University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Winnipeg, MB
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 58 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 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.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (79%)
Negatively (7%)
No change (14%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (40%)
Good (40%)
Average (10%)
Poor (10%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally shared positive feedback about their interview experiences, highlighting aspects such as a friendly atmosphere, challenging yet comfortable questions, and a welcoming environment. Some applicants also mentioned variations in interview panel styles, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for different approaches.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Positive experience.
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It was a very satisfying and enjoyable experience. It's really something to look forward to and not stress out about. You finally get to talk about all the topics you've been thinking of for past year!
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Bad!
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Stressful
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Really calm and relaxing. I felt calm, so I wasn't nervous and was able to answer comfertably. I really liked that.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
55 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.8 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
57% One-on-One
43% Group Interview
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File Type:
92% Open-File
8% Closed-File
UManitoba-COMP interviews are an average of 55 minutes, with an average of 3.8 interviews. 57% of interviews are one-on-one, and 8% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include discussing personal motivations for pursuing medicine, ethical dilemmas such as student illness affecting medical school attendance, scenarios requiring conflict resolution, and opinions on social issues like gay marriage. Some respondents mentioned questions about personal interests, volunteer experiences, and problem-solving abilities, while others referred to the MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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No specifics allowed thank you confidentiality agreement : ) . Just be able to articulate your thoughts for a variety of situations...
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Tell me about yourself
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If a student was accepted into medical school and then it was discovered that he/she contracted a fatal disease and only had one week to live. Should they be allowed to attend medical school? What would you do if you had the power over this decision?
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What TV I watch
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About my volunteering activities
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Medicine discussed a variety of scenarios, including empathy-testing situations and ethical dilemmas. Some responses also mentioned questions about personal attributes, like the qualities disliked by friends, and reflections on important life lessons learned from parents. It is important to note that the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the nature of the questions, and respondents might have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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No interesting questions
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What would your friends say they dislike about you most
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Who do you think is/was the greatest canadian out of "X or Y"?
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About a cultural event int he city that was closing down for the year
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Effects of poverty on health; my opinions on people adopting children from Tsunami ravaged countries
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, practicing answering questions, researching current healthcare issues, reviewing personal statements, and discussing the profession with medical professionals. They also focused on ethics, current events, and reflecting on their own motivations for pursuing medicine.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Meh, some reading of the health care system, as well as brief overview of ethics..total maybe a couple hours
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Read a couple chapters in a book on bioethics to get a feel for different scenarios. Read the relevant articles on current healthcare issues in CMAJ and Medical Post. Practiced actually answering questions by having someone ask me the questions. Thought significant events in my life and about the reasons I chose to pursue medicine.
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Read many articles
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Practice questions
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Mock interviews with current first year medical students, mock interviews with doctors, and friends. Reviewed questions found in previous years, researched background of school and why it's good for me, outlined my own skills and also read over my own personal statement essay
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Manitoba Faculty of Health Sciences College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethics, personal beliefs affecting medical practice, healthcare systems comparison, stress factors, and scenarios involving medical ethics dilemmas. Some responses suggested facing challenging questions related to ethical decision-making in medical scenarios, healthcare policies, and personal reflections on healthcare systems. Additionally, the mention of MMI format and nondisclosure agreements indicates that respondents may have encountered these types of questions during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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An ethics question
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Should we be in Afghanistan
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"Why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself?" Some people love this question. I think it's a good question to take and make you own. But I think I sort of messed it up. I didn't know what to say, what not to say....I was all over the place. So this question seemed confusing to me as to what I should or should not go into.
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Who to should get medications in limited supply during an epidemic
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Something along the lines of letting an applicant in with a degenerative disease and then flipping it on me if I got into medical school and developed the same degenerative disease
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the interview process, particularly by the students, interviewers, and panelists. The positive interactions and relaxed environment made the experience enjoyable and stress-free, setting a high standard for future applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The new building and library, the friendly and positive, but non-arrogant students
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The people were very friendly. It made me feel so relaxed... the process was virtually stress free! I'd go as far as calling it tons of fun.
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The 2 friendly people on the panel
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The MMI
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How relaxed the interview was. The group leader of the 3 panel interview was VERY nice. He came out and talked to me for a couple minutes and asked where I lived and just some general information. Really calmed me down
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the location of the school or interview venue, including safety issues and parking challenges. Some mentioned unhelpful or unfriendly interactions with staff or interviewers, as well as unnecessary questioning during the process. Suggestions included improving safety measures, providing clearer communication about the interview process, and addressing parking availability.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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That area of winnipeg isn'e the most pleasant.
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Nothing.
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The 2 unfriendly people on the panel. The fact that I was not asked questions about our healthcare system
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Waiting in the hall for 30 minutes before the interview
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The location of the faculty of medicine. It's right next to the hospital, so it makes sense that they located the faculty there. But the location is so dirty. I'd be worried parking my car or locking up my bike. Scary/dangerous at night. Fine in the daytime due to the amount of people around.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish for better preparation, particularly for interviews, as well as a desire for more information about specific aspects of the program or campus. Some also mentioned the importance of staying calm during the application process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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They seemed to have everything organized so nothing really.
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I was not well prepared
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That I was not well enough prepared for the interview
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Nothing really.
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Nothing
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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100% interviewees used ywg (ywg).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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20% Airplane
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70% Automobile
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10% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Sheraton Downtown (average ranking 9/10), with some staying at country inn (average rating 7/10). (Top 2 displayed)
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Sheraton Downtown
9/10
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country inn
7/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Student (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (88%)
Neutral (13%)
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