Five minutes went by, and a staff member from the admissions office poked her head in to ask our permission for a cookie. More from this Member Part 4: Wake Forest secondary application essays (examples included) Part 5: Wake Forest School of Medicine interview ---- Part 1: Introduction | Report Response, "The whole process was very helpful. | Report Response | Report Response, "I arrived at UNC the day before my interview and checked to make sure that nothing had changed with the interview or interviewers and they said no. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "My interview at UNC Chapel Hill was a great experience. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Was your undergraduate institution difficult/did it prepare you well?" | Report Response #2 I have read your application, and my job is to convince the committee that they should give one of their medical school slots to you, with that in mind tell me about you." More from this Member More from this Member Let our experts help you prepare. | I was asked this question too, "how did you study for the MCAT?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "#1 How in the world did you decide to become a physician? | I was asked this question too, "Nothing difficult" | Report Response Is this a right? The interviewers were very nice and made the whole process as stress free as possible. " Studentdoctor made me worried about it, but my interviews were very conversational and stress-free." More from this Member Quality of education." | I was asked this question too, "Why do autistic people behave the way that they do? More from this Member | Report Response, "Reread my application, read the website" " | Report Response | Report Response, "It would be so haphazard and disorganized." | I was asked this question too, "Why I went to Carolina as an undergrad and why I wanted to go there for medical school" | Report Response, "I've interviewed at 10 schools and this by far was the most unpleasant, stressing, negative experience I've had. | Report Response | Report Response, "UNC Website, re-read AMCAS app." " More from this Member University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine There was no presentation on the curriculum, the research opportunities, financial aid, or the office of diversity. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What was your favorite undergrad class? More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "My second interviewer, and unfortunately, my committee representative. | Report Response Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton Overall though it wasn't that bad." More from this Member | Report Response I got the impression that they thought there school was so awesome that they didn't have to try to attract students. " | Report Response, "Nice school, everyone was very friendly." More from this Member I guess they figured that their reputation should speak for itself." Lunch was Panera." | Report Response, "Pretty much everything. | Report Response | Report Response, "The tour and the excellent faculty-student relationships." I had to arrive at 11:15, had a brief talk with financial aid, then a student tour, lunch at 1then I waited until 3 for my first interview. The whole staff was amazingly personable. | Report Response, "read website, SDN, yoga class" More from this Member Almost all of the interviewees had our interviewers change at the last minute. | Report Response | Report Response, "I dunno, it's UNC. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member The students who led the tour were very enthusiastic and friendly. | I was asked this question too, "What personal qualities do you have that will make you a good physician?" When I responded that I overcommitted myelf to too many activities, he asked what specific activities I was undergoing at the time, which I didn't remember exactly and I stumbled." How do you think we should adress the problems?" | Report Response, "It was my second interview overall. More from this Member A.T. | I was asked this question too, "How's the application process?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Read up on the school." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "read UNCmed website, this website, review AMCAS and secondary applications" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Considering the number of applicants they see, and the fact they're running practices too, I can understand why they run short on time." and sat back to wait for a concise and intelligent response." More from this Member | Report Response The MMI practice questions are organized by category. University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville | I was asked this question too, "Why return to school?" More from this Member (For MD/PhD students, you can ask how lab rotations work into the schedule, if the PI has had MD/PhD students, etc.). | Report Response, "Great school, great facilities. | I was asked this question too, "No difficult or off the wall questions" | I was asked this question too, "Other than the in-state cost being inexpensive, why have you choosen Carolina?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Read AMCAS and Research, UNC Website, and SDN" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I would be forever grateful to receive my medical education at Chapel Hill." More from this Member | Report Response They are also moving first years from Berry Hill to the Research building." | I was asked this question too, "How would you advise a presidential candidate to pay for health care reforms?" More from this Member I would have liked to have seen more of the hospitals and labs." He did answer the "Who are you?" More from this Member Both were very down-to-earth, genuinely friendly people. | I was asked this question too, "Explain your backgroundI am non-traditional and from different country so the interviewer was trying to understand my perspective on things, which was a good thing. | I was asked this question too, "2 part question: What do you think makes a good doctor, and in what ways are you unique?" | Report Response, "It was much less painful than I anticipated--I even enjoyed my interviews. | Report Response, "Facilities were gorgeous, especially the new lecture halls. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "none really" More from this Member | Report Response, "it can be a slight hassle to get to the admissions office because of construction (although I do recognize this as a good thing)" | Report Response Second interview - hopefully the one that counted - was much different. | I was asked this question too, "Why change from being a PA" I did just that and I think it went well. My faculty member interview seemed more like a conversation than an interview, and my interviewer asked a lot of "who are you?" | Report Response, "The system for interviewing was disorganized. | Report Response, "Reviewed my application, looking on the school's website and looking up my interviewers (they tell you beforehand), reading other people's interview feedback from this school to get possible questions - I wrote out a sentence answer to all of them." I was nervous since it was my first interview, but the interviews were done in a very casual fashion. For out-of-state applicants, the rate is 2.67%. More from this Member More from this Member Just be yourself, be positive, and be confident! " | I was asked this question too, "The regets question. | Report Response, "Reading up on the curriculum and programs, reading SDN." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Who would you model your life after?" | Report Response, "It's an excellent school, just not the right place for me." The interviewers made me feel relaxed, and that way, I was able to do my best during the interviews. | I was asked this question too, "(looking at my list of current activities) Do you have free time and if so, what do you do in it? surprisingly nothing too in-depth given that it was open-file." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member And the statement made at the beginning of the day by the Dean on how he doesn't know exactly where classes will be held next year but he's sure it will work out. 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." | I was asked this question too, "What is wrong with health care? | Report Response, ""The Medical School Interview: Winning Strategies from Admissions Faculty" by Desai and Katta" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response One Dr. asked me why I hadn't done more volunteering or research. The facilities are expanding and getting better, there are three large hospitals plus a neuroscience hospital on the campus and the medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy schools are all close together. | I was asked this question too, "He also asked my favorite book and movie, which I thought was a bit odd." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "That it was going to be super windy that day, I had my hair down - look at the weather report!" | Report Response, "amount of construction going on (for new facilities), the rankings in us news, the dean and people who came by to talk to us." (just names, no explanation)" | Report Response, "That I would love the professors and not the students. I don't know that either of my interviewers had looked at my file before I walked in to their offices, but I assume that's something that they'd do before presenting me to the committee. | I was asked this question too, "#1Have you done anything that gave you any experience in the medical field?" | I was asked this question too, "Were Churchill and FDR good friends?" They want you to be yourself and just explain the various aspects of your file and how those aspects have prepared you to be a good doctor. " | Report Response, "used this website, studied my application, and masturbated" More from this Member Finally, we returned to our waiting room in MacNider where we sat until it was time for our interviews. | Report Response They continue with these patients throughout the course of their education." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about the moment you really new you wanted to practice medicine." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read AAMCAS app, read books on medical ethics and healthcare policy" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Are you Jewish? | Report Response, "How friendly the admissions staff and interviewers were." More from this Member Since my interview, I've pretty much had my heart set on going there." 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." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "One professor that I interviewed with was AMAZING - she was the most well rounded and interesting doctor I have ever met. | Report Response, "Two interviews - one on the comittee and one off. | Report Response, "Amazing for the first interview. | Report Response No one really knew where to take me for my interviews and my adcom interviewer didn't have my file, so he knew absolutely nothing about me. | I was asked this question too, "Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of your top three schools" | I was asked this question too, "Why do you wish to attend UNC SOM?" University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla | Report Response, "SDN, website, application" | I was asked this question too, "do you have siblings and what do they do?" | Report Response He asked if he could have one of our cookies on his way out. Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM), Biddeford, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Boca Raton | Report Response, "The admissions office was very friendly and receptive." More from this Member More from this Member You couldn't really see too much. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member The tour was short and there's not really anything special about the physical hospital that's impressive looking, but they certainly have extensive facilities and the atmosphere is so supportive and positive. | Report Response, "Nothing really" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member 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. | I was asked this question too, "NONE AT ALL!" | I was asked this question too, "Discuss a problem in clinical rounds?" | I was asked this question too, "What makes a great leader?" My interviewers just seemed to want to get to know me and my motivations in medicine, nothing more. " More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Just about everything. | Report Response, "Read application, UNC website, interview coach." | 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 do you like to read?" Edward Via College of Osteopathic MedicineAuburn Campus (VCOM-Auburn), Auburn, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Little Rock . "Tell me about extracurricular?" | I was asked this question too, "What do you do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response, "waiting around for several hours in between interviews." More from this Member The interview day might be a bit disorganized and unstructured, but don't be deceived; UNC is a top-notch institution. More from this Member More from this Member How does a girl from X end up in country Y doing activity Z? | I was asked this question too, "What makes me disappointed about people" | I was asked this question too, "What's the difference between compassion and empathy? There are three paths to a medical degree. We are extremely proud of both the laudable teaching effort that our professors make in our clinics and lecture halls, as well as the hard work our students put in to their academic . More from this Member which is the same as the previous year. | I was asked this question too, "Do your parents support you going to med school?" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response We all began to worry about our dwindling supply of cookies, but almost as if on cue, two first-years showed up with boxed lunches for us from Panera Breadwith a cookie at the bottom of every box. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your hometown" More from this Member | Report Response, "Wish the interview day had less down time and was more structured. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I left having learned almost nothing about the school, including its financial aid, diversity, research, and student life. Furthermore, why are you a competetive applicant for those schools?" | Report Response, "Nothing." These interview tips are not specific to UNC. More from this Member | 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 | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The enthusiam of the medical students running the tour. | I was asked this question too, "Strengths/weaknesses?" | Report Response, "It was a cold dayI flew down from Miami =)" More from this Member | Report Response, "That the interview really is low stress. | Report Response | Report Response, "All the construction! | I was asked this question too, "If it was possible,would you change medical policy in America, and if so, how?" You are about to graduate with 159 of your classmates/friends, with whom you have shared all the challenges and accomplishments of the past four years. More from this Member I put my arm on you and say "my child you are _________" Fill-in-the blank." More from this Member (A Chilean musician involved in my senior thesis, who the interviewer happened to admire)" | I was asked this question too, "What medical specialty would I be interested in receiving training?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What type of non-dark beer would you recommend for me?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What are your strengths and relative weaknesses?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Where are good places to eat around here?" University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Still UniversityKirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), Kirksville | I was asked this question too, "What was the most recent book you finished reading?" Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford | Report Response, "Study the types of specialty programs at Carolina. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How do you plan to handle the workload and have a life?" | Report Response, "No patient simulator for first and second years" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, School literature, talking to people I knew who went there/go there" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "massive construction made it harder than it had to be to find anythingbut i suppose that's a good thing, right? | Report Response (Master's of Public Health-which I am interested in), and that their M.P.H. Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Students - may have been the free cookies, but all were very open and friendly and the guides were extremely helpful and informative The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, San Antonio More from this Member UNC was my first choice and my only interview last year. More from this Member Browse Programs Play Video assignment Apply location_on Visit loyalty Give Why Campbell Medicine? | I was asked this question too, "What makes you different from the rest of our applicants?" | I was asked this question too, "What was the first car you owned?" | Report Response, "Read SDN feedback, reviewed my application, read up on UNC's curriculum" | 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?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Everything - They were very open and positive. " Some schools will have days just for MD/PhD applicants. | I was asked this question too, "How do your parents feel about you living so far away?" More from this Member difficult one to answer (what's you biggest regret)" This is my first choice school, so I would be psyched to get in." For example, once I was asked an ethical question that I felt I didnt have as solid an answer for as I would have liked, so after I gave a brief answer, I turned it into a discussion by asking my interviewer (a physician) about her experience and how she would approach the problem. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Honestly, like everyone else says, it's really conversational. | I was asked this question too, "Ethics question: "Pregnant woman whose baby's bloodtype doesn't match the fathermother doesn't want to tell, boyfriend does - what do you do? | I was asked this question too, "Tell a little about your self? | Report Response, "One of my interviewers gave me no feedback at all during the interviewhe just stared at me the whole time. More from this Member Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM), Lynchburg | I was asked this question too, "describe problems in the medical field" | Report Response, "nothing really, no preparation required for this interview" The admissions staff/faculty are very friendly and my faculty interviewer was great." While practicing with other MDs the biggest advice I was given was to be myself and ask myself what I truly believe, don't feed them BS. I would still choose UNC just because of the price, but it seems to me a moral dilemma because I would not want to be associated with such an arrogant group of physicians. | I was asked this question too, "Name the three historical figures you would invite to your last dinner." | Report Response More from this Member Be passionate and discuss what it is about you that makes you passionate about medicine and Carolina. | Report Response Bring comfortable shoes! More from this Member 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. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How much patient contact have you had besides shadowing a doctor?" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response | 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." In the positive column, I would put outstanding facilities, great NIH and research funding, one of the top MPH programs, friendly staff and professors, and a more traditional curriculum (I like this - not a PBL fan). | Report Response, " This campus just has a great feel to it! | Report Response, "My interviewers were late. 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