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University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine

Calgary, AB

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The MMIs happened very quick! I was nervous, but relaxed a bit as they went on. I was pleasantly surprised that the interviewers were friendly and gave good feedback such as nodding, smiling and commenting. I wasn't expecting that!
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Alternative vs. Traditional Health Care approaches. Why is there tension?

What was the most interesting question?

Asked to describe what I saw in a picture! Wasn't expecting that!

How did you prepare for the interview?

went to mock MMIs, read websites, newspaper articles, took a bioethics course

What was the most difficult question?

What role can doctors play in preventing bullying in schools? Should medical students give medical advice?

What impressed you positively?

The students were very friendly!

What impressed you negatively?

nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Best Western Village Park Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes