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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Kalamazoo, MI

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

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 average.
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 motivation behind pursuing a medical career and the reasons for selecting a specific institution. Additionally, responses referencing MMI, Multiple Mini Interview, or nondisclosure suggest that the interviews may have been conducted in an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine discussed the decision to pursue an MD degree over a PhD degree, highlighting research background.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine discussed academic records, particularly addressing challenges or improvements, such as starting with a low GPA and showing significant improvement over time.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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 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.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing with generic medical school interview questions to be better equipped for the actual interview. This approach helped them familiarize themselves with common topics and improve their communication skills.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were most impressed by the supportive and welcoming atmosphere of the medical community, as well as the happiness and enthusiasm of the students. The simulation center on campus and the inclusion of MMI were also noted as positive aspects that stood out to applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed frustration with the excessive use of buzzwords and acronyms by the institution, making it challenging to understand the student experience. Additionally, many applicants wished for more opportunities to see other campus facilities during the application process.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Many applicants expressed a desire for more information and guidance on what to expect from group interview sessions, suggesting that providing clear insights and preparation tips for this aspect of the application process would be beneficial.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally expressed positive feedback about the interview day experience, with some mentioning a preference for older, more established schools. However, they also indicated a willingness to attend the school if accepted, highlighting the importance of a well-organized interview process.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office, expressing satisfaction with the process and highlighting the helpfulness of staff members such as Jean. The common theme was to maintain the excellent work and continue delivering a positive experience for future applicants.
📍 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 out of 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 airplane 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Comfort Inn.

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
2023-24 Positively 🙂 Great Virtual
2021-22 Positively 🙂 Average Virtual
2018-19 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2017-18 No change 😐 Good N/A
2017-18 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2017-18 Positively 🙂 Great N/A
2016-17 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
2016-17 Positively 🙂 Average N/A
2015-16 Positively 🙂 Good N/A
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