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Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, NC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% 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?

Many respondents reported a diverse range of questions asked during medical school interviews, including inquiries about personal motivations for pursuing medicine, specific experiences listed in applications, ethical dilemmas, family background, interests outside of medicine, and future career aspirations. Some interviews were structured as Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), where questions were tailored to individual applicants' profiles, and some respondents mentioned being bound by nondisclosure agreements that prevented them from sharing specific questions.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center School of Medicine discussed a wide array of topics including cultural diversity exploration, coping with stress, personal accomplishments, and motivations for entering the medical field. The interviews were noted to be conversational, with some respondents mentioning Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format and potential nondisclosure agreements, while others faced diverse questions ranging from ethical scenarios to personal interests and career choices.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal qualities, future career goals, ethical dilemmas, and healthcare challenges. The interview format seemed to be MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses indicated, with detailed questions about experiences, leadership, adversity, and improvements in medicine, while also mentioning the presence of a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.

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 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.

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 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane 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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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 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 reviewing their application materials and conducting mock interviews, using resources such as SDN, school websites, and interview feedback. They also focused on understanding the school's curriculum, healthcare topics, and their own motivations for pursuing medicine, emphasizing the importance of being authentic and self-aware during the interview process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the faculty, staff, and students at the school. They also appreciated the modern facilities, technology integration, innovative curriculum, and emphasis on a supportive and non-competitive environment. Suggestions included providing more details on research opportunities, offering more information about the curriculum, and highlighting the benefits of the location and cost of living in Winston-Salem.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about the one-way virtual assessment, outdated facilities, lack of engagement with current students, limited exposure to the campus, heavy class schedule, financial aid costs, lack of diversity in student perspectives, small town setting, perceived lack of enthusiasm among students, and the interview format lacking depth. Suggestions included improving facilities, increasing student engagement, providing more campus exposure, easing the class schedule, addressing financial aid concerns, enhancing diversity, and revisiting the interview format for more meaningful interactions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, the potential difficulty in finding the admissions office, the need for comfortable shoes due to long tours, and the lack of merit scholarships for out-of-state students. They also noted the varying interview experiences with multiple interviewers and emphasized the importance of arriving early to navigate the medical center.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview day at Wake Forest to be informative and enjoyable, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The short 15-20 minute interviews, while timed and rotating, were conversational and focused on personal statements and experiences. Students appreciated the school's technology, curriculum, faculty, and facilities, although some had concerns about the location and cost.
  • I love WF
  • Awesome school. I was really impressed with how well they seem to treat their students
  • Great School, I hope I get in!
  • Great experience. Friendly staff and students.
  • Unsure about the upcoming curriculum changes, but overall nice school, new building plans look great, nice city to live in, very happy and pleasant students

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office could improve by providing more detailed directions to their location and implementing a student hosting program to enhance the interview experience.