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My MCAT schor was slightly above their average, my GPA slightly below their average due to a poor first year. | Report Response | Report Response, "Amount of construction currently." | Report Response, "read essays and sdn and newspapers" I liked that the interviewers were friendly and not intimidating. | Report Response More from this Member I was nervous since it was my first interview, but the interviews were done in a very casual fashion. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What 3 famous deceased people would you like to have dinner with?" | Report Response, "the students seemed to really like the new block scheduling" | Report Response, "Carolina is a great school. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Most people like to talk about themselves, and this can actually do a lot to bring them over to your side. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me what you want to know?" | Report Response, "I just found out that I was accepted at this school. | I was asked this question too, "I am Socrates and I see you on the street. | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in 5, 10, and 20 years?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What type of medicine are you intersted in" More from this Member They explained the main building for classes would be renovated soon." | Report Response When you search for Allergy Consultation doctors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. | Report Response, "read website, read my amcas and secondary" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member You had to walk all over the campus. | Report Response, "Brand new facilities. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "How friendly people in North Carolina are!" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Were Churchill and FDR good friends?" I got the feeling that unc didn't feel like they had to impress the interviewees because they know that they are already everyone's top choice." " More from this Member | Report Response, "My second interviewer was fantastic. SHAC - practically student run, with attendings to report to, local health clinic that a lot of students volunteer at More from this Member Explain your research to me in terms that I can understand and that I might find interesting." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 913-588-5000. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Nothing particularly unusual, mostly standard questions straight off SDN." | Report Response More from this Member Mike Simpson was born the oldest of two children in Redondo Beach California. More from this Member | Report Response, "Dr. Sanderford is a sweetheart. | I was asked this question too, "I haven't bothered to look at your file. If you think about it that way, and keep a positive attitude, you will realize that you are there because YOU HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A DOCTOR! | I was asked this question too, "Why Carolina?" They are beauuutifuuul." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your weaknesses?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about these bad grades so I can explain them to the committee." | I was asked this question too, "What was your research?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are three things that you always have in your refridgerator?" | I was asked this question too, "You mentioned music as an interest of yoursexplain." | I was asked this question too, "Who was your hero growing up? This question wasn't THAT difficult, but it was unexpected, and the way it was asked led me to think my interviewer had made assumptions about my college being easy." More from this Member | Report Response, "It was a cold dayI flew down from Miami =)" | Report Response, "too much constructionbut then it will be nice for the new students" More from this Member There were 4 other students. 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. Breaks between each block to go to different sites around the state and work with a PCP." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the students giving the tour seemed to really love the school. Was like a conversation with a new friend about topics I enjoyed like medicine and politics. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Name the three historical figures you would invite to your last dinner." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response And I was not at all impressed with the students I talked to. | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about the decreasing autonomy of physicians?" Need more help on your 2018-2019 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine interview? | Report Response He started off all buisness but warmed up about halfway through the interview. More from this Member They were the kind of people I would like to spend the next four years in medical school with. The whole staff was amazingly personable. | Report Response, "nothing" | Report Response, "Knew my AMCAS and school essays, SDN, practice, and pray" | I was asked this question too, "Are you interested in private practice or would you like to work at a large hospital?" More from this Member More from this Member UNC Chapel Hill interview details: 181 interview questions and 189 interview reviews posted anonymously by UNC Chapel Hill interview candidates. More from this Member | Report Response The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton Step Seven: Receive your final decision. | Report Response University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco | I was asked this question too, "What personal qualities do you have that will make you a good physician?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Do your parents support your decision to go into medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "So how are you going to succeed in medical school if you strive for perfection in all aspects of your life. More from this Member May 2022 - Present10 months. More from this Member I was accepted at UNC less than 2 weeks after my interview. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "They really do their best to make it as stress-free as possible." More from this Member Unfortunately, I think she may be retirng soon." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member It was my first interview, and I really anal, so" (If you say Biochemistry, everyone will know you're lying)." More from this Member Great education. Caribbean and International Student Packages, University of Florida Medical Honors Program (MHP), Tufts University Traditional MD Early Assurance Program, Early Assurance to Albany Medical College MD Program, FlexMed Early Admission Ichan School of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Early Assurance Program (EAP) for College Sophomores, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicines Guaranteed Admit Program (GA), Post Bacc & Special Masters Program Consulting, Premedical Post Baccalaureate or Special Masters Program Packages, STEM College and BS/MD Admissions Advising, Allopathic (MD) Medical School Admissions Success, Osteopathic (DO) Medical School Admissions Success, Premedical and Medical School Admissions Articles. | Report Response, "How beautiful the facilities are and that they're within walking distance of a lot of restaurants/bars." Second interview - hopefully the one that counted - was much different. | Report Response, "We didn't get to see any of the medical facilities on the tour--I wish we could have spent less time in the sim lab and maybe a little time in the hospitals, since they're so close by." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What was your least favorite part about your leadership role in X and what was your favorite/most rewarding?" More from this Member Cant beat instate tuition. One of my interviewers took me in to see a patient, which was a nice change from the usual." Bring comfortable shoes! | Report Response, "I know the campus and the system there very well, but I would tell people that have never been there to allow plenty of time to park and locate the office as there is a great deal of construction going on." | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Surprisinglynothing. More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read over AMCAS" | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "tell me about yourself" | I was asked this question too, "What do you think will be the biggest challenge facing you as a medical student/doctor?" Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM), Parker, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, Hamden | Report Response | Report Response, "I should have brought something to read or do during all of the waiting or I should have just toured the school/hospital on my own during down time." | I was asked this question too, "What are you dying to tell me that we have not already talked about?" The people were pretty laid back, and seemed relatively honest." Have you thought about military medicine?" | I was asked this question too, "If there was someone who was in excruciating pain that passed all the criteria for the assisted suicide law in Oregon, would you obey there wishes?" More from this Member | Report Response, "used this website, studied my application, and masturbated" On the negative side, I would put the homogeneous student body (everybody's from NC - imagine that! More from this Member They seemed like they didn't care about giving a good impression." More from this Member More from this Member He definitely asked more probing questions on healthcare, society, and ethics, but the tone was not hostile. . It was very conversational." snowflakes, 01.03.14. The only reason to go to UNC would be the great price. More from this Member More from this Member So, I can't complain" Compared to other interviews, the whole day was disorganized and showed a lack of trying on their part. It was freezing (20F) so I was cold walking outside during the tour (bring a coat to go over your suit). More from this Member | Report Response, "I scheduled my interviews early, because I knew I would be stressed until they were over. | I was asked this question too, "What would be ur gratest challenge in the first semester of medical school?" | Report Response, "Mini interview sections should be slightly longer. Explain it to me." | Report Response | Report Response, "Faculty, students, and admissions staff were very friendly; the campus is expanding and it looks great." More from this Member | Report Response, "Reviewing personal statement and secondary essays, going over potential interview questions, and doing mock interviews." Tell me about your research." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your healthcare experience." | Report Response | Report Response Be honest about yourself and your intentions and you shouldn't have a problem with your interview at UNC." More from this Member | Report Response The admissions people were really nice; they just seemed rather scatter-brained. " Medical Doctor (MD) Medical Science Degrees (PhD, MS) Combined Degrees (MD/PhD, MD/MPH) Health Sciences Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion EMPATHY AND EXPERTISE More from this Member | Report Response, "UNC has a very heterogenous student body, and all of the students seemed fun, approachable, and seemed to love the school. More from this Member More from this Member What were your plans your first semester of college and how have they changed?" The tour was unorganized and incomplete. | Report Response, "This was my first interview so it was difficult for me. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member They really did seem genuine when they state they want you to have a good interview experience." You could bring a book, but I enjoyed talking with the other applicants. | Report Response | Report Response As a graduate of UNC undergrad, I think most people at UNC undergrad and med are awesome and not like this." Students applying to medicine for 2023 entry should start to receive invites for medical school interviews soon. | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "When was a point where you reached utmost saturation and what did you learn from that experience?" Overall, a nice day and the free Panera lunch is nice too!" | I was asked this question too, "Are you taking the MCAT this April? | Report Response I didn't get the sense of excitement about med school that I've felt at the other schools, ranked higher and lower, I've interviewed at. Non - Resident Tuition $62,705. | I was asked this question too, "What is the greatest problem area in medicine and how would you fix it? " More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What 3 sentences do you want me to write down for your file?" More from this Member More from this Member Students that gave the tour had been at the school for all of a month and a half and could not answer a majority of the questions I asked about the curriculum." . University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine, Riverside More from this Member More from this Member The application fee at University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill is $68. | Report Response, "The classrooms and labs seemed pretty spread out." More from this Member They don't however, do the best job of selling all of these points. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Talk about your experience working with a physician." | I was asked this question too, "Honestly, like everyone else says, it's really conversational. It is $8 to park in the visitor lot and about 1/2 mile walk to the medical school. You can tell there are alot of students here." and then practice where? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "When was the last time you cried?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Is there anything else you want to tell me about yourself?" More from this Member More from this Member I met several students who approached me to talk just because I was dressed for an interview." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member All interviewers were great. | Report Response, "A little bit more reading material in the waiting roomSome of us had a long time to wait." More from this Member Its a nice, personal touch. " | Report Response, "The construction, finding out the little eye/ear/nose looker-inner thingy costs like $600!" They continue with these patients throughout the course of their education." More from this Member i'd pick a school with tons of construction over one with none any day of the week." | Report Response, "The lunch" I also did two mock interviews at my undergrad school." More from this Member | Report Response My first interview was at 1:15 and my second was at 2. Gave me a chance to defend myself. " More from this Member | Report Response, "The construction, and the disorganization of the day." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "#1Have you done anything that gave you any experience in the medical field?" | Report Response Then we met with Dr Hoole before proceeding for our interviews. Fun interviews and really nice interviewees to talk to." The" More from this Member The interview only lasted about 20 minutes, but it felt like a week. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "what are some problems doctors face in the medical industry?" | I was asked this question too, "Why do you like UNC?" I like that the UG campus is also connected and the great sports tradition that UNC has. " I would suggest parking there because you won't find another spot within twenty miles. | Report Response, "SDN interview feedback, school Web site, looked over my app." Bottom line, don't have any amount of alcohol, not even a single drink, if you will be driving." | I was asked this question too, "How have your experiences convinced you that medicine is for you?" UNC is definitely my first choice" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your leadership roles." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "In 15 years, what do you think will be the greatest challenge to you as a physician?" | Report Response share. | I was asked this question too, "You wrote that your extensive community service experience proves you are compassionate. More from this Member After the interview, we had lunch with the medical students, followed by a tour of the medical campus (hospitals, classrooms, library etc). " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Increased construction." | Report Response, "I went here for undergrad so no big surprises" | I was asked this question too, "What are your strengths/weaknesses." Facilities - some soon to be completed, all very nice | Report Response University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville | Report Response, "New facilities and upcoming facilities are amazing. | I was asked this question too, "What will yo do if you do not get in this year?" | Report Response | Report Response, "sdn, reviewed research" | Report Response i was sure that i had ruined my chances and i got in! | I was asked this question too, "What else do you want to tell me?" | Report Response | Report Response, "The system for interviewing was disorganized. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member The new MMI format felt like it was a lower stress way to show my genuine self. | Report Response, "The construction." Carolina is a good school but it (or its students and faculty) has an unwarranted high opinion of itself." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "the second year medical students really loved being at UNC" Tour and lunch (catered Panera, impressive). University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "pretty scary - not because it really was, but because it was my first. | I was asked this question too, "What is the most difficult thing you have ever had to do?" | Report Response | Report Response, "Lots of community service involvement" Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx United States. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant | Report Response (both interviews)" | Report Response, "they made a point about protecting their students, and it did seem the students spoke up and were heard within the school" More from this Member | Report Response, "Know the reasons for your low grades if u have any." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I was stressed but they got back to me within six weeks with a good response. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member Not sure if that is part of their effort or an individual on his part, but it was well worth it." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member The MMI is designed to measure competencies like oral communication, social and non-verbal skills, and teamwork that are important indicators of how . More from this Member | Report Response, "Enlightening to learn more about the school, made me more enthusiastic/hopeful about attending. Two 2nd years arrived with bags of lunches and we carried them with us during the tour, which I thought was kinda weird. | I was asked this question too, "As a doctor (or med student) you are going to come into contact with patients' bodily fluids. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM), Kansas City, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha | Report Response, "That it was going to be super windy that day, I had my hair down - look at the weather report!" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The campus, despite the construction, is really nice. | Report Response, "great overall experience. More from this Member The school of medicine is among the top of U.S. academic medical centers in total funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). | Report Response The student-led tour of the school was brief and ill-timed. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why did you do post-bach work somewhere other than UNC-CH? The next person we saw was the Assisstant Dean of Admissions, Mr. Keith, an unscheduled visit. Quality of facilities. :)" | 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. Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington My first interviewer just told random stories the whole time and literally asked me NOTHING. | Report Response, "That my first interviewer was the previous dean of admissions at Chapel Hill and 2 other medical schools. | Report Response, "Not really anything. | Report Response who is your favorite short story author? " | Report Response, "Although the day was a little unorganized and one of my interviews was insanely stressful (the guy just prayed on me), I really liked the school. Now that you have mastered how to approach medical school Multiple Mini Interviews, the next step is to practice, practice, practice. Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), Fort Smith, California Northstate University School of Medicine, Elk Grove More from this Member Umm good and cheaplol no brainer" More from this Member More from this Member I am an Indian" More from this Member Harvard Medical School, Boston | I was asked this question too, "What do you think will be the biggest problem facing physicians when you finally get into practice?" The Program interviews most of our local applicants during the December dates. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "none" Get the latest information, opinions of fellow students, and LizzyMand SDN Rankings. | Report Response, "Speed it up, please." | I was asked this question too, "Oh, you are only applying to one school? Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago | Report Response, "Read this website, read the school's website - UNC gave me the names of the interviewers so I read up on them. | Report Response, "Great." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do your parents feel about you living so far away?" University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile | Report Response | Report Response, "Curriculum - block schedule, P/F first year, H/P/F after, organ sys, ICM, early clinical experience, students spent several weeks in a community working with a primary care physician, giving students more control over 3rd year rotation/elective selection to prepare for career sooner Both of my interviewers were positive and energetic, yet relaxed, so it was very easy for me to communicate my thoughts." | Report Response We discussed my desire to return to school and other points regarding my educational path. 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