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University of Maryland School of Medicine

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 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 handling the workload of medical school, reasons for choosing a specific institution, experiences working in teams, personal qualities and weaknesses, anticipated struggles in medical school, motivations for pursuing medicine, and future career aspirations. Many respondents mentioned detailed questions regarding their applications, clinical experiences, research projects, and how they overcame adversity, with some also facing questions about potential ethical dilemmas and healthcare system challenges. Some interviews were in an MMI format, where respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed various topics such as climate change as a medical issue, changing aspects of healthcare, qualities of physicians, allocating funds for health issues, challenges as a medical student, and personal reflections on family, ethics, and career choices. The interview format may have included an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with some respondents possibly under nondisclosure agreements regarding specific questions asked.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Maryland School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethics, personal motivations for medicine, healthcare challenges, and scenarios involving unethical behaviors. Multiple respondents mentioned detailed questions about their research and some faced inquiries specific to their extracurricular activities, while others encountered inquiries about balancing personal life with medical training.
🤝 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 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)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.

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?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their AMCAS and secondary applications, reading the school's website, and seeking advice from Student Doctor Network (SDN) or mock interviews. Some also researched current healthcare issues and spoke with current students for insights and tips.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the school's communication, with interviews feeling like casual conversations rather than interrogations. They appreciated the school's receptiveness to student feedback, the enthusiasm of students and faculty, the state-of-the-art facilities, the friendliness of staff and students, the location in Baltimore, and the opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the location of the school in Baltimore, particularly mentioning safety issues and the surrounding neighborhoods. Some applicants also highlighted aspects of the interview day organization, curriculum structure, and negative comments made during the student tour. Suggestions included clearer directions for interviews, more focus on the curriculum during tours, and addressing any negative attitudes expressed by current students or guides.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known about the potential for long wait times between interviews, the need to navigate the campus independently, and to come prepared with snacks and comfortable shoes for the day. They also mentioned the importance of understanding their interview schedule and the location of their interviews in advance.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the University of Maryland to be a great institution with friendly staff and faculty. They appreciated the conversational and relaxed interview atmosphere, campus facilities, and the enthusiasm of students. Some feedback mentioned the organization of the interview day, with some experiencing delays, while others highlighted the need for more thorough interviewer preparation.
  • 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.
  • 2 interviews, each an hour (1 student, 1 faculty)
  • Everyone was super helpful. I received directions for the interview sites and was even walked to each location by the tour guide or secretary!
  • 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
  • Maryland is a great school, and I would love to go to school here.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Overall, applicants suggested improvements in providing clearer directions for interviews, streamlining the check-in process, offering printed directions, and ensuring better interviewer selection. Additionally, applicants appreciated the friendly and helpful admissions staff and desired more information in advance about interview timings.