University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Interview Feedback Summary
London, ON
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% 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
7.4
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 65 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.
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 include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for pursuing medicine, their interest in a specific program or school, their ability to handle ethical dilemmas, and their problem-solving skills in challenging scenarios. Some respondents mentioned scenarios involving alcohol or gas smells, underserved populations, and addressing emergencies, while others highlighted questions about personal motivations and experiences. Additionally, references to "MMI" or "Multiple Mini Interview" suggest that the interviews may have been structured in that format, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement.
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Why MD/PhD at Western?
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Role acting question mentioned above.
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the exact questions you would expect.
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tell us about yourself
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Tell us about yourself. (say everything you want to talk about during the interview, remember that its closed-file!)
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry discussed a variety of topics including ethical scenarios, rural medicine, preference for public or private healthcare, and the cost of higher education. Many responses indicated the interview format may have been an MMI, with some participants mentioning signing a nondisclosure agreement regarding the specific questions asked during the process.
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Interviewer stated, ''This is going to be a poorly articulated question. Perhaps you can make sense of it...He (purposely) rambled on about the SARS situation and eventually talked about doctors conforming to their instructions or disregarding them and returning to work infected.
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A role playing scenario where I was asked to give advice to a ''friend in crisis''
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Cannot disclose, required acting.
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how do you feel about rural medicine
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What do you think about the cost of higher education, what should be done about it, what kind of advice would you give a high-school graduate about the expenses
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry discussed scenarios involving ethical dilemmas, resource allocation in healthcare, and challenges in healthcare delivery. The interviews may have been in MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement, as some responses allude to multiple questions being asked and similarities in difficult questions shared among interviewees.
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The ones with multiple questions within the question that they rattled off all at once. hard to keep track of what had been answered.
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See ''interesting question''
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None. Since most of the questions are open ended it is easy to think of an answer.
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something about rural doctors
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Tell me about yourself (they know nothing about you. Trying to sum up your entire life in 5 minutes is hard)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 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 3 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 in a group interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the Canadian healthcare system, studying ethics, reviewing the school's website, doing mock interviews, practicing questions, and seeking advice from current medical students. Many emphasized the importance of staying calm and relaxed during the interview and learning from past experiences to improve their performance.
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Little bit of reading of canadian health care system, reviewed ethics etc.
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This site
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This was my last interview amongst many. I felt prepared and very relaxed. Remaining calm is important, but easier said than done.
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this was my last interview so I felt very prepared and had zero stress
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ethics, learning about the school
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the beautiful campus, friendly and close-knit student body, well-organized program, and the effort made by interviewers to create a comfortable environment. Some also appreciated the closed-file interview style and the accommodating nature of the admissions process.
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Nothing outstanding, a formal interview as expected However, I am very appreciative in that they looked past my substandard MCAT and interviewed me based on my research experience.
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Campus is beautiful and students gave a decent tour of the medical building.
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The campus is beautiful. All buildings are well spaced out, there is much greenspace as well.
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The waiting room area was nice and there was plenty of food/drinks!
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everything
What impressed you negatively?
Many applicants were negatively impressed by the perceived arrogance of students, lack of enthusiasm during interviews, and the emphasis on party life over academics during campus tours. Suggestions include ensuring interviewers engage in dialogue with candidates, students show genuine enthusiasm, and the school highlights academic aspects more prominently.
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How arrogant the students were. Also, the one interviewer kept doing the whole head-bob-I'm-sooo-tired thing. Compared to MMI interviews I have also had, panel interview was awkward and less effective IMO.
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The Western stereotypes are true.
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It seems that the stereotype that the rich kids go to this school is true.
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The students giving the tour did not seem particularly enthusiastic.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that research experience, particularly at the Masters level, was highly valued during the interview process. They also mentioned the importance of being well-versed in the unique aspects of the curriculum and being prepared for standardized questions with limited room for personal elaboration.
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Their tendency is take those with the most research experience possible (expected), thus students with Masters have a significant advantage versus undergraduates.
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Western Road actually changes name before intersecting with the street I was on. So I went passed whatever that road is called and ended up asking for directions.
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Some specifics about the curriculum.
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there was role-playing
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How much I like this school
What are your general comments?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants include mixed feelings about the interview experience at Western University, with mentions of friendly interviewers, structured questions, closed-file format, and the importance of being oneself during the interview. Some applicants found the experience positive, while others felt underwhelmed by the format or interviewer reactions.
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Meh, was not overly impressed at all.
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As expected. Western's formal, cookie-cutter medi-clone protocols left little to no surprises.
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Decent. The interviewers were the friendliest in that they always had pleasant and compassionate expressions on their faces. Students were nice. I came only for the interview and left soon after, so I was not able to meet a lot of students or watch their video
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Went well. Met some people I had met earlier at other interviews. Students seemed genuinely happy. There were many of them to help guide us where we were needed.
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everything about the school was great; my interview may have been my worst. It made it harder because I liked the school so much
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 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 7+ hours 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 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
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YYZ
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Armories
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Armories
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Negatively ☹️ | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | N/A | N/A |
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