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University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine

Jackson, MS

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% 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 revolve around personal experiences demonstrating responsibility, altruism, and resilience, alongside inquiries about strengths and weaknesses, motivations for pursuing medicine, and perceptions about healthcare ethics. In cases where respondents mentioned MMI or nondisclosure, questions were structured around ethical dilemmas, academic performance, support systems, and future goals, suggesting an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, personal values, and hypothetical scenarios. The interview format may have been MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses referencing a variety of situational and ethical questions, but specific details were not disclosed due to nondisclosure agreements.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal integrity, altruism, and responses to challenging situations. Many respondents mentioned questions related to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) format, and some alluded to possible nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions asked, such as hypothetical scenarios involving ethics and professionalism.
🤝 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 3 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 0-1 hour 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

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?

✅ 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, practicing with mock interviews, researching common interview questions on websites like SDN, staying updated on current events in healthcare, and seeking advice from friends or other applicants. Many also mentioned reading med school interview books, staying calm, and engaging in self-reflection to be themselves during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the school, with staff, faculty, and students going out of their way to make them feel comfortable and at ease. The positive interactions during interviews, the engaging tour guides, and the impressive facilities were commonly highlighted, along with the emphasis on low stress and genuine interest in getting to know the applicants. Suggestions included continuing to foster a supportive environment for both current students and prospective applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of enthusiasm from tour guides, limited time for tours, inadequate facilities, poor parking, lack of diversity, and negative interactions with interviewers. Suggestions included improving tour experiences, updating facilities, increasing diversity, and ensuring interviewers are well-prepared and focused on the applicants.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to not be stressed, as the interviews were laid back and relaxed. They also emphasized the importance of being yourself, wearing comfortable shoes, and not overpreparing for the interview process.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience at UMC to be positive and relaxed, focusing more on getting to know the applicants rather than grilling them with tough questions. They appreciated the welcoming atmosphere, friendly interviewers, and opportunities to engage in conversations rather than stress-inducing interrogations.
  • It was a good experience.
  • Good school and program. Definitely top 3 for me.
  • MMI style interview
  • Hotty Toddy, bros and ladybros.
  • Its about as relaxed an interview as you'll get. Although its impossible, try not to stress about it. Think of it like a series of conversations, not a life-or-death interview process.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for their friendliness, professionalism, and responsiveness, suggesting that they should continue their excellent work and maintain their high standards.