Chicago, IL
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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Overall, I wasn't as impressed as I could have been but nothing that would keep me from attending if I'm accepted.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Would you come to UIC if the Urban Health Program wasn't here? (I told my interviewer that it was a big draw for me.)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN, read up on US/Canada/UK healthcare systems (didn't need it though), read about current health care issues
What impressed you positively?
The diversity of the student body and how important it is to the school. You have the opportunity to do rotations in a variety of area hospitals. Graduate student housing is literally down the street from the school.
What impressed you negatively?
That we didn't get to see the library on the tour but saw the gym. It was nice but not a top priority to me. They have a co-op note taking service that you can buy into (about $100) in case you miss lecture. Most schools have lecture available via video or audio for free for their students. Also, the 1st year seems very lecture heavy and there's no ''formal'' PBL.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I wouldn't be asked any of the questions I read about on SDN so I was definitely over-prepared. Better than under-prepared I guess. Also, that Cook County Hospital's parking structure is directly across the street. I wasn't entirely sure if I was allowed to park there but when I left, there was a list of prices at the cashier's booth and public parking was listed ($8). So it's an option for those that are driving but park there at your own risk.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 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?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 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
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Residence Inn by Marriot
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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