Positively
6 out of 10
8 out of 10
8 out of 10
45 minutes
At the school
2
One-on-one
Open file
"Where are your mother and father from? (they were born outside of the US)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What advice has your brother given? (he's an MD)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Typical strength/weakness stuff, think about 10 years from now, what if med school doesn't work out, etc... " Report Response | I was asked this question too
"None were really ''interesting. Mostly standard fare." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"How will your age play into your time here at our medical school? (I'm a bit younger than well.. just about everyone!)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"SDN interview feedback" Report Response
"They hammered into me that their board scores are the best in Texas and PBL (problem-based learning) is the best thing since sliced bread to them. Also, a lot of prep for USMLE is very helpful. Also a completely student-run clinic that you can help with immediately so you have contact with patients within the first WEEK! Yep. Lots of nifty, ''exclusive to Galveston'' research facilities compared to other Texas schools like a BSL4 lab." Report Response
"Some areas of the hospital are ''bleh''. Island itself could definitely use some improvements. Beaches in Galveston are not worth swimming in." Report Response
"Interview is really more dependent on who you get than how ''good'' you are as an applicant. A laidback interviewer will make you think UTMB is the best thing since sliced bread, but a harsher one might instead make you through in the towel. Some things you just can't control!" Report Response
"Interview was pretty nice. I had my interview in the morning after a brief introduction to the school. Interviews are really all over the campus in PhD's office and some parts of the hospital (for MDs). Interview wasn't too stressful as I did some prep-work, but could have been better. Nothing really too obvious except to KNOW the flaws of your application and have a prepared answer for it. There's nothing like trying to answer a question like ''Why haven't you done research?'' or ''Why don't you have more clinical experience?'' because honestly there's NO good answer to those questions and trying to deflect them on the spot can have disastrous results. Also, be aware that they have no idea of your GPA or MCAT while you are interviewing, so there's no bias in your interview." Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
8 out of 10
In state
4-6 hours
Airplane
$101-$200
HOU
Hotel
6 out of 10
Red Carpet Inn
yes
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