Copied from the interviewfeedback.com site when it was up and running and saved on my computer:
....I reccomend you save this info on your computer now just in case you'll need it in the future....I'm sorry, but I only have info saved for UF and GWU, since the site went down b4 my other interviews.....it's kinda hard to read it like this, but I'll be happy to email anyone with the info in the nicer format....Just PM me your email address
George Washington University
2 Mar 2002 ( 5:12 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 None really. The student interview was conversational. The other interview was very uninteresting. The Dr. had prepared list of questions and wrote down the my responses as I gave them. I'm not a fan of closed file interviews because I'm always asked for information that I've already stated in my amcas app more eloquently.
 What can you tell me about yourself that can not be found in your amcas application? I know this question is typical, but it always stumps me.
 Some other advice:
 This is not a research school. (which didn't bother me at all) The best preparation is knowing yourself -really.
2 Mar 2002 ( 5:06 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 None really. The student interview was conversational. The other interview was very uninteresting. The Dr. had prepared list of questions and wrote down the my responses as I gave them. I'm not a fan of closed file interviews because I'm always asked for information that I've already stated in my amcas app more eloquently.
 What can you tell me about yourself that can not be found in your amcas application? I know this question is typical, but it always stumps me.
2 Mar 2002 ( 2:08 PM) by jalbrekt
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 There was no real interesting questions. Just basically had a conversation.
 He did ask why I did the regional and how I would decide where I wanted to go to school
 Some other advice:
 Call and find out when they are doing a regional interview. It cost's 125$ to do, but it ended up saving me a ton overall.
2 Mar 2002 ( 8:50 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you hope to get out of medicine?
 None, all relatively easy.
 Some other advice:
 I was really impressed by the openess of the faculty/students in talking about the pluses and minuses of the school. You will get a great clinical education/training. GW seems very supportive of it's student's individual goals and interests. They are not as strong in research but are working on it and research options are available. Their primaary focus is training practicing physicians. If you can manage the cost, your clinical education will allow you to go anywhere and be competent in any field.
24 Feb 2002 (11:28 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What are you looking for in a medical education?
 What would you say to the argument that if one were to go into public health, then he/she could help far more people then they ever could as a physician?
 Some other advice:
 don't feel like you have to be original or creative in your responses in order to "stand-out"- just be honest, real, and keep your language simple.
19 Feb 2002 (11:08 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 standard, he openly share some personal stories and motivations which i thought was interesting and inspiring.
 why not nursing, since i told him my father was a nurse?
19 Feb 2002 ( 9:00 AM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Basic questions why doc. role of doc. in society. and tell me about yourself
 none
 Some other advice:
 This school will prepare you the best for the boards, when you interview just be yourself and good luck....
16 Feb 2002 ( 9:28 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 none really ... they both asked me a couple of get to know you type questions, but most of the interviews were spent with them saying, "are there any questions you have for me?"
Let's just say I had my share of questions and comments. But they were very friendly two-way conversations.
 ... none really ...
 Some other advice:
 Just chill ... the interviewers are great ... the students are great ... the other interviewees are great ... just enjoy the day!
14 Feb 2002 ( 9:48 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Not much-very conversational/what are your hobbies, etc.
 What is something about you that I wouldn't necessarily learn from just reading your application?
 Some other advice:
 Don't sweat it.

 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 None. Very relaxed, get to know you interview(closed file). Describe a time you had a leadership role? What do you do for fun?
 None. Standard questions...What do you consider you're greatest accomplishment? What qualities should a good physician have?
 Some other advice:
 Relax. Be confident! You can guide the interview towards topics and things to showcase yourself since it's closed file.
4 Feb 2002 ( 6:21 PM) by Anonymous
 21 Feb 2002 (10:34 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 questions were along the lines of, why medicine, why GW, what have you done that led you to your current path. when did you demonstrate leadership? judgement, etc
 nothing
4 Feb 2002 ( 4:04 PM) by Anonymous
 5 Feb 2002 ( 6:42 AM) by anon
 6 Feb 2002 ( 4:31 PM) by Anonymous
 10 Feb 2002 ( 7:45 PM) by anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Pretty standard why do you want to be a physician/tell me about your motivations.
 same as above
2 Feb 2002 ( 3:19 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Can you handle the stress of medical school and working at the hospital for 48 hours straight? How will you do this?
 None were difficult, just standard questions.
 Some other advice:
 Don't come with an attitude. I was sitting in the main waiting room with the other interviewees, and a few had a cocky attitude. I didn't think it was appropriate considering the interview coordinator was in the room silently waiting for the rest of the applicants to arrive. My advice is to be yourself, obviously, but don't be discouraged if your interviewer gets personal into your life. Treat the interview as valuable time for them to get to know what you're all about.
31 Jan 2002 ( 8:50 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 There weren't really any difficult ones. Two questions that always seem to be asked though were "Tell me about yourself" and "What do you expect out of medical school?"
31 Jan 2002 ( 8:50 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 There weren't really any difficult ones. Two questions that always seem to be asked though were "Tell me about yourself" and "What do you expect out of medical school?"
27 Jan 2002 ( 6:47 PM) by Anonymous
 4 Feb 2002 ( 7:57 AM) by Anonymous
 6 Feb 2002 ( 6:13 PM) by Poster
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Standard questions...see past forms on this site.
 None
 Some other advice:
 Stay with a student if possible, enjoy DC, remember interviews are blind and prepare accordingly - be able to sell yourself + the school together.
25 Jan 2002 ( 8:17 AM) by Anonymous
 27 Jan 2002 ( 3:53 AM) by Anonymous
 6 Feb 2002 ( 4:54 PM) by Anonymous
 28 Jan 2002 ( 2:49 PM) by
[email protected]
 26 Jan 2002 ( 6:10 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Everything was pretty standard. The faculty just went down the list of Qs in the form. The student and I just chatted and he only glanced at the form at the very end.
 Role of a physician in the society. Not really a difficult question, but something that can be answered in many different ways. Also describing (in detail) a typical day of a physician. Be sure you are able to do that. They want to see you that you know what you are getting into.
 Some other advice:
 Be prepared to talk about yourself. It's really like a job interview, so just try to relax. Also, I discovered there is no correlation between the quality of the interview and your chances of admission. I didn't think my interview went that great, but I got an acceptance letter 4 weeks later. Best of luck to everyone!
24 Jan 2002 ( 4:26 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What will you do if you do not get into medical school?
 In what ways do you think the current health care system should be changed?
18 Jan 2002 (12:36 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 There really weren't any interesting questions. Since it was closed file they asked me about my activites, why I want to be a doctor and how do I know that, where I see myself in 10 years, why GW, how I relax, etc.
 Both interviewers asked me a question on HMOs, which I was a little rusty on. Also, they both said "tell me about yourself".
17 Jan 2002 ( 6:02 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Why do you want to be a doctor of medicine and not a PhD, PA, or nurse?
 Tell me about yourself (such a broad question!), why medicine, what field, etc.
 Some other advice:
 The day is fun, please remember that while they are trying to see if you would be a good addition to their school, you should also be trying to find out if the school would be good for you! Ask the students a lot of questions...they are there to provide honest answers.
17 Jan 2002 ( 8:07 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 My opinion about health care system, and what would I change and how would I finance it
 same
 Some other advice:
 just relax and be yourself
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Very conversational: Why medicine? How do you handle stress? What do you do for fun? How important is your teaching experience in being a physician?
 Why a physician and not a PA or nurse?
 Some other advice:
 dont worry.... it is extremely conversational.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I overheard my faculty interviewer mumbling to himself in yiddish, which I speak, so he asked me a lot of questions about my family and background
 I hate the "Tell me about yourself" question
 Some other advice:
 Take your student interview seriously...they emphasize that it "counts" just as much as the faculty one
1 Jan 2002 ( 4:12 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 none really...I was asked questons about my background, my life...if I got into Harvard, Hopkins, GW, where would I go?
 What do you think is the ideal patient/physician relationship?
 Some other advice:
 take it easy..most of the applicants had a very good time at the interview.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 None. The interviewers were more intent on telling me that med school is really hard and that I probably wasn't ready for it.
 None were hard. The thing that was difficult, however, is that I got interrupted a LOT while answering.
 Some other advice:
 I sincerely hope you have a better time than I did, especially if you go really expecting to like the school, like I did. Please keep in mind, though, that as far as I could tell, only my interviews were as bad as they were. Everyone else seemed really happy with how their day went. I guess that's life, though. We'll see how it works out in the end.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Just like the others, the questions were standard meeting questions eventually leading into my interests in Medicine and GW
 N/a
 Some other advice:
 Smile and enjoy yourself.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is the physician's role in society.
 There were no difficult questions- it was a very relaxed interview.
 Some other advice:
 Seriously, I don't listen to people when they say relax, but that's completely what you should do. During the breaks in your interview, talk to the other interviewees- my group was really nice and it helps to talk to others to avoid getting nervous.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing really, just very basic questions.
 None at all. I was asked why Medicine, why GW, what I do for fun, and if not medicine then what would I do.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing interesting. Standard questions. Why medicine? Hobbies? Tell me about activities. Asked about my research. Also asked what would be the hardest part of med school and what role doctors play in society.
 Nothing difficult..but being my first invite, I was nervous and felt like a bumbling idiot!
 Some other advice:
 Relax! (I cannot beleive I said that..since I hate reading that myself!!)..but really..its ok..be prepared to answer questions about your research and activites. Also, being closed-file, you can decide what you want to bring up!
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Whre do u see as the mid-ground between fee-for-service care and HMOs?
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How would you describe yourself?
 What do you think is a physician's role in today's society?
 Some other advice:
 Use this website
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 nothing much, just Why MD? what if medicine is not around, what else would i do?
 none...
 Some other advice:
 know your self!
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 none I would call interesting...mostly just questions about what I have done and why I want to be a doctor
 none were difficult...again just questions about me.
 Some other advice:
 just relax and be yourself. This was definitely one of the most informal interviews I have been on.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is a physician's role in his/her community?
 None really
 Some other advice:
 Prepare answers to basic get-to-know you questions
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Very basic get to know each other questions. Very conversational. I felt like I wished there was more time to talk... it was that comfortable.
 None really
 Some other advice:
 Fly into Dulles, unless National gets cheaper.
10 Nov 2001 ( 4:28 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 why dc? why gw? how are you going to pay for it?
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Have you read anything about extremists or fundamentalists in various religions?
 None really. I did get asked if I would have any problems providing medical care to an Atheist, agnostic or other type of religion.
 Some other advice:
 Relax, they are looking for people who they would enjoy working with as a colleague.
3 Nov 2001 (12:18 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing too interesting, all just about me. One was what would if I do if I don't get in medical school, and I was not sure how to take that
 none
3 Nov 2001 ( 8:50 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 none really, lots of open-ended tell me about yourself questions....
 n/a
 Some other advice:
 relax -- the interview isn't stressful at all.

 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 For the most part the student interview was VERY relaxed and conversational. She was very kind and informative. I think the students remember the whole nerve-racking interview process and thus are very receptive and easy to talk to. The doctor I interviewed with was a little antagonistic. The first question was "Why medicine when it sucks to be a doctor right now?" It was interesting because I overheard the previous person being interviewed and that person was not asked the same question. Hmm
 See above. I think for the most part the people are trying to sell you on the school. realize that GW is VERY much geared toward training practicing physicians, not researchers and thus they are attempting to find students that fit their profile. This doctor also kind of scoffed at some of my research experience and some of my answers.
 Some other advice:
 Have fun. The school really wants to be your number one choice.
30 Oct 2001 ( 9:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Basic questions: Why GW? Why medicine? If you could add anything to file that was not there, what would it be? How do you plan on paying for medical school?
 If you could add anything to your file what would it be?
 Some other advice:
 Relax, it's not bad. You will feel welcomed by everyone.
29 Oct 2001 ( 5:23 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 The was not one specific interesting question. All questions were general, get-to-know-you types.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you do for fun?
 None
27 Oct 2001 ( 4:20 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you feel a doctor's role is in his/her community in addition to practicing medicine?
 None-see above
 Some other advice:
 Just relax and have fun.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Faculty: what will you bring to your class?
 non
 Some other advice:
 Sleep well, dress nice, eat good br, and enjoy the ride,just be your self at GW.
22 Oct 2001 ( 8:58 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 The interviewer just asked me very generalized questions. The interview was closed filed so he could not ask anything specific unless I pointed the conversation in the right direction.
 none.
 Some other advice:
 I think, strategically speaking, closed-filed interviews are excellent opportunities for you to elaborate on the aspects of your application that you think are the strongest. They also allow you explain your weaknesses without having the interviewer nit-pick them.
20 Oct 2001 (10:29 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 All basic questions
 All basic questions
17 Oct 2001 ( 3:16 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing really, the interviewers were just trying to get to know me. I was asked though what would be the ideal experience for me in med school. Also, what I did to relieve stress.
 I didn't have any difficult questions, trust me, it's all very relaxed.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself, know what you want to say about yourself, and good luck
13 Oct 2001 (11:03 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 None
 None
 Some other advice:
 If you need coffee before your interview (I did) there is a starbucks in the student union which is very close to the med school.
12 Oct 2001 ( 8:23 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 none
 none - It was a conversation, not an interview
 Some other advice:
 DONT worry. this is very laid-back. u will love the people there. i didnt have any questions on health care or ethics.. make sure u read up on the school so u have questions ready to ask.
9 Oct 2001 ( 5:25 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 "What do you see as being one of the pitfalls of medicine, and how do you intend on dealing with it?"
 "So, why are you here?"
 Some other advice:
 Just chill and realize that this interview is going to be very relaxed. Just be yourself, and know why you want to do this. Good luck peeps!
8 Oct 2001 (11:26 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 It was very much a conversation. One asked "Tell me something about yourself that you would never put on your application"
 Again, it was vey much a conversation that flowed - the classical question and answer outine did not apply at all.
28 Sep 2001 ( 3:21 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 "What will be your greatest obstacle in your medical career?"
 "Is there any inconsistency in your file that you want to explain?" I wasn't sure what to do because the interview is closed-file and I didn't want to change that. I said that my application was consistent (which it is).
 Some other advice:
 Very laid back interview - enjoy yourself, it's a fun day.
27 Sep 2001 ( 1:30 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 All were common that are listed on this website. None were difficult.
 None, sorry, they were all really common ones already mentioned on this site by other people.
 Some other advice:
 know how to answer basic questions such as "why do you want to be a doctor", and "tell me about yourself".
25 Sep 2001 (10:43 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is a doctors role in scoiety?
 What will your biggest callenge to overcome while becoming a physician?
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself
21 Sep 2001 ( 7:57 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing really. They were honestly just basic, get to know you stuff.
 Not much, maybe "What is the role of doctors in society?"
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Can you afford medical school?
 Who are you?
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself...always.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 No toughies...just usual stuff (why DC, why do you want to be a doctor, tell us something about yourself)
 What do you think the physician's role in society is?
 Some other advice:
 be yourself
 What will be your biggest obstacle in med school?
 None of the questions were difficult. The interviews were just trying to get to know me. Common questions were asked: Why D.C.? Why G.W.? Describe yourself?
 Some other advice:
 Relax. The interviewers are really nice and just want to get to know you. Be enthusiastic and ready to talk about yourself.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Very typical questions...Since it was closed file, I was asked, so tell me about yourself. My discussion with the clinician was good. He kept asking me to ask more questions...
 There were no hard questions. Very laxed. I mean, the student asked me what field i wanted to go into...and i said PC. He told me to stop blow smoke up his 'butt'...I think he was tired of hearing that, but i think later on in the interview, he saw i had a real interest in the field
University of Florida
13 Mar 2002 (11:20 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If I were the Surgeon General, how would I allocate funds to research?
 Why is UFCOM my first choice of medical schools? Limiting my answer was the hardest part because I could have gone on for hours on why UF is my number one choice.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself and be confident!
12 Mar 2002 ( 7:35 PM) by Michael Harrington
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 One of my interviewers and I talked about the TV show "Scrubs".
 There were no difficult questions. The interviewers were both very nice and really just wanted to get to know me more than just a packet of numbers, essays, and a 2x2 picture.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself and relax.
9 Mar 2002 (11:26 AM) by Bernadette
[email protected]
 Tell me what you know about healthcare in the US -problems/solutions
 Some other advice:
 don't be too nervous. i had a great experience here at UF!!
3 Mar 2002 ( 3:49 PM) by Jennie Hochman,
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 if my friends could descibe my best attribute in one word, what would they say......and worst attribute
 if you could be described as a color, what color would you be
 Some other advice:
 relax and act just as enthusiastically as the admissions staff, prepare some questions to show your interest.....go to the swamp restaurant for a taste of gainesville life
2 Mar 2002 (12:27 AM) by Canada Kid
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Describe what you believe would be a typical day for a neurosurgeon. (hehe, sounds out there, but this was asked because I had no clinical experience to speak of, and I expressed interest in the field of neurosurgery, so she wanted to get a sense of whether or not I had the slightest idea of what they do--what could I say? They perform surgery, of course! :wink: ..)
 What was the greatest decision you've ever made in your life? I didn't plan on making decisions of this caliber until I was PAST medical school!
 Some other advice:
 All future applicants to this school should recognize that the purpose of their interviews is really just to get a sense of what kind of individual you really are--they have the stats, and the essays, they just want to meet you, and see for themselves who you are. Be honest, and upfront, speak whats on your mind, and let them make the determination of whether or not you're the kind of person they want to see in a future doctor.
2 Mar 2002 ( 5:01 AM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I was asked to describe the typical day of a physician. I was then asked to describe my ideal day as a physician.
 I was set up quite nicely for a very difficult question. I was asked why I wanted to be a doctor and when was the decision made to be a doctor. I was then asked to explain why I only had a couple months of volunteer service in the ER and no other clinical experience to speak of. A very fair question but I was rattled temporarily. They read your file and really think about it. Be prepared for anything.
 Some other advice:
 Stay relaxed. Remember that they invited you to come so you must be doing something right. Also, the interview is just an opportunity for you to get to know the school and for the school to get to know you.
23 Feb 2002 ( 7:40 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 They were mostly interested in my background (I was not born in the US). They were extremely prepared and easy to talk to. I was very nervous when I walked into the conference room but the interviewers' questions made me feel as if I was speaking to old friends and becoming reacquainted.
 None....They basically ask about things that stood out in the AMCAS application. They did not ask any knowledge questions; they just want to get a feel for one's personality and what drives one to become a physician.
 Some other advice:
 Great experience. It made me reaffirm my love for medicine and made me feel confident of the commitment I am about to make.
22 Feb 2002 ( 5:14 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 -What other school did you apply to and why?
4 Feb 2002 ( 7:38 AM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Why did I have a strong interest to be a heart surgeon?
 What would be the one thing that your friends would say is an area that is not so favorable?
 Some other advice:
 Just be cool and be yourself. That is all they really want to see. They already know that you are smart and have the capability to do the work. They are trying to assess your ability to interact with strangers.
30 Jan 2002 ( 1:04 PM) by Anonymous
 How has your life changed since SEptember 11? How will the events affect your medical practice in the future? How would your best friend describe you?
 Name 3 of your strongest characteristics...Then he subsequently asked me to tell him situations where I demonstrated each of them...Then he asked me for two weaknesses...
 Some other advice:
 Know about the school and why you want to go there!
21 Jan 2002 ( 6:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 there was a question leading up to a conversation about an undergrad course that made for interesting conversation
 There were no brain teasers, just regular questions to get to know what kind of person you are.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself, relax...approach interview day as an opportunity to share yourself and to learn about the school, its program, and its people. UF is a stress less environment.
20 Jan 2002 ( 8:40 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 She asked about certain parts of my essay (it was easy, but it was interesting to see what she thought about certain parts)
 What will you like/dislike about being a physician?
 Some other advice:
 Know yourself (but I'm sure if you've gotten to this point already you already knew that, sorry if I'm not helpful)
18 Jan 2002 ( 6:00 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How do you organize all of your hobbies, work, and classload.
 How would you handle a situation where a problem has plagued the staff in your office.
 Some other advice:
 Try to be as comfortable as possible. The interview seem to simply get to know what kind of person you are and not how much you know about the profession of dentistry. It is not a test. JUST A CONVERSATION!!! Don't try to impress them. Just be yourself!
7 Jan 2002 (12:56 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What would you like me to say to the admissions committee about you? This was a little awkward since I wasn't prepared for it and my interviewer hadn't really read my application.
 My second interviewer, who was nice and genuinely seemed concerned, asked me what I consider to be super personal and uncomfortable questions.
 Some other advice:
 Relax. I know that some people have mentioned scary questions about viruses, but I honestly don't think they really expect you to know that stuff. I think they're watching the way you react to a question. Just follow the rule of thumb if you don't know the answer to something say so and move on, it shows an enormous amount of maturity. Be yourself and know yourself.
6 Jan 2002 (11:34 AM) by Anonymous
 What do you do for fun?
 What do you think of creationist? How do people learn Biochemistry?(I'm a biochem major) So, your life has been pretty good?
 Some other advice:
 The weather is unbeatable. The campus is just beautiful, and students are very happy. Just enjoy the sunshine, and don't worry a thing.
4 Jan 2002 ( 7:15 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What would you do to fix the health-care system as it exists today?
23 Dec 2001 (11:06 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Have you read the magazine Maxim? One of my interviewers (a female) liked the magazine, and we talked about it for like 20 minutes.
 I was asked a question about the University's policy on race-based admissions and affirmative action, (I got myself into that one accidently) because I was active in student government. We don't actually deal with that sort of thing in SG, but I answered it anyways, so know everything about your extracurriculars, and don't bring up anything you are not prepared to talk about.
 Some other advice:
 The school loves extracurriculars, especially clinical patient contact, or creative volunteer positions.
20 Dec 2001 (10:17 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Pick a color; how does that color relate to you.
 How would you change healthcare today and have it be economically feasible?
 Some other advice:
 Overall good experience; not high stress; be ready for a 6-7hr day; speak with as many people as you can.
14 Dec 2001 ( 1:57 AM) by Anonymous
 16 Dec 2001 (11:08 AM) by Anonymous
 22 Dec 2001 ( 2:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Most of the questions were related to activities I had listed on the AMCAS. I found the interviewing process most interesting when we discussed topics nonspecific to me (Anthrax, Germany, art).
 what would your friends say about you, including a flaw.
 Some other advice:
 Relate all of their questions to past experiences in medicine or humanitarian efforts.
10 Dec 2001 ( 1:04 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you consider yourself a utilitarian?
 A 16 year old girl with very unapproving parents comes to your clinic for an abortion. Knowing that she will try to abort the child with or without your help, what do you do?
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself. Hackneyed advice but important.
10 Dec 2001 (11:40 AM) by Frederick Mansfield
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If you were to have medicine in a beaker, and pull out one thing, what would that thing be.
 If your friend were in the room here next to us, what would that friend say about you, including a flaw.
8 Dec 2001 ( 7:00 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Take these crayons and draw a picture of what you see yourself doing in 10-15 years. ...that was followed by "What do you know about smallpox" and other quiz-type questions
 None were really "difficult" just not quite what I was expecting. The second interviewer was much more laid back.
5 Dec 2001 ( 7:45 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 do you care about people?
3 Dec 2001 ( 5:23 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you want me to tell the admissions committee?
 How do you see the future of medicine?
 Some other advice:
 be yourself and be honest
2 Dec 2001 ( 7:47 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What was your favorite/least favorite class? Not so interesting on the surface, but it led into great discussion on my work in non-science fields.
 What is the biggest problem in health care in the country, and what would you do to solve it?
 Some other advice:
 Relax, be yourself. I did this and actually enjoyed my interviews.
23 Nov 2001 ( 3:08 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Has your life changed since Sept. 11? Led to an interesting discussion. Also, during the interview, the doctor (OBGYN) received an emergency call, so I scrubbed in w/ him and went into the OR for my interview. It was awesome, and really eliminated the stiff, uncomfortable formalities that characterize many school's interviews. We talked about everything from family to the average workday.
 Which color best describes yourself?
 Some other advice:
 it's a great school, among my first choices, so give it a visit!
23 Nov 2001 ( 2:53 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Has your life changed since Sept. 11? Led to an interesting discussion.
 Which color best describes yourself?
16 Nov 2001 ( 4:57 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If you were to describe yourself as a color, what would it be?
 "I do not want to know about the hardest decision you have had to make, but tell me how you came about making that decision."
 Some other advice:
 Relax and have fun. The people involed at this school make this interview the easiest part of the whole process.
15 Nov 2001 (10:27 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do I think about the changes in the family structure in this country? The consequences?
 How do I perceive myself?
12 Nov 2001 ( 7:57 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 When the comittee meets, I will have to convince them to accept you. What should I tell them?
 Some other advice:
 There is a wide range of people who can interview you and thus a wide range of questions you could be asked. Read over all the entries here and think of answers to all the questions.
12 Nov 2001 ( 7:55 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 When the comittee meets, I will have to convince them to accept you. What should I tell them?
9 Nov 2001 ( 1:40 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If your life were a movie, what would its title be?
 What nation has the best health care system and why?!
 Some other advice:
 Most of the interviewers really just want to get to know you. On the rare occasion (such as my own), however, it may feel more like a quiz show than conversation. Be up to date on current medical issues and take time to think about ALL of the "Most Difficult Questions" listed on this website.
22 Oct 2001 (12:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you still play the piano? (I don't remember putting that in my application, so I was surprised.)
 What should be done about all the old people we're gonna have to take care of? How should we solve the problem of providing universal health care?
22 Oct 2001 ( 8:15 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you think is the greatest problem facing the American health care system today?
 Nothing too difficult
 Some other advice:
 relax and be prepared to talk about your activities, motivations for studying medicine, and your medical experiences
21 Oct 2001 ( 5:50 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Describe your best friend. (after my response) How would your best friend describe you?
 Describe the most stressful time in your life.
 Some other advice:
 The whole day is very relaxed, even though it is long. It was also very organized, which was comforting. If you are not expecting much in your visit (i.e., you're just applying because it is your state school), be prepared to be dazzled. It is really a good school with fun and interesting students and an administration that is surprisingly open to suggestions for change.
20 Oct 2001 ( 9:33 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 what is your weakness?
 what is your weakness?
 Some other advice:
 be honest and frank...enjoy yourself... it is a fun school! you will see...
20 Oct 2001 ( 3:03 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Use 3 adjectives to describe yourself.
 Same.
10 Oct 2001 ( 7:34 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Draw a picture of what you'll be doing in 10 yrs. w/crayons was my favorite. Overall, conversations with the interviewers were very engaging.
 Questions about physician-assisted suicide, smallpox, and the most important development in medical history were tough. Plus, one interviewer challenged some of my answers. . . but like I said, it made for an interesting conversation.
10 Oct 2001 ( 5:23 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Can you cook?
 What in your undergrad show you really want to do these kinds of things here at the medical school
 Some other advice:
 Relax and have fun. they are great people, and you will truly enjoy your day
8 Oct 2001 ( 4:22 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 "If you could describe myself as a color, what would it be?"
 "What would you like me (the interviewer) to convey to the committee about you?"
 Some other advice:
 Go in with an open mind if you are aspiring to out-of-state greatness. You may realize that UF is a gem hidden in the south.
8 Oct 2001 ( 2:19 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How I felt about alternative medicine?
 What I wanted to tell the committee about myself that was not in my application
8 Oct 2001 (12:52 AM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 "Now, young man, take those crayons and draw for me where you will be 15 yrs from now"
 I had the whole ethical book thrown at me: abortion, physician-assisted suicide, ideal healthcare, religion, politics. you name it, I was asked it! The ones I wasn't prepared for (what would your best friend say about you comes to mind).
 Some other advice:
 Take the time to read up on the new curriculum or at least email the admissions office to get more info on it. Have questions prepared. One interviewer was very pleased to answer my questions (which she did wonderfully, I might add) The rough interviews were actually a good thing. They showed this school doesn't haphazardly select its students. They really want kids (adults) that know about medicine and what it's going to be like as a physician and med student. For in-state tuition prices, this school is not only a bargain, but a wealth of opportunity.
7 Oct 2001 (12:42 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Draw a picture (with a crayon) of what you see yourself doing in 15 years.
 Questions involving small pox.
7 Oct 2001 ( 8:00 AM) by
[email protected], Justin T. Mhoon
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you know where abortions originated?
 What is the one thing you want me to tell the committee about you?
7 Oct 2001 ( 7:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you know where abortions originated?
 What is the one thing you want me to tell the committee about you?
6 Oct 2001 (10:34 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If interesting mean unexpected, then I got a lot. (First off, I am a microbiology major, so this could be why.) I got questions asked about specific vaccinations, my views on abortion, assisted suicide, socialized medicine, and race equality. I was also asked for three wishes and some in depth information about information given in my essays. Also, know your current events.
 What is the vaccination for diphtheria and if I had to make three wishes.
 Some other advice:
 If you are debating coming to visit the school, definately do it, and make sure to speak to the medical students. They are extremely helpful and will convey that the attitude of the students and the faculty is wonderful.
3 Oct 2001 ( 8:06 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is the biggest problem in health care in the united states.
 Tell me a typical day of a physician.
 Some other advice:
 relax, and be honest please

 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Who would you like to meet the most and why?
 What would your friends change about you?
 Some other advice:
 Be prepared and positive.
1 Apr 2001 ( 9:56 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If you were the medical czar of the United States, what would you do to the health care system?
 See #8 above
 Some other advice:
 Just relax, be honest. This interview at UF was excellent, just let yourself enjoy seeing everything they have to offer
12 Mar 2001 ( 7:59 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What was the last movie I had seen, and what was the last book I had read. It turned out that the interviewer had read the same book. Also, I was asked to talk about specific passages I had written in my essays, and why I wrote them. Oh ya, my first interviewer asked me what I thought about the recent finding that the mouse genome is 99% identical to the human genome (I did research using deer mice).
 What I would do if I didn't get in this year (I'm a reapplicant)... and whether I wanted to tell the committee anything about my application that I had not already mentioned.
 Some other advice:
 Know your self and your reasons for pursuing medicine. Relax... get a good night's rest... and have fun... it's really a chill day... good luck!
4 Mar 2001 ( 4:22 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How does sickle-cell anemia cause the cells to be shaped like sickles?
 What are you most proud of?
 Some other advice:
 Seriously, know why you're going in to medicine and be prepared to speak from your heart and use your brain.
3 Mar 2001 ( 3:31 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I was asked, indirectly, why I was passionate about the correction of a given birth defect (one that I was born with). It was difficult to make the interviewer understand my drive. Try to be articulate, even if your interviewer is a student.
 None were difficult. I was not asked ethical questions. My interviewers were testing my "people skills". My open-file interviewer asked questions about my essays. My closed-file interviewer asked me where I would like to practice, and presented benefits provided by UF.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself, but don't be too unrefined.
20 Feb 2001 ( 5:01 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do your brothers think about you wanting to go to medical school?
 What was a stressful event in your life and how did you handle it?
 Some other advice:
 The interviewers were very friendly. If you get an interview don't feel threatened, you deserve to be there. There are alot of applicants so be sure to apply to more than UF. FSU now has a medical school also.
18 Feb 2001 ( 5:54 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How do you feel about the human genome project? What was the last movie/book you saw/read? Compassion is an important characteristic for a physician, what are some others? How do you think you will be able to incorporate your research in practicing medicine? Guess how much did Johns Hopkins spend on security four years ago (fun question).
 None. The first interview (w/Dr. Hugh Hill) was more of a conversation. The second interview (science faculty) asked specific questions about my application
 Some other advice:
 Relax, know your application
18 Feb 2001 ( 1:20 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Who is your best friend? What was your most/least favorite class?
 none
 Some other advice:
 It's a fun process, so don't fret.
18 Feb 2001 (12:17 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 The first interviewer asked alot about managed care and ethics. Although I did not prepare as well as I would have liked the questions were very fair and relevant to issued facing medicine today
 Why is there a homeless problem in miami and is it societies problem
 Some other advice:
 relax, its actually fun
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I have been to five interviews already. UF treated me horribly. This one lady interviewed me and in the midst of my interview helped an individual and wasted 15 minutes of my time. she had no respect for me and i had came all the way from the west coast. then, she asked me all those bizarre types of questions. questions that you'd fear of but then realize that no one really ever askes. science picky questions that i can't remember since i took the class 3 years ago. she was enjoying the way i was being tortured. well, i don't care. the ONLY REASON I WAS INTERESTED IN SUCKY UF IS BECAUSE IT'S DIRT CHEAP. but hey, i got into a better ranked school. UF is 40 something and they act like it's #1. ha ha ha. YOU'RE NOT!!!!!!!!!! so stop acting like your a god and get off your high horse and act like a normal being. besides, gators suck!! seminoles rule!!!
 Some other advice:
 don't get who i got. she's a woman in the mid-40's. asks tons of questions. loves stress interviews and harps on her success.
13 Feb 2001 (11:55 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If I though that being Catholic would bring up ethical issues that I would have trouble dealing with.
 What was my greatest success/failure?
 Some other advice:
 It really is a fun day. Relax, be yourself and talk to whomever you can!
11 Feb 2001 ( 2:15 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I wouldnt call the questions interesting =). But some of the questions asked by both were: what would your best friend say about you?, What was the hardest thing you have ever had to do?, what's your motivation for pursuing a medical degree?, if you couldn't be a doctor what would you do?, what is a possible ethical situation a doctor could face and how would you deal with it if you were faced with it?
 There were no real difficult questions asked. Both interviewers askedthe following: "So you want to be a doctor to help others..Why can't you help others in a different profession?..Why medicine? Perhaps if I had not been relaxed or hadnt given this thought before, I might have been caught off gaurd.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself and be relaxed. UF is a great place to interview at!!
11 Feb 2001 (10:53 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Most questions came from the essays. Interviewers tried to make me comfortable and didn't put me on the spot.
7 Feb 2001 (11:42 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Most of the questions were standard, no trick questions
 Why should we chose you?
 Some other advice:
 Enjoy the experience.
4 Feb 2001 ( 5:00 PM) by Anonymous
 Essence of medicine, three adjectives that best described me
3 Feb 2001 ( 8:51 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What would your best friend say are your best and worst qualities?
 If you were the president's health care advisor, how would you fix the problems with health care today.
 Check on the weather before you leave. It was unusually cold when I went there.
2 Feb 2001 ( 7:09 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 How do we know that your previous healthcare experience won't cloud your judgement? Can't experience be a "bad" thing...
 Some other advice:
 Good luck! Application is extremely competitive.
31 Jan 2001 ( 5:08 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 can you formulate what medicine is in one or two words?
 if anything was taken out or changed about medicine that would change your mind about pursuing it, what would it be?
 Some other advice:
 stay with a medical student if you can the night before.
29 Jan 2001 ( 4:22 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Tell me about the trouble with managed care. What are the *5* vital signs?
 Some other advice:
 most everyone is very friendly and outgoing. Try to be the same.
26 Jan 2001 ( 4:53 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Why is there so much violence in soccer??
 Why is socialized medicine called "socialized" medicine?
 Some other advice:
 Just chill, it really isn't that bad. Make sure you know why you are going into medicine, but most of all just be yourself!!
23 Jan 2001 (10:32 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you think animals are capable of the same types of higher thoughts that humans are capable of? (I was a philosophy major, so I wouldn't expect everyone to get a question like this...); What was your most/least favorite class in college?
 None
 Some other advice:
 Have fun
23 Jan 2001 ( 8:34 AM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Post facto, my first interviewer asked me who was smarter; Superman or Batman.
 Discussing the pros and cons of socializing medicine in the United States.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself, shop the school, and enjoy!
22 Jan 2001 (12:02 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What type of volunteering, BESIDES medically related, have you done (I had plenty!)? What color would you describe yourself and why? What major problems do you see with health care delivery today? How do you think this will affect your practice of medicine? What is the hardest obstacle you've had to overcome? What about you, do you believe will make you a good doctor? How did you become interested in medicine? DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR ME? This one is a TEST! You better have some good, thought provoking questions in mind! My interview lasted an extra 30 minutes (we had only used up 30 minutes of my hour interview up to that point!) because I was prepared for this question! More time to get to know you...
 All were difficult, if unprepared...most are open-ended questions and if you get caught off-guard you'll be in trouble in a hurry!
 Some other advice:
 As always, be yourself. Think about your reasons for entering medicine...there's no wrong answers (well, maybe some) but you have to be able to articulate it well. Think about who YOU are so you can answer the "personal" questions. Wear comfortable shoes, you'll be walking ALL day!
15 Jan 2001 ( 6:25 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If your friends were sitting in this room today, what would they say about you? What would be one negative thing that they would say about you?
 If you were practicing in a rural, underserved community, and you had a cancer patient, but didn't have access to a MRI, what would you do? Who would pay for it?
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself. I was interviewed by the school's counselor (psychiatrist) and she can read people very well; also be nice to the hospital staff and workers, they will remember your face; just be friendly to everyone, you never know who's looking and every encounter can affect your admissions status (hint)
15 Jan 2001 (11:42 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What should I tell the admission committee so that they will accept you?
 Some other advice:
 Ask lots of questions. Think of things that are important to you in choosing a med school and make sure you find out what it's like @ UF. It's different from what I expected.
 The popular: "If you had to chose a color to represent you, which one would it be and why?"
 " What do you think about the latest heath care reforms?" and "How do you think they will affect your practice?"
 Some other advice:
 Be yourselves, and try to keep a good mood till the end of the interview even if you sadly realize your interviewer is a cold person and seem not interested.
12 Jan 2001 ( 2:19 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What color do I see myself as?
12 Jan 2001 ( 1:42 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 if your best friend was in the room what would he say about you
 Name two pros and two cons of fetal tissue experimentation
 Some other advice:
 relax. Go into the first interview and relax.
9 Jan 2001 ( 7:54 AM) by Anonymous
 If you could describe yourself as any color...what would it be and why
 Not really difficult questions.....but some required a goood deal of thought especially the ethical ones
 Some other advice:
 Just relax....it is reallly stresss freeee........if u wanna prepare well just be well versed on ur application and on important health care isssues and other areas of interest in medicine
7 Jan 2001 (11:31 AM) by Anonymous
 nteresting/Difficult question(s):
 If your friend was in the room with us, what would he/she say about you.
 What is the biggest health issue going on in the media today.
 Some other advice:
 Be yourself, and relax..they are VERY nice.
15 Dec 2000 (10:12 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What do you think about lawyers?
 An ethical question on Abortion
 Some other advice:
 Very laid place
12 Dec 2000 ( 5:32 PM) by Anonymous
 What if God said you couldn't be a doctor?
 Some other advice:
 Relax, be yourself, the interviewers are really friendly. They are not there to torment you with questions!
12 Dec 2000 ( 9:35 AM) by Anonymous
 Would you allow your spouse to work or would you like to see her stay at home with the kids?
 How would you like to be remembered in 10 years?
 just relax. You get the interview because you look good on paper. Now they just want to see what kind of person you are. By far the most relaxed interview I have ever been on.
9 Dec 2000 ( 2:49 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 We played doctor - I had to ask questions / diagnose
 Some other advice:
 Relax, it's a fun process
8 Dec 2000 ( 1:48 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 She wanted to know if I noticed the red imagery in the Sixth Sense after I mentioned that it was my favorite recent movie, describe my typical day
 Why do I want to be a doctor and not a nurse, what are my strenghts/weaknesses, what would my best friend say about me if she were in the room, what is my role in a group situation, what do I feel are my most important community service activities, what one thing would you like me to tell the admissions committee about you
 Some other advice:
 Make sure that you review your application and know how long you did each activity, why you did it, and what you gained from it. Both of my interviewers went through my application thoroughly, so if you put BS on your application, I feel sorry for you. Relax and be honest.
8 Dec 2000 ( 7:28 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing too crazy just background information...one of my interviewer just went straight through my extracurricular list on my AMCAS and asked me about everything
 What do I think should be done with the increasing amount of chronically ill people? What is the fifth vital sign? (pain)
 Some other advice:
 Know about health insurance and important medical issues. Other than that, its relaxed and they just want to know more about you as a person and you are in a social setting
7 Dec 2000 ( 7:39 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If you could do anything for your parents right now, what would you do?
 I death a failure? I answered it, but when I look back on the interview, I could have answered it a lot better.
 Some other advice:
 Just like at any school...be yourself, and be honest.
27 Nov 2000 ( 6:46 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 WHat did my parents say/do when I told them I wanted to be a doctor
 How do you see medicine in the future
 Some other advice:
 it really is laid back, unless you are unlucky enough to get a student interviewer or some of the harder faculty-most are very laid back (one even has you get into scrubs to view a procedure)
19 Nov 2000 ( 5:29 PM) by Anonymous
 A toss-up: What was the first opera I had seen and where have I been fly-fishing before and why did I start
 The PhD researcher asked me a ton of difficult questions, mostly ethical ones, like: you have 1 liver and two candidates, who do you give the liver to and how do you make the decision. I had a lot of these types of questions...
 Some other advice:
 Most everyone else said their interviewers were extremely friendly and they experienced no problems. My one interviewer seemed put-out to be there. THey were members of the admissions committee and I felt like he wouldn't support my application. I would be prepared for any type of question they can throw at you...
7 Nov 2000 ( 4:36 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 if you could have three wishes what would they be?
 What is the greatest medical accomplishment?
 Some other advice:
 relax, they are very cool and calm. nothing to be afraid of-- and be yourself.
6 Nov 2000 ( 3:47 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is sickle-cell anemia, its cause, and its relation to malaria?
 What do you think is the ideal health care system?
5 Nov 2000 ( 9:36 AM) by
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 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What were the two college football teams in history that were never scored on in a season?
 If you aren't accepted to med school, do you have a plan B?
 Some other advice:
 Enjoy yourself, it's a very comforting atmosphere. Stay with the medical students the night before, it adjusts you to the positive attitude of the school, and saves you a buck.
2 Nov 2000 ( 4:05 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 whether i though my younger brothers might go to med school.
 like other people at this site say, there werent really any hard questions.
 Some other advice:
 be relaxed, its not high pressure at all
29 Oct 2000 (11:51 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you drink?
 All were pretty basic - one asked questions about the application I submitted, and the other asked me questions to see how sure I was that the medical profession was for me.
 Some other advice:
 relax, they are extremely nice, and have fun with it
28 Oct 2000 (12:33 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Alright…the first interview was with an ER doc who was very kind and helpful. Most of her questions came from my applications. Nothing difficult. She just wanted me to expand on things I had written about and tell her about activities I did not have room to put down. She emphasized that she was my advocate, and she wanted to have all the positive info on me she could find. I was very pleased with the structure and atmosphere of her interview. The next one was with an anesthesiologist and was in the OR. We actually had an interview while he was performing surgery for a major aneurysm. It was simply amazing to have an interview in such a magnificent environment. We talked about my school, volunteer experiences, and the procedure. The best part was he really paid attention to my answers and invited me back when the day was over to talk with him some more. Another interviewee and myself went back and stayed with him until around 6:30. It was an interview I will never forget. You should be excited if your schedule says go to pre-op.
 Honestly there was nothing difficult. Be prepared for the OR. Some people may be a little squeamish about operations, but you will see it once in school.
 Some other advice:
 Ask as many questions as possible. They want you to learn about the school.
24 Oct 2000 ( 1:00 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I was asked a question about how I would handle a situation in which a patient had refused my recommended treatment for her kidneys in the past, and now she comes back in worse condition (as expected).
 How do you define health?
22 Oct 2000 (10:11 AM) by
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 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 If I thought there was a distinction between a person asking for assisted suicide in the latter stages of a terminal illness or a person asking for assisted suicide in the begining stages of a terminal illness, when they still had time left to life.
 They are really just trying to find out who you are and if you really are committed to your decision to enter medical school.
 Some other advice:
 Know who you are and why you are there before the interview. Also, stay relaxed. The interviewers are not looking for a reason to reject you, they are looking for a reason to accept you. Go in with a possitive attitude and a list of things you want to tell your interviewer (ex. traits, interests, motivation for wanting to become a doctor). Then try to work these things into your answers.
22 Oct 2000 ( 7:59 AM) by Raul Blanco,
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 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 So, what do medical school applicants get asked in interviews nowadays?
 How are you? It is such a relaxed atmosphere!!!!
 Some other advice:
 RELAX, be yourself, and don;t let your nerves get the best of you. If they do, probabaly by your first interview your anxiety will leave you.
14 Oct 2000 ( 3:31 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Lots of questions on current healthcare issues; eg: HMO's, Gore vs. Bush plans, etc.
 What will you do to help solve some of the current medical issues? (see #8)
13 Oct 2000 ( 4:28 PM) by Ryan B.
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What fictional character would you most like to meet?
 Some other advice:
 Relax!!!! Everyone at UFCOM is VERY friendly!
11 Oct 2000 ( 8:38 PM) by
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 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 I was asked to Draw a picture with a crayon of what I would be doing in 10-15yrs.
 What is the specific cause of malaria.
 Some other advice:
 Wear a suit.
11 Oct 2000 ( 9:38 AM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 It was interesting but hard too....know your stances on ethical issues...they do come up...oh and where you see yourself in ten years....
 What society in general, including physicians, should do when the baby boomers retire...like about access....it sucked, but i tried my best....
 Some other advice:
 chill, for real it is not bad
9 Oct 2000 ( 5:41 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What would have to happen to health care in order for me to not want to be a doctor anymore.
 The interviewer asked what he should tell the admissions committee in order to convince them to let me into the school.
 Some other advice:
 Just relax. I would strongly suggest staying with a med. student the night before your interview.
7 Oct 2000 ( 6:28 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What is the worst problem in medicine today and what would you do to fix it.
 In your profession of choice, what could be the most difficult ethical question which could arise.
 Some other advice:
 Try to relax. They are there to get to know you, not to be mean. If an interviewer seems to disagree with you a lot, he is only trying to see if you stick to your convictions or change.
7 Oct 2000 ( 1:07 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Do you get impatient standing in the slow line at the bank?
 What brand of anti-bodies do you use in your reserach? (I had forgotten!)
 Some other advice:
 be yourself.
3 Oct 2000 ( 1:09 PM) by Anonymous
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 What defines being a great doctor?
 What is the greatest problem facing the medical profession and what do plan to do to help correct it?
 Some other advice:
 They are very friendly people so just stay relaxed.
2 Oct 2000 ( 5:48 AM) by R. Harris
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 When you are 90 yrs old and you look back on your life, what will you say?
 Who is the most influential person in your life?
 Some other advice:
 Relax and be yourself.
29 Sep 2000 ( 6:54 PM) by
[email protected]
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 Nothing too difficult, but basics like "If you had 3 wishes what would you wish for?", "What would your best friend say are your strengths and weaknesses?" and "How do you handle stress?"
 Some other advice:
 Relax, be yourself, you know, what everyone always says
27 Sep 2000 ( 9:03 PM) by mark koenig
 Interesting/Difficult question(s):
 how i felt about gene therapy.
 how would i promote a program to extend care to underserved rural populations.
 Some other advice:
 don't worry. they take you by the hand and walk you through the process. the admissions officers are incredible.
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