St. Michael
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
โญ Overall Impressions โผ
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.0
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 577 responses
Score Reference:
9โ10 Exceptional
8โ8.9 Very Good
7โ7.9 Good
6โ6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
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?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
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 reasons for pursuing medicine, strengths and weaknesses, experiences in healthcare and volunteer work, family support for attending medical school, and adaptability to challenges like living in a different country or attending an accelerated program. Some respondents mentioned a game of 50 questions resembling an MMI format, indicating a comprehensive assessment of candidates that may involve non-disclosure agreements.
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Why RUSOM?
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Ethics questions: What would you do if you made a medical mistake?
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Why Medicine?
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What do you think of living in a different country
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What are two values/characteristics that you think a physician should have?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Ross University School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, from ethical scenarios and personal transformation to family opinions on pursuing medicine and adapting to island life. While some responses indicated a standardized list of typical questions, others highlighted more thought-provoking inquiries, with a mix of personal, ethical, and future-oriented queries likely encountered in an MMI format, potentially bound by nondisclosure agreements.
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What does your family think about pursuing medicine in the Caribbean
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Questions about my experience in EMS.
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Would you prescribe a pt a medication just because they asked even if it wasn't needed?
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Ethical Question on homeopathic medicine
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Can you give me some reasons why Ross should accept you? *Then my interviewer winked her eye*
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Ross University School of Medicine discussed various topics including gaining trust of patients skeptical of healthcare, giving placebos, ethical scenarios, reasons for pursuing medicine, academic challenges, personal values, and handling adversity. The interview format may have been an MMI with some respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements, while others experienced relaxed and conversational interviews with standard questions and ethical scenarios.
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How would you go about gaining the trust of a person who doesnโt trust the healthcare system.
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Would you give your patient placebo if they keep insisting on medications?
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Not really any. My interviewer made it more like a conversation than an actual interview.
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The questions that derived from three medical ethics scenarios.
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What can I tell the admissions committee about why you will do well here?
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Interview Preparation and Impressions โผ
How long was the interview?
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 average 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 a regional location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network, ValueMD, and the Ross website, as well as reviewing their application materials and engaging in mock interviews. They also focused on practicing common interview questions, researching the school and its programs, and being ready to discuss their personal experiences and motivations for pursuing medicine.
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Looked at this website and mock interviews
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Looked at general interview questions and wrote what I would like to talk about (only the general theme)
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Researched the school and programs, created a general and Ross-specific interview question list, answered all of the questions on my list to generate ideas, did a virtual mock interview.
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SDN, youtube mock interviews, reviewed my resume and personal statement
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Did not prepare
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness, warmth, and professionalism of the interviewers and admissions staff. They appreciated the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere during the interview process, as well as the thoroughness and openness in addressing questions and concerns. Suggestions included maintaining this positive and supportive environment, providing clear information about the school and application process, and ensuring preparedness and familiarity with applicants' files during interviews.
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The interviewer was very friendly
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My interviewer was extremely friendly and made everything feel more like a conversation than an interview. My interviewer presented new information and addressed all of my questions and concerns thoroughly.
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My interviewer. She was very welcoming and treated me like a valued person. She introduced the three interview parts (medical ethics scenarios, personal experiences, Q&A) to me at the very beginning of the interview so I felt less nervous and less uncertain. Some scenario questions were challenging, and she allowed me some time to think when I requested. At the end of our interview, she informed me that it'd take about 4 weeks before I hear back from them, and she explained to me about the next application stages following the interview. She was very experienced, informative and warm.
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Friendliness of interviewer - openness in terms of wanting only students who can succeed to attend and suggesting for students who have US acceptances to stay in the US.
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The interviewer was friendly and had a good sense of humor and we seemed to agree on a lot of topics.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about noise disruptions during the interview, uncertainty about residency statuses, unprepared interviewers, small hospital facilities, unimpressive introductory videos, lack of organization in the interview process, and a perceived lack of interest or care from the admissions staff. Suggestions included improving interviewer preparedness, providing more relevant and engaging materials during the interview, and emphasizing the school's strengths and successes in the admissions process.
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Nothing.
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While I was thinking hard on one of the medical ethics scenario questions, there was someone next door talking loudly, and obviously, the wall between us had zero noise absorption effect so I heard him word-for-word clearly and my thoughts were disrupted, which made me super anxious.
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Concern/uncertainty about future residency statuses
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Nothing!
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Not much
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the interview process, the location of the interview building, how informal the interviews would be, and to relax and be themselves during the process. Many also mentioned the importance of being well-prepared, getting enough sleep, and managing their stress levels effectively.
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I wish I had known how comfortable and welcoming my interviewer would make me feel. It definitely would've helped me get some extra sleep.
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More research into the actual university
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That they are going to grill me with those medical ethics scenario questions. The average GPA is 3.2 and the average 2015 MCAT score is 495 (for accepted students I guess).
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That it would be longer than an hour, but it didn't matter.
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If you arrive early, the receptionist will call the interviewer right away so be prepared to have little to no waiting time to sit down, relax, etc.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interviews to be relaxed and conversational, with interviewers being friendly and making the process stress-free. Common suggestions included being prepared, bringing a CV or resume, and being oneself during the interview to have a successful conversation.
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I think the interview went well. I hope other schools have interviewers this friendly. RELAX AND BREATHE. You can do it!
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My interviewer said the reconstruction after the hurricane Maria SHOULD be completed in January 2019. The reconstruction may be extended, but they are unsure as of now. She also said that the LMU students are not sharing the exact same facility with Ross students. A recent significant new improvement made for Ross students is that they have implemented an individualized counseling system for clinical rotations. The students in the past received no help and no guidance while they were doing rotations; now Ross assigns one counselor (or someone similar) for each student throughout the rotation.
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The admissions staff are very nice, helpful, and overall I feel that they give pretty good advice. Obviously they are trying to sell their school, just like anywhere, but I definitely appreciate how honest they are about the process, risks, and advice for prospective students. I didn't feel I was being tricked into attending, but rather that this was simply a way to reach my goal when other methods have failed.
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If you are coming from NY or going through the NYC area, please give yourself at least twice the regular travel time. I gave myself an extra hour to get there and barely made it in time even if it wasn't even rush hour. Also, the interviewer was very meticulous in looking at my resume and grades.
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Be yourself.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The most common feedback and suggestions from applicants include improving communication by using emails instead of phones, providing timely updates on application status, ensuring a smoother process for updating application checklists, utilizing a holistic approach in admissions decisions, and maintaining consistency in interview scheduling. Additionally, applicants appreciate friendly and quick responses from the admissions office and value being seen as a whole candidate rather than focusing on minor details.
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Communicate with emails and not through phones. Inform the applicants about their application status timely (for the double-checking purpose), and not simply wait passively for the already-submitted-but-not-yet-noticed application material(s).
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Best handled international medical application process. Very nice. Thank you.
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There has to be a better process of updating students application checklist. I submitted and resubmitted most items several times before my online status was updated. I may never have been invited to an interview, had I not consistently called Ross to find who was responsible for my application materials.
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continue to use holistic approach to determine the effectiveness of perspective students
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Their office in NJ is really friendly and quick to respond. I got an interview less than a week afte
๐ On-Site Experience โผ
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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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DFW
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EWR
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FLL
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LAX
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LGB
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is "Best Western".
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Best Western
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Best WEsstern South Miami
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Best Westen
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Best Western (Deal with the school)
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Best Western South Miami
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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