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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
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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?
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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.
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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 inquiries about communication in medicine, strengths and weaknesses, shadowing experiences, research, personal statement, rural healthcare challenges, clinical experiences, healthcare reform, and qualities for becoming a good physician. Many respondents noted that the interviews were in MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) in place, focusing on a wide range of personal, academic, and ethical topics to assess candidates thoroughly.
The questions follow your AMCAS application (since the interviewers know nothing about you)- very straightforward factual questions (although it varies among interviewers I hear).
Where are you from? Tell me about your parents. What do you like to do for fun. When/Where/Why/How did you decide to become a physician. Why do you want to go to MCG?
Students said most interesting question asked at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed a wide range of topics, with some mentioning an MMI format coupled with a nondisclosure agreement. Common questions included ethical dilemmas, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, healthcare rights, interesting patient encounters, and reflections on past experiences. Interviewers also delved into topics like compassion, healthcare disparities, favorite books, and societal issues, aiming to understand applicants' values, critical thinking skills, and suitability for medical school.
Anything else that we haven't covered that you think I should know about? Probably because I honestly got to convey everything I wanted to in 45 minutes, and had to search for something else to bring up at the last minute.
(After identifying compassion as one attribute of a physician I shadowed that I thought helped made him an effective physician)
What is the single most compassionate action you have performed in your life?
Why do you think African Americans where you grew up did not graduate college? (Part of a discussion on where I grew up and why AAs do not graduate college and are disproportionately incarcerated.)
are you nerds? (my wife and i are both engineers... it was in jest... uh, at least i laughed... i brought up that i was married - they can't ask you about that)
What do you think is the biggest difference between Indian politics and American politics? (Don't freak! I had done some research on Indian electoral systems, and my interviewer was Indian, so this made sense.)
MCG interviews are a little different from a lot of schools in the sense that your interviewers take copious notes on everything you say - so it's not exactly conversational, more "businesslike." One of my interviewers asked very biographical questions - ie tell me about your family, extra curriculars, what did you do in the summer, how many times you taken the mcat, etc etc. So I felt like I was just reiterating my AMCAS application. After the interviewer finished asking questions and stopped writing, I had a chance to talk to her/him and it became a more humane conversation.
Students said most difficult question asked at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University discussed an MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement, where questions focused on reasons for pursuing medicine, handling poor performance periods, ethical scenarios, and personal attributes. Common themes included discussing academic performance, ethical dilemmas, career motivations, healthcare system changes, and personal challenges, with some interviewers posing open-ended questions about personal experiences and future aspirations.
My interviewer said, "Just throw it all out there. I wanna know about all the political stuff. Talk about the healthcare system, your stance on stem cell research, etc." I was hesistant because I didn't want to lean too far to one side, but just ended up being honest.
Tell me about this one class that you took. (It was an english class I took my freshman fall of college and couldn't remember any of the books that we read, or papers we wrote...a bit of a throwback)
As soon as I sat down, the interviewer looked me in the eye and said ''Why should we accept YOU?''
I know its not too difficult, it was her delivery that was a little off-putting.
this is closed file, so tell me about yourself, your background, motivations, gpa and mcat scores, any experience in the medical field, and so on... covering just about everything in my primary and secondary app was difficult in that i felt like i had to start talking a LOT
Basically you have two interviews - one of those will be with a member of the adcom who will be presenting you, the other with a faculty member who will just write a report. My adcom interviewer was incredibly nice and I was much more relaxed during that interview.
Nothing was really difficult at all...if I had to choose, then, "have you been exposed to individuals who are unmotivated and how did you react to this? What would you do to try to change their emotional state?"
It was more of a statement - one interviewer kept on teh subject of me being a woman and how women usually quit when they have kids and I didn't know how to respond.
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 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 reviewing their primary and secondary application materials, practicing common interview questions, researching the school, and reading feedback on platforms like Student Doctor Network. Many also engaged in mock interviews, stayed updated on healthcare issues, and spoke with current students to better understand the institution.
Read the University of Washington bioethics page. 100% recommend!!!!
Reviewed my own application (primary and secondary), reviewed my research on the school, made sure I went over all the materials the admissions office had sent me.
Reread my primary and secondary application. The interviewer was well prepared with all of that information, so I wasn't caught off guard by anything. Also, eat breakfast before you get there.
Read up on the healthcare reform, read up on the school, read the news, re-read my primary and secondary application, talked to current students and people who had already interviewed, and reviewed the school mission statement
read my published articles for review, SDN, looked over AMCAS and MCG essays, considered my answers to the token "why medicine" and "why mcg" though they were never asked
Typed out responses to common questions and rehearsed saying them out loud; read interview feedback; looked up information on stem cell research, medicare/medicaid, and socialized medicine on the internet. Didn't really need any of it!
SDN; MMEP at UAB that had an interview component; answering sample questions aloud at home; advice from friends who already matriculated or interviewed
Talked to my friends who were already in medical school; went to my school's pre-health seminars on the interview; kept up with current events; got a list of the most commonly asked questions (not that they ever come up... but the usual "why do you want to be a doctor" "why do you think you would be good at this" "why do you want to come to [school]" ... these inevitably come up during conversation.
Read over MCG bulletin. Considered ethical topics (stem cell research, socialized medicine, etc.). Prepared and rehearsed answers for 1) Why Medicine & 2) Why MCG
Reviewed typical interview questions. I made sure I knew why I wanted to practice medicine and why I wanted to go to MCG. Those are probably the two most important things to know when you go for an interview at MCG.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the interviewers, admissions staff, faculty, and students at the medical school. They appreciated the supportive and stress-free environment, state-of-the-art facilities, numerous clinical opportunities, and emphasis on student well-being and success. The positive experiences shared highlighted a sense of community, dedication to student growth, and a welcoming atmosphere that left a lasting impression on applicants.
Dr. Braun and all the admissions staff were very kind and considerate. Interviews were online this year, but they really made MCG feel like a place that could be my home one day.
The interviewers, the school, the admissions staff. The facilities are super new (paid for via a recent ~$70 million donation) and top notch. Supposedly the best in the state.
How nice and receptive everyone was. The students giving us a tour were very down to earth and nice. I was interviewed by a second year med student and it made the process a little less stressful. And Eddie the parking attendant was a really cool guy, shook my hand and told me to remember him when I get accepted.
Ms. DeVaughn, the students and my interviewer all seems to love MCG. The people at MCG really care about you and want you to succeed. Lots of research opportunity. Augusta has 9 hospitals in the area.
Everyone I interacted with was amazingly nice. The interview was very conversational. Also, Augusta was much better than I expected, and tuition for a GA resident is much lower than most medical schools.
The community feel of the whole campus. They really care about their students and they seek to establish a very supportive environment that encourages collaboration instead of competition.
Everyone seemed friendly and willing to help. Overall had a good experience at MCG. No class ranking and there is a support system set to help all students succeed.
The interviewers and the admissions staff in general were incredibly friendly and accomodating. I thought it was a nice touch that we came back and had a catered lunch with the dean and the director of admissions in the conference room rather than being ushered off to the cafeteria.
Everything!!
The admissions staff, students and faculty were all extremely friendly and helpful.
I actually enjoyed the day. The tour with students was great! The students seem to be very happy The Children's Medical Center is amazing. Very nice new Cancer Research Center on campus.
They made us very comfortable and gave us every opportunity to ask questions which they answered thoroughly. I liked that there is not competition between the students (class rankings are confidential to students) and that MCG has an excellent reputation for producing high quality clinicians. They do not weed-out, but work to help all 190 students to finish in four years.
The faculty were obviously interested in participating actively to help their students learn. The facilities are improving and the option of doing third and fourth year rotations at various sites around the state provides a neat opportunity. Also, Augusta has more to offer than one might think.
My interviewers were so amazing! They both took a little time to warm up, but eventually, the interview became very conversational and relaxed. I could see that as a student here, I would have professors who welcomed student visits and just chatting. One of my interviewers went as far as explaining to me his research and showing me his lab. The students I met were all nice and fun to talk to. Also, I actually liked the city of Augusta. Downtown has some very beautiful buildings and feels very historic.
Everyone I encountered seemed to be making a very special effort to make all the interviewees feel comfortable. I didn't expect this in an interview day at all.
The interviewers and students expressed their awareness that MCG is not as highly ranked as some other regional schools, yet they were still very enthusiastic about MCG for clinical education. Augusta now doesn't seem as discouraging as before the interview. They also have a student hosting program, which means interviewees can stay the night with a student the night before the interview. It's very helpful and informative.
pretty good match rates (clain 80% match with top 3 and 50% are in "competitive" residencies). they had a list of the current match list, which showed a good diversity of locations and specialties. also, opportunity to do clinical rotations all over georgia (on a lottery system between students)
The friendlyness and the Frankness of the Admissions staff.
Augusta is a wonderful town. The hospitals are all right next to each other. You won't have to drive through an hour of Atlanta traffic to get to them from the campus.
MCG has an exceptionally friendly admissions staff who make every effort to make sure your visit goes smoothly. The few students that I had the opportunity to meet struggled to find something they did not like about the school.
The attitude of the faculty: Students first, research/whatever second. Also, their effort to modernize the curriculum. There are 3 students on the adcom (out of 18 members) this year. That's pretty damned cool.
The students seemed happy and interested in a broad range of topics. MCG seems to be updating its curriculum to include more PBL and give earlier clinical experience. Some of the facilities (Children's Hosptial, etc.) were really nice and new.
The interviewers were not professionals at interviewing, but rather doctors who took time out of a busy day filled with patients to get to know us one-on-one.
Every person I encountered - faculty, staff, and students - were very genuine, friendly, and intelligent. The facilities are nice, especially the children's hospital.
The friendliness of everyone (admissions staff, students, interviewers,etc.), the many clinical opportunites available (5 hospitals), the many opportunites to get involved in specific interest groups and other leadership opportunities.
the entire staff and faculty...they are absolutely amazing and friendly!! Even my fellow interviewee's were great and we (I hope) had a great time chatting while we had some down time
How nice everyone was, the facilities, high-match rate, supportive faculty (according to the students), the atmosphere among current students was very positive too.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the length and repetitiveness of campus tours, technical difficulties during interviews, unenthusiastic or intimidating interviewers, the dated facilities and location of the school in Augusta, lack of diversity, and limited social opportunities in the area. Suggestions included improving the tour experience, addressing interviewer professionalism, enhancing campus facilities, and promoting diversity and cultural activities in Augusta to attract a more varied student body.
How long the campus tours were considering it was mostly repetitive information that can be found with a simple google search online
The admissions staff. There didn't appear to be a Dean, and if there was, he didn't make an appearance at all. It seemed rather unprofessional and I felt a little lost the whole time.
The town surrounding the school is not very student friendly. I've been warned to not be out walking ever, and get a house/apartment in a good area because there's a lot of break ins.
huge class size with plans to keep growing, sleepy town, next year the first years will be guinea pigs with a new curriculum (a better one, but still new)
There was a lot of down time especially if your interviews are an hour after others interviews. Also bring a pair of walking shoes because you could potentially walk a couple of miles during your visit, seriously.
The tour was good except that they avoided showing us any of the classroom space. It's good to accentuate the positive but I don't think they should hide something they perceive as negative. They did tell us that the main lecture halls will be renovated for the next years class (which is positive).
Augusta. Despite the reassurances of the staff, there really is nothing to do in Augusta. However, as a med student, it's not like you'll have time to do anything anyway.
The physician I interviewed with describing the curriculum changes as "de-emphasizing the 'touchy-feely' parts of the curriculum" (a direct quote), an example given was "cross-cultural education." Seems like they're moving the curriculum towards teaching for the boards, which could be good in some ways and bad in others.
Augusta and the appearance of the school and hospitals. With the exception of the children's hospital, everything appears old and poor; not very inviting for recruits.
They are changing their curriculum next year, where they will be teaching on systems and have a test in every class on the same day. I don't know how I feel about that quite yet...
I did not like the fact that they pushed the financial benifits of MCG. That is a great thing, but MCG has alot more to offer than a cheap tutition bill.
Facilities are adequate but not state-of-the-art. Living in Augusta may represent a change in life-style for those who are used to big-city living. However, given one's amount of free time while in medical school, Augusta should be able to provide you with whatever social outlet you might need.
Lecture halls could be better/comfortable. They have McDonald's type chairs to sit in; the ones that have 2 seats anchored on a swivel. Absolutely hideous.
When walking past the first year's on their way to class many yelled "get out while you still can!" "don't do it.. I made a mistake!" "med school is hard!!" Nothing specifically about MCG... just about medical school in general, but not appropriate on interview day!
The lunch is after the tour at 1 pm. The day starts at 8:30. So basically by the time you finally have lunch you are at the point of cannibalism. Eat a BIG breakfast and take snacks so you can enjoy your tour. Also - students practice NG tubes on each other. This is the only medical school that does that as far as I know (I think OSHA disapproves of it). The idea of someone who has no idea what they're doing sticking a tube into my stomach is not the most appealing.
Everything about the school was great! However, some of the others interviewing that day were lofty and rather pretentious (i.e. "gunners"). But the medical students seemed cool and very laid back. Just be yourself on interview day and don't let the bad karma of others interviewing bring you down.
My second interviewer. She really just didn't seem interested at all in my being there. Anything I said that had kind of lead to conversation in over interviews she pretty much ignored and just threw out the next question. Not conversational at all.
augusta sucks, student center is pretty crappy. Research doesn't seem to be a high priority in the past (that is changing), in a low-income part of town
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known how low-stress and relaxed the interview day would be at the Medical College of Georgia. They also mentioned the importance of comfortable shoes for the walking involved and the need to bring snacks or a book for the downtime during the day.
That the Augusta and Athens campus have very difficult learning styles/curriculums. Athens uses almost solely PBL (problem-based learning) and Augusta is primarily lecture based and supplemented with PBL activites.
odds of getting in after an interview...1 in 2-3. Calms the nerves a bit once hearing that, whereas at some schools its 1 seat for every 7-10 candidates interviewed
The only two people evaluating you that day are your interviewers(and maybe the dean of admissions during lunch). Not the tour guides or the admissions staff. This made the time between interviews a lot more relaxing.
Nothing except that I would have thought of more questions to ask ahead of time. At lunch with the Dean of Admissions they ask if you have any questions.
That when they say closed-file, they really mean it. The interviewer literally knows nothing about you except for your name, and while the idea is that they don't prejudge you based on your numbers, they're not exactly hesitant about flat-out asking for them. Also, the interview can last anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes; they budget an hour for it, but many of the interviewers are practicing physicians, with patients to attend to. They reassured us, however, that a short interview does not necessarily mean that the interviewer hated you.
That they do not completely fill their class until the AAMC deadline, because "they want to give all interviewees an equal chance of acceptance."
Medical College Inn is directly across the street from the hospital. However, the hotel is not very clean, but the proximity may be more than worth its proximity (as it was for me).
nothing stands out. fyi, they are state funded, so every year there are exactly 180 students. they said last year they admitted 2 from outside ga. one faculty mentioned most out of state are md/phd.. something to keep in mind if you're not a ga resident.
I was surprised by the number of service and social activities available to students. Augusta is not as rural as I thought, which was a pleasent surprise.
The admissions committee actually contains three medical students as members (two upperclass voting, one sophomore non-voting.) These student members DO also participate in the admissions interviews. I didn't interview with them, but a couple of of other candidates did, and they talked about how easy it was to talk to someone (closer) to their own age.
How great everyone was going to be. I would have relaxed a bit more and got a little more sleep the night before. Seriously folks, know why MCG and why medicine and you'll be fine.
They really just want to get to know you. As far as my interviews went, they don't ask anything hard or tricky. None of that "you have only one kidney so who gets it" stuff.
The say the interviews are closed file, but the first question asked by both of my interviewers was what's your MCAT score and your GPA. Then one asked me to list my honors and awards. Kind of defeats the purpose of closed file interviews. Everyone says MCG interviews are supposed to be quite relaxed but that was not my experience anyway.
Applicants generally commented positively about their interview experiences at the school, highlighting the friendly atmosphere, relaxed nature of the interviews, and the genuine interest shown by interviewers in getting to know them. Some suggestions included staying confident, being yourself, bringing a list of experiences/resume to share, asking questions, and considering a student host option for a more immersive experience.
Students seemed to genuinely like the school. Though the school definitely wants to produce primary care physicians, I got the impression that one could find a lot of opportunities to pursue other types of specialities. Overall positive experience.
Really friendly, comfortable day. The interviewers were incredibly nice and relaxed with the applicants and it feels like everyone really wants to sell you on the school and help you to succeed.
Relaxing interview. One open file, with specific questions about app and experiences. One closed file, more general questions about me and my background.
I've never been around so many friendly people before. Even current students would say good luck and take time to talk with you. Everyone tries to make you feel as comfortable as possible. I loved my day there and really hope I'll get accepted.
The interview, while stressful, was interesting. It ended up being a discussion more so than an interview at the end. Out of all my interviews, this was the one that made me think and question my own preconceived ideas the most. It wasn't fun to go through, but I can appreciate the reasoning behind how it was structured.
DONT STRESS....they are very nice and the interview is more like getting to know them than you being grilled...well atleast for me...plus by the time you get into that room almost 5 people have viewed your file and approved you for further review they just want to make sure your the same person as whats on paper and your not a psycho...
Lastly....stay with a student host...i slept on the couch but it was worth everything met a few 1st yr students and it was nice to see what they were like and i picked everyones brains about all sorts of questions so definitely do the student host thing if possible.
Definitely stay with a host student the night before the interview! It was one of the best parts of my visit - knowing that the current students are a lot like me. They were great!
Interview is very casual, so don't freak out too much. Relax and be yourself! ALSO, the interviews are not usually that long, my interviewer and I sort of hit it off and lost track of time, most are around 30 minutes long
sounds like they have a quick turn-around in terms of letting us know after an interview. they contact everyone, whether accept/reject/ or hold within a few weeks
I took a previous tour this summer, but my second visit to MCG impressed me so much more because of my direct interaction with the students and faculty.
Had two interviews, one with a committee member and one with a non-committee member. They tell you before your interviews which one is a member and which one is not. If the committee really likes you, your application could potentially be examined at the next meeting as opposed to sitting for a month or longer. The only part of the interview that you are examined is during the interviews; at no other point are you being evaluated during the day. The interview day was stress free so be yourself and enjoy your time there.
Only one interview is with an Admissions Committee member; it was a little more formal than the faculty interview. The adcom member is who represents you when the committee meets so try to give that person as much information about yourself as possible. Let them know you are passionate about medicine and that you are motivated to attend MCG.
Two, hour-long one on one interviews. Very informal and thourough; I really felt like I got a chance to show the school what I'm all about. A very positive day that won me over!
I had a great interview and was able to talk rather than sell myself. They were very straightforward and I did not have to read into anything they said. It was very genuine
Grew up in Georgia, but I was surprised to see how many folks I knew at MCG. After breakfast and an introduction to the school, we had our first interviews. This was followed by a tour, then lunch, finished up with a secondary interview so the admissions committee can have another opinion for reliability.
We arrived at 8:30, and some of the staff met with us one on one to make sure that our files were complete. Then we had the usual schpiel from the director of admissions (not the dean)which thankfully did not mention anything about financial aid or any of the negative aspects of med school that we are all already quite aware of. Then we had one morning interview at either 10 or 11. The tour started at 12, and was mainly focused on the children's hospital, then a brief stop on campus--be prepared to see a cadaver! Also, bring or wear comfortable shoes! Lunch was at 1 in the conference room with the tour guides(two second year students), the dean of admissions, and the director of admissions. The dean, who made his first appearance at lunch, will ask if you have any questions. Have questions! Afternoon interviews were at 2 or 3, then the day is over.
The day was wonderful!!! Both of my interviewers were very conversational. During your morning briefing they tell you who your admissions committee interviewer is and who your faculty interviewer is. That was nice to know going into the interviews. They will give you an envelope with a blue sheet of paper. When you have time look at it, it will give you an idea of the areas that they want your interviewer to coment on. I was also told that if you get a certified letter your accepted if you get a regular letter your waitlisted or rejected. PS The admissions committee meets every Thursday night. Good luck!!!!!
I was very impressed with the Medical College of Georgia. Its not exactly a top tier school in terms of peer review and research dollars, but I think you get an excellent education here. I met some students that were squeaking by and I met one or two that were really on top of things.
I crove down from Atlanta and arrived at MCG around 7:30a.m. I parked in the 15th St parking deck which is free. The day didn't begin until around 9:00a.m., although they tell you to arrive by 8:30a.m.
We were assigned interviewers (two) and introduced to the School by the Director of Admissions.
After introductions we were escorted to our interviews. I know my interview (first) was the furthest from the Kelly Administration builiding because it took about 20 -25 minutes to get there. I got lost on my way back, but I nice grounds keeper drove me back to the building in his buggy. My first interview lasted about 45 minutes, and it was located in the Georgia Prevention Institute building by the Bojangles. My first interview (non-committee member) was a cardiologist from China and a basic science researcher. After arriving back we went on the tour given by two students. We went to the Children's Hospital, adult hospital and the gross anatomy lab. The tour took about an hour. After the tour we went back to the Kelly Administration building and had lunch. Lunch was very good! We met with the Dean of Admissions, Mason Thompson and had lunch with him. After lunch we had our second interviews in the evening. My second interview lasted about an hour and ten minutes. I think my interviews were longer because I had a lot to talk about and the conversation was interesting. Both my interviewers seemed intrigued and there was not a moment of silence at any time. They do ask if there are any questions, and I asked a lot!
The day began with the applicants sitting in the administrative building until the director of admissions was ready to give her spill on why we should choose MCG. Afterward, we were escorted to our morning interviews, followed by campus tours and lunch. The day finished with the afternoon interview.
This was my very first interview, and I could not have asked for a better experience. It helped that I was familiar with the campus before my interview because I did a tour of the school with MAPS at my school. Both of my interviewers were really nice and just wanted to get to know me. I advise all invites to bring a list of experiences or resume with them to give to each interviewer because it is close-filed. I also wished I had expanded upon some of my answers. I felt as if the interviewer wanted to hear more and had to think of more to ask me. I definitely would have talked more about my experiences and how they impacted me when I look back in retrospect. Also have questions to ask the interviewers about the school or about their profession. I learned alot this way. It is also important to leave a lasting impression in their minds.
They will give you a schedule for the interview day in the invitation email. The day starts at 8:30 AM and ends whenever you finish your second interview (you are free to leave straight from there). Staff will escort you to your interviews so there is no need to worry about getting lost, but you do have to find your way back to the office afterward. My first interview went very well and was not difficult at all. He asked me questions that you might expect from a closed file interview (basically information that is in the app file). I didn't mind as it made the interview very low stress. My second interview was much different as he didn't ask me many questions but rather continually asked me if I had any questions for him even after I had asked several. Then he ended it. I didn't know what to think of that.
Surprisingly, I only interviewed with about 7 other students. We met at 8:30 in the admissions office. A councelor met with each of us to ensure our files were complete. Then, we were given a brief lecture that introduced us to our two interviewers. Everyone has to interviews. A morning and an afternoon. One is with a committee member, the other is with a non-committee member. Between 10 and 12, morning interviews take place. At 12, second year students give a tour which is helpful. At 1, they have a NASTY lunch (but a nice gesture). As you eat, they discuss the rest of the admission process. From 2-4 Afternoon interviews take place. Afterwards, the day concludes
How well or poorly the interviews go is totally dependent on how much the interviewee and the interviewer have in common. Some people will connect and things will go great (as with my second interview, where we only stopped chatting because my interviewer had a meeting to get to), others will struggle to find common ground (like my first interview, which lasted 25 minutes and consisted of rather halting conversation). Still, I felt like both of my interviewers managed to get a sense of what I had to offer the school and my peers.
My committee-member interviewer wasted the interview questioning me about the history of the country my parents came from. He also asked me about my religious beliefs and customs and a bunch of stuff unrelated to medical school.
It was very friendly. Both faculty and students went out of their way to answer questions and make you feel welcome at their school. I really liked both of my interviewers.
Arrived promptly at 8:20AM at the Admissions Office. Waited a bit with other interviewees; no coffee or doughnuts provided, so I was glad that I'd already eaten at the hotel. Welcomed by staff, given the names of those who would be interviewing us (one morning interview, one afternoon) and the times. Then we were escorted to our morning interview so we wouldn't get lost. Reassembled at noon for a tour, led by a friendly student (unaffiliated with the Admissions Office) who showed us the facilities and answered any and all questions. Returned to Admissions Office for lunch (they provided it) and talked with the Assoc. Dean of Admissions, the staff coordinator, and the tour guide over the meal. Were escorted to afternoon interview, after which we were free to leave.
My first interview was with a non-teaching faculty member, and he seemed rather rushed; it was a clinic day for him, and we were interrupted once by someone wanting him to look at films (which he went off and did, returning in about five minutes). The entire interview only took about 20 minutes. The second interview was with the vice-chair of the admissions committee, who also teaches at the school. He was much more relaxed and willing to discuss things fully; the interview lasted about 50 minutes. I felt much more comfortable about this interview, which is the one that counted more, since he is actually on the committee and won't just be making a written recommendation for the file.
First one w/ admissions committee member was incredibly friendly and informal. She tested my interpersonal skills more than anything. She actually told me that she had tested my listening skills w/ a long story to see if I'd stay engaged...I did.
The second interview was with a med student and was even less formal. We spent the first ten minutes on intramural sports and you could tell he was just trying to get a personal feel for you.
I had great fun- the interviews were very pleasant, admissions staff was very friendly, and the other interviewees made me want to go there if I would be surrounded by people like them.
I enjoyed my interview a lot more than I thought I would. Despite the low rankings above, I could actually see myself attending MCG now. I do wish I had brought more comfortable shoes, though. Ladies, no matter how comfortable you think your shoes are, you will be walking A LOT.
The day itself was fantastic. My first interviewer was great and conducted things in a conversational format. The second interview (representative) seemed a little more focused on numbers and hard statistics. All-in-all if given the opportunity I will greatly consider attending MCG in the fall.
I had two wonderful interviewees. the noncommittee member was definitely more laid back but all in all they made me feel like they were going to represent me well to the committee.
This was my first interview, and it was wonderful. Everyone seemed friendly; the student tour guides were outgoing; and the interviwers seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say. Although both went well, my interview with the board member went better. He (a hemtaologist/oncologist)gave me his business card and told me about the military paying for med school (he was a recruiter and formerly served in the Navy).
It went great. Mostly we just talked about my goals, past experiences, and hobbies. It was very relaxed. You interview with a member of the admissions board and a physician who isn't on the board.
I kind of wish I had scheduled my MCG interview after getting accepted to other schools because this was really just my safety. People there were REALLY nice and I did want to try and like it, but it just isn't a good fit for me.
Two interviews. One with faculty (which seemed as much an information session as anything else) and one with the admissions committee member (which was more structured, and the one which the interviewer is in charge of bringing up your name at the admission's comittee meeting). Both overall were quite casual. I happened to have a resume with me, the interviewers liked this (and was helpful to me becuase it was closed file). Also, if you have good scores, mention them during the interview (it will make the interview easier). Most importantly, the food for lunch was very good (I especially liked the sweet tea).
I interviewed with faculty member for about twenty minutes in the morning, and then with the Dean of Admissions for almost an hour in the afternoon. The first was actually more stressful. Best advice: RELAX!!
2 interviews were held - one with a faculty member and one with a committee member. mcg does rolling admissions, so you need your committee interviewer to bring you up so they can vote on you to get accepted... so you want to make sure your committee interviewer will be a strong advocate. we took a tour including a trip to the anatomy lab - probably to see if any of us would flinch at the site of a cadaver :)
the first interview was about 60 min and the second was closer to 30. lunch was a southern classic: chicken tenders, mac & cheese, green beans and sweat tea! 8 of us interviewed and they said about 60 were admitted edp, about 450 would be interviewed and 230 would be accepted. also, about 1/2 of the waitlist get in. these stats may support a lot of students going elsewhere but that's probably because just about every student in ga applies to mcg.
i had 2 interviews, both closed file. one was with a faculty member and the other was someone on the admissions committe-he was a doctor at one of the hospitals. he had not graduated from mcg. he was the one who told me to find something else to do. this is the way their process works. there are 18 people on the admissions board. you will have one interview with one of the 18. at their committee meetings they are allowed to bring 1 or 2 applicants to the floor to defend and then allow the rest of the committee to vote on. so, your luck is in the interviewer's hands. if he never brings you up then you never get voted on. they have a roll down process so only 180 acceptance letters are ever out at one time.
The interviews went very well. They basically asked me about my family/life and why I want to do medicine. There was one faculty and one member of admissions that I interviewed with one at a time.
I had one very positive interview experience and one not. The positive interview included a interviewer who seemed interested in my experience and welcomed discussion pertaining to healthcare and my career. The unpleasant interview exprience was characterized by an interviewer who asked questions, only to answer them on their own, and a genuine disinterest in my candidacy for admission.
This was my second interview. Ironically, I have not had a single MD interview me across 2 schools! The school is nice and Augusta is not a bad place to have a medcial school. Come on, do you really want to have to deal with Freaknik, traffic, and retarded city officials in Atlanta while trying to study?
First of all...my interview date may be wrong. I can't remember when it really was so I guessed. (So don't freak if the date I put is actually a saturday. I really did interview there. This isn't a troll.) Although the interview impressed me positively--by which I mean I liked the school more than I thought it would--it still struck me as a bit smaller and more southern than I'm looking for. I get the feeling that MCG is more about training folks who will go on to be docs in regional hospitals and private practices around the south. Which is great (seriously! don't get me wrong) but it's not exactly the experience I'm looking for. Plus, I grew up in Atlanta and went to school in GA so I think I'm ready to live somewhere new. Seeing MCG confirmed that for me. But the people there were so nice I actually felt really bad that I wasn't more interested in the school.
I had a really great time just getting to talk to the faculty one-on-one. It was an excellent experience, and it didn't make me as nervous as I thought it would.
The interviews were very conversational and the interviewers made me feel comfortable. I was nervous and operating on two hours of sleep, but once the interviews started, it was like talking to a good friend.
It was a good experience. Definitely MCG is a strong school with a really nice children's hospital. Also the admissions office sends you a thank you letter after your interview which is a nice touch.
great, medical college of ga is an impressive school in a beautiful old southern town. The interviewers were nice and weren't trying to be mean or tough but just wanted to get to know me.
WONDERFUL!! Everyone at MCG wants to make sure that your experience is as positive as possible and that you leave your interview with all of YOUR questions about MCG answered.
I really enjoyed my interview experience. The admissions staff was extremely nice. Both of my interviews were pretty laid back. However I wasn't as relaxed in my second interview as I was in the first one. The campus is beautiful and they have an extremely nice work out center.
My first interview, with the non-admissions board member, went wonderfully; however, the admissions board interviewer had a list of prepared questions and simply went down them, only after she was finished with those did she allow for some give and take and question/answer. That's why I felt my interview was a little bit more stressful than the usual, I don't think that everyone has this experience.
It was a very positive interview experience. The faculty and staff just want to get to know you better. Everyone tried to make this as relaxing an experience as possible.
The student tour-leaders were candid and very helpful answering questions and the process overall was friendly and left me even more excited about attending MCG.
Intially, I was unsure of what to expect of the school and town but I was really surprised that at the end of the day I could easily see myself attending the school and being apart of the community. The interview process is a good representation of how the school approaches its students and the value they place on medicine.
By far, the most comfortable interview I've ever had. The personnel there did everything to make sure you were relaxed and were genuinely outgoing. I can't think of a negative thing to say pertaining to the people.
I didn't know interviews could go so well. My last interviewer even walked me to my car and showed me things I may not have seen on the tour. Both interviews were to get to know my personality. I wouldn't call the experience "laid back", but conversational. If you are good with people and can just sit down and talk with someone as if they were an old friend you will fare well. Really try to relax and enjoy yourself. The admissions office staff were great and so was the Dean. I was also glad to hear that students in general are not super competitive there. They seem to be very happy where they are at. I even ran into one at 11:30 the night before my interview while trying to figure out where I should be in the morning. He spoke with me for half an hour giving me advice and answering my questions. I don't think my experience could have been any better.
I really like MCG. Everyone there seems to be exceptionally happy, as far as medical students go. They have a good match rate for primary care and specialties. People are much less competitive than I expected, and everyone is very approachable.
It was a very good experience. I enjoyed talking to the admissions staff and other students. It was not a "hard" interview at all. If you observe a student after your interview ask him or her to show you the lab. I spoke with 2 or 3 other students in the lab who were sophmores or juniors and they were very encouraging. They said it was very hard but they enjoyed it.
Nothing went really awful but I wouldn't say it felt that great either. The administration that we met and ate lunch with were very friendly as was the student tour guide. But other than her, you don't get to talk to any other students, so I recommend doing student hosting just to get another perspective on the school. I really think I just hit on tough interviewers b/c everyone else seemed very happy with theirs. You can't take any one experience as representative of what you'll face.
I had a great interview experience! I had heard that the interviews were really laid back, and it was completely true! Both of my interviewers couldn't have been nicer, and they were not out to trick me by asking hard questions. They genuinely just wanted to get to know me, and that really helped to calm my nerves. There were ten people interviewing that day, and it helped to have people to talk to and hang around throughout the day. I left with a great feeling about going to MCG.
It was easy-going. Supposedly, everyone who gets an interview is on equal ground numbers-wise. They need to hear you say you want to be a doctor and why with passion. otherwise, it's conversational...don't ramble and let them digest your answers and respond.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should offer online payment options and allow for application updates. Additionally, applicants appreciate enthusiastic engagement from the admissions staff during the admissions process.
Being able to pay desposits online would be much more convenient. Allowing application updates would also be advised.
My interview day experience was great! Ms DeVaughn was extremely helpful and shared lots of information. The staff and students seemed very happy and friendly. Our tour guides did a great job. I hope I get in.
