Columbia, MO
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public 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?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about leadership style, handling conflicts, impactful experiences from shadowing, reasons for choosing medicine, addressing team communication breakdowns, dealing with stress, and reflecting on personal failures. While many questions focus on personal experiences and motivations, some interviews may be in MMI format with questions based on AMCAS experiences, ethical dilemmas, and health policy issues, possibly under nondisclosure agreements.
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Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person.
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What is your leadership style?
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What were some impactful experiences from your shadowing?
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explain your MCAT scores
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give a time you experienced a conflict
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Missouri School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, from personal traits for physicians to health care disparities and ethical dilemmas. The interview format may have been an MMI based on mentions of hypothetical scenarios and non-disclosure agreements, with questions aiming to assess critical thinking, ethics, and problem-solving skills.
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What do you think you're going to enjoy least about being a doctor? What will you enjoy the most?
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what is your favorite patient interaction
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What's your opinions on international volunteering trips?
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Which class that you have taken so far has been the most difficult or challenging? Why was it so? How did you handle it?
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Tell me about a rule that you didn't agree with, but had to follow anyway
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Missouri School of Medicine discussed various topics including handling stress, healthcare system comparisons, ethical dilemmas, and personal motivations for pursuing medicine. Some respondents mentioned scenarios involving insurance coverage, ethical decision-making, and personal weaknesses, while others faced inquiries about healthcare disparities, medical malpractice, and career choices, indicating a diverse range of challenging interview questions.
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"Is there anything I missed that you think I should know?"
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describe a time you dealt with inequality
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Justify your [insert stat here].
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Recall a time you did not handle your stress. What happened and how did you fix it?
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Compare the healthcare system in the US to that of another country
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 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 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
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St. Louis
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KCI
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Super 8 - completely vacant spa and pool !!!!!!
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Stony Creek Inn
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Stoney Creek Inn
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Quality Inn
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Holiday Inn and Express Suites
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?
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Interview was virtual, so I stayed home. Tours are available for the school upon request.
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Was lovely both inside and out. The public spaces and rooms were well kept.
✅ 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their application materials, researching the school and its unique aspects, practicing mock interviews, studying healthcare policies and current events, and reading interview feedback on platforms like SDN. It was also suggested to be confident, treat the interview as a conversation, and be prepared to discuss personal motivations for pursuing medicine and attending the specific school.
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Reviewed AMCAS app, SDN
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browse MU website, sdn, and prepare why med and MU answer
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SDN, google doc with stereotypical interview questions and possible responses, talking to other current and past applicants about their experiences, bulleted list of key points I wanted to touch on, some questions to ask the interviewers, etc. Remember to dress the part and be confident! For me, it helped a lot to think of it more as a conversation than an interview. They are trying to get to know you.
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Know the Tell me about yourself > Why medicine > Why this school like the back of your hand. Mizzou loves hearing about PBL so dive into that (even though interview day will tell you a lot more about it)
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Mock interview
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the students, staff, and interviewers, as well as the emphasis on problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. They also appreciated the high-quality facilities, focus on community, and the low-stress environment at the school. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with only a few minor comments about tour guides, faculty attitude, and the need for more interaction with the faculty.
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Current students were all very humble, genuine, and knowledgable about the school.
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interviewers knew my application very well
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Most the interviewers were extremely pleasant.
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That the interviewers are really trying to get to know you as a person, it is less about your achievements (academic or not) or standouts on your application. You can tell that they care about who they will be inviting into their community and want to make sure that those people will be a good fit.
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WARMEST zoom interview I've been to. Made a great impression of the faculty and even saw the facilities "virtually" which look impressive. New research building in October 2021
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback regarding mispronunciation of names, short interview times leading to rushed interactions, uninterested or challenging interviewers, lack of diversity among students and faculty, outdated facilities, disorganized tours, lack of lunch provided, and high tuition costs. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, increasing diversity efforts, updating facilities, providing better organization during tours and interviews, and addressing high tuition concerns.
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mispronounced my name
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Had one really intense interviewer that was faculty.
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Compared to interviews at other school this one was very short, so the time crunch is palpable. Sometimes questions and responses will be rushed.
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My faculty interviewer did not seem particularly interested at some points. Very one-directional, the interviewers did not seem to want to talk about their experiences.
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nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the interview format, emphasizing the importance of being prepared to talk at length and handle unexpected questions. Additionally, many suggested familiarizing oneself with the school's specific focus on aspects like personal qualities, clinical experience, and campus location to better tailor their responses and expectations for the interview process.
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interviewers will pick apart your application
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I had one interviewer who was really intense and rapid fire asking questions -- it can throw you off.
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That the school focuses more on learning who you are as a person and less on explaining "hiccup" grades, or standouts on your application.
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You can drink coffee and water while on zoom call. They tell you this throughout
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Got a parking ticket even though I parked exactly where I was told to park. Sent an appeal but I'd recommended uber or parking elsewhere.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process at the school to be laid-back and conversational, with some mentioning specific interviewers or interview dynamics that impacted their experience positively or negatively. There was mixed feedback on the school itself, with some applicants praising certain aspects like the relaxed environment and practical approach to medicine, while others expressed concerns about diversity, interview questions, and the emphasis on primary care.
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i liked the school a lot, presentations were rushed
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Great school overall, and the interview process is pretty laid back. If you are doing Zoom (virtual) interview, please realize that they monitor you the whole time.
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There is a moderator in the room, normally an administrative staff who is a non-voting member of the interview committee. They will keep time and intervene if needed. Also, every applicant receives a numeric score for their interview and other portions of the application process, those who rank high enough at the end are extended seat offers.
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Conversational great interview. Everyone warm and this school is top of my list
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I loved my interview experience, they made me want to join the program
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should send information earlier to allow for better preparation, consider longer and more conversational interviews, implement bias-free interviewers, create a less stressful acceptance schedule, offer more engaging activities during tours, and make the interview day more exciting to showcase the school effectively.
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send information earlier so we have time to prepare questions
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Please consider making the interview slight longer, maybe 20 minutes, so there is less of a rushed atmosphere. Also so both the interview committee and the student interviewing can continue to have a conversational like interaction.
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Bias-free interviewers
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Make your acceptance schedule less stressful (a couple each month and a bunch in March)
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Have more activities planned for tour of facilities and opportunity to engage with students.
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