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Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Mount Pleasant, MI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ 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 include scenarios where candidates are asked to prioritize patients for organ transplants, handle imposter syndrome, discuss the importance of rural medicine, explain motivations for pursuing medicine, and demonstrate problem-solving skills through role-playing or ethical dilemmas. Many respondents mentioned an MMI format with varied questions each year, potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the questions.

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Central Michigan University College of Medicine discussed the impact they want to leave on the medical community during their career and the biggest sacrifice they anticipate making in medical school.
🤝 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 5 or more 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 a closed file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

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?

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by automobile 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

✅ 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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) through mock interviews, reviewing MMI question banks, and familiarizing themselves with the format. Many also revisited their application materials and sought resources for MMI tips and bioethics to enhance their preparation.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the user-friendly interface, kind and welcoming interviewers, and the overall comfortable and warm atmosphere during the application process. They appreciated the concise and on-time interactions, the genuine care shown by interviewers, and the friendly interactions with staff and fellow students.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with late and disinterested interviewers, lack of closure and feedback during the process, limited research opportunities, and the location of the town being unimpressive. Suggestions included improving interviewer professionalism, providing better closure for applicants, offering more research opportunities, and addressing the town's limitations.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wish they had known ahead of time that the MMI interviews are low-stress and laid-back, allowing time for self-review and relaxation before each interview station. They recommend staying genuine, being prepared for tough questions, and staying on your toes during the process.

What are your general comments?

The most common feedback from applicants is that they had positive experiences with the staff and faculty during the interview process, with some noting the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of the school. However, there were concerns raised about negative interactions with specific faculty members, particularly in terms of dismissive and rude behavior, impacting their perceptions of the school.
  • The program director seems ok, and the two male professors I interviewed with were nice. The female professor was honestly the worst person I encountered on the interview trail. She was dismissive and rude, even after showing up late. I am only speaking to my experience as a female URM. If they have several staff/faculty who are so ready to openly treat you poorly during the interview and show up late on multiple occasions, I have no desire to find out how they treat you during med school.
  • The interview process for this school greatly increased my desire to go to CMU. Very warm, welcoming, and seemed like the emphasis they place on the student body being a "family" was very apparent in the way the interviewers interacted with me and other interviewees. Overall very comfortable and inviting.
  • This was a great school with kind funny and helpful staff throughout. This was possibly the least stressful interview I've ever been to in my life.
  • Pretty laid back interview day, stay on your toes during interviews and be prepared to discuss topics with other students and solo during interview period.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants did not provide any suggestions for the admissions office.