University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Detroit, MI
Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
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 okay.
⭐ 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 strengths and weaknesses, ethical scenarios, experiences in the field, handling conflicts or dilemmas, motivations for pursuing dentistry, and personal interests. Some respondents mentioned questions about MMI format, multiple mini interviews, and possible nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with ethical and situational inquiries.
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if we invited your friends here, what they describe your three strengths and one weakness
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3 strengths and 1 weakness
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During shadowing what was one good thing and one negative thing you witnessed?
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Why UDM and why dentistry?
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3 strengths 1 weakness
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal challenges, and favorite non-science courses from undergrad. The interviews may have been in a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, with some respondents mentioning ethical questions and scenarios, as well as potential nondisclosure agreements regarding specific questions asked.
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Most recent book you read
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Tell me about the last book you read?
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What is a weakness in your personality?
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A couple ethical questions, pretty easy ones.
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How would you feel about repeated defeat?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry discussed a range of topics including handling criticism, ethical scenarios, defining professionalism, and discussing the appeal of dentistry. Some responses indicated a conversational and chill interview experience, while others mentioned MMI format with nondisclosure agreements possibly in place.
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what is a 'challenge', not hard - but just odd way to ask
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How do you handle criticism at school (project, presentation, etc)?
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What is the biggest weakness in your application?
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None they were all pretty basic, very chill interview
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Tell us about volunteering... I forgot them
🤝 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 1 person.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
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detroit
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Southwest
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Detroit metro airport
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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DWT
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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not sure
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n/a
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mariott next to gm headquarter
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Westin
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Southfield Ramada
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 average.
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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Pretty Jenky but felt safe enough. Rent a car, MI is 18+ for rental cars.
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It's not much and not in the greatest of areas but for an overnight trip its not too bad
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by using resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interviews, reading past questions, and researching the school's website. Many also practiced with friends and family, focused on their personal statement, and made sure to have questions ready for the interviewers.
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sdn
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SDN, mirror practice, mock interview with friends/family
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SDN, mock interviews, mirror practice
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Read questions on SDN
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Mock interviews
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the faculty, staff, and students at the school. They highlighted the excellent clinical experiences, modern facilities, and strong community outreach programs as standout features. Many also appreciated the personalized attention, thorough review of their application materials, and the emphasis on hands-on clinical training.
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friendliness of faculty
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My interviewers were amazing
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They were really friendly
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Clincal Skills, Diversity, Clubs and Social Life, Everyone including staff were very friendly
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Clinical trainings
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the rundown facilities, large class sizes, high prices, and the safety of the surrounding neighborhood in Detroit. Suggestions included addressing facility maintenance, reducing class sizes, offering more affordable options, and improving the perception of safety in the area.
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facilities were a little rundown
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Class size is a lil large
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Price, Location, Lack of Campus Feel
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Small campus
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too short and too many stock questions, I wish they asked more specific questions.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known the interview schedule and format in more detail beforehand, including the types of questions that would be asked. They also emphasized the importance of being well-prepared for ethical questions and ensuring a relaxed and calm demeanor during the interview process.
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The schedule for the day and exactly when the interview would be.
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N/a
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Rehearsed questions more
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Pre group interview with the dean
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keep track on which parts of your application they've touched on in the interview, because they don't want to leave any stones unturned. At the end they ask you to elaborate on what they've missed.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interviews to be friendly, relaxed, and conversational, with a focus on getting to know the applicant as a person beyond just their academic performance. Some applicants mentioned concerns about the cost of attending the school and its location, but overall, many expressed positive impressions of the faculty, facilities, and clinical preparation provided by the school.
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Very friendly and relaxed interview
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Interviewers seemed to be unhappy with my answers even though they were rather textbook. Could be an issue on my end though not sure.
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generally relaxed, literally exactly what you would expect.
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it was a great inteview
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I was super nervous and think I didn't do too well but overall it was not hard questions. This was my first interview ever so I panic.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested improving the admissions process by transitioning to online forms for supplemental payments and picture submissions, providing lunch or a lunch break during the interview day, offering water bottles during tours/interviews, and ensuring timely communication and scheduling.
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None, it was well done
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Please change the supplemental payment and picture submission to online form. Sending by mail can be very slow and can get lost at time.
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Expensive secondary application fee and mailing the 1x1 passport photo was a hassle.
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Lunch. (I was there from 8 to 12:30 but no lunch was provided) A bottle of water so that we could bring with us during the tour/interview (I hadn't had a sip of water the whole time :( )
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n/a
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