For some Texas medical school applicants, there comes a point where they must decide between matriculating to Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Southwestern. Why is this such a tough decision? Quite frankly, both schools are fantastic. They’re the top two in Texas according to US News. They each have unique amenities and consequently there are pros and cons associated with each institution.
Hurricane Ike really made my University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) interview experience very interesting. Everyone showed a great deal of care by asking about my family back home in Houston; however, I didn’t want this Hurricane to detract from my main focus - showing my interviewers what I’m all about.
I had my first medical school interview today at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, and much to my delight, I’m very confident about my performance. The day started off with a breakfast and a brief presentation about the medical curriculum, extracurricular activities, etc. Some students had their interviews in the morning and a tour in the afternoon, and others had the two flip-flopped. I was in the latter group.
