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Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR) Advisor Report
2021Interview Procedures
Association of American Medical Colleges
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
AL University of AlabamaSchool of Medicine
Interviews for the 2021entering class will be heldvirtually.Individual interviewsconsisting of a TraditionalInterview and Multi MiniInterviews are held onselect Thursdays, Augustthrough March.
July 15 Interviews for the 2021entering class will be heldvirtually.The interview day consistsof an Orientation, TraditionalInterview, Multi MiniInterviews, Student ServicesPresentation, Office ofDiversity and InclusionPresentation, Lunch withCurrent Medical Studentsand a Tour. For moreinformation please visit:http://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/future-students/admissions/interview-information
Regionalinterviews arenot availablefor the RegularMD program.
VideoInterviews arenot offered oravailable
AL University of SouthAlabama College ofMedicine
Students meet one-on-onewith three interviewers.Interviews last 30 to 45minutes each and areconversational.
Early Decisioninterviewinvitations goout 9/2/2020all otherinvitationsbegin10/1/2020.
The interview day beginswith a welcome at 8:00 AMfollowed by interviews at9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM.After the interviews theapplicants have lunch withmedical students and a tourof clinical and basic sciencefacilities.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
AR University of Arkansasfor Medical SciencesCollege of Medicine
Blind team interviews onscheduled interview dates.
Arkansasresidentapplicants maycall afterAugust 15provided theyhave submittedthe AMCASand UAMSonlinesupplementalapplications.Non-Arkansasresidents areinterviewed byinvitation only.
Because of COVID-19, weplan to conduct "virtual"interviews for the 2021admissions cycle.Additional information will beprovided in June, 2020.
Not in thepast.However,decision ispending dueto COVID-19for the 2021cycle.
AZ University of ArizonaCollege of Medicine
MMIs will be held online forthe 2020-21 cycle. MultipleMini-Interviews areconducted during ApplicantVisit Days. MMI is a seriesof timed stations with 9different interviewers. Youcan read more about MMIsby visiting our admissionswebsite.
August Interview day agendas aremade available to applicantsat the time that they areoffered an interviewinvitation.
Due to the MMIformat, regionalinterviews arenot available
**Response toCOVID-19 -Video MMIswill be usedfor the2020-21ApplicationCycle***
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
AZ University of ArizonaCollege of Medicine -Phoenix
The Multiple Mini-Interview(MMI), a series of 10-stations lasting 7-minuteseach, are administered bythe College. MMIs provideadditional information to theadmissions committee.
Late-July,early-August
Given the need to conductinterviews safely during theCOVID-19 pandemic, weare using virtual interviewsin our process for the 2021application season. Tofurther enhance our holisticreview process, we arerequiring applicants tocomplete the VideoInterview Tool forAdmissions (VITA),administered by theAssociation of AmericanMedical Colleges (AAMC),to assess five of the corecompetencies that ouradmissions committeebelieves are essential forsuccess at our medicalschool. We aresupplementing our use ofthe VITA with live, onlineApplicant Visit Days whereyou will have an opportunityto meet current students,interact with faculty andleadership, and learn moreabout the curriculum andextracurricular activities in amore personal setting.
Unavailable. We arecurrentlydeveloping aplan toconductinterviewsremotelyshould socialdistancingguidelinesinhibit ouroriginalMultiple Mini-Interviewschedule.
CA California NorthstateUniversity College ofMedicine
MMI/Dialogue August 2020 http://medicine.cnsu.edu/admissions-com/admissions/interview-day
No Yes, given theneed toconductinterviewssafely duringthe COVID-19pandemic, weare usingvirtualinterviews inour process.Candidatesinvited to theinterview mustalso completethe AAMCVITA.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
CA California University ofScience and Medicine-School of Medicine
Students are offered a one-to-one interview based ontheir Secondary Applicationprovided by the school.Interviews will be scheduledfrom October-March and willbe conducted on site.
in August Students are offered aninterview based on theirAMCAS a SecondaryApplication provided by theschool. The day-longinterview takes place at theCUSM-SOM campus. Thecandidates are responsiblefor travel arrangements andexpenses. The interview dayschedule includesorientation sessions andopportunities for students toask questions of CUSM-SOM faculty andadministrators.
No Possibleduringpandemic. Wewill provideyou with thenecessaryinformation ifapproved foran interview.
CA Kaiser PermanenteSchool of Medicine
Hybrid (Multiple MiniInterview & TraditionalInterview)
July 2020 We believe that theinterview day is a criticalpart of our assessment andselection process, as it givesus an opportunity to get toknow you better. It alsoprovides you a better senseof who we are and allowsyou an opportunity to getyour questions answered.We will utilize a hybridmodel, consisting of theMultiple Mini Interview and atraditional interview.
No In Iight ofCOVID-19, allinterviews forthe 2020-2021admissionscycle will bevirtual.
CA Keck School of Medicineof the University ofSouthern California
Virtual interviews will beconducted for the entirety ofthis application cycle.
After July 10. Provided to applicants uponbeing invited to interview.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes, virtualinterviews willbe conductedby video.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
CA Loma Linda UniversitySchool of Medicine
Two one-on-one interviewsof 30-40 minutes each in avirtual environment.
EDP in July **2021 APPLICATIONCYCLE**All interviews will beconducted in a virtualenvironment with acombination of clinicalfaculty, basic sciencesfaculty, residents, or medicalstudents. Informationalsessions will be offeredthroughout the interviewseason.____
Applicants attending one ofour large Interview Daysparticipate in two one-on-one interviews with acombination of clinicalfaculty, basic sciencesfaculty, residents, or medicalstudents; tour campus andeat lunch with currentmedical students; tour theMedical Simulation Centeror the Clinical SkillsEducation Center; andattend an informationsession with the medicalschool deans. We believeattendance at our InterviewDay will enrich theappreciation for the value offaith-based medical training.
No Yes
CA Stanford UniversitySchool of Medicine
Multiple Mini Interview September Informational sessions:Stanford mission,curriculum, academicprograms, communityengagement opportunities,and financial aid.Candidates are provided theopportunities to engage withcurrent students bycoordinated housing,student-facilitated tours ofthe campus, and socialactivities.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
To BeDetermined
CA University of California,Davis, School ofMedicine
Multiple Mini Interviews(MMI)
July Interviews are held onFridays beginning in Augustand ends March/April. Theinterview day consist of anorientation, the multiple miniinterview, and lunch withmedical students.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
CA University of California,Irvine, School ofMedicine
Individual interviews with afaculty member and amedical student as well asAAMC video interview.
August 31 Specific information aboutthe interview day is providedto all applicants selected tobe interviewed.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
AAMC VideoInterview
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
CA University of California,Los Angeles DavidGeffen School ofMedicine
MD - Traditional Interviews(one-on-one open file) andAAMC Virtual Interview Toolfor Admissions (VITA)Prime-LA - Multiple Mini-Interviews (MMI)MSTP - TraditionalInterviews
August 1, 2020 https://medschool.ucla.edu/apply-interview-process
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Interviews willbe conductedvirtually
CA University of California,Riverside School ofMedicine
Interviews will be scheduledon selected weekdays,weeknights, and weekendsfrom October 2020 throughMarch 2021. They will beconducted in the MultipleMini-Interview (MMI) format.
August We interview one cohort of12 students on Tuesdays/Thursdays and two cohortsof 12 students on Saturdaysduring interview season.Students receive acomprehensive schooloverview and an opportunityto interact virtually withfaculty, staff, and students.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Interviews willbe donevirtuallyutilizing Zoom.
CA University of California,San Diego School ofMedicine
The 4-year M.D. programand the PRIME programutilize Multiple MiniInterviews with faculty and4th-year medical students.The MD-Phd programutilizes both one on one andMultiple Mini Interviews.
In August ofthe yearprecedingmatriculation.
Students receive anorientation at 8 AM in themorning. MMI interviewsoccur until noon. Applicantshave lunch with currentmedical students, tour thecampus, and then debriefwith admissions staff.Optional tours of the StudentRun Free Clinic areavailable the evening beforethe interview.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Due toCOVID-19, wewill only offervideointerviews forthe 2020-2021applicationcycle
CA University of California,San Francisco, Schoolof Medicine
Two blind interviews, 40minutes to one hour each.
September 1,2020
https://meded.ucsf.edu/how-apply-medical-school
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews for2020-21admissionscycle.
CO University of ColoradoSchool of Medicine
Combination traditional,small group, situationaljudgement tests
August Our interview day format willbe impacted by COVID-19.Details will be updated hereand on our website, whenavailable.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes
CT Frank H. Netter MDSchool of Medicine atQuinnipiac University
Applicants participate intwo, virtual 45 minute one-on-one interviews.Interviewers may includefaculty, current students,administrators, staff, orcommunity members.
July For the 2020-21 interviewseason, all interviews will beheld in a virtual formatthrough a Zoom meeting.The day is scheduled tobegin around 11:00 AM(EST) and conclude around4:30 PM (EST).Interviewees will have achance to learn about aboutall aspects of the school,interact with faculty, staffand current students andview a virtual tour of thecampus.
No Yes
CT University ofConnecticut School ofMedicine
One-on-one and groupinterview sessions
Not available Not available
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
CT Yale School of Medicine One-on-one, open-fileinterviews.
Early August MD applicants will have twoindividual interviews withmembers of the MDadmissions committee, andone individual interview witha member of the Office ofAdmissions staff. MD/PhDapplicants will have twoindividual interviews withmembers of the MDadmissions committee, andtwo individual interviewswith members of the MD/PhD admissions committee.
DC Georgetown UniversitySchool of Medicine
Interviews are one-on-one. late July Regionalinterviews arenot available
Interviews willbe heldvirtually 2021cycle due toCOVID-19.
DC George WashingtonUniversity School ofMedicine and HealthSciences
Blind interviews (interviewerdoes not have access tointerviewee's applicationfile).
Interviews areoffered on arolling basisand weinterview fromAugust throughMarch.
Provided directly to allstudents who have beeninvited to interview.
No regionalinterviewsoffered.
Yes. Allinterviews willbe virtual untilfurther notice.
DC Howard UniversityCollege of Medicine
Two one-on-one interviewswith admissions committeemembers.
August 1, 2020 Interviews are typically heldon Tuesdays andWednesdays fromSeptember through April,from 7:30am to 2pm.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
FL Charles E. SchmidtCollege of Medicine atFlorida AtlanticUniversity
Closed file Interview August 2020 Formal interview days arescheduled on Tuesdays andThursdays between lateAugust and February.Formal interview days beginwith introductorypresentations, followed byinterviews, lunch withstudents, and tours.
Each applicant will receivetwo 30-minute interviews,each conducted by amember of the admissionscommittee. One of theinterviews is exploratory andevaluative in nature. Theother interview is presentedin a situational-behavioralformat. Lunch with currentstudents will be provided.After a tour of the simulationcenter and the teachingfacilities, the day includeswith a session on financialassistance and a "What willhappen next?" presentationby the director ofadmissions. Formalinterview days begin at8:30am and end in the mid-afternoon around 3PM.
Not offered offered
FL Florida InternationalUniversity HerbertWertheim College ofMedicine
HWCOM uses the semi-blind interview format, inwhich the interviewer hasaccess to selectedinformation from theapplication. Each applicanthas two separate one-on-one interviews.
September2020
All interviews for the2020-2021 cycle will beconducted virtually. Formore information on thevirtual interview processplease visit: https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/doctor-of-medicine/admissions/application-process-a-z/interviews/index.html
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes
FL Florida State UniversityCollege of Medicine
Two committee membersconduct separate one-to-one interviews with invitedapplicants.
August 15 In addition to the interviewsapplicants view a briefinformational video, have atour and lunch with studenthosts, and have brief(approximately 30 minutes)Q and A sessions withAdmissions personnel andwith a senior Administrator(Dean or Associate Dean).
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
FL Nova SoutheasternUniversity Dr. Kiran C.Patel College ofAllopathic Medicine
Modified on-line format(utilizing AAMC Higher Viewinterview portal).
Monday,August 3, 2020(tentatively)
Applicants will also berequired to participate in anonline Problem-BasedLearning (PBL) groupinteraction. Details will beprovided once NSU MDreceives the applicant'srecorded interview.
No Yes, via theAAMCinterviewportal.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
FL University of CentralFlorida College ofMedicine
Two partially closed, virtualinterviews. Interviewers willnot have access toacademic institutions,grades, MCAT scores orletters . Interviewees willreceive an orientation andinstructions prior to theirinterview date.
August Once a student hasparticipated in two Zoom-based interviews they will beinvited to attend a virtualvisit. The UCF COM willhost virtual visits throughoutthe 2021 admission cycle.We will employ a mixture ofZoom discussions, panelsand video messages inorder to provide you acomprehensive experience.
The virtual visit will include:
• A virtual medical schoolfacility tour• Multiple interactions withmedical students• Overview of thecurriculum, facilities,financial aid, counseling and wellness and other studentsupport services• A visit with the COM Deanand Dean of Student Affairs• Information regarding ourcommitment to a diverseclass and workingenvironment• An overview of theadmissions committeedecision process andtimelines for making offersof acceptance, placing onwaitlist, non-acceptance andfuture communication andassistance
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Interviews forthe 2021 cyclewill be viavideointerview.
FL University of FloridaCollege of Medicine
Two partially blind (MCATand GPA withheld) one-on-one interviews withmembers of our interviewcommittee.
August 2020 Program consists of shortpresentations and sessionsdemonstrating thecurriculum in the morning,lunch with medical students,and two interviews and atour in the afternoon.
Regionalinterviews arenot availabe.
Possibleunderextraordinarycircumstances.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
FL University of MiamiLeonard M. MillerSchool of Medicine
Open file, structured, one-hour interview.
August 15th An evaluation interviewconducted on the medicalcampus by a member of theAdmissions Committee is anintegral part of our selectionprocess. Interviews areconducted only at therequest of the Office ofAdmissions and aregenerally held on selectedMondays and Fridaysbetween the middle ofSeptember and the end ofApril. The Committee gives carefulconsideration to manyfactors when evaluatingcandidates for admission.Some of these factors are:
Academic and mentalpreparedness to studymedicine Breadth of life experiences Diversity & inclusionDemonstrated interest inand experiences in directpatient care Interpersonal skill level Source and degree ofmotivation Maturity
Palm BeachCountyCampus
For eligiblestudentsstudyingabroad
FL USF Health MorsaniCollege of Medicine
The MCOM Core programoffers an open file interviewformat. The MCOMSELECT program offers aclosed file interview format.
August 1, 2020 Interview day providesopportunities to learn moreabout the curriculum, meetcurrent medical students,interact with faculty andstaff, and tour USF HealthMCOM. Interviewopportunities are intended tohelp the Medical StudentSelection Committee reacha decision regarding theappropriateness of USFHealth MCOM’s program foryour particular needs andgoals.
The COREprogram onlyoffersinterviews atour USF-Tampacampus. TheSELECTprogram offersinterviews atboth USF-Tampa andUSF-LVHNcampuses.
No.
GA Emory University Schoolof Medicine
In the current, 2020-21cycle, all interviews will beconducted remotely. Eachinterviewee participates in agroup and a 1-on-1interview. The interview daywill not include live tours ofclinical sites or of GradyMemorial Hospital this year.
August 2020 Applicants who are selectedfor an interview will benotified by email. Theinterview day will include aremote tour of GradyMemorial Hospital and theEmory campus. Applicantswill also have an opportunityto meet with currentstudents and theAdmissions staff on theirinterview day.
No. All InterviewDays in the2020-2021cycle will beconductedremotely.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
GA Medical College ofGeorgia at AugustaUniversity
Multiple Mini-Interviews Beginning inAugust of eachapplicationcycle.
Interviews areavailable at theAugustaCampus,generally onTuesdays andThursdays fromAugust throughJanuary.
No
GA Mercer UniversitySchool of Medicine
Two one-on-one interviewseach lasting 30-60 minutes.
The first weekof July forEarly DecisionApplicants.Mid-August forRegular PoolApplicants.
See here http://medicine.mercer.edu/admissions/md/interview/
Interviews areheld onTuesdays andThursdays onthe Macon andSavannahCampuses.
Underextenuatingcircumstances, interviewsmay be video-conferencecall.
GA Morehouse School ofMedicine
One-on-one interview July 20, 2020 The interview day starts at0945 AM and ends at 2:30PM. Please log in by 9:45AM. Breaks will be givenduring the interview day forapplicants to use as theywish.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
All interviewsfor the 2021cycle will bevirtual viasynchronous,live videointerviews
HI University of Hawaii,John A. Burns School ofMedicine
One-on-one format Invitations tointerview maybe sent asearly asAugust 3.
Interviews are scheduledindividually.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
For the 2021season, allinterviews willbe conductedonline.
IA University of Iowa Roy J.and Lucille A. CarverCollege of Medicine
2021 Interview Cycle :Virtual interviews.Candidates are interviewedindividually by two facultymembers for 25 minutes.The interview day includes acase-based learningsession facilitated by M4students.
August http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/md/interview/
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videinterviews arenot available.
IL Carle Illinois College ofMedicine
Carle Illinois College ofMedicine does not conductinterviews. Top candidatesare invited to attend aninformational showcaseevent.
IL Chicago Medical Schoolat Rosalind FranklinUniversity of Medicine &Science
The Chicago MedicalSchool employs the multiplemini interview format.
We begininterviewing inSeptemberand concludeour interviewsby the end ofApril.
Applicants who are invitedto interview will receive aconfirmation email with adetailed description of theirinterview day.
Not available. Not available.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
IL Loyola UniversityChicago Stritch Schoolof Medicine
Standard interview format,applied virtually until furthernotice due to Covid-19considerations. Provide onefull file and one partial fileinterview with members ofour admissions committee.
July 20, 2020 Interview day includes a :45minute orientation, one fullfile and one partial fileinterview with members ofour admissions committee.There will be onlinestructured activitiesaccessible throughout theinterview day, includingvirtual chat with currentstudents and pre-recordedcontent on our program andcurricular options. Interviewday will begin at 9:00 AMand will end no later than3:30 PM. Invited candidatesare expected to participatethrough virtual access theentire interview day.Instructions andrecommendations for virtualinterview preparation will beincluded in your invitation.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Virtualinterviewsprovided untilfurther notice.
IL Northwestern UniversityThe Feinberg School ofMedicine
Combination of Individualinterviews with full-timefaculty and a senior medicalstudent.
August 2020 The interview day consistsof an orientation, interviewswith faculty members andsenior medical students,along with a virtual campustour with 1st and 2nd yearmedical students. Thedetails for the interview daywill be provided wheninterview invitations aresent.
Not available All 2020-21interviews willbe conductedvirtually.
IL Rush Medical College ofRush University MedicalCenter
Updated informationregarding interview format isforthcoming.
Mid-August To ensure the safest andmost cost-effectiveexperience for ourapplicants, we have madethe difficult decision toconduct all interviewsvirtually during the 2021application cycle. Updatedinformation regardinginterview day agendas andlogistics is forthcoming.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Virtualinterviews,exclusively,will beconductedduring the2021applicationcycle.
IL Southern IllinoisUniversity School ofMedicine
MD: two one-on-oneinterviews; MD/JD: threeone-on-one interviews.
Late July/EarlyAugust
Welcome Session withDirector of Admissions; Two,one-on-one Interviews;Financial Aid Session; Tourwith a current medicalstudent.
MD: two one-on-oneinterviews; MD/JD: three one-on-oneinterviews.
No
IL University of ChicagoDivision of the BiologicalSciences The PritzkerSchool of Medicine
We will conduct all remotevideo interviews for the2021 cycle.
August Applicants will have threeone on one interviews with afaculty member, a student,and a Pritzker administrator.
Regionalinterviews notavailable
Yes, all.
IL University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine
Hybrid model that includesMMI and one on one facultyinterview.
Mid- August http://medicine.uic.edu/education/md-admissions/interview-day/
Yes, at allcampuses
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
IN Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine
Individual interviews. August In response to theCOVID-19 pandemic, all2020/21 interview dayactivities will be conductedonline. In addition to theinterview itself, aninformation session aboutthe IU School of MedicineMD program as well as afinancial aid presentationand opportunities to meetcurrent medical students.Applicants invited for aninterview at IndianaUniversity School ofMedicine MD program willreceive detailed interviewinformation and instructions.
Interviews willbe conductedonline.
KS University of KansasSchool of Medicine
Two individual 30-minuteinterviews, one open-filewith a committee member.All 2020-2021 Interviews willtake place virtually.
September 1 All 2020-2021 KU SOMinterview days will takeplace virtually. Intervieweeswill receive access to aprivate site with ourtraditional interview dayinformation: the admissionsprocess and timelines,financial aid information,presentations from ourOffice of Diversity andInclusion, and educationdeans. Additionally,interviewees will be invitedto attend virtual Q&Asessions with currentmedical students. On-campus Second Look Dayswill be offered in March2021 for all three campuses,and final dates will be sentto applicants whointerviewed.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews areavailable.
KY University of KentuckyCollege of Medicine
Two individual interviews. Early August Applicants will have two oneon one interviews and achance to eat lunch, tour,and talk with currentstudents.
Yes, if theapplicantselects aregionalcampus in theirsecondaryapplication.
The Universityof KentuckyCollege ofMedicine willbe conductingall interviewsvirtually for the2020-21applicationcycle.
KY University of LouisvilleSchool of Medicine
Academically blindinterviews with twocommittee members.
End of July http://louisville.edu/medicine/admissions/app-process/interviews
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews areoffered onlyas necessary.
LA Louisiana StateUniversity School ofMedicine in NewOrleans
Three one-on-oneinterviews
September2020
Information is given to thosewho are invited to interviewtwo weeks prior toappointment.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
LA Louisiana StateUniversity School ofMedicine in Shreveport
Two closed-file one-on-oneinterviews and one open-fileinterview. All interviews willbe completed via video-conferencing.
08/31/2020 https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-medicine/admissions/interview
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes.
LA Tulane UniversitySchool of Medicine
Traditional interview formatthat will include faculty andcurrent students.
July 2020 https://medicine.tulane.edu/admissions/md-application-process
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
MA Boston UniversitySchool of Medicine
Virtual interview is required,and is offered, by invitationonly.
August The interview day consistsof a one on one interviewwith a faculty member, alongwith informational sessionswith faculty members andcurrent students.Informational sessions mayor may not be held on thesame day as your interview.All interview day activitieswill be held remotely for2020-2021 application cycle.
No Yes
MA Harvard Medical School For the 2021 cycle,interviews will be conductedvirtually; one-on-one;scheduled selectively.
EarlySeptember
Candidates who are invitedto interview will receive anemail from the Office of theCommittee on Admissionsregarding available interviewdates as well as informationabout the day itself.
No. For the 2021cycle,interviews willbe conductedvirtually.
MA Tufts University Schoolof Medicine
On-campus interviewsconducted September -March
August The interview programconsists of a full day ofspeakers, presentations,lunch, an opportunity tomeet some of our currentstudents, a tour, and twoindividual interviews withmembers of the AdmissionsCommittee. Arrival by 9AM.Departure by 4:30PM.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
MA University ofMassachusetts MedicalSchool
Multiple mini interview(MMI) consisting of 8stations per circuit. 2minutes for scenario review,6 minutes for discussion.All interviews for the2020-2021 cycle will beconducted virtually. UMMSwill also participate in theAAMC VITA program.
August 1, 2020 Interview by invitation of theAdmissions Committee only.For the 2020-2021 cycleinterviews will be conductedvirtually with an orientationon the format prior to thestart of the interview, livewelcome by the AssociateDean for Admissions andcurrent students. Videos onfinancial aid, the curriculumand other helpful informationwill be posted to a dedicatedweb page for review.UMMS will also participatein the AAMC VirtualInterview Tool forAdmissions (VITA) program.
Regionalinterviews arenot availablefor the MD orMD/PhDprograms.Applicants tothe PURCHtrack willinterview at theSpringfieldcampus on aseparate dayfrom their maincampusinterview.
All interviewsfor the2020-2021cycle will beconductedvirtuallythrough theZoomplatform. .
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
MD Johns HopkinsUniversity School ofMedicine
Interviews will be conductedvirtually this cycle due to theCOVID-19 pandemic. EachMD or MD/MBA applicantreceives two interviews.MD-PhD applicants receive5 interviews.
We typicallybegin sendinginterviewinvitations bymid-August.
Interviews will be conductedvirtually this admissionscycle and will be scheduledat a range of times forThursdays and Fridays.Each MD candidate invitedto interview will receive twointerviews.
No Yes, via Zoom
MD Uniformed ServicesUniversity of the HealthSciences F. EdwardHebert School ofMedicine
Each potential student hastwo individual thirty-minuteinterviews. Theseinterviews are conducted byeither active or retiredmilitary medical officers orby a current student.
Applicationsare reviewedas they arereceived andthe firstinterviewinvitations aremade in mid-late July.Interviewinvitationscontinue to beoffered throughJanuary.
The USU School ofMedicine has made plans tohold virtual interviews for theupcoming 2020-2021admissions cycle. We arecurrently revising ourinterview process and willpublish any updates asplans are being finalized.Applicants invited tointerview will have access todetailed information aboutour virtual interview day.Please feel free to reach outto us with any questions orconcerns you may haveabout the interview process.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
All interviewsfor the MDand MD/PhDprograms willbe heldvirtually for the2020-2021cycle.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
MD University of MarylandSchool of Medicine
Two interviews areconducted in a one-on-onesetting by trained facultyand student interviewers.Interviews usually last about45 minutes.
August 12,2020
Due to the COVID-19pandemic and uncertaintywith travel and quarantinerestrictions, our interviewday will be virtual in order tokeep our applicants andSOM community safe. Wehave decided that allinterviews for the 2021 cyclewill be conducted remotelyin order to reduce thelikelihood of disparitybetween interview dayexperience and evaluations,as well as disparities in thefinancial burdens ourapplicants face. We do hopeto be able to welcomeaccepted students to ourcampus in the spring of2021 if public healthparameters allow. Using thisformat, applicants willreceive a presentation fromthe Office of Financial Aid,an information sessionconducted by the AssociateDean or Assistant Dean forAdmissions, and will meetcurrent students during a virtual lunch hour. Astudent-conducted virtualtour of the medical schooland campus will also beincluded.
For more information: http://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/admissions/MD-Application/The-Interview/
All interviewswill beconductedremotely for the2021 cycle.
We have notheld videointerviews inpast cycles,but given theCOVID-19pandemic, wemay holdvideointerviewingpendingrestrictions ontravel andsocialdistancingrequirements.
MI Central MichiganUniversity College ofMedicine
Multiple-Mini Interview(MMI), small and largegroup activities.
August of eachapplicationcycle.
https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/med/Education/MD/Admissions/Prospective/Pages/Process.aspx
All interviewstake place onthe CMUcampus inMountPleasant.
No
MI Michigan StateUniversity College ofHuman Medicine
A multiple mini-interviewand 30 minute one-on-oneinterview with a currentmedical student.
August Interviews will be heldvirtually for the 2020-2021academic year. Detailedinformation is communicatedelectronically to thoseoffered an interview.
No Yes
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
MI Oakland UniversityWilliam BeaumontSchool of Medicine
Two individual on-campusinterviews. Interviewers areblinded to academic recordand MCAT results.
Mid July OUWB provides a full-dayinterview program thatincludes two 30-minuteindividual interviews,medical school tour, hospitaltour, a Team-BasedLearning exercise, anoverview of the school, andopportunities to speak withcurrent medical students,faculty, and staff. Interviewday is designed to giveselected applicants anopportunity to gain a deeperunderstanding of ourcommunity, our facilities, ourprogram, our unique culture,and how you might envisionyourself as a member of theOUWB community.
Not available. Not available.
MI University of MichiganMedical School
All interviews will beconducted virtually for the2020-21 application cycle.See website for details.
We startsendinginterview offersin August.
https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education/md-program/md-admissions/interview-day
No. Yes.
MI Wayne State UniversitySchool of Medicine
One-on-one with anAdmissions Committeemember in addition to MMIstations and medicalstudent interviews.
July 2020 withinterviewsbeginning inAugust 2020.
Interview days arescheduled as sessionsincorporating the 3 differenttypes of interviews, lunchwith current medicalstudents and a tour of themedical school.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
MI Western MichiganUniversity HomerStryker M.D. School ofMedicine
WMed interviews include astructured interview and a30-minute personalinterview. The structuredinterview is designed tolearn more about your fit atWMed and is similar informat to an MMI.
Invitationsbegin inAugust.Interviews areheld from lateSeptemberthrough earlyMarch.
WMed Interview Days giveyou an opportunity to gaugeyour fit as a WMed student.Informational sessions areheld in the morning andinterviews in the afternoon.You will meet with faculty,spend time with students,tour the facility, andexperience a day picturingyourself as a WMed student.Learn more: http://med.wmich.edu/app#campusinterview.
No No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
MN Mayo Clinic School ofMedicine
Each interviewee will havetwo, one-on-one, partiallyblinded, 30 minuteinterviews with members ofthe Admissions Committee.
Invitations forinterviews willbegin beingsent inSeptember.
Depending on an applicant’sselection and rank ofcampus track in thesecondary application, theycould be invited to interviewwith any of our threecampuses. Applicants whoselect more than onecampus track option will onlybe invited to interview withone campus, taking intoconsideration the specificrank of preference. Thatinterview will count as yourinterview for the othercampus tracks that wereselected in the secondaryapplication.
An interview day at MayoClinic Alix School ofMedicine will be unique forthe 2021 admissions cycle.Applicants invited tointerview will participate in:welcome sessions, two,one-on-one, 30-minute,virtual interviews, a virtualtour of campus, connectingwith current students, andquestion-and-answersessions.
Applicants should bedressed in businessprofessional attire for theirinterviews.
Applicants willbe eligible tointerview withthe Arizona,Florida, orMinnesotacampus basedon theirsecondaryapplicationcampus trackpreference. Wedo not offerregionalinterviews offcampus.
Interviews forthe 2020-2021admissioncycle will bevirtual, livevideointerviews.
MN University of MinnesotaMedical School
The Twin Cities campusutilizes the Multiple MiniInterview (MMI) program.The Duluth campus utilizesthe traditional one-on-oneinterview.
We beginsendinginvitations tointerview inearly October
The interview program onboth campuses is a full dayevent where applicants willhave two individual one-on-one interviews or undergothe multiple mini interviewwith members of ourmedical school community.There will be presentations,lunch and panel with ourcurrent students, and a tourof our facilities.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
MO Saint Louis UniversitySchool of Medicine
A single one-on-oneinterview. Interviews will beconducted virtually for the2021 application cycle.
August The interview day consistsof an interview with a facultymember of the AdmissionsCommittee, a tour of theMedical Center, a panel withcurrent students and afinancial aid presentation.We are requiring applicantsto take the AAMC VITA.Video responses will beincorporated into our virtualinterview process. For moreinformation visit: http://www.aamc.org/vita
None Yes
MO University of Missouri-Columbia School ofMedicine
Two open file, one-on-oneinterviews by AdmissionsCommittee members arerequired. For entering class2021, all interviews will bevideo interviews due toCOVID-19.
September 21,2020
https://medicine.missouri.edu/admissions/application-process
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes, all MDand MD-PhDinterviews willbe videointerviews forEC21.
MO University of Missouri-Kansas City School ofMedicine
Multiple-Mini Interview THE B.A./M.D.PROGRAM:January, THEMDPROGRAM:September
Applicants selected forinterview are required toattend an interview day; nophone interviews arepermitted. Candidates willparticipate in an 11-stationmultiple-mini interviewdesigned to assess non-cognitive attributes andexperiences.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Live videointerviews tobe held forSpring 2020cycle
MO Washington University inSt. Louis School ofMedicine
Open, unstructured, one-on-one.
Middle ofAugust
http://mdadmissions.wustl.edu/how-to-apply/selection-process/the-interview-what-to-expect/
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
MS University of MississippiSchool of Medicine
Multiple Mini Interviews Mid August. Interviews will be conductedvirtually for the 2021Application Cycle.
Interviews willbe conductedvirtually for the2021ApplicationCycle
Yes
NC Duke University Schoolof Medicine
Virtual Multiple MiniInterview
August 31 Applicants will interactvirtually with members of theAdmissions Committee atorientation and willparticipate in the MultipleMini Interview (MMI).Applicants will also meetand talk with currentstudents about theirexperiences in thecurriculum, living in Durham,their work in the communityand their involvement in theschool and community.
Regionalinterviews areno longeravailable
Yes
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NC The Brody School ofMedicine at EastCarolina University
Two semi-blind interviewsby committee members.
Late July of theyear prior tomatriculation.
Traditionally, the dayconsists of two individualinterviews, a tour and lunchwith medical students, and abrief information sessionwith the Associate Dean orthe Director of Admissions.We are exploring thepossibility of a virtualprocess for the upcomingcycle secondary to Covid19.We will update as soon as adecision has been reached.
Traditionally,allinterviews areconducted atthe medicalschool. Due toCovid 19, weare exploring avirtual processas well.
Videointerviews arenot currentlyavailable.
NC University of NorthCarolina at Chapel HillSchool of Medicine
One-on-one and short-stations
The interview day willconsist of two virtualinterviews withrepresentatives from theSchool of Medicinecommunity: a traditional oneon one interview and agroup interview. https://www.med.unc.edu/admit/requirements/admissions-process/experience-unc/
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Virtualinterviews willbe conductedfor the 2021cycle.
NC Wake Forest School ofMedicine of WakeForest Baptist MedicalCenter
Applicants will be requiredto complete the VITA andthen attend a VirtualInformation Session. TheVirtual Sessions arescheduled on various daysin the afternoon.
September2020 althoughthis couldchange due tothe currentpandemic
Applicants will be invited toparticipate in the VITA andthen complete a virtualinformation session. Thevirtual information sessionwill include time with ourDean of Admissions and avariety of Q&A panels,giving applicants anopportunity to learn moreabout our program.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
WFSOM willuse acombination ofthe VITA anda virtualinformationsession.
ND University of NorthDakota School ofMedicine and HealthSciences
Interviews are conducted bya three-person team madeup of admission committeemembers: an MD, a PhDand a medical student. Theinterviewers take turnsacting as the primaryinterviewer but all membersare free to ask questions.
August forNorth Dakotaresidents forEDPapplicants.November forall otherapplicants.
The interview day providesan important opportunity forapplicants and members ofthe UND SMHS communityto get to know each other.Current medical studentswelcome the applicants tothe building, take theirpicture, answer questions,and bring them to theirinterview. Medical studentsalso provide guided tours ofthe building. Tours of thestate of the art simulationcenter are available forinterested applicants.
Interviews takeplace duringspecific Fridaysand Saturdaysin November,December andJanuary.
Videointerviews arenot availableexcept inextenuatingcircumstances(such asinclementweather ormilitarydeployment)
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NE Creighton UniversitySchool of Medicine
All interviews will beconducted virtually for the2020-21 application cycle.Two open-file one-on-oneinterviews with a member ofthe Committee onAdmissions.
Late July The Interview Program isdesigned for the AdmissionsCommittee and applicants tolearn about each other.Applicants will have multipleopportunities to meet withmembers of our community.We encourage applicants tobring questions aboutCreighton so that they canbe answered while oncampus.
All interviewswill beconductedvirtually for the2020-21applicationcycle.
Videointerviews arenot available.
NE University of NebraskaCollege of Medicine
By invitation only July Interviews are generallythirty minutes and closedfile. Fourth year medicalstudents serve asambassadors and answersquestions and provide toursof the campus. Applicantsshould plan to spend themajority of the day oncampus.
No No
NH Geisel School ofMedicine at Dartmouth
Our interview season beingsin September and continuesthrough March. Interviewstake place on Thursdays byinvitation only and will beconducted virtually for the2020-21 admissions cycle.
August, 2020 The interview day isdesigned for us to get toknow you, and for you to getto know us at Geisel. Theday begins with a welcomefrom the Associate Dean ofAdmissions. This isfollowed by an informationsession with the admissionsand financial aid teamfollowed by a 20 minutegroup exercise. In theafternoon, you will have twothirty-minute one-on-oneinterviews conducted bymembers of our admissionscommittee. The day will endwith brief closing remarksfrom our Associate Dean.Opportunities to connectwith our current students willoccur separately from thescheduled interview day.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NJ Cooper Medical Schoolof Rowan University
Held on Fridays. OneInterview with twointerviewers: one who is onthe Admissions Committeeand one who is blinded toapplication materials, inaddition to casualencounters with CMSRUstudents.
July Our interview day has beendesigned to provide eachcandidate the opportunity toengage with CMSRU facultyand students. After awelcome breakfast andinformation session,candidates will learn aboutour student supportstructures from StudentAffairs and Financial Aid,participate in an in-depthdiscussion of the CMSRUcurriculum, and tour thecampus. Interview day alsoincludes a discussionsession for our SimulationLaboratory and our 3-yearprimary care track.Applicants will eachparticipate in a traditionalinterview session with twoCMSRU representatives(one Admissions committeemember and one "blinded"faculty member), duringwhich they are encouragedto showcase theiraccomplishments and theirfit with CMSRU. Throughoutthe day applicants interactwith current students, andthe finale provides acomfortable, casual meet-and-greet so that candidatescan ask questions in a low-pressure and openatmosphere.
Not available Not offered
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NJ Rutgers New JerseyMedical School
Early Decision interviewsbegin July 14, 2020 and willbe virtual.
Regular Decision interviewswill begin late August/EarlySeptember 2020 and willalso be virtual.
July 2020 Early Decision:Begin interviewingapplicants in July 2020 andcontinues through mid-September. Begin accepting EarlyDecision applicants a rollingbasis beginning on oraround July 23, 2020through September 2020.
Regular Decision:Begin interviewingapplicants in late August/early September 2020through February 2021.Begin accepting RegularDecision applicants on arolling basis beginningOctober 15, 2020.
We offer a personalizedinterview experienceincluding a 45-60 minutefaculty interview as well asan optional 30 minuteinterview with a medicalstudent (when studentschedules permit). Amongmany factors, during theinterview we aim to assessfit for RNJMS, motivation forand validation of decision topursue a career in medicine;interpersonal andcommunication skills.Students invited to intervieware also provided lunch,information about RNJMSand taken on a student ledtour of the medical campus.
No Interviews forthe 2020-2021cycle will bevirtual.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NJ Rutgers, Robert WoodJohnson Medical School
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI) through AAMC VideoMMI and RWJMS Video-Conference MMI
EarlySeptember butwe will extendour interviewseason thiscycle.
The 2020-2021 interviewcycle will use a combinationof methods to ensureapplicants have theopportunity to share theirstrengths with interviewers,learn about RWJMS, meetour current students andconverse with the seniorassociate dean foreducation and academicaffairs . We will be using a10 station MMI conductedon 2 separate days: you willparticipate in a 6-stationautomated MMI hosted andrecorded via the AAMC andyou will participate in a 4-station video conferenceMMI hosted by the RWJMSAdmissions Committee.The RWJMS hosted MMIwill conclude with a groupwebex session with theSenior Associate Dean.Interviewed applicants willalso be invited to a studenthosted information sessionon a non-MMI day wherethey will have theopportunity to meet ourAdmissions Ambassadors,partake in a virtual schooltour, Q&A session, andreceive a comprehensivereview of the educationalprogram, including thecurriculum, student life andorganizations, andenrichment opportunities.
RWJMS hasnot establisheda regionalinterviewoption.
RWJMS willbe utilizingvideo andvideoconferencinginterviews in2020-2021.We will use acombination ofonline andvirtualinterviews andapplicantsmay be invitedfor up to twointerviews.
NJ Seton Hall - HackensackMeridian School ofMedicine
One on one September2020
Interviews are held oncampus and includepresentations.
No
NM University of NewMexico School ofMedicine
Two one-on-one interviewsby committee members.
July 30ththroughJanuary 30th
Interviews are granted byinvitation only. Interviewerswill be interested indetermining how theapplicant meets our missionand might contribute to boththe learning environmentand to the unique healthcare needs in New Mexico.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes. We arecurrentlyconsidering avirtualinterviewplatform forthe 2020-2021applicationcycle.
NV University of NevadaLas Vegas, School ofMedicine
Standardized interview,closed file
August 1, 2020 The interview day begins at8:30 am and will end atapproximately 3:00 pm.
No No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NV University of Nevada,Reno School ofMedicine
AAMC Video Interview Toolfor Admissions (VITA)
August We are requiring applicantsto take the AAMC VITA.Video responses will beincorporated into our virtualinterview process. For moreinformation visit: http://www.aamc.org/vita
No Yes
NY Albany Medical College Multiple Mini Interview. August We utilize the Multiple MiniInterview. Along with theirinterviews, applicants willhave an orientation prior tointerview, student led tour,student panel, and welcome/curriculum overview from anadvising dean.
Regionalinterviews arenot available
Not generallyavailable. Willbe availablefor 2020-2021cycle only.
NY Albert Einstein Collegeof Medicine
Applicants invited for aninterview will meet with onemember of the AdmissionsCommittee. The interviewusually lasts 30-60 minutes,and is conducted by aclinician or scientist from thecommittee.
August Please see: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/education/md-program/admissions/application-procedure/interview-process.aspx
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
NY Columbia UniversityVagelos College ofPhysicians andSurgeons
Virtual interviews,September-January.
Mid-August For information regardingthe medical school interviewday please visit:http://ps.columbia.edu/education/admissions/interview-day
Yes
NY CUNY School ofMedicine
All applicants invited tointerview meet with onemember of the AdmissionsCommittee, a secondinterviewer (faculty or staff),and a current student. Allinterviews are held oncampus.
mid-January Interviews are all face-to-face and take place oncampus. The session lastsapproximately 3 hours.
No No
NY Donald and BarbaraZucker School ofMedicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI) format
Late summer The interview day isorganized to introduceprospective students to themany exciting opportunitiesavailable at the ZuckerSchool of Medicine atHofstra/Northwell. By theday's end, our hope is thatthrough meeting andinteracting with faculty,students and administrators,applicants gain acomprehensiveunderstanding of what it islike to be a student at theSchool of Medicine.
No Due to theCOVIDpandemic, ouradmissionsprocess willbe held on avirtualplatform forthe 2020-2021cycle.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NY Icahn School ofMedicine at Mount Sinai
Two thirty-minute open fileinterviews with faculty and/or senior medical students.
August In addition to the virtualinterviews, the day willinclude an opportunity tolearn more about thecommunity, curriculum andstudent experience at theIcahn School of Medicine atMount Sinai.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
For 2021applicationcycle allinterview willbe conductedvirtually.
NY Jacobs School ofMedicine andBiomedical Sciences atthe University at Buffalo
Two one-on-one interviews. Continuouslyfrom August1st to March31st.
Held from 8:30 am. to 5:15pm. on Wednesdays fromAugust to April.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Only undervery specialcircumstances.
NY New York MedicalCollege
MMI format is used. http://www.nymc.edu/school-of-medicine-som/admissions--financial-aid/how-to-apply/holistic-review--interview-process/
Early August The NYMC School ofMedicine interview dayprogram has two goals. Thefirst is to provide applicantsan opportunity to gain first-hand information about theschool and the NYMCcommunity. The second isto allow representatives ofthe admissions committee tolearn more about andinteract with candidatesthrough the multiple mini-interview process (MMI).
RegionalInterviews arenot available.
All Interviewsfor the2020-2021interviewseason will beconductedvirtually.
NY New York UniversityGrossman School ofMedicine
MMI July https://med.nyu.edu/education/md-degree/md-admissions/multiple-mini-interview
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
NY New York UniversityLong Island School ofMedicine
MMI and limited traditionaland group activity
August 1, 2020 See school web site No Possibly, dueto COVID-19
NY State University of NewYork Downstate MedicalCenter College ofMedicine
Interviews will be conductedvirtually and are extendedby invitation only.Interviews are with a one-on-one, about one hour inlength with a facultyfollowed by a 20-minutepeer-to-peer conversationwith a currently enrolledmedical student.
August Information is provided tothe applicant in theirinterview email invite. Theinterview day typicallyconsists of an hour interviewwith a faculty member, alongwith an informationalsession, campus tour andlunch with currently enrolledstudents. Visit website for additionalinformation: https://sls.downstate.edu/admissions/com/review/
No No
NY State University of NewYork Upstate MedicalUniversity
This year we will be using avirtual traditional interviewprocess. Applicants willhave two 25-minuteinterviews with students,faculty, administrators, orcommunity physicians.
August Interviews are conducted onMondays and Wednesdaysbeginning in September andcontinue until early March.In addition to the interviewsessions, applicants willparticipate in a Meet & Greetwith admissions staff andcurrent medical students.
Not available Not available
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
NY Stony Brook UniversitySchool of Medicine
Traditional interviews. In August The interview day alsoconsists of a tour of ourfacilities and a luncheon withcurrent medical students.We also provideinformational sessions onthe admissions process,financial planning andstudent diversity.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
NY University of RochesterSchool of Medicine andDentistry
Two individual interviewsand one 30 minute smallgroup session.
August of theyear prior tomatriculation.Interviewinvitations aresent via email.
Interviews for the 2020-2021admissions cycle will bevirtual. Your day will consistof 2 individual interviewsand 3 group sessionactivities. The groupsessions include a liveorientation with Dr. FlaviaNobay, Associate Dean forAdmissions, followed by astudent panel and virtualtour led by our medicalstudents and finally, a groupactivity with a facultymoderator. Further detailsare available for invitedapplicants through ourwebsite (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/md/admissions/apply/your-interview-2020-2021.aspx)
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Not available.
NY Weill Cornell Medicine Two 30-minute interviewswith admissions committeemembers provide anopportunity to discuss yourlife experiences and interestin medicine.
Late August Interview day activitiesinclude an informationmeeting with the AssociateDean or Director ofAdmissions, a meeting withrepresentatives from theOffice of Student Diversity, atour of the medical school,lunch with medical students,and two interviews withmembers of the Committeeon Admissions.
No regionalinterviews
In rarecircumstances, videointerviewsmay beavailable forapplicantsliving outsidethe US.
OH Case Western ReserveUniversity School ofMedicine
We conduct one on oneinterviews. University Program: onefaculty and one medicalstudent interview College Program: twofaculty and one medicalstudent + a small groupactivityMSTP: 6-7 interviews,including a medical studentinterview
in early August2020.
Interview days includeinterviews and interactionswith faculty members andmedical students. They alsoinclude informationsessions, tours, interactiveactivities, and opportunitiesto observe classes, when insession. Interview days atour school are full dayevents that also allowinterviewees to get to knowus and to get a feel for ourstudent body, community,and educationalenvironment.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Virtualinterviews areoffered tomembers ofthe militarywho arestationedoverseas.Virtualinterviews willbeimplementedin fall 2020due toCOVID-related issues.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
OH Northeast Ohio MedicalUniversity
Two 30 minute one-on-one,semi-structured,conversational interviews.
COVID UPDATE as of 5/27:NEOMED is evaluating theuse of virtual interviews forthis admission cycle. Fulldetails will be forthcomingwhen interview invitationsare sent.
July throughearlySeptember forEarly Decisionapplicants.July-March forRegular Entryapplicants
COVID UPDATE 5/27 -Interview Format TBD
We anticipate a virtualversion of ourcomprehensive andinteractive interviewexperience using a hybrid ofvideoconferencing andrecording technologies froma learning managementplatform. Candidates mayprepare by honing theirvideo conferencing skillsand ensuring a reliablebroadband internetconnection.
The anticipated format willbe a one-on-one questionand response format (asopposed to MMI, paneldiscussion, etc.)
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
COVIDUPDATE 5/27- NEOMEDanticipates theuse of videointerviews thisadmissioncycle.
OH Ohio State UniversityCollege of Medicine
1 on 1 interview, blinded toacademic record (MCATand grades)
August 2020 The virtual interview dayprogram starts at 11:00 ESTwith presentations aboutThe OSUCOM includingcurriculum, financial aid, etc.A virtual session with current students beginsat 11:00. Interviews takeplace in the afternoon. Theday ends at 3 pm.
No No
OH The University of ToledoCollege of Medicine
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI) format with faculty,senior staff, residents,community members andmedical students.
July 30, 2020 For the 2020-2021 interviewcycle, we will conductsynchronous, virtual MultipleMini Interviews (MMI). Ouron-line MMIs will be fromAugust to March, with themajority of our interviews inthe fall. If you're invited foran interview, the email wesend you will containadditional informationincluding technicalrequirements and access tothe web-based platform.Your email will also containadditional informationregarding in-person visit/tourdays and other opportunitiesto get to know ourcommunity and campusbetter.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Synchronous,on-line MMIwill beconducted forall interviewsduring the2020-2021admissionscycle.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
OH University of CincinnatiCollege of Medicine
The Multiple-Mini Interviewis a series of 6-8 briefinterview stations centeredon a scenario. Each stationhas its own interviewer,thus, each student isevaluated by up to 8different individuals.
Interviewinvitations areextendedbeginning inAugust.Interviews forthe 2020-2021cycle will occurSeptemberthrough March.
Cincinnati Medicine was thefirst medical school in theUS to use the Multiple-MiniInterview (MMI). In additionto participating in the MMIon interview day,interviewees also receive afull program that featuresmany attributes thatCincinnati Medicine has tooffer. For additional detailsregarding the CincinnatiMedicine interviewexperience, please visitwww.med.uc.edu/admissions/medical-student-admissions/interview-day.
All interviewsfor the2020-2021cycle will beconductedvirtually.
Yes. Allinterviews forthe 2020-2021cycle will beconductedvirtually.
OH Wright State UniversityBoonshoft School ofMedicine
Two, one-on-one interviews,each lasting 45-60 minutes.
Invitations forinterviews areemailedbeginning inAugust withinterviewsstarting in lateAugust.
https://medicine.wright.edu/admissions/interview-day
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
OK University of OklahomaCollege of Medicine
The interview will be withmembers of the InterviewSubcommittee, a group thatincludes faculty of theCollege of Medicine,practicing physicians, andsenior medical students.
All applicantsselected forfinalconsiderationwill beinterviewedOctoberthroughJanuary.Invitations aregenerally sent3-4 weeksprior to theinterview date.
Applicants are scheduled fora one hour interview with theInterview Committee. Theapplicant will also spendtime with current students,tour the campus, and visitthe Clinical Skills Educationand Testing Center.
One interviewdate will takeplace on ourTulsa campus.No otherregionalinterviews areavailable.
No
OR Oregon Health &Science UniversitySchool of Medicine
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI) Circuit as well as aone-on-one interview with amember of the AdmissionsCommittee.
August throughMarch
The interview process forthe 2021 cycle will be virtual.More details to be postedshortly.
No No
PA Drexel UniversityCollege of Medicine
1 faculty interview-open-file,group interview withstudent-closed-file
August Interviews for the 2020-2021cycle will be virtual. Theinterview day will begin at8:30am and could end aslate as 4:30pm althoughthere will be breaksthroughout the day.Applicants learn about theadmissions process duringorientation and have achance to ask a facultymember questions about thecurriculum. They will havean open file interview with afaculty member and aclosed file group interviewwith current students.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
PA GeisingerCommonwealth Schoolof Medicine
Due to the currentpandemic, all MD interviewswill be conducted virtually.
August 1, 2020 The admissions interview isa critical piece of theapplication process. Itprovides the AdmissionsCommittee with deeperinsight into who you are as acandidate, and it alsoprovides the candidate witha more in-depth look atGeisinger Commonwealth’sinnovative curriculum andLongitudinal IntegratedClerskship (LIC), theGeisinger Commonwealthcommunity and itssurrounding area innortheastern and northcentral Pennsylvania.
After the AdmissionsCommittee’s review,selected applicants willreceive an email invitation tointerview at GeisingerCommonwealth. TheCommittee will consider thecandidate’s academicpotential for success, as wellas their alignment withGeisinger Commonwealth’sMission and Values.
No. Yes
PA Lewis Katz School ofMedicine at TempleUniversity
Applicants have twointerviews and includes aPrimary Interview with aphysician or PhD member ofthe Admissions Committeeand a Secondary Interviewwith a Temple physician.
August 2020 In addition to the twointerviews, the day includesa welcome and overviewwith an admissionsrepresentative; tour andlunch with 2nd year medicalstudents; and a WritingActivity.
Regionalinterviews areonly availablefor applicantsto the St.Luke's Campusand are held inBethlehem, PA
No
PA Pennsylvania StateUniversity College ofMedicine
Interviews occur on campusby individual invitation.
August of theyear previoustomatriculation.
https://www2.med.psu.edu/mdadmissions/admissions/application-process/interview-process/
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
PA Perelman School ofMedicine at theUniversity ofPennsylvania
Two individual interviews/faculty and student.
September Interview day activitiesinclude orientation, meetingstudents, financial aiddiscussion and curriculuminteraction.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes, based ongovernmentrecommendedguidelines.
PA Sidney Kimmel MedicalCollege at ThomasJefferson University
One-on-one, open file(faculty) and closed file(student), both via videoformat
mid-July 10AM-3PM, Wednesdaysonly
No Yes. No on-campusinterviews forthis year.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
PA University of PittsburghSchool of Medicine
A virtual faculty interview,student interview and teamexercise are required. Eachapplicant interviewing willalso have to complete theAAMC Video Interview Toolfor Admissions (VITA).
Mid-August2020
Includes a virtual greeting,virtual faculty interview,virtual student interview, anda virtual team basedexercise. Optional sessions,separate from the actualinterview day, will include acurriculum overview, studentsupport system, studentchat room, researchopportunities, diversity andinclusion sessions, andfinancial aid.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
PR Ponce Health SciencesUniversity School ofMedicine
Interviews are performed asindividual or in groups. Twointerviewers will assescandidates. Thecandidates experiences inresearch, MD shadowing,community and volunteerwork are emphasized.
We start on themonth ofOctober toinvite studentsfor interview.
No Skype inspecialoccasionsand they willbe consideredcase by case.
PR San Juan BautistaSchool of Medicine
Four (4) Multiple MiniInterview (MMI) stations anda one-to-one personalinterview constitutes theSan Juan Bautista format ofinterview.
November After the interviewsessions , applicants aregiven the opportunity to visitthe campus and to talkinformally with students.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
no
PR Universidad Central delCaribe School ofMedicine
Mini multiple Interviews. everyNovember(subject tochange)
Professional dress code,minimum of two hours inlenght
No No
PR University of Puerto RicoSchool of Medicine
Inerviewinvitations aresent by emailor phone,beginning thelast two weeksof November.
It is required that interviewcandidates bring a portfoliothat must includedocuments that evidenceyour participation inextracurricular activities(research, communityservice, leadership andscholarly activities).
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Virtualinterviews willbe acceptedfromNovember 1stto March15.ews arenot available.
RI The Warren AlpertMedical School of BrownUniversity
Group session and twoindividual meetings.
August Thursdays and most Fridaysbetween mid-Septemberand mid-February. Theinterview day program runsfrom 10:00am until 4:00pm.
All interviewsoccur at AlpertMedicalSchool.
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
SC Medical University ofSouth Carolina Collegeof Medicine
Three individual interviewsare required.
August Interviews are conductedbetween September andmid-March. Applicants meetand hear presentations fromthe Deans of Admission,Curriculum, Diversity, andStudent Affairs during thewelcome session on each ofthe Friday interview days.Interviews are conductedwith MUSC faculty and aselect group of medicalstudents during the morningand early afternoon. Lunchand a campus tour areoverseen by second yearmedical students. Highlightsof the tour include theMUSC Simulation Center,the Center for Assessmentand Evaluation, the MUSCTeleHealth Center, theHollings Cancer Center, theDrug Discovery andResearch Buildings, and theMUSC Urban Garden, whichshowcases the University'scommitment to greenspaces and studentwellness. The interview dayruns from 8:15 a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Regionalphysiciansassist withinterviews.
Skypeinterviews areavailable forone of thethreeinterviews.
SC University of SouthCarolina School ofMedicine
Two 30-minute interviews. August of theapplicationyear.
In addition to two 30-minuteinterviews, applicants willhave lunch with students,meet with faculty andstudents in an informalsetting, receive informationabout financial aid andstudent services as well astour the facilities.
No On a case bycase basis
SC University of SouthCarolina School ofMedicine Greenville
One traditional 50-minuteinterview with 2-3 membersof the AdmissionsCommittee, and a 40 minutemultiple mini interviewsession to include 5 mini-interview stations.
August https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine_greenville/admissions/interviews.php
No No
SD University of SouthDakota, Sanford Schoolof Medicine
Due to COVID-19 concernswe will be conducting live(open file) virtual interviewswith voting committeemembers.
Late August toearlySeptember
Due to COVID-19 concernswe will be having a livevirtual interview dayprogram which will includethe virtual interviews. Detailsto follow.
Not applicable. Due toCOVID-19concerns wewill beconductinglive virtualinterviews.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
TN East Tennessee StateUniversity James H.Quillen College ofMedicine
Two, unstructured, one-on-one with admissionscommittee members.
Earliestinvitations sentmid-lateAugust (ED)
Introductory meeting withadmissions and financialservices; tour of basic andclinical science facilities;lunch with currently enrolledstudents; interviews withmembers of the admissionscommittee. **For the2020-2021 application year,all interviews andinformational sessions willbe conducted virtually toadhere to social distancingmeasures in place at theschool.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No** (**Thisdoes not applyto to 20-21cycle; seeInformationaboutinterview day.)
TN Meharry MedicalCollege
Candidates will beinterviewed by members ofthe School of MedicineAdmissions Committee.
July 1st not available. not available.
TN University of TennesseeHealth Science CenterCollege of Medicine
Two individual interviewswith admissions committeemembers. One interview isacademic in nature whilethe other focuses on thepersonal aspects of theapplicant. Interviews last 30to 60 minutes.
Mid September http://www.uthsc.edu/Medicine/Admissions/APPLICANTS_INTERVIEWING.php
May have 1 inMemphis and 1regional.
No
TN Vanderbilt UniversitySchool of Medicine
Two interviews are held.One interview is an open file(AMCAS and secondary)interview that lasts roughly45 minutes. The other is ashort, closed file interviewthat lasts roughly 20minutes.
August Updated 5/19/2020---Vanderbilt will hold virtualinterviews for the 2021cycle. As plans are beingmade, this page will beupdated. Rest assured, weplan to provide intervieweesdetailed information on whatthe day will consist of inplenty of time for interviewprep. Vanderbilt plans toprovide intervieweesinformation on thecurriculum, research,diversity, community health,and admissions process.Please feel comfortablereaching out to us, with anyquestions you might have.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Updated5/19/2020,VUSM willconduct virtualinterviews forthe MD andMD/PhDprograms.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
TX Baylor College ofMedicine
Virtual live traditional 30-minute interview by a facultymember of the AdmissionsInterviewing Subcommittee.All applicants offered aninterviewed will be requiredto take the AAMC VITA.
Interviews willbe heldSeptember2020 -February 2021.Invitations willstart beingsent out lateJuly.
Interview sessions will beheld virtually via ZOOM.Each applicant will receive a30-minute virtual livetraditional interview with afaculty member of theAdmissions InterviewingSubcommittee. Interviewswill be held Fridayafternoons. The AdmissionsDeans will welcome theapplicants and then turn itover to current BCMstudents who will explain theagenda for the day. Thesession will close with theAdmissions Deans saying afew words, a live studentpanel for Q&A, and then anoptional 'Life in Houston' livepresentation.
The Thursday eveningbefore every interviewsession, a virtual studentsocial will be held for allinterviewees.
Yes, due toCOVID-19 allinterviews willbe heldvirtually.
TX McGovern MedicalSchool at the Universityof Texas Health ScienceCenter at Houston
Personal interview with twofaculty members
Early August Applicants typically interviewwith two members of ourfaculty; in some instances,applicants may interviewwith one faculty memberand one of our graduatingseniors. Applicants areprovided the opportunity tointeract with faculty andcurrent students throughoutthe day, will tour the facilitiesand learn about thecurriculum.
Regionalinterviews aregenerally notavailable
Virtualinterviewsonly for2020-2021
TX TCU and UNTHSCSchool of Medicine
The TCU and UNTHSCSchool of Medicineparticipates in the MultipleMini-Interview (MMI) format.
August 2020 Information about ourinterview day is given toapplicants at the time theyconfirm their interview day.
No No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
TX Texas A&M HealthScience Center Collegeof Medicine
Each applicant is given two30-minute interviews andtwo five-minutestandardized patientexercises, assessinginterpersonal andintrapersonal competenciesacross five categories ofevaluation using behavioraland situational questions.
Because ofCOVID-19,interviewsessions havebeen extendedand arescheduledbetween July2020 andFebruary 2021of theapplicationyear.
Two concurrent andindependent interviewsessions are conducted overa 20-week period beginningin mid-July and concludingin mid-December at twolocations. The sessions arehosted either at CollegeStation and Temple orCollege Station and Houstonon Thursdays. Sessionsbegin in the morning andconclude in the afternoonwith interviews. Applicantsare selected for any locationon a random basis exceptfor EnMed. Applicantsselected to interview for theEnMed track interview inHouston. Interview dayincludes breakfast andlunch, a medical studentpanel session, presentationson the mission, priorities,values and clinicalcampuses of the collegealong with overviews ofdiversity and inclusion, theMD or EnMed curriculum,the MD Plus dual degreeoptions, and the MedicalScholar Research PathwayProgram for MD students.Tours are also given of theGross Anatomy lab, othereducational facilities, andteaching hospital.
Temple andHouston, TX
Yes, virtualinterviews viaZoom will beconducted forthisapplicationcycle.
TX Texas Tech UniversityHealth Sciences CenterPaul L. Foster School ofMedicine
Two individual 30 minuteinterviews.
Early July The interview day begins at8:15 with an orientation atthe school and tours of themedical education facilities.This is followed by lunchwith students and facultymembers. Interviews areconducted in the afternoon.Interviews start at 12:30 pm.and will be completed by3:00 pm.
No No
TX Texas Tech UniversityHealth Sciences CenterSchool of Medicine
Two one-on-one twenty-minute interviews withSchool of Medicineclinicians, GSBS facultyand/or 3rd or 4th yearmedical students.
Mid-July Interview day includes anorientation, tour of themedical school facilities andhospital, student panel with3rd and 4th year medicalstudents and interactionswith medical studentambassadors, faculty andstaff.
No Video orSKYPEinterviews areonly availablefor studentswho apply fordual-degreeprogram(s).orspecialassuredprograms.
TX University of HoustonCollege of Medicine
Virtual MMI August 1, 2020 All interviews will be virtualfor EY21
n/a Virtualinterviews
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
TX University of Texas atAustin Dell MedicalSchool
1 Traditional Interview, 5MMI stations, 1 groupproblem solving exercise
Interviewsbegin lastweek in July
The interview processincludes a traditional twentyfive minute interviewdesigned to identify uniqueexperiences and/orperspectives that thecandidate can contribute totheir class and community,five Multi-Mini Interviewstations, and an observedgroup activity.
No No
TX University of TexasMedical Branch Schoolof Medicine
Two interviews,presentation, student panel,and a tour. No phoneinterviews.
July 2020 There is a short programfollowed by either twoscheduled interviews or acampus tour. Interviews arescheduled at 10:00 and11:00 a.m., or at 1:15 and2:15 pm, 3:15pm and4:15pm. Lunch with facultyand students is held from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.followed by a student onlypanel discussion.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
TX University of Texas RioGrande Valley School ofMedicine
Two 30-minute interviews;one open, the other blind
July 2020 Full Day - Mondays/Fridaysand some Saturdays
no no
TX University of TexasSchool of Medicine atSan Antonio
Two 30-minute interviewsby medical school faculty aswell as senior medicalstudents; interviewers haveentire application
July 2020 The Long School ofMedicine Interview Dayoffers applicants anopportunity to learn aboutthe progressive curriculum,tour the campus, and meetfaculty and medicalstudents. It is a wonderfulopportunity to experiencethe healthy, cooperativeenvironment of the school.
Regionalinterviews arenot offered.
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
TX University of TexasSouthwestern MedicalCenter SouthwesternMedical School
Online interviews for 2020cycle; Traditional formatwith two 25-minute, back toback faculty interviews
July Interviews will be conductedbeginning in August, andcontinuing through early tomid January. During ourinterview program,applicants have theopportunity to accompanyUT Southwestern studentson rounds on the InternalMedicine and Pediatricinpatient services atParkland Hospital, ClementsHospital, or Children’sMedical Center. You willhave the opportunity to heara current student paneldiscussion, a detailedcurriculum overview, and goon a student-led tour of ourfacilities, hospitals, andcampus. In addition, thereare informational breakoutsessions on a variety oftopics ranging from studentlife to dual degree programsto global health. Ourinterview program isdesigned to allow you toengage with our currentstudents, faculty, and staffand to experience theculture and community atUT Southwestern MedicalSchool.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes -Required
UT University of UtahSchool of Medicine
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI) format, SituationalJudgement Test (SJT) anda Standardized VideoInterview (SVI).
September Applicants have anorientation, complete theMultiple Mini Interviews(MMI), take a SituationalJudgement Test (SJT), takea tour and have lunch with2nd year medical students.Prior to the scheduledinterview day, applicants willcomplete a StandardizedVideo Interview (SVI).
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Yes
VA Eastern Virginia MedicalSchool
Panel interviews. August https://www.evms.edu/education/medical_programs/doctor_of_medicine/interview_day/
No. No.
VA University of VirginiaSchool of Medicine
Two one-on-one, half-hourinterviews.
July 15th Two 30 minute interviewsare conducted - either by 2faculty members or by 1faculty member and a 4thyear medical student. Allinterviewers are members ofthe Admissions Committee.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
VA Virginia CommonwealthUniversity School ofMedicine
Multiple-Mini Interview(MMI)
July **Response to COVID-19 -Information for 2021Admissions Cycle**We will configure ourinterview process tomaintain compliance withstatewide COVID-19directives, which are likely tochange as we progressthrough the 2021admissions cycle. The mostup-to-date informationregarding your interview willbe available on yourapplicant APP Portal. **Original Information**Interviews will occur onTuesday's, Wednesday'sand Thursday's. Applicantswill be required to arrive at8:00 am for registration;candidates can expect theinterview day to conclude nolater than 2:00 pm.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
VA Virginia Tech CarilionSchool of Medicine
Along with a tour of thecampus and community,applicants participate in anon-campus Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) consistingof one traditional interviewand a series of scenariostations.
Early August http://medicine.vtc.vt.edu/admissions/interview_day/
No No
VT University of VermontCollege of Medicine
Multiple mini-interviews withfaculty, community leadersand students.
August 2020 **Response to COVID-19--Information for 2021 Cycle**Due to the uncertaintysurrounding safety andfeasibility of travel during the2020-2021 interviewseason, the Larner Collegeof Medicine will be offeringvirtual interviews andinterview day materials only.We hope to convey thecollaborative and supportiveenvironment of our campusto you through a variety ofpre-recorded webinars andlive zoom sessions.
Regionalinterviews arenot available
Yes
WA University ofWashington School ofMedicine
A three-member panelinterviews each applicant.
More information availableat: https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/admissions/interview
Invitations willgo out in thebeginning ofSeptember.Applicants atregional sitescan expect aninvitation atleast threeweeks beforethe interviewweek for theirstate.
Applicants will have anopportunity to learn moreabout the University ofWashington School ofMedicine. Activities includemeeting students, faculty,and administrators who arepart of the diverse UWSOMcommunity.
Regionalinterviews areavailable in ourpartnercampuses inAnchorage-AK,Bozeman-MT,Laramie-WY,Moscow-ID,Seattle-WA,and Spokane-WA.
All interviewswill beconducted byvideo for theFall 2021applicationcycle due toCOVID-19.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
WA Washington StateUniversity Elson S.Floyd College ofMedicine
Hybrid: VITA interviews and2 live virtual traditionalstructured interviews.
August 2020 In addition to the interviews,the virtual interview day willinclude a student panel anddetailed information aboutthe admissions process andthe curriculum.
All interviewswill beconductedvirtually for EY2021.
TBD
WI Medical College ofWisconsin
Varies by campus location.MCW-Milwaukee: two 1-1open file interviews. MCW-Central Wisconsin andMCW-Green Bay: one openfile interview with a largepanel including communitymembers and faculty.
Interviewinvitations areextended forall campusesas early asAugust.
Please visit our website orcontact our office foradditional information.https://www.mcw.edu/education/medical-school/prospective-students/admissions
All interviewswill take placevirtually duringthe 2021 cycle.Typically,interviews arehosted inperson at eachrespectivecampuslocation.
All interviewswill take placevirtually duringthe 2021cycle.
WI University of WisconsinSchool of Medicine andPublic Health
One-on-one facultyinterviews are 30 minutes.There will be additionalvideo conference activities.Applicants invited forinterview will receiveadditional, detailed agendasabout the interviewprogram.
Mid-August The night prior to theinterview, current medicalstudents host an informalsocial gathering. Oninterview day, applicantslearn about our curriculum,student life, our facilities,research, and what it is liketo live in Madison. Pleasevisit this website for furtherinformation: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md-program/admissions/interview-day/
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
For the 2021admissionscycle, allinterviews willbe conductedvia videoconferencetechnology.There will beno on-campusinterviewactivities.
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State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
WV Marshall University JoanC. Edwards School ofMedicine
Two live virtual one-on-oneinterviews.
Residents -mid-September;Nonresidents -late December
NEW INTERVIEW FORMATFOR 2021 ENTERINGCLASS• Applicants selected forinterviews will be invited totwo live virtual interviewswith different interviewers.• Interviews will beconducted via secure Zoomduring the weekday asscheduled by theAdmissions Office.• Each interview may last upto 45 minutes. Interviewswill be consecutive with afifteen minute break inbetween.• In addition to the interviewsession, applicants will berequired to meet with currentmedical students via Zoomfor discussion. This will bescheduled separately fromthe interviews and willinclude a student-guidedvideo tour of the campus.• The applicant will be givendirection about the livevirtual interview, includingan agreement of terms andconditions that must besigned in advance of theinterview.Note: The virtual liveinterviews are in addition tothe Video Interview Tool forAdmissions (VITA); both arerequired for the classentering in 2021.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
yes
WV West Virginia UniversitySchool of Medicine
The candidate interviewswith 2 members of theAdmissions Committee forapproximately 20 minuteseach.
Interviewsbegin inSeptember.
The interview day includes atour of our facilities, lunchwith 3rd or 4th year medicalstudents who are part of theHOST program (a studentinitiated and run program)and time to interact with ourstudents, staff and faculty.
Regional tourscan bearranged andregionalcampus HOSTmembers areavailable forinformationregarding thesecampuses viaphone or email.
Not at thistime.
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CAN
State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
CAN
State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
AB University of AlbertaFaculty of Medicine andDentistry
Online Assessment, Panel,and/or Multiple MiniInterview (MMI).
Early to MidFebruary
Candidates will receivefurther information about theInterview if they receive aninvitation.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Not offered oravailable
AB University of CalgaryCumming School ofMedicine
Multiple Mini Interview - Aseries of short standardizedinterviews.
February 2021 Multiple MiniInterview - Aseries of shortstandardizedinterviews.
No.
BC University of BritishColumbia Faculty ofMedicine
Multiple Mini Interview(MMI): Applicants arepresented with a series ofscenarios designed toevaluate non-academicqualities.
Mid-December2020
Please see our website:http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/interviews/
Regionalinterviews arecurrently notavailable.
No
MB Max Rady College ofMedicine, Rady Facultyof Health Sciences,University of Manitoba
Multi-Mini Interview (MMI). Early January. http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/admissions/8841.html
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
not available
NL Memorial University ofNewfoundland Faculty ofMedicine
Hybrid of Traditional andMultiple-Mini Interviews(TaMMI)
October 2020 Due to COVID-19, allinterviews will be conductedonline. Interviews willconsist of an MMI and atraditional interview with atwo-person panel. Theinterview dates for 2020tentatively scheduled forNovember 14 & 15 and aresubject to change.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
NS Dalhousie UniversityFaculty of Medicine
Interview format is MultipleMini Interview.
October http://medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/admissions/application-process/interview.html
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No.
ON McMaster UniversityMichael G. DeGrooteSchool of Medicine
Multiple mini-interviews Late January Sent to applicants withinvitation to interview
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
ON Northern Ontario Schoolof Medicine
Mutiple mini-interviewswhich take place at bothcampuses
mid to lateJanuary
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
ON Queen's UniversityFaculty of HealthSciences
MMI (Multi Mini-Interview)and Personal PanelInterviewer
Interviewinvitations aresent tocandidates thelast week ofJanuary
Each candidate willparticipate in an MMIinterview and a panelinterview. There are anabundance of student ledsocial activities to participatein throughout the course ofinterview weekends.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
ON The University ofWestern Ontario -Schulich School ofMedicine & Dentistry
One physician, onecommunity person, onesenior medical student.
end of January Regionalinterviews arenot available.
No
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CAN
State Medical SchoolInterview Format
InterviewInvitations
Sent Typical Interview Day
RegionalInterviewsAvailable?
VideoInterview?
ON University of OttawaFaculty of Medicine
Semi-structured, 40-minuteinterviews. Panel of threeinterviewers; a physician, amember of the community(who can also be aphysician) and a fourth yearmedical student.
Last week ofJanuary 2021
On each interview days, ourfirst and second yearstudents offer tours andpresentations and our fourthyear students meet andgreets the candidates. Thefourth year students willshare their own experienceas a medical student andare also there to answer anyquestions the candidatesmay have regarding ourprogram and our city.
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available
ON University of TorontoFaculty of Medicine
Modified Personal Interview(MPI)
January 2021 The University of Toronto'sMD Program uses theModified Personal Interview(MPI) format. This consistsof four independentinterviews assessed by fourdifferent, independentinterviewers. Each interviewis approximately 12 minutesin length. More on ourinterview format can befound here: http://www.applymd.utoronto.ca/interviewing
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Please inquirewith theUndergraduate MedicalEducation,EnrolmentServicesOffice shouldyou requirealternatearrangements
QC Faculty of MedicineUniversité Laval
MMI (multiple mini-interview): 10 OSCE-stylestations
End of Marchor early April
See website (Étape 3):http://www.fmed.ulaval.ca/programmes-detudes/etudes-en-medecine/doctorat-de-1ercycle-en-medecine/admission/
No No
QC McGill University Facultyof Medicine
Multiple Mini-Interview(MMI) format, on-site.Interviews offered in Frenchand English.
Please seeinformation forthe currentcycle here:www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions
Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Videointerviews arenot available.
QC Universite de MontrealFaculty of Medicine
Multiple Mini-Interviews(MMI)
Beginning ofApril
Information can be found onour website: http://medecine.umontreal.ca/etudes/doctorat-en-medecine/futurs-etudiants/lentrevue-de-selection/
Yes, MultipleMini-Interviews(MMI)
No
QC Universite deSherbrooke Faculty ofMedicine
MMI At the end ofMarch
MMI - Regionalinterviews inMoncton
Yes, forInternationalonly
SK University ofSaskatchewan Collegeof Medicine
Multiple Mini Interview February Regionalinterviews arenot available.
Not available
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