Just submitted a paper last night so for the first time in a while I have NOTHING to do until Monday so I figured I could write about my interview experience if anyone has their day coming up!
So the school is beautiful, newer looking health buildings, their PBL rooms have these super tall doors/windows, and their four student lounges seem like places where I would actually want to hang out. It seemed like they had tables and chairs everywhere so I feel like it would be impossible not to find a quiet place to study. Their anatomy lab was not in the pits of hell which I definitely appreciated. Not that this is a deal breaker but they all get those dope laptop/tablets that fold all the way over and you can write on them which is probably clutch for lecture. Dean Jones talked to us in the beginning and end of the day, he's awesome. He seems like he seriously loves his job and gave overall advice on this application cycle outside of just FIU which I thought was cool. The curriculum they presented had a structure very similar to most newer programs, i.e fully integrated, which seems to work considering the average step score is ridiculous (in a great way) plus there's the taking it after 3rd year thing. I got down there a few days early with some friends so I got to see where some of the clinical affiliates are (Cleveland clinic, mount sinai etc.) which were really nice. You can see that the community aspect is truly emphasized by faculty, students and everyone which is appealing to me at least. My actual interviews were sooooo relaxed, they seemed like they were trying to get to know who I was with some general big picture questions mixed in. I probably sound as though I'm trying to advertise for the school but I can't really think of any cons other than maybe it was hot but for us Floridians that's the case 10 months out of the year. They mentioned that it was still fairly early (Oct. 17th) so I feel as though they have a lot more II's to give out. Best of luck to everyone this cycle, I know I'm struggling to stay patient/sane in general but it'll be all over before we know it!
