More from this Member The PhD interviewer does not factor into the admissions decision (supposedly)." | Report Response ZDVlMmY4ZjFjMjk2OTQwYjExYWExNGM4ODIyYTM2YzM4NjI1N2YxZmU0OWUw second interview was conversational, though interviewer seemed to talk more than me. | Report Response, "Read this website, thought about some of the most asked questions, studied for a test for the day after" | I was asked this question too, "Do you think that the healthcare reform bill will pass?" "Interviews can only move you up a maximum of one point. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Get an estimated total cost of the application process. | I was asked this question too, "What are your three best qualities?" Thats why it is essential to prepare for the tell me about yourself question before your interviews. Dont answer this question by giving them another rundown of your credentials. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response, "The faculty goes out of their way to make the interviews low-stress." The day is ended with a walking tour of the hospital. " If theres an aspect of your application thats particularly weak, expect to be asked about it. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your volunteering experiences." Everything is low stress and beware, the tour was kind of long so wear comfy shoes. More from this Member | Report Response, "Read SDN Interview Feedback and UAB website" More from this Member I subsequently spoke with other applicants to UAB from various years and found that many had similarly inappropriate experiences. Do you have any questions?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Each interviewer had to complete a task: one tried to find out how academically motivated i was; another asked me questions about my personal/home life; another asked me about my research experiences and what i want to do in medicine." | I was asked this question too, "Have you considered going to graduate school? More from this Member Talked a lot about state health issues, clinical experiences, rural practice, etc.. No ethics questions." | Report Response, "Everyone was extremely friendly and all the interviews knew specifics about my application." | I was asked this question too, "What career would you seek out if all the medical schools were to close?" | Report Response, "The facilities are old, but there will be a completely new addition for med students in the fall." | I was asked this question too, "Can you tell me about your three best friends?" | Report Response UAB is an phenomenal school with enormous opportunities in both medicine and research." More from this Member More from this Member My interview with a local physician was not only relaxed and informative, it was actually enjoyable! Laid-back, conversational interviews. " | I was asked this question too, "What most defines you and the person you have become? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Physician assisted suicide" | Report Response, "The new building that they just opened." (By most of the interviewers)" This is by no means an easy question. | I was asked this question too, "Name the single most important non-academic leadership role you have taken." (After I gave my answer, he asked me how my worst characteristic could be a good thing) What would your brother say is your best characteristic? | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "The curriculum is extremely customizable. More from this Member Demonstrating what you learned from the experience shows maturity and perseverance. More from this Member It's a really aesthetically pleasing place compared to a lot of the other schools and hospitals. | I was asked this question too, "I had a lot of veterinary experience: | Report Response, "That everyone has at least 3 interviews." | Report Response, "Happiness and friendliness of everyone involved, from the students to the interviewers to my fellow applicants, the superior level of the 3rd and 4th year training" More from this Member | Report Response, "Very nice interviewers, all practicing MDs in various types of practice. Tell me about a time where you have empathized with someone. " | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself. | Report Response | Report Response, "Everything was very organized and well put-together. " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "tell me about yourself; is there anything that we havent talked about that you want to discuss?" More from this Member | Report Response, "The interviewers were not very conversational. More from this Member The interviews were not stressful. " Others will give you Oct - Dec right before Christmas. | I was asked this question too, "Is there anything else the admissions committee should know about you?" The best course of action is to say you will reapply to medical school after you take the time to strengthen your application. Whats most important is choosing a genuine experience from your life you can speak about comfortably and authentically that reveals your own personal and professional strengths. | Report Response, "SDN, UASOM website, AMCAS application, Talked to students who already had interviews there" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "There were quite a few students, about 20-25 students interviewing that day. | Report Response This question is meant to test how intimate your knowledge is of the program. | Report Response, "Read this website" Dont sweep them under the rug. They give a good synopsis of what kind of students the school is looking for and what the school can offer for the student. More from this Member All the questions were pretty straightforward. More from this Member Pick someone close to you that you feel comfortable speaking about, such as an important mentor, teacher, or family member. | Report Response, "It's worthwhile to visit one or more of the other campuses (Huntsville, Tuscaloosa) so you can make an informed choice of campus." | Report Response What do you do during your downtime? More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member M2FhNmQyNTZmODMxYTMxMzMyNGYzOTQwMDMyNzQ3NDU2YmIxMzdmZWFiYjZj succeed in their education journey. More from this Member One-click unsubscribe. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What specialty interests you, and why?" More from this Member More from this Member For example, if you wanted to stay in the realm of medicine, you might say you would become a paramedic, a lab or radiologist technician, or surgical technologist. | I was asked this question too, "What do you do outside of studying? | Report Response My interviewers were awesome! " | Report Response, "The laid-back interview style" Use actual stories and experiences from your past to sell yourself. More from this Member More from this Member As with all of these questions, prepare for it beforehand. They seem very organized and professional." | Report Response Everyone was extremely friendly and did everything possible to make me feel relaxed. " More from this Member | Report Response, "The quasi-illegal questions (age, significant other, kids). Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" What Are the Ivy League Medical SchoolsAre They Worth the Hype? More from this Member More from this Member (kinda weird, I know.) | I was asked this question too, "Explain the duration of your extracurricular activities." How will the program help you achieve your personal and professional goals? | Report Response, "Read SDN interview feedback, checked the UAB website, mock interview with friends." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If I were to stand before the admissions committee and try to convince them to accept you what would I say?" No pressure tactics were used." | Report Response, "Googled "medical school interview questions" and looked through those, read interview feedback here, talked to friends at the school" Student tour guides seemed to genuinely love their medical school experience. | Report Response, "The new Volker Hall and the NIH rating." MzY4ZmM2ZTc2NWQwM2M1MDgyNDc0MTlkODRmNzg1YmM1YzBhMTgwMjM0NTkx | Report Response, "The many opportunities that are available at UAB and the outstanding faculty. It varies but usually schools only interview on specific dates (I assume this hasn't changed significantly with more virtual interviews). More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "this website, reread app and essays, refresh on underg research, listen to NEJM podcasts, news" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? She started disparaging mental patients and psychiatrists in the interview. Tour was a little disorganized and the students seemed a little dazed and unenthusiastic, despite being on fall break." MmRjNGY4YmVkNmJhMzQ2NmQ0NTI4ZjcwMmM2NmQwODA1Njc1N2U5NDQ2Y2U5 | I was asked this question too, "Tell me 3 of your worst qualities and 3 of your best qualities." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "where were you when the events of 9-11-01 occured? | I was asked this question too, "what do you like to do for fun." | Report Response, "Super Laid back and nice!" | Report Response | Report Response What experience in your past made you know you had to pursue medicine? More from this Member OGRmOTBmN2Y5OTc4NGUyNmM1MTViNmZkZDFjNGIzZTJjMTQ4NmJmYTNjMGMx More from this Member The friendliness of the students was great." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is your experience working with underserved groups?" | I was asked this question too, "What is one thing in medicine that scares you the most about entering it?" More from this Member | Report Response NTMxOGExMjU2NDM4OTU3NjBmZWY1ZDY5MWJlYmMwOTFlZDllNjBhNmQyZjcx | Report Response, "The interviewers were all physicians, which was nice, but they didn't seem to know as much about the school as they could have. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is your opinion on providing the HPV vaccine? | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is your best quality?" | Report Response | Report Response July 27 - George Washington. More from this Member | Report Response Take time in advance to think about how you will answer this question and be prepared for variants of it, such as, where do you see yourself in 15 or 20 years?. | Report Response Interviewers were not intimidating. | Report Response, "Everyone associated with the school seemed great; they really make me feel welcome and comfortable." | I was asked this question too, "What are your biggest fears regarding a career in medicine? | I was asked this question too, "What initially interested you in medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "What are a few words your mother would use to describe you?" | I was asked this question too, "Why did you lie on your essay by saying that you went to a "top ranked" undergraduate school? When you use Interview Feedback, you will find common questions asked during medical school interviews as submitted by previous interviewees. | I was asked this question too, "Why UAB? | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The staff, the physicians, and the students were all very pleasant and encouraging. " | Report Response The interviewer is asking this question because they want to get a better sense of who the person is behind the accomplishments. | Report Response, "Application, UAB website, SDN" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "There is a growing disparity between the number of family practice physicians in this country and the number of specialty physicians. The students seemed genuinely helpful." MTA3OTJlMDlhZmY4NzEiLCJzaWduYXR1cmUiOiI0YzViMWYxZDE5NWI3ODM4 More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "new facilities, students were pretty laid back (not hardcore types)" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Read past posts about UAB here, reviewed primary and secondary, read the school's mission statement." What separates you from the other applicants? " More from this Member More from this Member Intertwine your knowledge of the program with your own personal strengths, attributes, and interests to demonstrate how you are a good fit. | Report Response, "The entire experience was impressive. 12:30 - ~1:45 - Tour The people were the nicest I've met, outside of Texas, they were open-minded, and the administration was wholly dedicated to the students. Do you enjoy spending time with your family, playing sports or music, dancing, cooking, reading, writing, watching movies, gardening, horseback riding, or painting? | Report Response, "Not much diversity, ethnically or religiously. More from this Member More from this Member to be a joke question it WAS a joke question, right???)" | I was asked this question too, "What is the first thing that pops into your mind when I say hard work?" I was very stressed going in because this was my first interview and it was late in the year, but 2 seconds into my first interview, I completely relaxed. More from this Member How you answer this question says a great deal about who you are as a person and applicant. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What is the one thing you don't want me to see in your application? More from this Member | Report Response, "How well the interview flowed; how excited everyone was about the school." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I didn't know if she was trying to test me or if she was just a little odd. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Interviewees had very little contact with current students- which struck me as odd." | Report Response, "The diversity of the student body was a little lacking." Say you get an interview invite on Sept 15th. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response (Interviewer did not agree with one of my statements in my essay.)" information, offer guidance, and provide encouragement. One interviewer seemed very disinterested and asked me if I had considered going to graduate school. | I was asked this question too, "What would be the reason why we wouldn't accept you?" | Report Response How competitive or collaborative are the other students? More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read current issues in medicine on AAMC website, looked over statement of purpose." | I was asked this question too, "How did you improve your MCAT score so drastically?" | Report Response, "Nice school, very friendly faculty/staff." Make sure that you know yourself and can answer the most obvious questions such as 'Tell me about yourself' and 'Why do you want to do medicine'. | Report Response, "Read my personal statement" | Report Response, "Everyone was very friendly, the interview process was well organized and ran smoothly, and the student tour gave us a good opportunity to interact with students other than the hand picked tour guide - and they also were very excited about the school. | Report Response, "How much out of state tuition was; how misguided everyone is about Nick Saban" (from my primary application)" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself. | I was asked this question too, "Would I rather work as a doctor with adults or children and why?" | Report Response, "Long orientation before interviews startbut somewhat necessary" If the interview goes well, asking detailed questions based on what you spoke about could be a way to turn the interviewer into a valuable mentor and supporter. You should have different questions prepared for student interviews. (WHAT?)" | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Could you talk to your younger sister about birth control?" | Report Response Tufts University. You really need to see them all in person to fully appreciate it, but with the school having so many opportunities at students disposal, it has got to be an excellent place to study medicine." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How does medicine complete me?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your research. | Report Response, "Campus selection for the clinical years - either in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, or Birmingham " | Report Response, "Clinical opportunities/sites" I really didn't do any hardcore preparation. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Stay on top of current affairs during your application cycleespecially if they pertain to healthcare. How do your own experiences and dreams for the future complement the school? More from this Member Are you looking for good research or clinical opportunities? | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response Are there any new additions planned for this medical school in the near future? Varies from school to school how wide the range of dates is. More from this Member | Report Response :) " | Report Response, "Pretty laid back interview. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Is there anything you would change about this medical school? | I was asked this question too, "Discuss some of the current problems in healthcare." | Report Response, "The variety of hospitals, and the quality of hospitals in the Birmingham area." Get prepped for the MCAT with SDN and Jack Westin! | Report Response, "The students seemed content and happy to be there, the staff was friendly and helpful. Providing a multi-layered answer with plenty of threads the interviewer can draw on and ask you about enables you to control the flow of the conversation. (all 3 interviews)" Whats their favorite thing about working at the school? What did Georgia offer that the University of Alabama did not?" | I was asked this question too, "If you could only pick one of the following issues to address, which would it be: prescription drugs for senior citizens, HIV drugs for countries that cannot afford them, or the cost of luxury drugs? " | I was asked this question too, "As a reapplicant, how have you improved your application?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How many Americans are currently living without health insurance? | Report Response, "A very well organized admissions office - extremely helpful. application process. More from this Member The interviewer can then pick and choose which stories or facts they would like to know more about. | Report Response, "The friendliness of the staff and the response time until I was accepted (only one week)!" More from this Member If you want to one day become a neurosurgeon, explain why pursuing that goal is exactly where you hope to be in ten years. More from this Member | Report Response, "Everyone made an effort to keep the environment relaxed and calm." | I was asked this question too, "What type of medicine are you interested in?" How would you fix the problem?" | Report Response, "include information on what step resources are given by the school, step scores, % of medical students who publish as a result of their scholarly activity would also be interesting" More from this Member Med School Insiders offers a comprehensive course on How to Ace the Medical School Interview that provides expert training to prepare you for the entire interview process. | I was asked this question too, "What would make you a good physician?" The interviewer wants to know more about you, but they also want to ensure youre someone who is able to take a break. | Report Response I could pretty much control what I wanted to talk about. What are three of your strengths? This really dispels anxiety and puts you in a good mental state for the interviews. " "all based on my application" The interviews are important, but they try to make them as laid back as possible." | I was asked this question too, "If you could sit down with one person in history, who and why?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are the most important traits of a good leader?" I interviewed with three individuals, who were all very friendly. | Report Response, "None" More from this Member Also, if you could snap your fingers and be anywhere in the world any time of the year, where would you go?" We shared 32 Questions to Ask Medical School Interviewers in a previous article. | I was asked this question too, "What is something your mother would say about you, and what is something your brother would say about you?" | I was asked this question too, "Would you make the HPV vaccine mandatory for young females? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response I left very impressed." More from this Member Interviewers were really interesting and interested people. " | Report Response, "The clinical facilities at UAB are incredibly enormous. Give Interview Feedback Review Your School. More from this Member Also, students there said that there is somewhat of an overcompetitive atmosphere." | I was asked this question too, "What should I know about you?" | Report Response, "That highheels weren't thebest idea" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How would your friends describe you?" More from this Member I knew that each of my interviewers really wanted to represent me well by the efforts they made to really get to know me. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What do you consider to me your best and worst qualities?" | I was asked this question too, "what is the current treatment for ____ (disease in my research activities)" | I was asked this question too, "How do you think we can fix the problem of escalating medical costs and the uninsured?" Prep Zone Student Interview - Jasmine July 8, 2021. | Report Response, "i pretty much knew everything when i got there" More from this Member Oh, and you don't have to do your own cadaver disections so that will reduce your lab time." | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why do you think you will be a good doctor?" | Report Response, "the facilities, the enthusiasm of the med students that we met, the enthusiasm of one of my interviewers about the new systems-based curriculum" | I was asked this question too, "Thought about family practice?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member He repeatedly stressed that the interviews were designed only to get to know the applicants better, there were no "high pressure" situations, and any concerns should be addressed directly to himgave direct contact numbers and email. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself and your decision to become a doctor." also, there are three interviews that count for admissions, but if you have impressive research, you get an interview/informational session, and if you are a minority, you also have an inteview/informational session, so i ended up having 5 interviews in a row, while some of my counterparts had 3 and were able to take a break in between." | I was asked this question too, "What would you do if you did not get into medical school (and did not return to your legal career)?" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Reviewed appl materials, used practice questions from SDN, talked to friend who attends UAB." More from this Member | Report Response, "I practiced every night with a friend in preparation for my interview, video recording my answers." The hospital system is very extensive and they are constantly trying to improve the facilities." What are you most proud of about this medical school? | I was asked this question too, "What would you want to do with your life if med school wasn't an option?" provided for free or at cost. More from this Member (I have several.)" | Report Response | Report Response, "SDN, other Interview books/websites" More from this Member One interviewer even gave me tips for the next one! More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I learned that UAB is very renowned in the Southeast and nationally. More from this Member Interviewer disagreed.)" | Report Response More from this Member They appeared genuinely interested in who I was as a person." ZTA1OTM1Njk5ZTNjNmYxZDg0YTBmMjM0MGJmNGFkZmFmMDZlZTM3NmFhYjVi | I was asked this question too, "Nothing too interestingjust basic questions." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "One of the interviewers seemed less than interested from the beginning of the interview." | Report Response, "The friendliness of the UAB faculty and staff. YjY3NjA3YzBhZGM3NWEwN2Q3MjhlNWI1MTczM2Y3ZjVjZTE2Y2UxYmYwZTIx More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Almost everything. Its mission is to provide world-class education, promote international partnerships and invest in research. This is my third interview, and I didn't expect to like the school that much. | I was asked this question too, "Why did you go to graduate school instead of coming directly to medical school?" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response The interviewer is looking for details about why youre attracted to the school and why you believe its a good fit for you specifically. | Report Response This was my only slightly irritating experience the entire day; luckily, I'm used to people who like to argue for the sake of arguing." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Also, filling out the campus selection form within 2 weeks of the interview can be daunting when you don't know much about the Huntsville and Tuscaloosa campuses, other than what you've read from the website and the short video that is shown during Dr. Smith's opening address. What is life like outside of the hospital? | Report Response, "Read AMCAS, secondary, interview book, and prepared with mentor." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "None of them was really that difficult." As a health professions advisor and admissions professional, I have found myself connecting with the Read more, Transitioning from medical school to residency marks one of the biggest changes in your medical Read more, One of the most significant decisions that undergraduate students must make is what should I Read more. More from this Member Here are some general parameters for the med school interview invitation timeline, but - again - these vary by school, and there is no standardized timeline for .
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