Baltimore, MD
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 22% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
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 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 area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools encompassed topics like handling workload, challenges in medical school, reasons for pursuing medicine, ethical scenarios in healthcare, mentorship, and plans for the future. While some respondents noted specific questions about their application details and experiences, the diverse range of questions indicates a comprehensive evaluation process that delves into personal motivations, values, and preparedness for a medical career.
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How will you handle the workload of medical school?
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Asked about my file
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Tell me about what you are doing on your gap year (going into detail about what I said on my app)
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Why our school?
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"Tell me about _____ thing in your application"
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including climate change's medical implications, desired changes in healthcare, challenges in medicine, and personal values. While some respondents mentioned the MMI format and nondisclosure agreements, the questions primarily focused on qualities of a physician, healthcare issues, personal experiences, and future goals, with a mix of thought-provoking and conversational inquiries.
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What will you need for a fulfilling career?
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"How is climate change a medical issue?"
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If you could change one thing about healthcare what would you change?
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What 3 qualities do physicians need and how do you exemplify them
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed various topics including motivations for pursuing medicine, handling feedback, unethical situations in healthcare, challenges facing physicians, and differentiating the medical profession. The interviews seemed conversational for many, with some facing in-depth inquiries about research, while others encountered questions about ethical dilemmas and future aspirations. Notably, the mention of MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and questions about specific programs like 'Why Maryland' and comparisons with other institutions were also prevalent among respondents.
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What drew you to medicine?
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Tell me about a time that you received feedback you didn't agree with/that surprised you
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None really, very conversational interviews.
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Tell me about an unethical thing you have seen a physician do and what you did about it
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Looking at the trends in the current healthcare system, what is the biggest struggle facing physicians?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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 2 people.
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 the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their applications, researching the school and its programs, reading interview feedback on SDN, conducting mock interviews, and staying up-to-date on current healthcare topics. Many applicants found it helpful to talk to current students, review their primary and secondary applications, read the school's website, and practice answering common interview questions.
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Spoke with students from the school, researched heavily into its programs
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2 mock interviews
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1 mock interview
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SDN, mock interviews with friends and college career center.
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Reviewed the SDN interview feedback page, read about the school.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and laid-back atmosphere at the school, the state-of-the-art facilities (including a new hospital and library), and the emphasis on student well-being and work-life balance. Many noted the positive interactions with faculty, staff, and students, as well as the unique aspects of the curriculum such as the block schedule and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Suggestions included improving the interview process and providing more information on specific programs and opportunities available at the school.
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School was very communicative, and the interviews felt absolutely wonderful. It felt more like a casual conversation than a typical grilling.
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the school seems to really appreciate and act on student feedback (multiple students said this)
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Students speak so positively about the school, and my interviewers' interests and identities were very closely matched to myself and my application.
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UMMC, Hospital, Research, Kindness of students and faculty
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Nice students, friendly tour, Shock Trauma, actually got to see the hospital
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were most commonly concerned about the safety and reputation of Baltimore as a city, the outdated facilities on campus, the lack of pass/fail grading system, and the disorganized interview day process. Suggestions included improving transparency on curriculum specifics, enhancing campus security, and providing clearer directions for interviews to reduce stress and anxiety.
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The process itself was quite long, with the interviews taking place on the admissions day.
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virtual tour was blah - slideshow with blurry pictures??
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Tiered pass/fail system is probably not the best way to manage stress, but I do understand wanting some sort of competition now that Step One is p/f.
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Baltimore has the reputation of being dangerous in some areas.
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Very traditional curriculum structure- 2+2, and not pass/fail; no wow factor
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the potential for long wait times between interviews, the need to navigate the campus independently, the variability in interview lengths and formats, and the importance of comfortable footwear for walking tours. Additionally, some applicants suggested being prepared for unexpected weather changes, bringing distractions for potential wait times, and clarifying interview schedules in advance.
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Be prepared to sit for a long while
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that one of my interviewers would be very intense (a psychologist) and would ask me very difficult questions and when I responded she would be aggressive in her responses
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The walking tour of the school involves a lot of stairs--not great for high heels
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That I would have to find my interview rooms on my own right at the start of the day. There is also a lengthy wait time for the admissions people to check you in and give you verbal directions to your interview, so I ended up only having 5 minutes to find my first interview of the day. COME EARLY TO YOUR INTERVIEW ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A MORNING ONE! And make sure you understand the directions to the interview rooms.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences during their interviews at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, with many mentioning the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the faculty, staff, and students. Some appreciated the conversational nature of the interviews and the opportunity to showcase their personalities, while others noted the school's impressive facilities and strong clinical training. Suggestions for improvement included clearer directions on interview day and potential changes to grading systems.
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The best institution that I have interviewed with thus far. Everyone is exceedingly polite, jovial, and genuinely passionate about the University of Maryland. With no holds barred, one of the best schools you can go to on the east coast.
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2 interviews, each an hour (1 student, 1 faculty)
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Everyone was super helpful. I received directions for the interview sites and was even walked to each location by the tour guide or secretary!
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one of my interviews (With a student) was easy and relaxed; the faculty interview was very difficult but i got in so it was okay
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Maryland is a great school, and I would love to go to school here.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest providing clearer directions to interview locations, improving the check-in process efficiency, offering printed directions, and communicating interview schedules in advance. They also appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere created by the admissions office.
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It may not be a bad idea to seperate the interviews and the admissions presentation. Over all, the process itself was absolutely wonderful and fun.
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It would be helpful to provide students with a bit clearer direction on where within the hospital their interviews actually are. It took 3 students and I about 25 minutes to find the location, but on the bright side we got our own mini tour.
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Consider offering printed directions for interviewees or an easier location to find for each interview. I'd also consider ways to speed up the check-in process in the morning -- having someone have to give verbal directions and explain the whole day for EACH applicant took awhile and that led me to only have a few minutes to find my interview. Also provide an interview day feedback survey after the interview.
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Keep doing a great job of making interviewees feel excited and relaxed to interview here!
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I would suggest they be more careful in selecting interviewers.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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BWI
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DCA
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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Holiday Inn Inner Harbor.
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Days Inn
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Days Inn Inner Harbor
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Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Express Inner Harbor
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Holiday Inn Inner Harbor
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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