Congratulations on the II and successful day!
How was your overall day? Any helpful information?
Interviewing tomorrow and I'm having some expected anxiety, especially since this is my top choice for many reasons.
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@robotfinches, but since you'll be on campus tomorrow allow me to answer these questions:
The day is really low-key and not at all stressful. If you have an early start at 8ish then I believe you'll start the day with the MMI. If you start around 1030 then you'll have your MMI at the end of the day. Like most MMIs, the people you'll interact with will be anyone from practicing physicians to professors to current medical students to non-clinical community members. The best advice for the MMI is to gather your thoughts during the small prep time, and deliver a cohesive thought that you'll be able to discuss with the person. It's really that simple -- just be yourself and have a fluid conversation. Don't worry about make sure you spend the entire 8 minutes or whatever speaking, just have a discussion on the topic presented.
As for helpful information? Hmm. There's a parking garage across the street from Weiskotten Hall (where the interview is) that's not too expensive so you don't have to worry about walking distance to the interview. Also, the lunch provided is pretty tasty. Oh, and I would say the standard advice applies: Know info about the school, a little about the school's history, know the school's mission and purpose, and about the community served. Really can't go wrong with those things.
Make sure while you're interviewing that you get a feel for the school. Ask the students questions, especially when they are giving the tour. Much like interview day, Upstate is pretty low-key, and so far it's been a pretty enjoyable experience.
Good luck with your interview tomorrow, I am sure you will do well. Let me know how it goes either way.
