How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why do you want to be a doctor? What field do you want to go into/where do you see yourself in ten years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you do outside of school (recreation)? What would you do if you couldn't be a doctor?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is the biggest problem facing healthcare? Why UF? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What was the most difficult situation you have faced in your life?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is your most meaningful accomplishment?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"studentdoctor.net, went over sample questions with my speech teacher, talked with doctors at Shands (I attend UF for undergrad so had this opportunity)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everything. The students all were happy with the school and eager to offer their input. The faculty are all very committed to teaching and patient care. The school has developed many simulators and various patient care facilities so that the students are well prepared in many situations." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing. The interview was laid back and the facilities and faculty are amazing." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That my shoes were going to give me blisters! The tours go to various places within the complex (which is very large and encompasses several buildings) so try to find comfortable shoes. And try to find out about your interviewers- the med students were great about giving everyone a heads up during lunch so you could know what to expect." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was great, very impressive of the school as a whole. The day is set up so you meet the director, have lunch, do one interview (1 hour), tour, 2nd interview (1 hr), tour and then a final "debriefing". The schedule helped to take the pressure and anxiety off since there was other things to do also." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Faculty member

On what date did the interview take place?

10/10/2003