Cleveland, OH
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 15% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools encompass a range of topics such as personal interests, research experiences, handling criticism and conflicts, ethical dilemmas in healthcare, future goals, and reasons for pursuing medicine. While some interviews were structured in the MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, the majority focused on assessing applicants' problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and motivations for entering the medical field.
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Describe my research
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Tell me a time you received negative criticism
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What do I like to do for fun
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Tell me about a time you experienced conflict working in a group.
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Tell me about your research.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting questions asked at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University discussed a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, ethical dilemmas, future goals, and reasons for pursuing medicine. Some responses hinted at an MMI format, with mentions of nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted questions about feedback, research funding, emotional maturity, and personal backgrounds.
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What did I enjoy about my undergrad
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If a student isn't working well with you and you give them feedback but they still do not change, what would you do? (with the background that CCLCM is huge on giving and receiving feedback in lieu of tests and grades)
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Why CCLCM?
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What do you like to do with your spare time?
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What was the most challenging experience in your life? What time was most stressful in your life? (two separate questions).
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University discussed a wide range of topics, including research-related inquiries, teamwork scenarios, ethical dilemmas, and future career plans. Some respondents mentioned scenarios involving non-contributing team members, managing personal life as a physician, and detailed questions about healthcare systems, while others highlighted specific questions about their research projects. Additionally, references to MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and the importance of being prepared for discussions on research and teamwork situations were noted by some participants.
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research related questions that were specific to the timeline of experiments
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Describe a time when you had to look at things from another cultural or socioeconomic perspective (he clarified "any time you had to see things from a different lens" since he thought this was a curve-ball question).
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How do you work in groups?
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Name five things that you want others to know about you.
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Suppose a classmate was supposed to scrub into surgery, but was hung-over and couldn't make it and asked you to sign him in - what is your response?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
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cleveland
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CLE
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CHI
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either with students at the school or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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University Hotels and Suites
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Radisson Downtown
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Intercontinental Suites
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Intercontinental
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I stayed at an airbnb about a 12 minute walk from the HEC
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by thoroughly reviewing their application materials, research, and the school's curriculum. Many also utilized resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, and speaking with current students to prepare well and ensure they were knowledgeable and confident during the interview.
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lots of reading over my posters and research
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I read over my application and made sure I understood my research.
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Researched the school and familiarized myself with the curriculum.
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Reread application materials
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Reviewed my application and
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities, innovative curriculum including problem-based learning, enthusiastic faculty and students, strong emphasis on research, and the supportive and welcoming environment at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Many highlighted the exceptional facilities, unique curriculum, and the overall positive and collaborative atmosphere as key factors contributing to their positive impressions of the program.
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How nice the interviewers were
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Students
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How laid back the day was, and I absolutely loved touring Cleveland Clinic. Ups the game. I also actually really enjoyed my interviews, especially the ones with the faculty. Interviews are nerve-wracking but the interview room is small (so it felt cozy despite the white walls and modern furniture). The group activity was also fun (mock PBL session).
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Facilities were amazing, PBL, No grades
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The school's facilities, PBL group model, unique curriculum, research emphasis
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the location of the school in Cleveland, the newness of the program without a graduating class or board exam history, and the small class size. Suggestions included improving transparency about the curriculum, addressing the negative aspects of Cleveland, and reassuring applicants about the program's effectiveness in residency matching.
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n/a
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Organization of interview
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There isn't much that was negative. I guess I thought the program provides a full ride but they provide full tuition, and you take care of living expenses. However, I did learn that 5 out of 32 matriculates gets the Dean's scholarship which is an additional scholarship that covers living expenses, so those 5 students do get a full ride.
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Class size was really small, lectures mandatory
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the long, tiring interview day with little breaks, the emphasis on asking questions, the need for comfortable shoes due to extensive walking during tours, and the importance of understanding the unique aspects of the program such as the lack of traditional grades and the separate nature of the program from CWRU. Additionally, applicants noted the significance of being prepared to discuss controversial research topics, the need for a car due to limited public transportation and safety concerns in the surrounding neighborhoods, and the recommendation to stay at the Intercontinental hotel for a more comfortable experience.
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5/32 receive a full ride
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My experience may be different from others since we get different faculty. But I wasn't asked about my research in depth as I expected. The faculty were MD and did not seem to understand or care for the nitty gritty details. They asked about it but it didn't feel like they cared for asking follow-up questions that really focused on the science.
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A good amount of students are from Ohio
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To be ready to answer questions regarding controversial issues concerning research
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There is like a ten-hour tour of the school. Cleveland Clinic is huge (but very nice).
What are your general comments?
Applicants provided feedback praising the program, interview process, and facilities, with many expressing a strong desire to attend if accepted. They appreciated the relaxed and conversational interview style, comprehensive tours, supportive faculty, and emphasis on research. Some concerns were raised about the student body's attitude and the program's stability due to changes in leadership.
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Great School and program
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Absolutely wonderful interview day. Really relaxed. I'm lucky that I had this as my first interview in the cycle. Relax and tell them how amazing you are!
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School is very fit for a particular type of student.
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Long Day
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Excellent program.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggest increasing communication frequency, maintaining the tour regardless of weather conditions, improving the cafeteria food quality, screening medical students involved in interviews, and enhancing the overall impression of the program.
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Increased frequency of communication
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Absolutely keep the tour of Cleveland Clinic in the interview schedule regardless of the weather, since most of the tour is inside the hospital anyways. On my interview day we toured the clinic but there was talk beforehand of possibly skipping it because of rain. Seeing the clinic definitely added dimension to my impression of the program.
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None
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The cafeteria is awful, please feed us good food.
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Screen medical students who are interviewing/interacting with the interviewees.
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