More from this Member after the initial greetings." I found him charming, especially because he was very very old, and he kept talking about how he loved his wife and their committment to medicine." Concision is critical. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about what your high school was like, what your family is like and why you choose your college." | I was asked this question too, "If you believe in some forms of euthanasia, what would you say to those that believe that the primary mission of medicine is extending life?" More from this Member | Report Response, "the interview day was disorganized and could have been much more informative. The main change in UNC's secondary application is that each essay has been put on a strict diet. I never thought I would. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about your healthcare experience." More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Bit of a wait to interview." | Report Response, "SDN, read over AMCAS" | Report Response, "The enthusiam of the medical students running the tour. More from this Member Some schools will have days just for MD/PhD applicants. The first interviewer had obviously interviewed a lot, and had lots of questions that I had to think through on the spot. I also had 2 mock interviews." | Report Response, "community week, price, nice staff" | Report Response - the hospital/facilities are not fancy and ooohh ahhhh like other big rich schools but nonetheless a high quality medical education will be obtained at UNC" More from this Member I was surprisingly never asked why medicine, or why UNC. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Oh, you are only applying to one school? More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "The beginning questions were very "interview-like" but the follow-ups to the answers I had to specific questions were unique and well orchestrated." | Report Response | Report Response, "They really do their best to make it as stress-free as possible." | Report Response, "lots of enthusiasm, very active campus, excellent school of public health right across the street" | Report Response | Report Response, "Looked over my supplemental" | I was asked this question too, "what is your favorite book? More from this Member | Report Response, "The medical campus is spread out. The whole staff was amazingly personable. (Half of UNC's students are older)" | Report Response, "New facilities that have recently opened. More from this Member You did great in difficult classes but medicore in medicore classes, what does your erratic grades say about you?" | Report Response, "How friendly people in North Carolina are!" 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 | Report Response, "The lunch" question himself when I bungled it, demonstrating that he had read and incorporated my entire application, even to asking me to define words I'd used in my secondary. Plus, Chapel Hill is a great town." We talked about literature, the creative process, life stages, EVERYTHING. Overall though it wasn't that bad." | Report Response | Report Response, "The 4th years who did our tour and lunch acted pretty bored with us." I don't understand why UNC's state residency form is so much more complicated than ECU's. | Report Response, "Read the SDN posts, read my apps, prayed" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why would you be a good doctor? More from this Member More from this Member He asked me relevant questions about what I had been doing etc. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as members mature and learn to participate in the community. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member It was efficient and organized." I had a good day." MedEdits Medical Admissions is a resource for the latest news, commentary and discussion on topics related to medical education. | I was asked this question too, "Biggest healthcare problem and how will I solve it?" Either way, dont freak out. More from this Member Very relaxed atmosphere. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself More from this Member The interviews really are very laid back and conversation-style. | I was asked this question too, "If you got into Hopkins, do you think you'd come here or go there?" | Report Response I did just that and I think it went well. This is followed by a tour. " | I was asked this question too, "In your opinion, what are some of the negative aspects about becoming a physician?" University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine Allopathic Medical School Chapel Hill Individual Feedback 5 149 Responses Give Interview Feedback Review Your School Overall Experience How did the interview impress you? | Report Response, "Knew my AMCAS and school essays, SDN, practice, and pray" Oregon Health and Science University (tie) | I was asked this question too, "Why are you working in analyticial testing/pharm dev instead of as a research tech?" More from this Member More from this Member Learn more about our interview coaching and prep services. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me the story of how you became interested in medicine." | Report Response, "read the websiteknew my filereasons for wanting to attend UNC" I guess they figured that their reputation should speak for itself." It's also good that they give you feedback relatively early. Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown | I was asked this question too, "What kind of books do you like to read?" More from this Member Easily the most relaxed so far of all the places I've interviewed." There was no presentation on the curriculum, the research opportunities, financial aid, or the office of diversity. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "One of my interviews was moved to a different time. More from this Member | Report Response Gave me a chance to defend myself. " | Report Response More from this Member I probably would have been more comfortable in a jumpsuit. | Report Response, "Tell students more than 6 hours in advance if you plan on cancelling interviews due to snow." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member No brainer-obesity" More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing really. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What characteristic do you possess that is not conveyed in your application?" The faculty member was a lot nicer and asked alot more questions about my application." | I was asked this question too, "Are you taking the MCAT this April? More from this Member | Report Response, "Really disappointed with my day here. The student lounge seemed cool, but the labs and building it was in (berry hill) seemed pretty old (apparently they are building a new one, but it wont be finished for a couple of years). Medical schools in North Carolina have consistently ranked top in primary care for years. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Admissions staff is lovely, interview process was smooth, never felt uncomfotable or stressed." More from this Member | Report Response, "lab groups - kinda of force you to meet the same 30 people out of your class | I was asked this question too, "What made you apply to UNC?" " | Report Response, "too much constructionbut then it will be nice for the new students" Need help preparing for your medical school interviews? School of Health Professions. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What did all your activities mean to you?" I also did two mock interviews at my undergrad school." | Report Response | 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?" | I was asked this question too, "Why do you want to come to UNC?" Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM), Stratford, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor | Report Response, "Interviews were a little uncoordinated, but everyone was really friendly" United States. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Do you wish your mcat/grades were higher?" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member All in all, I think this school is probably my number one choice considering the new facilities, the price for in-state, and the prestige UNC has around the state as well as the country." A complete list of North Carolina medical schools, plus strategies to get admitted to your top-choice program there are currently five medical schools in north carolina Part 1: Introduction Part 2: List of medical schools in North Carolina: 2023 rankings & admissions statistics Part 3: North Carolina medical school profiles | I was asked this question too, "What do you think about an organized healthcare plan?" | Report Response, "I did not have the question one, two, three type of interview. So, there was a constant flux of interviewees coming in and going out of the waiting room. Your application must be complete and submitted to AMCAS by October 1st, 2022. | Report Response | Report Response, "Night before my interview I re-read this site, rehearsed in my head what I would say about my research, why I wanted to be a doctor, and specific anecdotes that I could point out to answer different types of questions but then I realized that too much preparation would probably make me too nervous, so I stopped thinking about it after 30 minutes of preparation, watchted TV, ate some food, and went to sleep. " More from this Member Of course I was still somewhat nervous, but if you just remember to stay positive, smile, and look at the whole experience as just a casual TWO-sided conversation (go ahead and ask your interviewers some questions, toojust don't interrupt), rather than a grill-session where you are in the hot seat, you will be alright. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Give three adjectives for you, your mother, and your father." | I was asked this question too, "Why did you decide to go to your undergraduate institution?" University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston More from this Member | Report Response, "All the construction! Some schools will mix you in with the MD-only applicants. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "The low-stress level and the admissions office was very helpful" Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, Chicago | I was asked this question too, "Who is your favorite poet?" Many med schools start sending out interview invitations in August, shortly after the first secondary applications are received. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Why not another healthcare profession?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Do your parents support your decision to go into medicine?" | Report Response, "Nothing!" More from this Member | Report Response, "Looked over my application" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What should I tell the admissions committee that will convince them to accept you over the other applicants?" More from this Member While there's no way to know what interview questions you'll be asked with certainty, there are many common questions you should know to help you prepare. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Lots of community service involvement" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The MMI is designed to measure competencies like oral communication, social and non-verbal skills, and teamwork that are important indicators of how . (For MD/PhD students, you can ask how lab rotations work into the schedule, if the PI has had MD/PhD students, etc.). More from this Member More from this Member Ask how students like the new curriculum. More from this Member | Report Response, "Due to bad weather I didnt get to go on a tour and everything was rushed so I don't have a completely accurate impression of the school." University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago More from this Member KU Medical Center. | I was asked this question too, "Are the students at your current school happier than the students here?" University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, Harlingen | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "The interviewer sat me down across the table, raised his eyebrows at my app and, using my full name, said, "Who are you?" Facilities - some soon to be completed, all very nice More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "The regets question. More from this Member | Report Response, "Just about everything. Would you want to be surrounded by such pompous sour attitudes for four years? hide. | I was asked this question too, "Basic questions: why medicine? There are three paths to a medical degree. The Acceptance Rates shown above are calculated based on data from the 2023 U.S. News rankings released in March 2022. | Report Response, "The classrooms and labs seemed pretty spread out." | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "How did you choose your summer programs" | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What specialty do you think you're most interested in?" More from this Member He asked if he could have one of our cookies on his way out. | Report Response University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM), Ft. Worth, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk | Report Response, "My second interviewer, and unfortunately, my committee representative. Surprisingly, in neither interview did I get asked why I wanted to be a doctor or why I wanted to go to Carolina. " | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What do you know about Korean?" | Report Response, "the opportunities available to students for research and experience abroad and the funding available, the changes in the curriculum, and the fact that the school actually listens and addresses issues raised by the students" | Report Response, "UNC Website, re-read AMCAS app." | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Motorcycle question." | Report Response If you think about it that way, and keep a positive attitude, you will realize that you are there because YOU HAVE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BECOME A DOCTOR! He did answer the "Who are you?" | I was asked this question too, "Describe research, volunteer experience." great school." Active student body and amazing facilities and upcoming facilities. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Which of all the work experiences you've had was your favorite?" | I was asked this question too, "They pretty much asked me questions off of my app. More from this Member (can't just say yes and list them; had to prove it)" | I was asked this question too, "what are some problems doctors face in the medical industry?" | Report Response, ""The Medical School Interview: Winning Strategies from Admissions Faculty" by Desai and Katta" | Report Response 913-588-5000. | Report Response, "Looked over this site to get an idea of the questions that would be asked" The UNC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is 4.1%. More from this Member More from this Member I was happy to be finished mid-morning, and to be able to relax for the rest of the day. | I was asked this question too, "see below" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "When was the last time you cried?" More from this Member Amount of time in class seems less than many schools (generally 8am-1pm)." A refreshing interview" I had already written a rehearsed response for this question, but it wasn't good enough for him." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "If there was someone who was in excruciating pain that passed all the criteria for the assisted suicide law in Oregon, would you obey there wishes?" | Report Response (wouldn't drop this despite what I thought was a good answer) " More from this Member The last movie you saw?" Students applying to medicine for 2023 entry should start to receive invites for medical school interviews soon. More from this Member One Dr. asked me why I hadn't done more volunteering or research. | I was asked this question too, "What interested you in medicine?" More from this Member ), the high expense of Chapel-Hill, having to ride the bus to school everyday, less research focus in the curriculum (if that's what you want), and honors/pass/fail in years 2,3, and 4, and the clinical rotations in remote NC. | Report Response, "Not one person could think of anything negative about the school, felt like they were all mascots. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about yourself before college? | Report Response, "Read current medical events, looked over my application, looked at their web site" More from this Member | Report Response, "Overall, the interview was great! | Report Response, "Not too much. 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. More from this Member View job description, responsibilities and qualifications. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I was asked to provide 3 adjectives for my mother, father, me in high school, and me now, all separately, and he jotted down all 12 adjectives that I said." More from this Member Girls, wear comfortable shoes!" Also I think it is useful to consider if you fiddle with your hair when nervous. The UNC School of Medicine is training the next generation of health professionals and medical researchers who will improve lives and health care across the Tar Heel State. | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "It is an all day event. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "IF you had a patient who wanted to try alternative therapies, what would you do?" | Report Response | Report Response You'll go into the admissions office and sit in the dean's office (he wont be in there with you) until you'll be taken by the secretary to your interview, which may be in another building.) I think the greatest attribute about UNC is its culture, and Chapel Hill is a great community as well." | Report Response UNC is trying to make interview day less of a scheduling nightmare so people don't have to wait around as much as years passed. 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