Florida International University

They have a list of 7 questions to go through (super basic-- conflict, weaknesses, showed empathy)

This school impressed me positively overall, I didn't receive too difficult questions nothing about healthcare or stem cell research or ethical questions. Very straightforward about your application and asking general interview questions about how you handle conflict and change.

That I would get breaks in between the interviews so I had a moment to collect myself.

Nothing

The admission person really seemed to care and gave us some words of wisdom at the end that was applicable to how we view all medical schools not just FIU. She seemed really genuine in wanting to help us and make us feel more comfortable.

Answering SDN questions and most common questions and rehearsing with family

It seemed like it was an interrogation and not a conversation. Interviewer was obviously reading off a sheet and wasn't engaged.

the info session

For most schools in general: you will encounter interviewers who will ask you a question and just watch you respond with no input, follow-up, or feedback on how you're doing or whether they are receptive to your answer. Don't let it intimidate you! Keep your confidence and go through your points like you practiced. With interviewers like this, I found it easier to look at the computer camera than at their face (virtual interview)

The lack of having an attached medical facility; meaning having to travel through heavy traffic for clinical experiences

The culture and attitude of the staff and students

Reading about the school and general questions via SDN

The campus is huge! I was still there super early but it was hard to find the building - the sign isn't clear until you get up close.

My 2nd interviewer was very negative and seemed to have her mind set against me before I walked in.

Dean Jones was very friendly, funny, and down to earth. So were the students who spoke to us during lunch and gave us the campus tour.

Re-read my secondary, FIU website, SDN

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Dean Jones

re-read secondary, mock interview practice