| Report Response, "they made a point about protecting their students, and it did seem the students spoke up and were heard within the school" University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento | I was asked this question too, "Give me 3 adjectives to describe your mother and your father, respectively. Medical schools in North Carolina have consistently ranked top in primary care for years. (in reference to me being a chemistry major)" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time you were on a team, but not leading it, and had a disagreement with another team member. More from this Member Some schools will have days just for MD/PhD applicants. George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington More from this Member More from this Member Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), Las Cruces, Albany Medical College, Albany More from this Member The UNC General Alumni Association serves Carolina and all of its students past, present and future. | I was asked this question too, "What makes you think you are cut out to be a physician?" | Report Response | Report Response, "Who I would be interviewed by" | Report Response | Report Response, "3 interviews- -2 open file (I think) and one closed file. | Report Response, "The construction, and the disorganization of the day." First year is Pass/Fail and second year is Systems based which are both positives for me." I composed a list of those questions (including the seemingly easy ones), and practiced answering most of them out loud a couple of times, until I was satisfied that I would not go blank if asked the question in the actual interview. | Report Response, "SDN interview feedback, read my primaries." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Pass/Fail in the first year. | I was asked this question too, "Explain why you chose your current job." University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville surprisingly nothing too in-depth given that it was open-file." A refreshing interview" | Report Response | Report Response, "Reading this forum. | I was asked this question too, "Same as above" | Report Response, "The campus was beautiful, leaves were turning, nice weather." Be honest about yourself and your intentions and you shouldn't have a problem with your interview at UNC." | Report Response More from this Member So, although I was nervous, it all worked out." | Report Response, "There's construction going on near Bondurant Hall -- make sure you allow for parking and walking." More from this Member | Report Response, "We had a tour and lunch with interviews scheduled either before or after-- I had one at 9 and one at 1:30. The Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) or, informally, the Q Course is the initial formal training program for entry into the United States Army Special Forces. The MBRB (medical biomolecular research building) and the library are both VERY nice. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia | I was asked this question too, "Of all the things we've talked about, what are the two key points you want me to present to the committee?" | I was asked this question too, "When was the last time you cried?" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Interview day organization, or lack thereof!!" | Report Response | Report Response, "1) Include a thorough tour of the medical school and facilities 2) Have well-prepared and enthusiastic interviewers 3) Give more information about financial aid, curriculum, research, diversity, and student life" More from this Member | Report Response, "The interview day is not efficient; some people waited nearly two hours for their first interview and had nothing to do during this time. | I was asked this question too, "What was your favorite undergrad class? | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The whole day was very relaxed. And I was not at all impressed with the students I talked to. | I was asked this question too, "Honestly it wasn't a question and answer format, just a really good conversation about medicine, UNC, and my experiences." | Report Response, "Ask med students, mock interviews" The patient had been smoking and drinking for years and refused to stop. | Report Response Then we had our tour and lunch. | I was asked this question too, "Nothing interesting" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response They answered most of my questions about the school." | Report Response | Report Response, "It's an excellent school, just not the right place for me." Five minutes went by, and a staff member from the admissions office poked her head in to ask our permission for a cookie. | Report Response, "SDN, reviewed my application" | Report Response, "Enlightening to learn more about the school, made me more enthusiastic/hopeful about attending. | Report Response All applicants are shown to a reception area/waiting room where they can hang out, read about the school, and even browse a database of the faculty interviewers. | Report Response | Report Response July 27 - George Washington. | Report Response, "Very much what I expected. (Based on an earlier answer of mine)" More from this Member . | Report Response Still UniversityKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), Kirksville, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM), Kansas City, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM), Henderson, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM), Stratford, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), Las Cruces, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, Hofstra North Shore Northwell School of Medicine, Hempstead, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, New York University School of Medicine, New York, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Brooklyn, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM), Old Westbury, Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineNew York (TouroCOM-NY), New York City, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, WinstonSalem, Campbell University Jerry M. 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Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), Lewisburg, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Medical School Interview University of Nevada School of Medicine, Medical School Interview University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Medical School Interview Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medical School Interview Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical School Interview Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineVirginia Campus, How To Write The Residency Letter of Intent (2022-2023), 2023-2024 AMCAS Work & Activities Section (With Examples): The Ultimate Guide, Medical School Admissions Consulting Lessons Learned 2020-2021, How To Master The Medical School Personal Statement. | Report Response, "How rigorous the questioning would be. My UNC interviewer responded, "Well that's different, but it's still not very compelling." They continue with these patients throughout the course of their education." | Report Response, "I would have to say that the most impressive thing about UNC is the people. | Report Response, "Everything! More from this Member | Report Response, 1999-2023 Health Professional Student Association, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. | I was asked this question too, "If you got into Hopkins, do you think you'd come here or go there?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response Now that you have mastered how to approach medical school Multiple Mini Interviews, the next step is to practice, practice, practice. | Report Response, "Seriously, for the millionth time, wear comfortable shoes." Admissions/Application Question. More from this Member Be ready with some questions of your own for the interviewers and be ready to explain any weak points in your background. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Night before my interview I re-read this site, rehearsed in my head what I would say about my research, why I wanted to be a doctor, and specific anecdotes that I could point out to answer different types of questions but then I realized that too much preparation would probably make me too nervous, so I stopped thinking about it after 30 minutes of preparation, watchted TV, ate some food, and went to sleep. " Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood UNC was my first choice and my only interview last year. More from this Member More from this Member . and managing data, including conducting interviews, sharing questionnaires, and working with long-term care communities to collect site level data; tracking recruitment efforts; entering project data; and cleaning . | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?" More from this Member More from this Member My 1st interview was about 30 min, my second was about 25 minutes and were very straightforward. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about these bad grades so I can explain them to the committee." The interview only lasted about 20 minutes, but it felt like a week. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me what you want to know?" | Report Response What do you hope your classmates will say about you at commencement?" | Report Response, "This website, talking to med students at UNC, mock interview with brother-in-law." Students are able to publish in academic journals and a student research publication. | I was asked this question too, "What are your three greatest strengths and weaknesses?" | Report Response, "the friendliness of the students and people in the admissions office" University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I talked about cooking as being my favorite kind of hobby." More from this Member | Report Response, "New facilites, resources, specialty hospitals, the programs structure. ), at 11 brief talk on financial aid, 2 very nice second years ate lunch with us (catering from Panera), then showed us around. | Report Response, "SDN interview feedback, school Web site, looked over my app." | Report Response, "The students are relaxed and emphasize extracurriculars but are also enthusiastic about studying medicine at UNC" Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM), Yakima, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington | Report Response, "the plush lecture hall and active courtyard lunch area where the dental/pharm/med students congregate." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "I didn't feel that the committee interview represented my suitability for becoming a physician as well as it could have." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about the journal you review for." More from this Member | Report Response Overall, I think Carolina has alot to offer. Id leave this until youre out of other questions first. More from this Member It is hard to say something positive without sounding like you are boastful." | Report Response, "SDN, read over AMCAS" | Report Response, "The medical campus is spread out. More from this Member My 2nd interviewer really focused on philosophical inquiries. " More from this Member More from this Member As a Japanese-American, do you feel any guilt for Japan's conduct in World War II? Both were very friendly and made you feel relaxed and not nervous." | Report Response, "All of the staff and students seemed excited about the school and even excited about us being there to interview. More from this Member Touro University College of Osteopathic MedicineCalifornia (TUCOM-CA), Vallejo | Report Response, "Make sure you plan on where to park before you get there. More from this Member | Report Response, "UNC Shool of Medicine seems to be under perpetual rennovation. If this is the case, I recommend styling your hair that day in such a way that you wont be tempted to fiddle with it. The hospital is large and nice and apparently there will be new teaching facilities soon. More from this Member The main change in UNC's secondary application is that each essay has been put on a strict diet. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" | Report Response, "This website, visited UNC website, talked to some other medical students." More from this Member Also on this website is the advice of one previous interviewer "The reason you are being interviewed isn't to try to foul you up and see what is wrong with you, but instead learn more about you because up until now you have done everything right to earn this interview."" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Fairly standard questions. Most students choose to major in biology or chemistry from UNC before going to medical school, but you can choose any undergraduate major. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh I went here for undergraduate and finished grad school somewhere else, so I may be just a tad bit bias." | Report Response, "1) Give students a schedule with times and locations in their packets at the beginning of the day This is my first choice school, so I would be psyched to get in." | Report Response, "re-read PS and essays, SDN" | Report Response, "How relaxed everything would be." | I was asked this question too, "But what got you initially into medicine? July 28 - Ohio State MSTP, Virginia Tech, Utah, Geisenger, Texas Tech Lubbock. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Who would you model your life after?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why did you choose your major?" University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago | I was asked this question too, "What are your top 3 medical schools right now and why? Their questions were thoughtful. I felt like I was being attacked, and being told I was not a very good applicant. " | Report Response If you ask the right questions and dig, I think you'll find Chapel Hill is on par with any state school and even the top tier privates as well. | Report Response, "That I have weaknesses. " UNC has a great program and is still interested in public health AS WELL AS research." | Report Response, "It was a cold dayI flew down from Miami =)" | Report Response, "I arrived at UNC 30 minutes early and was extremely nervous. i was sure that i had ruined my chances and i got in! Second interview - hopefully the one that counted - was much different. More from this Member Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton More from this Member More from this Member This was the only interview that I left feeling like a smaller person because of who I was. 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Everyone I have dealt with in the admissions office has been great - no exceptions." | I was asked this question too, "What would you like for me to tell the admissions committee about you?" Check out SDN's library of webinars on YouTube. | Report Response | Report Response, "That I should have done more self-analysis--not just medically related topics. | Report Response More from this Member Having my friends and family grill me with questions." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your interests." More from this Member " | I was asked this question too, "What do u do to relax?" Tell me about your research." More from this Member I was done around four. Low tuition for in-state students." I have a lot of uncertainties about the school that I won't be able to have answered now unless I get in and then come back for a second look." What do you do in your quiet time?" 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