University of Arizona (Tucson)

Overall, my answers weren't perfect but I really enjoyed interviewing here. The interviewers were all very kind and conversational, I never felt like I was speaking into the void.

Wish I knew that it was a closed file interview ahead of time.

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I was impressed by the opportunities presented during the AVD at this institution as well as how the students talked about the school and their experiences.

Zoom interview practice, used Shemassian consulting interview question bank, and used ChatGPT

they did a very long comprehensive presentation on their school and curriculum and I got the impression that they really care about their students

They have a low rate of acceptance post interview.

I loved how laid back the students were. I liked how you have an advisor all four years.

Practiced MMI questions.

I was overall impressed by the school. Tucson is not for everyone, and I think they look for a specific fit (which is why a lot of OOS get interview waitlisted). They are integrating a new research program into their curriculum. Also, their distinction tracts prepare you to be competitive for residency applications.

To RELAX because the MMI questions weren't all that bad and mainly depended on being yourself.

The student-led pre-reception did not impress me. I felt it was a little disorganized and lacking gusto.

They are truly committed to diversity and serving at-need populations. They also are very transparent about the interview process and want applicants and their medical students to suceed.

Review my application and practice MMI questions. Not a lot of straight up ethical questions but there were behavioral questions.

Students must take step 1 earlier than other schools. 18 month curriculum

The brand new bioscience building

read about ethics, understand yourself fully

Overall, I was very impressed by the students here and their brand new facilities. I'd be happy to go here.

This was my first MMI, so I guess I wish I knew what question types I would get. There weren't really any ethical scenarios which I had prepped for. They were more scenario-based or normal type interview questions.

Tucson is a weird place. Also, from what I've read, the Step scores are a little lower here than in other places.