What is the most interesting thing you have ever done?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Give an example of when you solved a tough problem." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"An ethical question about homeopathic medicine." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is the most difficult thing you've done?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Website, talked with friends who were current students." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The school seemed to focus a great deal on patient contact early in medical education. They say that their students are well prepared to go into their residencies. Also, the students and staff were wonderful. One even walked the extra 1/4 mile out to my car to make sure I could figure out how to get home. =-)" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Neither of my interviwers seemed to be very happy with the actual interview process. One was a med student who showed up in jeans and flip-flops. The other didn't like the closed-file process. Some interviews were conducted outside on the benches." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Mr. Larkin, the admissions director, is EXTREMELY nice and approachable. You can ask him any questions and he won't hold it against you." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

01/08/2007

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

3 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

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