Winnipeg, MB
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate 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 the candidate's motivations for pursuing medicine, ethical dilemmas such as admitting a terminally ill student, opinions on healthcare issues like resource allocation, and scenarios assessing values and moral character. Additionally, respondents in some cases mentioned a nondisclosure agreement, suggesting an MMI format where candidates are evaluated based on their responses to various situational prompts.
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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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should government MPs be allowed to cross the floor
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Tell me about yourself
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Why do you want to be a physician
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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?
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 wide range of topics, including hypothetical scenarios like empathizing with different individuals and explaining complex concepts to children. While some responses mentioned personal reflections and opinions on fairness in the admission process, there were no specific references to an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements in the provided answers.
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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
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 scenarios, personal beliefs impacting medical decisions, healthcare system comparisons, and stress management. Some responses indicated a focus on the Canadian Health Care System, while others mentioned challenging scenarios related to limited medical resources during epidemics and personal health implications. Notably, references to MMI format, nondisclosure agreements, and questions about socialist healthcare suggest that respondents may have faced an MMI interview structure with varied ethical and scenario-based inquiries.
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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
🤝 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 3 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.
No responses
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 between $301 and $400.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
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ywg
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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country inn
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Sheraton Downtown
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?
No responses
✅ 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 conducting mock interviews, practicing answering questions, researching current events in the medical field, and reviewing their personal statements. They also sought advice from current medical students and doctors, and some focused on ethics and healthcare system knowledge.
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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 impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and positivity of the students, interviewers, and staff, which created a relaxed and welcoming environment. Many applicants noted the personal touches, such as friendly interactions and open communication, that made the interview process enjoyable and stress-free.
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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 interview venue, including safety and cleanliness issues, unfriendly panel members, and waiting times. Suggestions included improving communication about the interview process and ensuring a more welcoming environment for candidates.
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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 wished they had known to better prepare for the interview process and to not stress as much. Additionally, some mentioned being surprised by specific details, such as the inclusion of cadavers in the gross anatomy lab during the tour.
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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
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences during the interviews, finding them satisfying, enjoyable, and not stressful. They appreciated the friendly and accessible interviewers, the challenging yet comfortable questions, and the overall welcoming environment. Some noted variability in interview panel experiences, with previous interviews ranging from confrontational to easygoing.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
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