Mount Pleasant, MI
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 33% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.1
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 79 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include providing instructions based on a map, addressing imposter syndrome, discussing reasons for pursuing medicine, and handling ethical dilemmas or role-playing scenarios. Several respondents mentioned an MMI format with varying questions each year, potentially involving nondisclosure agreements.
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Gave me a map and asked me to provide the MMI interviewer instructions on how to get from A to B.
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Imposter syndrome is a something student deal with, how do you deal with it?
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Central Michigan University College of Medicine uses an MMI format so the questions vary every year.
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Standard MMI prompts, some ethics, some situation judgement, some role-playing
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Why do I want to be a physician?
What was the most interesting question?
No responses
What was the most difficult question?
Students said 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.
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What impact do you want to leave on the medical community during your career?
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What is the biggest sacrifice you will have to make in medical school?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.
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.
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing multiple mini interviews (MMIs) through mock interviews, reviewing MMI tips and question banks online, re-reading their application materials, and familiarizing themselves with the MMI format and bioethics. Many emphasized the importance of practicing MMI questions to feel more confident and prepared.
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mostly practicing MMI interviews by recording myself then reviewing the recording. check out this blog post with MMI tips: https://www.savvypremed.com/blog/the-10-commandments-for-the-mmi-interview. Also finding free MMI question banks online.
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practice MMI questions
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MMI practice questions
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Re-reading my application materials and learning more about the MMI format and what that may look like at Central Michigan.
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Mock interview
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the user-friendly interface, kind and personable interviewers, and easy access to administrative staff for questions. Additionally, they appreciated the welcoming and caring atmosphere created by faculty, students, and staff, as well as the enthusiasm for the school and the modern facilities.
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Really easy to use interface. Very kind and personable interviewers. Also easy ton reach admin staff if you have any questions.
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The faculty seemed very chill and funny! Tried to keep things concise and on-time which was appreciated.
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Very comfortable atmosphere, interviewers genuinely seemed to care about me as an applicant and were very warm in their interactions. Small group interviews made me feel very comfortable and facilitated great conversation with our interviewers and fellow students.
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Everyone from the interviewers, to the students, to just other staff members that happened to encounter us were incredibly kinda and welcoming.
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How excited the students and faculty were about the school. Also the facilities are new and very nice. Cost of living is extremely cheap.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about unprofessional behavior from interviewers, lack of engagement during interviews, and the unappealing location of the town or university. Suggestions include improving interviewer professionalism and engagement, and addressing concerns about the location to enhance the overall candidate experience.
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Two female interviewers (one a professor) showed up late and then acted like they didn't want to hear anything I had to say. One was literally on her phone as I was talking.
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There was no closure. When you finish your last station, it automatically signs you out for the meeting. It felt super weird to leave without saying anything or having a general presentation.
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A few of the MMI interviewers seemed disinterested in asking follow up questions.
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Nothing.
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Lack of discussion reguarding research opportunities.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process is generally low-stress and more relaxed than anticipated. They recommend staying genuine, being prepared to answer tough questions, and remaining calm throughout the interview day.
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It's super low-stress, so don't worry about it too much. They give you three minutes to review the MMI question on your own, which is more time than traditional MMIs, so I usually had a minute to just breathe before seeing the interviewer.
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The Individual MMI portion seemed to have much more pressure.
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Just relax, there really is no way to be better prepared for this MMI than to be genuine.
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How laid back the interview day is.
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How relaxed the interview day is
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly provided feedback on the demeanor of faculty and staff during interviews, noting instances of both positive and negative interactions. They also commented on the overall warmth and welcoming atmosphere of the interview process at certain schools, highlighting the importance of feeling comfortable and supported in making their decisions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
The majority of applicants did not provide any specific suggestions for the admissions office.
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None.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
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)
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Detroit Airport
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Lansing
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel is Comfort Inn and Suites.
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Comfort inn and Suites
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Courtyards
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
N/A
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tour was upon request and was 1:1 with a current med student
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | Virtual |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
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