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Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low 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?

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 wide range of topics, including inquiries about ethical dilemmas, motivations for pursuing medicine, challenges in healthcare, strengths and weaknesses, clinical experiences, and future career goals. While specific questions varied, typical themes included discussions on personal attributes, career aspirations, ethical scenarios, and reasons for choosing a particular medical school. Respondents may have experienced a Multiple Mini Interview format and nondisclosure agreements during their interviews based on mentions of 'MMI,' 'Multiple Mini Interview,' or references to nondisclosure agreements.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Medical College of Wisconsin discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, future of medicine, personal motivations, and hypothetical scenarios. While some mentioned MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, respondents commonly faced questions about decision-making in challenging situations, views on healthcare issues, personal attributes of an ideal physician, and scenarios involving patient care and ethical considerations.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Medical College of Wisconsin discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, challenges in healthcare, personal motivations for medicine, and scenarios testing decision-making abilities. Additionally, several responses mentioned an MMI format with questions related to nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process focusing on diverse competencies and ethical considerations.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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.

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 less than $100.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either With students at the school or with students at the school.

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 good.
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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school's website, and reading feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN). They also focused on familiarizing themselves with common interview questions, staying updated on current events, and preparing questions to ask during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and positivity of the staff, faculty, and students, the modern and top-notch facilities, the well-organized interview process, the sense of community and collaboration among students, the quick turnaround time for decisions, and the opportunities for research and clinical experiences at the school. Suggestions included more opportunities for community service, improved transparency about the curriculum changes, and more emphasis on the school's location and surrounding hospitals.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of diversity, large class sizes, cold weather, and limited clinical experience in the early years. Suggestions include improving campus facilities, addressing interviewer behavior, enhancing tour experiences, and providing more information on curriculum and student life.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, the emphasis placed on the interview as the deciding factor for admission, and the need to be prepared for the cold weather in Milwaukee. Additionally, feedback included suggestions to research the school's cutoffs for MCAT scores, take advantage of student hosts for additional insights, and be aware of the diversity of interview groups.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience at MCW to be relaxed and low-stress, with friendly interviewers who were interested in getting to know them as individuals. The school was praised for its organized interview day, impressive facilities, and welcoming student body. Some interviewees mentioned having tough questions or experiences with specific interviewers, but overall, the feedback was positive and many applicants left with a favorable impression of the school.
  • It was an interrogation so prepare yourself accordingly.
  • I think the school is great. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Even though it is not a top tier medical school- I still think its upper mid level medical school. Classes are P/F for the first two years and they start students with clinical exposure the first year.
  • Great school, great people, great interview.
  • Low stress, relax, and do your best.
  • The staff seems really approachable and the students are extremely nice and helpful. It seems like a great schol!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested providing more personalized acceptance notifications, sending out interview invitations earlier, ensuring friendliness in all interactions, improving guidance on interview day logistics, and extending the interview day length for a more relaxed experience. Additionally, applicants appreciated the efficiency of the admissions office and the short secondary application process.