Grand Forks, ND
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately 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 cover a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, motivations for pursuing medicine, challenges faced, teamwork scenarios, ethical dilemmas, future goals, and reflections on specific activities or coursework. Some respondents mentioned questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format and nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with confidentiality requirements.
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Tell me about this dip in your GPA X year/semester.
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Tell me about yourself
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What do you like about UND/Why UND?
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What is a meaningful experience which has prepared you for a career in medicine?
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What would make you a successful student at UND?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences discussed a variety of topics, including favorite memories, book recommendations, and teaching experiences. While some mentioned specific questions like favorite bodily fluids and controversial medical topics, others found the questions to be more personalized to their application and experiences.
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Tell me about your favorite X (related to my old major).
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Who is your favorite author and music artist? Why do you and your best friend get along so well?
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Addressing MCAT, GPA
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Are you satisfied with your MCAT score?
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Tell me about two of your favorite memories from studying abroad.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences discussed various scenarios like ethical dilemmas, personal attributes needed for medicine, healthcare policies, and handling sensitive medical situations. Some responses hinted at an MMI format and possible nondisclosure agreements, while others touched on bioethical issues and personal reflections on experiences preparing for a medical career.
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If you were a business person, and interviewing a candidate who had the ability to give you a competitive edge. Is this ethical? Would you hire them?
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What have you learned about the scientific method and how does this apply to a career in medicine?
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Tell us about your research. Why is it important? Why are you choosing to pursue medicine rather than research alone?
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(concerning my volunteer work with a food pantry) How do we lower the number of those in poverty/homeless in North Dakota?
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After being asked what I thought the necessary traits of a competent physician were the individual who asked it responding by asking "But someone could have those traits without being a physician, how are they necessary to specifically being a physician?" There was a heavy accent and slight language barrier on the interviewers part which partially contributed to how difficult the question was.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 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.
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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
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Grand Forks
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GFK
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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Super 8
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Ramada Inn
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LaQuinta
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Hilton Garden Inn
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Guesthouse
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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 average.
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, reviewing their applications, practicing answering common interview questions, seeking feedback from peers or mentors, and researching the school and its curriculum. They also utilized resources such as SDN, school websites, and ethical scenarios to enhance their preparation.
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Mock interview, school research
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Read over application, personal statement, grades etc. spoke to friends about my experiences, practicing questions and answers out loud
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I practiced with a friend who was also interviewing, going through typical questions and critiquing each other. I also did a mock interview in the career center. They also asked typical medical school questions, and threw in a few curveballs as well. Although the majority of questions they asked were not a part of the actual interview, sitting down with a panel of strangers, in a suit, and formulating the best possible answers is an excellent way to prepare for the atmosphere of the real thing. They gave me good, honest feedback which gave me a lot of confidence going in to the real thing. When I arrived on interview day, I was at ease because I was already familiar with the environment of the interview.
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Mock interviews
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Went through my application, ability to answer varied questions about my experiences. I did a mock interview with my boss in a medical profession. I read up on typical questions and formulated responses to them.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants consistently highlighted the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the interviewers, staff, and students, as well as the genuine interest in getting to know them personally. The emphasis on patient-centered learning, the quality of the curriculum, and the willingness of students to provide guidance and support were also frequently praised. Suggestions for improvement included providing more information about the school and program during the interview process.
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Students seemed to be very close to each other per the student's report. Interviewers were friendly.
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The interviewers were wonderful. They were so kind and welcoming. It helped me relax a lot. The schools SIM Center is very impressive. All staff/professors/MDs very welcoming.
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The simulation centers were incredible--first years had the opportunity to participate in ER simulations as early as their first block. I also liked the patient-centered learning (PCL) integrated into the preclinical years.
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The school is incredible, and the interview panel was friendly and conversational.
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The friendliness and helpfulness of the students, interviewers, and staff.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the lackluster interview day experience, including limited engagement opportunities, disinterested interviewers, and an overall negative atmosphere. Suggestions included improving interview organization, enhancing interviewer training to ensure professionalism and engagement, and providing more information about the school's strengths to prospective candidates.
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Nothing, I really loved the school and enjoyed my visit.
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Lecture-based education during the morning
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I thought the interview day itself was fairly lackluster. There was no programming, only a simulation center tour at certain times throughout the day. If I had been a student who traveled far to interview, I think I would have been quite frustrated.
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Nothing really
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One interviewer looked as though he might have been falling asleep, eyes almost shut when listening. Hopefully he was deep in thought about my answer.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known ahead of time that the interviews were more relaxed and conversational than expected. Some also mentioned the short duration of the interview day and the importance of familiarizing themselves with the curriculum.
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RELAX! I was so nervous and caught up in reciting my answers and reviewing my app that I got so tense. Luckily, the interviewers were really nice and got me to relax quick.
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It was very laid back and interviewers were extremely friendly! No need to be nervous!
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Not much really, I didn't feel there was anything about the interview that was completely unexpected.
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That I would be asked a specific question about a biochem class I took, I thought that didn't happen!
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The interview day was very short (less than 2 hours). We watched a 15 minute video about the school, did our interviews, and took about a 15 minute tour.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the warm and welcoming atmosphere at the University of North Dakota (UND) during interviews, expressing appreciation for the friendly faculty and students. They also highlighted the importance of being well-prepared, particularly knowing about UND's curriculum and the Patient Centered Learning approach.
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I was pretty nervous but the committee members did make me feel welcomed.
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Great school, great students, I would be honored to be offered the opportunity to be a student at UND.
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The best way to prepare is to know your application in and out. Have a story and/or a lesson learned from each experience ready to share. Think about how your experiences have prepared you to be a doctor. Ninety percent of the questions I was asked came directly from my personal statement or list of activities.
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My interview was very laid back. The interviewers seemed very easy going and tried to make it as low stress as possible. I hope to have them as professors! The patient centered learning curriculum seems great and it sounded like most of the students really like it.
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I was really impressed by this school and could definitely see myself going here if accepted.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally advise the admissions office to continue with their friendly and helpful approach, while also suggesting to modernize communication methods by relying more on email or online updates instead of snail mail.
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Keep doing what they're doing because they're really wonderful.
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The people in the admissions office have been extremely helpful and friendly. They make sure that all of my questions and concerns are addressed.
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None.
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Snail mail is very outdated, time-consuming, and not very eco-friendly. Email or status updates online would be much appreciated.
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The admissions staff should keep doing what they're doing! They were super friendly and helpful.
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