I think the combination of MMIs and 30-minute one-on-one interviews is a good balance between the personal aspect of a traditional interview and the various supposed benefits of MMIs.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, AL (Urban)
School Type: Public Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: UAB-SOM
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Letters of Recommendation: MD | MD-PhD
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29 min average
3.3 interviewers average
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Not much! I think UAB did a really good job of providing a lot of resources beforehand for us to learn about the school.
Students are ranked by quartiles using both their clinical grades and nonclinical grades. Also, AOA.
It seems like the admin puts a lot of effort into making a large class size feel smaller/more like a community, which I really appreciate. Students said they share resources despite the ranking system/AOA.
SDN, re-read my application, various online MMI resources
Be relaxed and personable! The interviews are important, but they try to make them as laid back as possible.
Nothing really.
A lot!
This page and online MMI prep. Since interviews were virtual, I practiced to my webcam while recording so I could go back and
The school's building itself seemed pretty unwelcoming. I didn't get a "camaraderie is important" vibe, either. The students were friendly enough, but our tour guide was unprofessional in how lackadaisical his attitude was. We didn't get to see the cadaver lab or any of the simulation rooms - if there were any.
The size and prestige of the hospital.
incredible staff and program, 9/10
to eat breakfast
lack of info on step1/2 success. 98% match rate, but what about step scores?
prestige without cockiness
Sdn, other interviews, read application and secondary
This looks like a great school! Opportunities to care for the underserved, as well as tons of research opportunities. The interviewers, admissions committee members, and students were all extremely friendly and welcoming. Birmingham was also a great place to hang out after the interview. There are great restaurants, shopping, and places to go running/walking/hiking.
I wish I had known who my interviewer was going to be. I also wish I had known how lonnnng the interview day was going to be - I was there for seven hours!
How long the interview day was.
The curriculum is extremely customizable. There are tons of research opportunities.
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