| I was asked this question too, "Does the rise in managed care and insurance companies' roles in medicine deter you from your desire to become a doctor?" It cost $6.00 for the day is within two blocks of MacNider Hall. The interviews were definitely long and serious, but not intimidating at all. | I was asked this question too, "Oh, you are only applying to one school? More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member These interview tips are not specific to UNC. 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My interviewer showed up late and didn't bother to read my file in advance, so they spent a lot of time asking me to give a complete summary of my application. | Report Response, "EVERYTHING" July 29 - Vermont, Boston University. More from this Member Primary care is taken seriously, and students get a chance to practice their clinical skills during community weeks at primary care sites during the first and second years. | Report Response, "Happiness of the students. | Report Response, "Nothing really. More from this Member He had already made up his mind about me before I entered the room, and there was absolutely no point for me to be there. " More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Why did you do X in college?" | Report Response, "The medical campus is spread out. | I was asked this question too, "As you reach the end of retirement from a successful medical career, God tells you she's throwing a 3 day party for you, with your spouse and all your family. | I was asked this question too, "How do you see healthcare in 20 years?" University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (UNC) Acceptance Rates Test Scores Tuition and Fees Degrees Offered In-State: 13.30% Out-of-State: 0.57% Overall: 2.93% International students accepted in a recent year: 2 Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Wake Forest) Acceptance Rates Test Scores Tuition and Fees | Report Response | Report Response Part 4: Wake Forest secondary application essays (examples included) Part 5: Wake Forest School of Medicine interview ---- Part 1: Introduction The school expected to provide more than $40,000 worth of dental services to over 200 children. Baylor College of Medicine (tie) Overall score: 86 Median undergrad GPA: 3.92 Median MCAT score: 517 Acceptance rate: 4.1 percent Graduates entering primary care: 57 percent Out-of-state tuition and fees: $32,823. | I was asked this question too, "How do we distinguish between applicants who really have a heart to help people from those who only seek the monetary rewards?" | Report Response, "Read the website, re-read my AMCAS and secondary essays." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Nothing interesting" | Report Response Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM), Fort Lauderdale, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta Ms. Randee Reid, Director of Admissions at University of North Carolina School of Medicine (UNC SOM) remarked that, "Micayla's personal statement revealed the passion she has for the marginalized, language barriers, and the poverty that affects this community of people. | Report Response, "Did not meet any 3rd or 4th years, did not see classes or anything on the tour. | Report Response More from this Member We suggest doing some of these practice questions before doing a mock interview with our team, and then doing a ton more practice sample questions after each mock interview!. | I was asked this question too, "Where do you envision yourself in 10 years?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about the decreasing autonomy of physicians?" More from this Member Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark I was a bit thrown by the abruptness of the question and just hope that he recognized the sincerity of my remorse and the truth that it was a one-time mistake, an irresponsible decision that has never and will never be repeated. | I was asked this question too, "What's the difference between compassion and empathy? | Report Response, "read over amcas essay, UNC app, other app essays" University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City More from this Member Compared to other interviews, the whole day was disorganized and showed a lack of trying on their part. More from this Member Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineAuburn Campus (VCOM-Auburn), Auburn, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Little Rock | Report Response | Report Response, "How the interviews were organized. More from this Member Surprisingly, in neither interview did I get asked why I wanted to be a doctor or why I wanted to go to Carolina. " | I was asked this question too, "How do you handle stress?" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member There are no airs floating around the place, just an abundance of positive energy. | Report Response, "It is an all day event. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "too much constructionbut then it will be nice for the new students" Anyway, students are alway popping in the waiting room to wish you luck and eat the horribly unhealthy cookies that the staff puts out for you. More from this Member Very snotty about 30k educations. | Report Response, "How friendly the admissions staff and interviewers were." | I was asked this question too, "How do I know you will be a compassionate physician?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Is there anything else you want to tell me about yourself?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, ""Where do you see yourself in ten years?" We had the standard talk about admissions and financial aid, then we had lunch and a tour with the med students. | Report Response More from this Member My first interviewer was a fill in for the original so she had just received my file and was flipping through it during the interview. | Report Response Would have preferred some more formal talks by administrators/financial aid. | 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 | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Not really anything. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I arrived at UNC 30 minutes early and was extremely nervous. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "When was a point where you reached utmost saturation and what did you learn from that experience?" | Report Response | Report Response it will allow you to look intelligent when making conversation. | Report Response, "The students are relaxed and emphasize extracurriculars but are also enthusiastic about studying medicine at UNC" More from this Member | Report Response, "My interviewer was clearly passionate about the curriculum, ensuring quality instructors, and being responsive to student feedback. July 26 - SUNY Buffalo. This part I found extremely boring. | I was asked this question too, "Last question- what is one thing that you want me to definitely make sure to tell the committee about you?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about Victor Jara. | Report Response, "bring something to read. Still alot of construction, but it's nearing completion. | Report Response | Report Response, "If you're new to Chapel Hill (which luckily I wasn't), you might want to bring a campus map and/or arrive early. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How do you feel about people riding motorcycles without helmets? | Report Response More from this Member Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus (LECOM Bradenton), Bradenton | Report Response, "We didn't go there during the interview but I've been at the hospital and its not very impressive at all." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "That I have weaknesses. " | Report Response | Report Response Of course I was still somewhat nervous, but if you just remember to stay positive, smile, and look at the whole experience as just a casual TWO-sided conversation (go ahead and ask your interviewers some questions, toojust don't interrupt), rather than a grill-session where you are in the hot seat, you will be alright. | Report Response, "There were about 9-10 students in my group and we all had different interviewers for the most part. | I was asked this question too, "What makes you different from the rest of our applicants?" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "I came away with a bad taste in my mouth after my day in Chapel Hill. More from this Member It will vary from school to school. | I was asked this question too, "What have your experiences as a patient shown you about being a doctor?" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Asked me about the work I did during my gap year" | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "what is your favorite book? | Report Response, "Nothing significant." I also like that one of your interviewers calls and notifies you of your acceptance. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM), Indianapolis, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington | Report Response, "I could relate to the medical students!" | Report Response | Report Response, "That my first interviewer was the previous dean of admissions at Chapel Hill and 2 other medical schools. More from this Member Their reasons for going to the school were that it's cheap and there's good basketball. town has a great atmosphere, lots of cultural events, etc This wasn't a reflection on my promptness, but a result of inadequate scheduling b/w interviews." You can always ask about the city. More from this Member More from this Member 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. More from this Member University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself. 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." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, website, application" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Overall, the interview was great! | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Have you ever had milk straight out of a cow udder?" Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond More from this Member | Report Response 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." | Report Response, "the plush lecture hall and active courtyard lunch area where the dental/pharm/med students congregate." | I was asked this question too, "What do you do in your free time? | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, Chicago [3] [4] Between 1978 and 1995, Kaczynski killed three people and injured 23 others in a nationwide mail bombing campaign against . | I was asked this question too, "How can we fix the healthcare system?" Easy 1-Click Apply (UNC HEALTH CAREERS) Medical Assistant II Certified - UNC Ear, Nose, and Throat at Goldsboro job in Goldsboro, NC. | Report Response | Report Response, "Increased construction." Finally, we returned to our waiting room in MacNider where we sat until it was time for our interviews. 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, "I thought the day was very disorganized. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "NOTHING" The nine of us walked through campus to find a good place to sit down and eat. | I was asked this question too, "Why do you wish to attend UNC SOM?" | Report Response, "People were much more Southern than I expected." More from this Member Dr. Perl is nice to, just harder to read." | 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 Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, Augusta We did the interviews in their respective offices, which, because of the clutter, made me feel overdressed in my suit and tie. | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "the friendliness of the students and people in the admissions office" | Report Response | Report Response, "no tour of hospital, way way too much sitting around doing nothing, very southern accents, they couldn't find someone to interview me, only two first years as tour guides" This meant a lot of walking. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "This was my first interview and I was significantly nervous but I was glad to see that the interviewers were very laid back (even the Dean of Admissions)" Being a public school, I knew that most students were from NC, but I was suprised to hear that a large majority of students, more than I thought, were admitted." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your interests." Having to go to remote locations for clinical rotations/electives. | Report Response Suppose it was mandated by your school and you still had . More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Read my research papers, talked with current students, read SDN, researched the two interviewers online, figured out where to park the day before and bought a new suit." | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in 12 years?" More from this Member KU Medical Center. | Report Response, "StudentDoctor.net, read my secondary application, research papers (my own and the MDs I interviewed with), three mock interviews with MDs at an academic hospital." | I was asked this question too, "What would you do if you had a patient that hated you?" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member Then you go to the cafeteria and eat lunch, and usually some med students drop by and say hey. More from this Member | Report Response, "I interviewed with two nationally prestigious physicians, and the first year students I met were pleased with the school. I barely made it my brother and alot of my friends go to UNC med so I already knew alot from talking to them.." My MCAT schor was slightly above their average, my GPA slightly below their average due to a poor first year. | Report Response, "The lunch" 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."" " You have entered an incorrect email address! More from this Member | Report Response Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Thought of all sample questions, practiced responses, read up on school, re-read AMCAS. | Report Response, "SDN interview feedback, talked to MS1-4 students currently attending UNC" | I was asked this question too, "So what is it that got you into medicine?" | Report Response, "Be prepared to explain every decision you have ever made." | I was asked this question too, "describe problems in the medical field" | I was asked this question too, "Why didn't you go straight from undergrad to med school?" | Report Response They are beauuutifuuul." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Where do you see yourself in ten years?" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member It is $8 to park in the visitor lot and about 1/2 mile walk to the medical school. More from this Member | Report Response whats wrong with the current system? The last movie you saw?" | Report Response, "Everyone seemed really friendly and happy there." | I was asked this question too, "What got you interested in coming to Carolina? | I was asked this question too, "Probably the one aboveit took me a little off guard. More from this Member University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical | Report Response Have you thought about military medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response, "How rigorous the questioning would be. Allot a specific time for the tour, facilities to be toured, relevant departments to speak to students, a formal briefing on the school/stats/facilities/benefits/etc. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "It was my second interview overall. More from this Member Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), Dothan Chapel Hill is a great area, and there are so many other types of people- it's not all medical students- you have the whole university at your fingertips. " More from this Member I was also impressed by the fact that a very highly regarded and distinguished professor was taking his time to interview me. My 2nd interviewer really focused on philosophical inquiries. " I feel like my interviewer and I were cut off during each rotation." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Lunch is catered by Panera Bread." Firstly, everything was extremely unorganized. Touro University College of Osteopathic MedicineCalifornia (TUCOM-CA), Vallejo (I had already taken it and hadn't even considered taking it again as I was applying)" You interview with about 8-10 other people, which is nice because you have people to talk to during the potentially long, post-lunch waiting period. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why medicine?" Someone from the admission committee was in the waiting room and he helped to calm our nerves or at least mine. First interview at 1:15, took place in the coffee shop-for me it was relaxing to be around other people. | Report Response, "reviewed amcas and unc applications" Both the interviews were conversational and very low stressboth were just trying to understand my point of view and my background. (can't just say yes and list them; had to prove it)" Our tour guides did not know much about the school at all! I would have liked to hear more about the curriculum - a booklet/pamphlet would have been nice. | Report Response, "Reading this forum. More from this Member My second interviewer was not very friendly." | I was asked this question too, "Why did you take juggling? " | Report Response | Report Response, "Clerkships all over the state in 3rd and 4th years. More from this Member More from this Member hide. | I was asked this question too, "If it was possible,would you change medical policy in America, and if so, how?" | Report Response, "reviewed site, spoke to friends currently enrolled in the med school, reviewed my application." | I was asked this question too, "How would you fix the healthcare system?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Was your undergraduate institution difficult/did it prepare you well?" Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member So, I can't complain" | Report Response, "Provide students with a more detailed schedule for the day." More from this Member Chapel Hill is a really cool town and the campus is really nice. 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