How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How long was the interview?

25 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)?

"Why are you interested in medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"How do you handle stress?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What characteristics of your personality do you feel will contribute the most to your success in medical school?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If a friend of yours in medical school was displaying signs of alcoholism, how would you try to help him?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"See Above" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read through AMCAS app, Iowa website, prepared answers to standard questions that were provided in interview confirmation letter." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"New facilities, med school campus is separated from undergraduate campus, CELLS program (check website)" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Too narrow a focus on clerkships in the state of Iowa during 3rd and 4th year." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Info on the CELLS program" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview experience was typical of most experiences except for the interview itself. You are interviewed by two faculty members who have a set list of questions to ask you. These interviewers have not seen your file, nor will they ever. The interviewers will also not react nor probe further on your responses, but do allow you to add things after the standardized portion is over during the informal session." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/21/2002