| Report Response, "What have I learned from different activities in the health care field, from volunteering to research." Both the most interesting and most difficult questions were during the medical student group discussion." | Report Response, "Read over my application" Options for rural rotations." | Report Response, "Why St. Louis (for undergrad)?" More from this Member | Report Response, "I never considered UW as a high pick, even being an in-state resident, but my visit changed that perspective. More from this Member | Report Response, "re-read my amcas application, my secondary, and reflected on why i wanted to be a doctor" More from this Member The student interview wasn't much of an interview, mainly a Q&A session so i had no idea how they could have evaluated us" The new building is incredible--especially the lecture halls, which are INCREDIBLE, the faculty are excellent, and the students are really happy. i initially said i would evaluate my application and determine if i should apply next year or the following year. | Report Response, "lack of diversity (everyone's from either Madison or rural, northern Wisconsin); school's unwarranted pompous attitude (it's a ''good'' school, but I wouldn't call it elite); obvious preference for conducting stress interviews (if someone tells you he doesn't do stress interviews... odds are, you're in the middle of one, or will be very shortly) *" | Report Response, "see previous question" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Do you think it's a good thing that patients nowadays know so much more about their conditions than they used to?" | Report Response, "How laid back the whole experience would be." During the day we were routinely offered encouragement by many of the students at the school. (I was asked this by a surgeon who had just heard that my husband's most hated rotation in medical school was surgery)He was joking, of course. More from this Member | Report Response, "The med school buildings are stunning. More from this Member see question 1 below." My interviewer, a professor for M1s, M2s, and M4s, was highly regarded by the students. | Report Response, "The ''sales pitch'' about the school." | Report Response, "SDN, reading my application info, mock interview" More from this Member | Report Response, "Have you ever thought about this particular question (the question dealt with the use of embryonic stem cells in different cultures and religions) in relation to religions outside Christianity in your midpod group? Outside of school, Madison and the entire UW-Madison campus is absolutely breathtaking. More from this Member University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health - Salary - Get a free salary comparison based on job title, skills, experience and education. Underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities make up at least 20% of the student body at these schools. | Report Response, "What would you like me to tell the admissions committee on your behalf?" | Report Response, "I wish I knew that some of the 3rd and 4th yr rotations required you to leave madison for a few weeks to other parts of the state. More from this Member More from this Member A kinesiology degree could lead to many jobs, including a scientific research career or an athletic training role. | Report Response, "Inteveriew was very low-stress, HIGHLY conversational. I'd spent some time looking through med school prep books and answering the lists of potential interview questions to myself, etc." | Report Response, "Reviewed AMCAS/Wisc apps" I just had the feeling that it was a good place to go to school. " beautiful library. " | Report Response, "SDN, preparation by answering common interview questions, mock interview, research about UW" | Report Response, "None." Even the statewide campus bit." Why? " (You have a choice to update your application with activities and publications)" More from this Member Even though I'm from Minnesota, so I should be used to it...but the rain and the cold, not a good combination. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Any questions?" | Report Response, "The school and the connected hospital were amazing. More from this Member | Report Response, "Not a lot really. | Report Response, "Made a very positive impression, was #3 on my list and now is tied at the top." Fellowship with other medical disciplines will be a strong point. | Report Response, "SDN; looked over my application" Everyone was sort of off in their own little corners studying by themselves." More from this Member More from this Member out being a medical student/ physician?" Then a short tour and our individualn one-on-one interview, followed by lunch, then a group question and answer with 2 med students, and finally a tour of the hospital." where did you go to school? Cool improvements to the medical school, including a new children's hospital and research facility." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "What field are you interested in? Several folks did not show up for our tours, and the day felt like it had been put together 15 minutes before we arrived. " | Report Response, "nothing really stands out" More from this Member | Report Response, "Reviewed this website, my application & essays, the med school website, and asked friends/family for suggestions." He was a funny guy and I was very impressed by what UW has to offer. More from this Member | Report Response, "It went very well. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "What are your strengths?" More from this Member | Report Response, "imagine questions I might get" | Report Response, "Why medicine?" | Report Response, "How will you balance your time as a physician?" Others really got grilled on tort reform, etc., but most felt the same way as I did." I participated in the "interview weekend," and it was great. | Report Response, "Since interview was so laid back, not much chance to manage myself up. More from this Member | Report Response, "How do you think you will be an asset to this school?" More from this Member | Report Response, "How did living in a multicultural community while growing up gives you an advantage over other medical school applicants?" | Report Response, "Review interviewees by their date of interview instead of picking 15-20 applicants randomly for revi" More from this Member | Report Response, "What do you think about resident work hours? | Report Response, "The day was very laid back and comfortable. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I did not like my 4th year med student tour-he was disinterested in giving it. More from this Member | Report Response, "Why did you choose the undergraduate college you are attending...instead of Madison?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Read about health care issues, reviewed AMCAS and secondary application, reviewed school's website." | Report Response, "How did you land your current job " | Report Response, "What do you do to de-stress?" | Report Response, "Nothing surprised me. More from this Member We had a waste-of-time tour during which we were shown the old facilities -- we will use the new building next year. More from this Member | Report Response, "The electives that are offered seem a little scarce (but they are changing that)." More from this Member | Report Response, "I read the posts on this website, reviewed the school's website, and re-read every essay that I submitted to the school." More from this Member also that the student interviews were in groups, with other applicants and different medical students. " More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "answering possible questions out load (in car to work, to wife, etc), website, this website, review my application." | Report Response, "What Can't you do or what do you not like to do." The whole day was really relaxing it itself, so don't stress over it at all. More from this Member | Report Response, "Tell me how Anthropology influenced your desire to go into medicine." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "It was VERY laid back, and we were able to see a 15-min video of the construction of the brand new facility that will be completed next summer, YAY!" attitudes" And contrary to what a few others wrote on this site- I did not feel that they were "selling" the school and being full of themselves. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "What are your interests in public health?" More from this Member 3. | Report Response, "I just put you in charge of solving America's health care problem. | Report Response, "Overall, it was a fun day. | Report Response, "They were all pretty straight forward. More from this Member | Report Response, "Lots of waiting around (for next interview, for lunch, etc)" | Report Response, "What tv doctor do you most identify with?" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member It was all business. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member The students and faculty spent most of the weekend convincing us that UW is the greatest place to attend Medical School. One group interview with 4 applicants and 2 med students that was ~ 30 min. More from this Member Ranking of schools based on SDN’s years of school data and member surveys. | Report Response, "What are 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses in your character that your family or friends might tell me about if I asked them?" More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read essays, mock interview, interview tips online" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "It was really just a conversation." | Report Response, "It was a good experience, except for the interviews, a lot of the other interviewers that day complained about their interviewers being nervous, and awkward - as was mine. More from this Member | Report Response, "Great school, but I'm biased as I'm from Wisconsin." The study abroad opportunities, research opportunities (though my interviewer insinuated I would only be able to do any of these during the summer after first year), the new MPH program focusing on global health (though there is no way to know how the program is ranked, obviously)" More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN Interview Feedback, read over secondary and ethics issues." | Report Response, "How do you approach and talk to a patient?" More from this Member More from this Member there is very little diversity at UW." | Report Response, "The interview was extremely not stressful. More from this Member More from this Member I asked several questions about the school and every single question met with "i'm not sure." More from this Member | Report Response, "Anything else you would like the admissions committee to know?" More from this Member What interested you in medicine?" | Report Response, "the new school, students and fac. | Report Response, "Having to travel to complete your rotations." For the most part, they were just interested in hearing about my research and future plans." | Report Response, "My faculty interviewer discussed his surgical practice and compared it to family med (my other choice) which was really informative and gave me a lot to think about. " We spent the whole weekend with students who mirrored us exactly. More from this Member | Report Response, "The "hard sell" at the end of the day turned me off. Both want you to ask questions. They said while they are evaluating us as applicants it was important for us to evaluate them." Then there was a quick 1/2 hour tour of the med school building (HSLC). 27 in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. More from this Member | Report Response, "What was the biggest challenge you have faced in your life thus far? More from this Member More from this Member The M1 that gave a tour couldn't really tell us a whole lot about the school considering she had only started a few weeks ago. " More from this Member | Report Response, "Why didn't you apply MD phD?" Madison really wants to impress its interviewees, whether its the fact that you meet with a M1, M2 and a M4, or that they handpick exciting interviewers; they impressed me. More from this Member | Report Response, "Which system of scientific investigation will you use during your graduate studies (ie- genetic, biochemical, etc)?" On sat. i got the distinct feeling that it's the Madison-area medical school." Arrogance and trotting out your CV will get you nowhere." More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Are you in good financial standing? my interviewer was a kindly physician and we just discussed the different things id done in my life and my path to deciding to apply to med school" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "nothin really" I say about 90% white, and majority in-state and from UW-madison." She was so warm and hospitable, with the kind of nurturing bosom one just wants to nestle into. | Report Response, "Read this web page, read over my AMCAS application, visited campus the day before to know where I was going the next day to avoid unnecessary stress." The day of the interview I arrived ten minutes early, 7:50, and was practically the last one in my seat. | Report Response, "The genuine concern faculty have for students; the high pass rate of USMLE step 1; the camaraderie between students; how picturesque the school is; how dependent med students are on undergrads to provide entertainment on the weekends" | Report Response, "Traditional curriculum (lots of lecture hours)--but they are working to change this." | Report Response, "The student who was supposed to give the hospital tour did not show up, so we had an on the fly tour by an M2, who wasn't that familiar with the hospital." | Report Response, "Parking is an issue, but what else is new??" The Program is based in the Basic Science Departments of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. More from this Member Everyone seems very laid back. More from this Member | Report Response, "The new facility, students and the way that the school takes care of it's students. More from this Member | Report Response, "laid back interview, very conversational" | Report Response, "What would you like me to tell the admissions committee about you?" | Report Response, "Incredibly friendly campus, positive environment. | Report Response, "Nothing" More from this Member There was not much down time, which I liked." More from this Member Pretty much the whole interview was dictated by me and I just made sure to talk about the important parts of my application. | Report Response, "If the 2 student interviewer/3 interviewee session is weighted equally as the faculty interview, then the interviewers should spend less time talking about the school." 6. The rest of the interview/conversation was pretty much dictated by me and whatever I wanted to talk about." | Report Response, "What do you bring to the table as an older applicant." | Report Response, "When was DNA discovered? | Report Response, "How will you fit in here?" That in itself made me want to go there. He compared where he used to work and told me why he liked Madison better. | Report Response, "None really, I guess the one I had to kind of think about was what are you most proud of?" My student host really seemed to love her school, for good reason." More from this Member More from this Member Teamwork is really stressed, there's always activities to do, and as was told to me: "teachers often think of you as colleagues instead of students." More from this Member | Report Response, "nothing, it was amazing." No hard questions or tricks." More from this Member The interview is very laid back." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "One of the most easy-going interviews you will have as far as other med schools are concerned!" what would you like to have accomplished during your career? " More from this Member | Report Response, "All the questions were expected- why medicine, why UW, what are your best and worst traits, etc." More from this Member They were the first school that really showed a lot of respect. Nearly everyone came in wearing a black suit that looked almost identical to each other's. | Report Response, "That the interview would be so incredibly laid-back." Ranking of schools based on SDN’s years of school data and member surveys. More from this Member Good environment. More from this Member | Report Response, "Where have you traveled?" Unfortunately, this group makes up a tiny fraction of the school." | Report Response, "The physical state of the medical science center -- it looked like the whole building could topple at any time." More from this Member More from this Member The hospital is a MAZE" I think it's genetic. | Report Response, "Not too much, I've been in Madison for the past 3 years, so I realize its shortcomings (PARKING) and its strengths (THE PEOPLE)" Students seem very laid back and eager to help; they seem happy here. | Report Response, "that there is a group interview with medical students as interviewers" | Report Response, "amazing positive and friendly students. | Report Response, "this school is really laid back, everyone seems to love it at Madison, students are extremely friendly" | Report Response, "As you know, research is an important part of any doctor's career, even if they don't perform it themselves. | Report Response, "the comfortable seats in the conference/waiting room" | Report Response, "What do you plan to do if you aren't accepted?" MD Program. | Report Response, "What would they want you to improve about yourself?" | Report Response, "reviewed app materials" | Report Response, "The facilities, the thoroughness of all the presentations and interviews that they gave us, their honesty, the amount of opportunities that you have as a student there. A really easygoing day overall!" | Report Response, "The day starts by meeting your fellow interviewees and Dean Snow. | Report Response, "Everyone talks about how the interviews at Madison are a piece of cake. All very relaxed and conversational, did an icebreaker in the group interview and just went around the group with questions so each applicant had the opportunity to answer each question, but very laid back." | Report Response, "Great option for a state school. | Report Response, "You've faced a lot of challenges. More from this Member It was basically a dream interview, except that in my wildest dreams I never imagined that it could possibly go this well! | Report Response, "Can you sing your school's fight song?" More from this Member " More from this Member | Report Response, "Familiarized myself with American health care, kept abreast to current events, and made sure I could answer any questions pertaining to submitted application materials. " More from this Member | Report Response, "Love the class mentor program. AND University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. | Report Response, "Explain to me your path to medicine." 5 student run clinics. More from this Member | Report Response, "Overall, the interview went well. Pretty much run-of-the-mill questions like, ''Why MD/PhD?'' | Report Response, "Friendliness of the staff, facilities." I had a conversation with each for about 30 minutes. | Report Response, "If you were Taylor Swift when Kanye West got on stage and said she didn't deserve the award, how would you have reacted?" | Report Response, "There was honestly nothing to be worried about, the day was a great experience." | Report Response, "I loved the school and hope to hear good news in 6 weeks." More from this Member Prospective med students should show thoughtful reflection and understanding of more than one side of an issue. The proximity to one of the best hospitals in the region is very nice. " More from this Member And yes, Wisconsin has what you would call 'seasons.' | Report Response, "The parking is a problem" | Report Response, "What has been your most accomplished non-academic activity?" (I don't know why I wasn't ready for it, but I wasn't)" We didn't shoot the shit or make any sort of small talk. In other words, are you the more quite and reserved type, an extrovert, etc.?" Both interviewers were so nice. More from this Member More from this Member Find out at US News. More from this Member Don’t expect any single strength to carry your application. | Report Response, "The ample opportunity to converse with current medical students who had no say in my application decision." They had a copy of my AMCAS, but the grades and MCAT scores were blacked out. For the first time in the history of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings, University of Wisconsin Hospitals are listed on the Honor Roll - the 20 most highly ranked hospitals in the nation.. Browse popular masters and PhD programs at University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. condescending way." | Report Response, "Everyone was VERY friendly and helpful!" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "What have you learned from your volunteering experiences?" | Report Response, "Any questions for me?" I stayed the night before at the student, so trying to find a space was not as difficult." More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN, read AMCAS/Wisconsin secondary, arrived a day ahead and talked to students" It fulfills any and all stereotypes you may have about Wisconsin." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Brand-new facilities, the eagerness exhibited by the faculty, support staff, and students for the medical school, and how nobody seemed too stressed out. | Report Response, "Why A Doctor?" The town is very nice, it's got tons of small local restaurants and lots of things to do. | Report Response, "Above" | Report Response, "Re-read AMCAS, papers, 2ndary." More from this Member | Report Response, "Summarize what you think the major problems are in US health care." | Report Response, "Can't get a host, stayed at a dorm. " | Report Response, "After having spent time in Nice, France, how do you feel about socialized/universal health care?" 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