I'm set to interview on feb. 5 on the Chicago campus. Can someone share their interview experience please?
Also I'm trying to find some more information about the differences between the campus locations...anything in specific I should be aware of, other than the different patient populations?
Thanks!
I really enjoyed my interview day. There were three interviewers: a student (mine was an M4), an MD, and a PhD. My student and MD interviewers were incredibly relaxed and kind; my student interviewer also happened to be our tour guide. My PhD interviewer was intense, but it only showed how much she cared about the interview process.
The questions (for me at least) centered around diversity, which is something fundamentally important for UIC. The interviews tend to be a mix of Q & A and conversation - the interviewers have a set of questions they are required to ask, but they do try to ask follow-up questions to make the conversation flow. I heard from other interviewees that they were asked many scenario questions - I only got one or two, and they were not difficult.
There was a morning and an afternoon session. I was one of the afternoon interviewees, so I got to talk to many of the morning people before I had mine. Overall, it was very organized; they "escorted" you to your interview locations, so you never have to worry about being late, lost, etc. They also had you wait in this very spacious room with comfortable sofa and chairs. Lunch was pretty good too.
The only slightly disappointing part was that we didn't get to see much of the campus (weather, time, etc). We also didn't get to see many current medical students - at least I didn't meet any, other than my interviewer. Otherwise, I think the school gave a very good impression.
Hope that helps!
