Biomedical Sciences Program Candidate Interview Report Please complete an interview report for all candidates you interview. Interviewer:(Required) First Last Candidate Name:(Required) First Last Does the candidate communicate well?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Does the candidate have a solid understanding of the fundamental biology and the specific goals of his/her research experiences?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Does the candidate have good technical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills of techniques used in their previous research (e.g. – they understood the mechanisms behind assays and techniques employed)?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Has the candidate contributed to one or more of their research projects in a unique way and/or displayed a level of independence in their work, rather than just acting as a technician?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Did the candidate display a natural curiosity and critical thinking in their research experiences (e.g. – they realized the limitations an/or questions raised by their results)?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Did the candidate understand future goals and directions of their previous research projects?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Did the candidate clearly communicate the reasoning for their interest in UF and the BMS Program?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Did the candidate overal display maturity and readiness for graduate school?(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Based on the candidate's qualities I would want this candidate to study with me in my lab. Note – this is not about a fit for research interest – this is only about quality of the candidate.(Required) 1 – Excellent 2 – Very Well 3 – Fair 4 – Weak 5 – Unacceptable Does the candidate have an AI background?(Required) Yes No Would the candidate be a good fit for the COM AI initiative?(Required) Yes No After reviewing the candidate’s application, do you have ANY concerns related to research ability?(Required) Yes No Research Ability – Please complete this section if you answered YES to the above question:Overall Interview Score:(Required) Accept Hold – could be acceptable if space allows, but has weaknesses Reject – cannot work out What other universities/graduate programs has the candidate applied to?Has the candidate already interviewed with other universities/programs? If so, which one(s)?Additional Comments:(Required)
