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University of California (Los Angeles)
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Urban)
School Type: Public Institution
Program Website: MD | MD-PhD
SDN SchoolsDB Profile: UCLA-Geffen
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Letters of Recommendation: MD | MD-PhD
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Length and Count
51 min average
1.5 interviewers average
Experience
78.4% Positive13.1% Neutral8.5% Negative
Interview impressions · 153 responses
The new curriculum.
Go over list of potential questions and did mock interviews.
I wish I hadn't been so nervous about the MMI process.
Nothing
The people were down to earth and clearly passionate about what they do! Also, the PRIME program is amazing--the opportunities are endless.
Reading up on MMI style interviews, mock interview, review of MMI practice questions, researching the school and PRIME program
Instead of having someone really debrief us at the end of the day/end of the interview, they played a video about DGSOM that basically just consisted of the Dean listing reasons of why his school is "the best medical school in the universe".
The Director of the Curriculum gave a great intro speech, was very approachable, and has put together a really amazing curriculum at DGSOM. Her talk was the best part of the morning.
Practice MMI sessions, practice 1 on 1 interviews with physicians, mentors, and friends, reading the feedback here on SDN.
Loved the MMI process. Seemed low stress to me, and the interviewers were very responsive and encouraging.
Students were super friendly, facilities were amazing. Attend the informal dinner if possible; its a great way to meet students.
Love the school, although the admissions office could put an 30-45 presentation to put us at ease and talk about the school a little. Besides that, the reputation of the school speaks for itself- - it's awesome. Love Westwood too, really nice area, beautiful people.
Bus schedule from LAX to Westwood
The lack of a presentation by the admissions office -- had no idea about the details of the curriculum, financial aid, living options, etc. A little student contact would have been nice too! The only opportunity to talk we had was during our tour.
The reputation, the new Reagan Center
Read SDN, application, website
If, by the grace of God I am accepted, it would be the easiest choice I have ever made.
That my interviewer was very opinionated and had no trouble speaking his mind.
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