Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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 good.
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 areaโs cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
๐ฌ Interview Questions โผ
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about motivations for pursuing medicine, experiences in healthcare, perspectives on socialized medicine, challenges faced, reasons for choosing a specific school like Morehouse, and personal qualities relevant to being a doctor. Some respondents mentioned being asked a wide range of questions, but many focused on evaluating applicants' commitment to medicine and alignment with the school's mission, with some interviews conducted in an MMI format where nondisclosure agreements may have been in place.
Would working with underserved populations be new to you?
As a future physician who plans to work within the disadvantaged community, what are your opinions on the fact that you may not be compensated greatly for your efforts?
My interview flowed so well that I did not have a formal question asked to me except the last exchange of dialogue between the interviewer which basically centered around the one thing I would tell the admission committee if given the chance.
Students said most interesting question asked at Morehouse School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, healthcare challenges, ethical dilemmas, and future aspirations. The interviews seemed to cover standard questions related to motivations for pursuing medicine, personal qualities, challenges faced, and views on healthcare, with some focusing on specific details from applications and experiences. Note: Some responses suggested the interviews followed an MMI format, and respondents might have been under a nondisclosure agreement.
What would you do if someone was demeaning or condescending to you?
What size shoe do you wear? This question was really asked after the interview. she was giving away shies so she asked and another girl in my group our sizes. That just shows you how personable the faculty is with the students here
None really. First interviewer was very friendly so I enjoyed talking to her. Second one was a bit icy, but a friend later assured me that's just how that person is.
Animals that are thought to be suffering are ââโ¬Ëลput downââโ¬âโ¢. Should human suffering be treated in the same way?
None were very ''interesting'' or out of the ordinary. He did ask what I thought about the MN Vikings though. Me being the football enthusiast, I thought that was pretty cool.
Very standard questions, nothing you won't be prepared for. Know how to talk about your self (i.e. tell me about your self) and why you are interested in the school. Current events can't hurt and be ready to talk about any anomolies in your application (i.e. bad grades, time out of school etc.)
As a future physician who plans to work within the disadvantaged community, what are your opinions on the fact that you may not be compensated greatly for your efforts?
I don't know. My interviewer had a different style from most. He did not look in my file, he relied on the answers from my questions to find out information about me. I'm sure he will look later, however, during the interview, he asked me to start from when I was born and tell him about myself.
Do agree with the way doctors used to be (being a doctor was their life and they loved it) or with the way most doctors are now (they see it as a job).....I said something about needing a balance between the two.
None really. The interviewer aimed to get to know you as a person. They are your personal advocate when the admissions committee meets. Besides the specific questions below, my interviewer asked me questions about my application and my life in general.
Nothing really. She asked me about how I would solve the uninsured problem. Remember: the school is about underserved, so come up with something about universal coverage or something.
The interview was very informal and relaxed. It was pretty much a conversational
interview which allowed me to be more relaxed and answer from
my heart. Most interesting question would be how would others describe me?
If you could tell something to the admissions committee verbatim what would it be? He wrote exactly what I said verbatim and he made it clear he would tell the admissions committee what I said and how I felt.
There were no particularly thought-provoking questions; the most interesting question was probably "What was the most interesting/daring thing you've ever done or tried?"
Students said the most difficult question asked at Morehouse School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including addressing health disparities, dealing with conflicts, explaining health equity, and sharing views on the healthcare system and medical ethics. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) where respondents might have faced questions related to nondisclosure agreements, while also being asked about personal achievements, academic challenges, and their motivations for pursuing medicine.
What have you done since graduating from school? Tough because on the surface I have not done anything to add to my resume since graduating. However I have spent alot of time getting to know ky dad and his side of the family. That's something I spoke alot about. My family and the influence they have had in my life.
What important healthcare issues do you see that face African Americans (or something like that)? Also, what recent advances in medicine/research have you found most interesting?
Biggest problem with US healthcare system simply because it had the potential to move into health policy/political territory. I am not well-versed in US health policy and not that interested in politics.
What is Morehouse's mission? I was familiar with it but I could not quote it. I don't think he/she really expected me to be able to quote it but they just wanted to know if I was familiar with it.
What do you think about the way doctors are shown in the media, say in the Simpsons or on the news? How do you think this will affect patientsââโ¬âโ¢ views of their own doctors
none really.. nothing unexpected especially if you skim this site. i mean they asked about my first semester grades.. which were poor but i expected and planned for this.
Why did you go to your undergraduate institution? (It was difficult because he was looking for a reason I went to my school rather than one that was closer to home.)
The most difficult question was the first one "WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A PHYSICIAN?" An easy question right? I should have had it down cold but I was a bit put off by the manor of the interviewer (word of advice don't let them get to you like I did). Everybody was so nice and then I ran into him which put me off guard.
So, if I were to present your file to the admissions committee, and on paper you and someone else looked like twins--you all have very similar grades and experiences--why would we want to select you over the other person?
What difficulty or challenge have you faced and how did you deal with it? (I didn't answer because mine was too personal and involved other people, so I didn't feel it was ethical to spill the beans without their permission)
Talk to me about HMO's, and Healthcare. What are your thoughts on cloning and stem cell research? If your a physician and a young lady asks you that she wants an abortion, what do you tell her?
What is the most pressing issue facing medicine today? This was the toughest question I was asked although it really was not a difficult question at all.
Ironically, I wasn't as prepared for the "why do you want to be a doctor" questions as I thought. You always have in your mind why, but it would have been much more helpful to go over what exactly to say. It was hard to answer her question of "Why would you make a good doctor?"
none...the whole interview was very laid back. Only thing remotely difficult (actually not really difficult, but something you should just know in before hand) is you need to know the mission of the school...serve the minority population...especially in the form of primary care...
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 1 person.
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 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, researching the school extensively, practicing with mock interviews, and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the school's website. Suggestions included knowing the school's mission, reflecting on personal experiences, staying up-to-date on healthcare issues, and remaining calm through prayer or relaxation techniques.
Review primary application, school's mission, and also watch YouTube videos about the school to give you an idea of what "type" of student they are looking for.
Sdn forum, interview feedback, a few mock interviews with mom, I didn't really know alot of specifics about the school. Prayer has kept me calm in each interview so far, it's such a family like atmosphere there that you will naturally relax and be yourself. Make sure to breathe and show them who you are.
Spoke to current med. students, obtained a list of popular questions and practiced mental responses, spoke to physicians about the school and the interview process.
read other post on SDN, reviewed my amcas personal statement and the personal essay I submitted to Morehouse. Also read the health section on CNN.com everyday for one month.
Barnes & Noble! Read as many interview med school prep books as you can to gather possible questions...read up on medical ethics, did mock interviews with friends, looked over AMCAS AND Morehouse secondary
SDN, books w/ interview question, speaking with current med. students and former admission committee members at various medical schools, MSM brochure and website, etc
I read their Mission statement and history. Tried to anticipate
questions and prepare how I would answer it. I knew what was in
my personal statement and grades that may stick out. Most importantly
of all I prayed and left it in the hands of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
read interview feedback, studied the school's website, READ MY APPLICATION- it is vital that you know yoirself and what you conveyed in your application. KNOW THEIR MISSION!
1 or 2 mock interviews with admissions counselors that I knew. I read the first section of the Wall Street Journal the 5 business days before the interview. Reviewed the website and asked anyone I knew that was related to the school questions.
Read over the student interview feedback website, my secondary and AMCAS apps, and the school's history, mission, objectives (VERY HELPFUL to know their primary care mission and objective to serve the underserved). Also read the wall street journal, new york times, etc. to stay on top of current health care policy issues, but there was NO question whatsoever that had anything to do remotely with health care issues, gladly!
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Morehouse School of Medicine, emphasizing the sense of community and family among students and faculty. The small class size, high faculty-to-student ratio, emphasis on student success, and hands-on experience at Grady Hospital were also highlighted as positive aspects by multiple applicants.
It was very informative. I got a lot of my questions answered and got to talk to a lot of the students and faculty.
Dr. Geary was a fantastic host and helped everyone laugh, relax, and chat before the first interview. He was personable and made everyone feel welcome.
Dedication to the underserved community, match rate, the fact they gave us a tour of Grady hospital, facilities look nice, very friendly, interview was more of a conversation than it was Q&A, close to the city, they gave us water bottles and their food spread was pretty good.
Everyone was so friendly, warm, and welcoming. They emphasized that they're like family there and it seemed like it based on everything they presented and said.
The faculty, staff, and students were some of the most supportive and positive people I've met in the medical admissions process. I also learned that Morehouse had a 100% Step 1 pass rate. The small class size allows for the extra attention struggling students may need in order to succeed.
The students knew each other and the faculty very well. The small class size seemed to be a huge factor on the closeness the students had with each other. This was something I hadn't seen at my interviews at mcg and Pitt. Grady hospital, you saw firsthand the people who desperately needed someone to serve then. Our student tour guides teased the dean of admissions about the lakers cava game from the previous night. That just showed how much of a close knit group this school is. Quick turn around time. I should know the outcome a week and a half after the interview
The students seemed to really love Morehouse SOM and kept saying how they were all a family. They all share notes/practice questions/etc. with each other.
The dean of admissions is really nice and hands-on with the interview day. He spent the entire day with us and walked us personally to our interviews. I also met some professors who were really nice. One tour guide was really cool (and cute). Students seemed generally friendly.
I was impressed by the amount of experience that the MSM students get in their 3rd and 4th year. The way the students work together to help each other get through. If they start together they want to finish together.
Everyone there is soooo nice! Morehouse has the smallest class of all the MD schools, and the students get a TON of hands on experience b/c Atlanta has such a shortage of physicians. They let us sit in on a lecture in the morning.
Able to tour the Grady hospital and even look at their Trauma 1 ER.
The people are so friendly-everyone smiles and says hi to you. and apparently that is normal and continues past interview day.
Really relax-the whole thing interview is just a conversation !!!
Everyone is so happy. The first-time Step 1 USMLE pass-rate is excellent at this school, probably bc of the small class sizes. I also like the fact that the 3rd years are given so much responsibility during the clerkships -- superior preparation for residency.
Happiness and diversity of the student body, research facilities, Swagger of the admissions director, every student has an assigned parking space, small class size, excellent board scores, family-oriented nature.
I have had several interviews including other other HBSUs and I really felt felt that the concern for sudent sucess among faculty and other students was genuine. The school on the whole is one of the youngest schools in the country (not quite 30 I want to say) and most of the buildings were built in the last few years. They really have top of the line equipment, lovely facilities and experince wise; you really can't beat Grady Medical Center for it. Their board pass rates are higher than the national average for the last few years. They test the same way the board does. The last time they tracked resideny match (2004 maybe) it was over 90% to 1st or 2nd choice.Finally, I was truly impressed by the other students I interviewed with. They were accomplished people who really had their professional lives together. As they were the best indication of the type of people who attend and graduate from Morehouse, they spoke impressive volumes about the school.
I really like the small class size (no more than 55). They really promote the family feel and sitting in an MS2 patho class, I felt it was genuine even with the faculty.
Everything, I didn't have high expectations coming into the interview. But I do like that everyone has the same laptop with the screen you can write on. I liked the small class size
The students were amazing. Not a single student passed by the interviewees without wishing us luck or introducing themselves to each of us. They even invited us to hang out at a jazz club later that evening.
The tour guide was VERY HONEST. I liked her because she told us the positive and negative aspects of the school (so I was much more inclined to believe her positivity, and the fact that she really enjoyed Morehouse.)
The class size is amazing, just 52 students so lots of one on one attention. Also, they just built a new building with really nice mock interview facilities and everyone student gets a lap top.
high board scores, high tech equipment, lots of study space and lounge areas, how involved the faculty is in students lives (they raised money to help a student who had lost his stuff in an adverse event)
small class size. Students are really bonded with one another and faculty. Students can easily work with administration to make changes in school policies and facilities.
The students and staff seemed to really enjoy life there; it's like a family. Also, they have structured grading so that there is virtually no competitiveness(no scaling). Also, you get these kewl tablet notebooks when you attend.
The professionalism. From the admissions director to the ladies who greet you in front of the building, they continually impressed me with their demeanor. This school has a relaxed atmosphere but has some real serious students.
I was positively impressed by the passing rates for their USMLE boards, the students demeanors, the staff, the faculty--they have one professor on faculty who actually sits on the USMLE question board and writes some of the questions.
All of the students seemed really happy, especially considering the fact that they just came out of block exams. Also, the students do particularly well on boards and most get their first choice on Match Day.
They have a brand new Medical training facility with state of the art equipment headed by Dr. Satcher (former surgeon general). 4-1 ratio for cadavers in anatomy. You get a laptop to keep if admitted.
Pretty much everything. The Admissions Director was very nice and gave us the impression that they wanted to educate us about the medical school process whereas other institutions may just interview and send you home. We were also introducted to many interesting facts about the institution and its success.
They make sure students graduate. The school's board exam averages are higher than the national average. I expected all African-Americans, but it is very diverse. Everyone knows everyone's name. The school is expanding and trying to improve (I visited 3 years ago). ATLANTA!
THE STUDENTS! there were a bunch of first and second years that were in finals. as soon as they were finished, they came and spoke to some of us and were very friendly despite just finishing the finals. I was very, very impressed by the non-competitive atmosphere! whoaaa...
The facilities are actually very nice for such a small and new school. They seem genuinely interested in keeping their students happy. Very friendly staff. Quick turnaround time between interview and decision. They claimed ~1 month for my interview group.
The non-competitive nature of the students. The numerous community service opportunity, and the close interaction between the faculty and students. I came away with this interview very impressed with the school. The small class size making your classmates your family.
The fact that the admissions staff knew every student's name. Everyone seemed so supportive and helpful. I also liked the fact that my interview flowed more like a conversation and less like an interrogation. I got along with my interviewer so well that we spoke for 1 1/2 hours.
The warm welcome we received from both students and staff. The theme
that was prominent throughout the entire interview is that Morehouse
fosters an atmosphere of teamwork among students. This was also stated
by the second year students who we were able to ask question
behind closed doors. I was really impressed by that and glad to hear
that the atmosphere was not based on a cutthroat competitive basis.
Impressive match list. The 98% pass rate after first sit in. Students from all over the US. Students were great! They were very nice and took time to talk to us. They really seemed to enjoy the school and each other. Very diverse. Beginning to integrate PBL. Free laptops. Very, very cheap for a private school. They also have a lot of grant money.
students were very friendly and open, interviewer was very friendly, attentive and laid-back. Interviewer wrote down my comment about what I would say to the committee and took notes during the interview. What I liked most was that the interviewer will be present when the committee reviews and renders a decision.
All of the M1 and M2 students were very friendly to us and stopped by to talk to us on their way to/from classes. Also, the way the students all spoke highly of the classes and professors was impressive. They all emphasized that there really is no competition between peers like there definitely was during undergrad, and that you don't have those types of students who are so concerned about what you got on your exam and that everyone really works cooperatively. I was also very impressed with the diversity I saw on campus. I came expecting a 100% African American student and faculty population, thinking that "historically black" meant 100% black, and was pleasantly surprised to see that while approx. 75% of the campus is Black, there were White, Latino, Korean, Indian, international, and other ethnic backgrounds represented in the students and faculty. I also got to see a bit of Atlanta that night and it positively reinforced Morehouse as one of my choices.
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about disorganized interview days, short interview durations, limited access to facilities like the gym and library, long class hours, and a lack of in-depth tours. Suggestions included improving organization, providing longer tours, and addressing issues such as short interview times and limited access to campus amenities.
Interviewers were late, some were really cold and lacked expression when asking questions and listening to my responses, so I could not tell if my answers resonated with them.
Some interviewers were late or there were not enough interviewers for each interviewee, so I was the last one to be placed into a Zoom room with an interviewer.
Also, the events ran late, so it cut into our lunch time. We only got 10 minutes to eat lunch and no other breaks to leave the room.
The fact that exams are graded, with the new pass/fail step 1 grading, my interviewer said it may be tough getting into residencies because Morehouse doesn't have the best name in the eyes of others, some interviewers were given two candidates to interview so they split the time that the candidate would normally have. Library and gym is pretty small but students say they have access to the Morehouse college facility.
small library. Also a lot of the interviewees seemed to know alot of people from the staff, interviewers, and even some current students. Which is fine but I just felt a little down b/c they seemed to be extra relaxed, more sociable and thus where probably more comfortable in the interview. I for one was so nervous I think I didn't answer my questions well enough.
The facilities, lack of clinical experience during first two years, overly lax administration, disorganization of the interview day, and the quality of clinical rotations at Grady
Nothing really, maybe the high tuition. Update your slides for the presentation!! The tuition was several thousand dollars more expensive than the old slide suggests.
Their workout gym is really small. I guess it's not that big of a deal becuz of the small class size. AtlAnta traffic is crazy. Not sure where I'm going to live. Financial aid is dicey. Sometime I. June or july you know but that is still up I. The
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how the students dont seem to want to go to class.. (as has been said before- a medical education is the only thing you wanna pay top dollar for but dont want to recieve all u pay for) i know i def wouldnt go to a doctor who learned via dvd. (its a great idea to have dvd but maybe implement mandatory attendance as well)
The facilities aren't like what you would see at other schools. It gives you the idea that you could be receiving a sub-par education. However, i'm sure that's not true.
And even though it doesn't really matter, but the teachers are sometimes hard to understand (based on my experience, and those of close-family alumni).
Our tour of Grady seemed incomplete (after I interviewed at Emory the next week). Our guides (4th years) had very limited access compared to the Emory guide (also a 4th year).
We sat in on a class (I think second-year) and the teacher had to call out about six students before someone answered her question correctly :-/ Students were coming in and out of class the whole time with mac and cheese or something equally fattening at 8 AM.
I was surprised that the students talked down about Grady. I thought working at Grady was going to be a good thing, however, the MSM students talked about it as if it was a bad thing. I was not anticipating that.
Nothing about the school, but it was sooo cold that day! I didn't bring a coat or anything b/c I come from PA and just assumed it would be warm since it's south, lol :)
Small and old library with the assumption that are "cool" laptops connected to the internet is all the students need to do literary research.
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Nothing about the school gave me a negative impression, they really seem on top of their game. I'm not a sothern girl though so ATL took a little getting used to :) I was a little disappointed that since it was exam time we didn't have as much 1st year student interaction as I would have liked.
I wish my interview could have been with an MD instead of a biomedical scientist. I think the interview went good, but I think I would have had much more in common with an MD.
My interviewer was wierd. None of the female students had anything to say to me. It was like we were invisible to them, but for some reason the male students knew I was there.
It seemed a little disorganized. Two of the tour guides had to leave because they had a test which was rescheduled for the same time as the tour. Our tour was cut short because the last tour guide also had to go to a test.
The events that took place at the interview seemed specious. Many of the students came out after class, asking questions and laughing as if they had no worries in the world. I was surprised that the only interview lasted less than 15 minutes. They must be Gods to tell much about a person in such length of time. I wish I had known this and saved myself from misery.
Admissions Director seemed like he was trying to prove Morehouse's worth...but he was very encouraging and helpful. Also, it would've been nice to interact with more students.
Nothing major...except the ratio was quite horrible ... there were only two guys there. The rumor that the school favors African American girls was no joke -- they really did only except five guys a few years back.
I was negatively impressed with what seemed to me the lack of integration of technology. Granted I only sat in on one class but it was impressed upon me how fantastic the school was on its integration but in the class I sat in the professor didn't use a PowerPoint slide presentation but used some old overheads. This wouldn't have been a problem except for the fact that he had a thick accent and most of the students were constantly asking him to repeat himself.
Their 8-4pm class schedule. The lack of student feedback & particpation while visiting. All the presentations seemed rushed. I was interviewed by a psychiatrist so no telling what she was thinking.
The library is not very big at all, however, they made it very clear that if there is a publication that is not available, they are more than capable of obtaining through interlibrary loan. However, the pluses of the school definitely outweighed the minuses.
The very traditional style of the curriculum. You are expected to be in class all day, and study all night. Someone even remarked that you get used to having little sleep.
The fact that Grady hospital is not as close to MSM as I had hoped. Also, there was no tour of Grady Hospital, I saw it myself later on that day on my own.
The interviewer was really unprepared and unorganized. During my interview, he was scribbling notes of the interview on a torn piece of paper. He was a pediatrician and not really that impressive.
My interviewer seemed distracted and looked like he would rather be any where but in the room doing the interview. There are no school-owned housing for the students therfore the students are all over the city of Atlanta. Also, the class time is from 8-4:30pm virtually every day.
We didn't get a chance to really see the school because the interview group was so large. But if you wanted to stay after your interview they were more than happy to give you a tour.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that interviews could be open or closed file, the importance of understanding the school's mission statement, and to be prepared to actively engage in conversations. Additionally, many emphasized the laid-back nature of the interviews, the significance of being relaxed, and the diverse student body at Morehouse School of Medicine.
That the day would last longer than they initially said it would.
Throughout the day, they expect you to be talkative, have interesting to say about yourself and contribute to conversations. I would have thought of a few interesting things if I would have known. But it was a great experience, nonetheless.
how awesome morehouse is because I would have definitely a Pplied early. I didnt know how to find the building. O kistalkenlh went to the building associated with the undergraduate institution
That the students giving the tour have a vote or some type of influence on who gets accepted. The admissions committee votes the Monday after your Friday interview. I was very excited to hear this at least they will not forget us over the Christmas holiday.
It was going to be two separate one-on-one interviews (one at 10:30 am and the other at like 2:00 pm) so you may get asked some questions twice because the interviewers don't talk about you.
give yourself time to park and sign in to get an access badge (security guard has to escort you to bldg), write something interesting/unique you want the adcom to know on an index card
How laid back the whole day would be. Also, everyone talks about how diverse Morehouse is. I was prepared to see more than just African Americans, but had no idea there would be so many different ethnicities.
Relax, I think admissions goes out of their way to match you with an interviewer that will make you comfortable. All of the students I interviewed with found they had something in common immediately with their interviewer. One woman had done research in the same field as her interviewer and another gent found his interviewer was from the islands too. My interviewer was a pediatrician and that is the career field I am considering.
The MS2s who give the tour actually have some say in presenting to the ADCOM. They also mark/take notes on the group as a whole. Dr. Roaf, while an extremely nice guy, does not vote on your file but is present when they vote. Remember Morehouse is looking for empathetic individuals who will serve in underserved areas and fit this small class of select individuals. This was a really chill interview.
The interviewer doesn't get your AMCAS until 5 minutes before your interview. So it's pretty blind, that way they don't have any biases toward you. But he/she will probably take a minute to look over your app.
It was an open file interview, but the interviewer didn't see my grades or MCAT scores until a few minutes before I arrived.
Also, they reserve 60% of the seats for in-state students. For those who are counting, thats 22 seats for out of state students. Yikes!
The interview is unique in that it is not completely open or closed file. The interviewer sees your entire file except MCAT scores and GPA a week in advance. Then, five minutes before the interview, they take your scores to the interviewer.
The interviewer doesnt get your grades until the morning of your interview. They do see your essays from their application and from AMCAS way in advance though.
With a class of 52 or so, it really is a small school. I come from a school of over 15,000 students. Also, first year students go into underserved areas and determine a specific healthcare need for that area. Afterwards, they present this need and ideas to help to congressmen, etc. It actually sounds pretty neat.
MSM IS NOT IN ONE BUILDING, although people on this site will say otherwise...it's just that you can access all of the buildings without walking outside
How easy the campus was to find...the directions were right on target. Being in the middle of the AUC is a pretty good area to be due to the neighboring schools in the vicinity.
I didn't pay attention to closed file/open file. Closed file means you need to be ready to speak more about yourself and stress the good points of your application.
I knew from this website that the atmosphere would be relaxed, but it was 10x better than I thought. The 1st year and 2nd year students were extremely friendly and offered honest advice. All of the students that I spoke with love being there and love each other.
That I didn't need to get so stressed out. If you can't control your nerves, you will once you get there. They make you feel extremely comfortable and reiterate time and time again that the purpose of the interview is to get to know you once you get there.
Morehouse School of Medicine is not affliated with Morehouse College!!!! REMEMBER THAT! They severed ties a while back, so do NOT forget this! You'll thank me later.
No matter what you read or what else anyone tells you, this school is geared for producing physicians for the underserved. My interviewer had a PhD in pharm/toxicology and she explicitly said that's who they were looking for.
I wish that I had known that everything was going to be really laid back. I found out that the purpose of the interview is to just get to know you and go over details in your application.
That although they have a matricalating class of 50, they send out 120 acceptances so if you get to the interview process you have got a good chance of getting in...
The interview is split into two sections. First is the "get-to-know you" section and the second is the "grades/transcript/etc" section. We were told that we might have to leave the room so the interviewer could review the contents of our file before moving onto the second part...but my interviewer just integrated it and just kinda went with the flow...
Applicants commonly mentioned that Morehouse School of Medicine provides a relaxed and conversational interview experience, emphasizing the importance of being genuine and comfortable during the process. They appreciated the school's welcoming environment, supportive community, and focus on primary care and underserved populations.
Make sure to wear flats. You are going to be doing a lot of walking.
Really chill interview. Everyone makes sure you're relaxed and the interviews are more conversation than Q&A. They will open housing on campus at a market rate for the incoming class. Interview day was from 9:30am-4;30pm so it was pretty long but filled with a good amount of activities and such.
Don't sweat about the interview here. Still prepare and try to be your best self but they really do their best to make it relaxed and just like a regular conversation about your day, your interests, or whatever comes up! If you know how to have a conversation (with stuff about your grades/MCAT/professional self thrown in), you'll be fine.
Please, please, please be familiar with the mission statement. If you don't have any interest in primary or working with underserved populations, reconsider your application.
Great school, students extremely enthusiastic, they love their school. Higher than national average in match and boards. Lower debt than national average.
Morehouse is great. Their students just blew me away with how many great things they had to say about Morehouse that did not seem forced. It really is amazing that everyone looks out for each other. There isn't any competition or anything like that
Overall Morehouse is a great school, My feedback may seem down on it, but honestly it's a great school. If it were the only place that i got accepted, then i'd be more than happy to attend. Good luck!
I arrived early and was allowed to sit in a first year class. At 10, we were introduced to the admissions chair and briefed on our day. We had our first interview (very laid back). Then we came back and had lunch during a presentation about the school. We were given a tour of the campus by second year students. Afterwards, we had our second interview (also laid back). We then ended the day with a tour of Grady hospital. Ladies, bring a change of shoe b/c by then your feet will be hurting and the hospital tour is long. We came back to campus and were allowed to leave.
This is a great school looking for a very specific type of student. It does not really help to talk GPA or MCAT scores it is more about what experiences you have and what you wrote about in your secondary essay. This is not a safety school, unless you believe in the mission statement and they do what they can to figure that out.
Just relax and try not to be nervous! It was a fun day, and I was super impressed w/the school! Plus, they had the best lunch out of all my interviews :)
The interviews ranged from 30 minutes to an hour. this was left up to the interviewer's discretion. most just lasted 30 minutes though. Overall it was a great and exciting day.
The school is amazing and everyone there is friendly. It has an nice vibe going and I hope I get in. NO dress code either, so I won't run up a huge dry cleaning bill and I'll feel comfortable in class. Oh and they actually give you a tour of Grady Memorial Hospital where you'll be doing a majority of your clinical rotations, which is awesome.
I got there, chatted with other interviewees, then met up with morning interviewees who told us it was chill, then watched a video, q/a with current students, then interview, then tour of campus....quick, easy day.
Relaxed and easy going, the Director of Admissions was easy to talk to and my interviewer seemed fair and honest. I hope I'm right about their impression upon me.
Morehouse is an AMAZING school! It's a ''hidden jewel'' as one of my med friends there likes to say :-). Definitely relax with the interview...every interviewee I spoke with had a relaxed and enjoyable interview.
I arrived a little before my interview. We were allowed to sit in the back of one of the lectures until all of the interviewees arrived. I was in the morning interview group, so we went upstairs to a conference room to hear Dr. Roaf talk a little about the school. He then told us our interviewer, and escorted us one by one to them. The interview is very laid back. Beforehand, the Interviewer has all of your information except your mcat, gpa, and LOR's. They are given your stats 5 minutes before the interview. My interviewer did not look at it before my interview, so I was told to leave for 5 minutes towards the end of the interview so that she could look it over. I thought it was a better system so that she did not get any preconvieved notions and let it detract her from really getting to know me.
The interview day was really laid back. I thought the interview day was going be daunting to say the least. What made the interview day less stressful is the family-like atmosphere.But don't be fooled by that ;you still have be on your p's and q's and you still have to sell yourself. i did so well , my interviewer actually told me that I was one of the most qualified applicants he had seen in while. Oh yeah , I was officially accepted on paper two weeks later.
Someone from the admissions office welcomed us and talked about the organization of the day. I was in the morning group so I had to interview before lunch. The financial aid session was going on while we were having lunch. The tour was the last part of the program and was given by two students. It was a very relaxed day. Everybody was very friendly.
I arrived early, so I was able to sit in the 1st year histology class for a bit. Afterwords, the director of admissions gave a presentation about the school and financial aid and answered questions over lunch (which was pretty tasty). Then two 2nd year students came in, answered any questions we were ''afraid'' to ask otherwise and then gave a tour of the school. After the tour, we came back to the presentation room, asked the students last minute questions and then proceeded to our interviews. Once those were over, we were free to go. I had my interview in the afternoon. However, about half the group at lunch had already had theirs.
First, you sign in at the Admissions office (security lets you in) Medical Sciences bldg. Then you might get an oppurtunity to sit in on an MS1/2 class for bit before interviews. You meet and talk with Dr. Roaf for a bit and are assigned a interviewer and given some info. If you are morning session, you interview first. Then you come back for a slideshow and lunch. Then you tour the school with 2 MS2s (who are evaluating you, kinda). After that, you are free to leave. Afternoon interviewees will have their interviews after the tour. Wear comfortable shoes for the tour.
It was pretty good. The interview was very relaxed and conversational. My interviewers pager kept going off but he ignored it. He didn't ask any really difficult questions.
My interviewing experience was very laid back. I was extrememly nervous and had shortness of breath, but my interviewer was very calm and reserved and told me that he was my advocate in front of the admissions committee. His name was Dr. Thompson, he was a PhD from HARVARD who was recruited by Morehouse to do Biomedical Research. The questions he asked were general, like: Why Morehouse?; Tell me about your undergrad career; What did you expect today?, etc. He also asked, the dreaded questions :
We sat in on the first year lecture, went to the conference room got a talk from the admissions man about how much he liked the school and ATL, went to interviews, ate lunch, got a tour, the financial aid talk, and then left. While we were waiting for our ride (my room mate and I interviewed on the same day) a few of the first year students chit-chatted with us.
I was with the morning interview group. Since I was early, the admssion director allowed me to sit in on a first year physiology lecture. No school I've interviewed at has done that. At 10:00, we were taken to an upstairs room where Dr. Roaf allowed us to ask question. He spoke about financial aid and talked a little about our interviewer. We each had a one on one interview that lasted from 15-50 minutes. After the interview, we were take back to the upstairs board room where a nice lunch was waiting. At this point, the afternoon interview group came in. We all ate lunch together and talked to second year students about the school. They took us on a tour and we were finished by 1:20. It was a great experience.
My interviewer seemed very uptight. I felt like the majority of the interview was me trying to defend my reason for wanting to attend Morehouse. It was almost passive aggressively antagonistic. Not to mention, I could hear other interviews going on that were much more easy going and pleasant. I guess I just got a bad interviewer. Not a good interview experience.
Started out with an information session about the school then we led to our interviewers. Mine was rather short but the questions were direct. I could tell my interviewer was not a novice at this.
IT was ok. Although the interview was supposed to be laid back, it did not feel that way. AS i spoke, my interviewer would not nod, making it hard for me to see what she was feeling
The interview was really relaxed, they paired me with someone I had a lot in common with so most of the time was spent having an actual conversation. Everyone there is really nice and welcoming, you can tell they are interested in getting to know you outside of what's in your AMCAS application.
It was ok; no crazy questions or anything. I thought it was a bit off that the interviewer was writing down everything I said pretty much verbatim...and asking me to go back and repeat stuff if he missed it. He was foreign, so he was having trouble understanding me (as was I of him). That was QUITE annoying, though, because I know, for sure, that I enunciate things clearly...ughhh
Overall it was a great interview experience. My interviewer was a very good listener. That made it a lot easier for me to make my case. Also the director of admission was very candid about the process and I appreciated that. The 2 student tour guides were very nice as well.
The interview experience was very positive. Students, staff, and professors are friendly and ready to answer any questions you have. There is no need to be nervous,there are really just trying to get a feel for you and whether or not you would be a good fit.
I had an afternoon interview. Got there in the AM, sat in on a lecture, talked with students, financial aid presentation, talk with admissions director, tour with students then interviewed.
My experience was VERY positive! I am really considering MSM. I was in the afternoon group. After I arrived, they talked to us about financial aid; then two second-year medical school took us on a tour. After the tour, I went in for my interview. The day concluded earlier than we were told it would.
Overall, I was impressed by Morehouse and they had better facilities than people on here led me to believe. They have an outstanding board pass rate, and exams first and second year are set up to prepare you for boards. The interview was relaxed.
The whole day was great, and I love ATL...my impressions is "no change" because all of my expectations were met at Morehouse. My interviewer and I basically had a conversation. Great school, esp for primary care.
The entire experience was great! The admisssions director is very straight forward and he tries to put you at ease. It is obvious that the school cares about it's students.
It was a very good interview experience, and I realized that Morehouse is an excellent institution for medical education. Though it is younger, it has accomplished so much in the more than 30 years it has been in operation.
I had a great time at Morehouse. The Director of admissions Marvel Nesmith was real cool. He made the interview process nice and relaxed. The students are great. I stayed over with a friend that was attending Morehouse so that was great because he answered all the questions that I had.
There are two interview groups: those that interview in the morning and those that interview in the afternoon. The morning group goes straight to interviews, then meets up with the afternoon people for lunch, followed by a tour. The afternoon group starts with lunch, interviews, then tour. All in all, it was well organized, the staff is warm and friendly, and students came to talk to us while we were just hanging out in the lobby. My interviewer started out with basic questions (healthcare issues, tell me about yourself, etc) then spent a few minutes looking over my transcript/recommendations and asked me more specific questions from there. I am excited about this school... and I was on the fence before. I wish all interview experiences could be like this...
It was relaxed though I always stress myself out. I love the school and the Atlanta area. The director was very nice and I think that they are very honest and sincerely. I get the feeling that they want to see their students do well.
This was the most relaxed experience I think I will have as far as interviews go. The admissions director was a little intimidating, but he seems like he is a good guy. We got there early and were lead to a room where the ad director talks about the school. The morning session (the one I was in) interviews almost immediately as you get upstairs, so be prepared to go once you get out of the elevator. The room was really small -- you cannot hide from any questions or eye contact. My interviewer was nice, and I didn't really get any hard questions. Afterwards we were treated to lunch and a video of their Match Day. A tour followed and I was back in my hometown six hours later. Painless.
Overall a very good experience. I can see myself attending Morehouse and being happy... Director of Admissions is a real nice guy. The Morehouse students were sharp, seemed cool.
Overall great experience - Atlanta is a great place, the school truly has a "family-like" atmosphere, and they really seem to help students find a way to pay for their tuition and the prices do not increase regularly like at other schools
It was a bit unnerving. My advice would be to control as many of the things in your control as possible. I wanted to rent a car and drive myself to the school, however I was persuaded to take public transportation. I ended up lost and the stop I was told to get out on-NO TAXIS came by. So I had to have my mother help me find a taxi (long distance mind you) while I waited with all my luggage in an uncomfortable part of town. Again control the factors you can. Make sure you are comfortable and have as little hassels as possible.
This interview was one of the most relaxed interviews I've ever attended. The day was well planned and lasted about 4 hours including the interview. The afternoon interviewees get to speak with the morning interviewees to get feedback.
This was my first interview ever so I went in pretty nervous. If you just read SDN, read the mission of the school, and mean what you say, things should go smoothly. The school isn't looking to grill you with questions, they only want to know that you can be on your toes and carry on a conversation.
The interviewers and staff made me feel as if we needed to hurry so we could finish as early as possible. The campus buildings are all connected. Also we didn't have a lot of time to talk to students while on the visit or tour.
At 10:15AM we were taken to a meeting/conference room and the Director of Admissions gave us a run-down of the school and how our interviews would go. After discussing things with him and asking questions, we were introduced to our interviewers. After the interview, we returned to the conference room, where we met up with the afternoon group of people being interviewed. We then ate lunch, watched 1 or 2 short videos, spoke with two 2nd year students and then separated from the afternoon group. We then were taken on a tour of the facilities by the Director of Student Activities and that was it! It was a great experience!
This was my very first interview, and it was a great experience. The afternoon interviewees were asked to arrive at 11:30am. We were then taken to a conference room and given lunch, in addition to watching a short video on MSM and sitting through an admissions presentation. The we learned about financial aid, and two second year students came in and spoke to us very openly and honestly about the school. Then the morning interviewees took a tour of the school while the afternoon group went into interviews. The interviews were blind, so the faculty interviewer had only seen our files immediately before meeting us. It was a very relaxed experience. After interviews, we took a tour of the school and then were dismissed for the day.
My experience at Morehouse was outstanding. The environment seemed very supportive of its students. The program is not only academically sound, but it boast an outstanding board passing rate (98%)first-time sitting and Morehouse students overwhelming achieve above the national average. Morehouse impressed me so much and I am strongly considering accepting an offer from the admissions committee if they extend an invitation to me to become a part of the entering class of 2004.
It was nice to go down to atlanta and experience warm weather. The school is on the rise in terms of research and growth, which is something that you want to be a part of.
I went in feeling good about MSM and left feeling very, very comfortable about possibly spending my 4 years here. I honestly can say that this is the first school where I have interviewed that I felt at ease and at home. Really. In addition, my fellow interviewee's were awesome (Tanya, Joi, Johnny, and the Xavier crew)! Despite not being an URM, I did not feel out of place and would love to attend MSM.
It's a nice school with some big-time people there. You probably won't ever interact with them, but it's still cool to say that the one of the few American doctors to have ever seen smallpox in the wild is at my school! Even if you're not a minority, you should still apply becuase they take a good amount of non-minorities. They are biased towards GA residents, though!
I went to the interview with a preconceived notion of historically black college. I was sure I would be comfortable without much diverse. However, I left the interview hoping to gain admission to the school. They left me with a warm and comforting impression and has place Morehouse in my top choices for school.
Wonderful experience because there were a lot of stereotypes
that were dispelled for me by actually talking to students and staff
members. Now Morehouse is number one on my list for medical schools.
I believe Morehouse looks on the whole person instead of focussing primarily
on scores. We did what was called a "blind" interview where our interviewer
did not see our scores our transcripts until the minute before the interview.
This was done so that the interviewers would not have any preconceived thoughts
or biases towards the interviewee. I think this is a fair method.
I was part of the afternoon group. When we first got there we joined the morning group (11 people total), and watched a movie while eating lunch. That was followed by a quick session on Financial Aid. Two second year students joined us in the room and talked to us about the school. At that point we were ready for our interview. After the interview we were given a quick tour of the facility. I was very impressed by what the school had to offer.
"good" first experience for me. The school is a lot more diverse than i thot it will be. Just be urself and everything else will fall into place
Very comfortable atmosphere. Interviewer was very friendly yet professional. The school overall has a family supportive atmosphere (even to visitors). My advice is to just be your true self.
Overall, for my first interview it was not as stressful as I thought it would be. The lady that I had was hard to read and I am not sure of how good of an impression I left.
My interview experience at MSM went very well. The students were very personable and helpful as well as approachable. The school is small and I can appreciate that. I had not necessarily seen myself living in Atlanta, but the city was nice and the school has an enormous amount of potential and MSM is using all of its resources very well.
I was very impressed with the school. Everyone was so nice and it really seemed to be a family atmosphere. The school is very safe and it is in a great city.
The interview program for afternoon interviews started at 11:30am. I was put with other applicants about 12 in all. We informally talked with 1st and 2nd years. The Dir of admissions lead us to lunch. While eating we watched a 10 minute video about the school. Afterwhich we were introduced to the Financial Person and given info packets on aid. Afterwhich we formally talked with 2 2nd years and were able to ask ?'s. We talked so much that the tour had to be quick. After the tour the morning interviewees left and the dir. of admissions talked with us about getting off of the alternate list. Finally, we had our 1-on-1 interview with a faculty member. It was a closed-file interview.
Overall, it went well, although it took a few questions for my interviewer to crack a smile. She seemed slightly antisocial at first and it seemed to be difficult to get HER to relax! But eventually, after we finished talking about stuff like my academic record and why I want to be a doctor, we both loosened up and spent the rest of the time talking casually.
I felt disappointed in the ability of the school's representatives to present compelling reasons why I should choose Morehouse over other schools. after this interview I felt more cautious about attending Morehouse.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office provide more timely responses and updates via email, as well as more accurate and updated information on the website. Some also mentioned the desire for clearer communication on the timeline for responses.
It would be awesome if we could know for sure approximately when to expect a response. I understand the process is way more complicated than candidates understand, but the waiting is painful. :D
Update the website, several times during and after the application process, the website had out of date and inaccurate information on. For a school with as many resources as this school has, its concerning that something like admissions and withdrawal dates were not accurate on the website, to me thats a red flag.
I took BUS from New york city. (Pandora: they drop you off on a plaza but its near Doraville train station which can take you to West end which is where morehouse is at. Take a taxi from the plaza to the train or bus they are both cheap)
