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Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
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Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
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💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools encompassed various topics such as experiences that challenged principles, implicit bias, ethical dilemmas, impact on others' lives, career goals, preparation for medical school, and reasons for choosing medicine and the specific institution. The responses also included inquiries about family background, academic history, extracurricular activities, research experiences, motivations for pursuing medicine, future aspirations, and how applicants handled setbacks or failures. Additionally, the responses highlighted questions about high school details, ACT/SAT scores, clinical and volunteer experiences, preparation for standardized tests, and interest in specific medical specialties.
Student interview: Describe a time when your principles were challenged? (can ask for clarification)
Faculty interview: What is implicit bias? How has it affected your interactions or that of someone else?
student interview: Describe a time where you failed, how you overcame it, and what you learned?
faculty: What is the difference between medicare and Medicaid?
student: Describe a time when you impacted someone's life
faculty: At the end of your career what do you want your colleagues at Wayne State and your patients to remember about me
They asked me about my research I was doing this past year.
They asked about what I would get out of it besides me thesis. Or rather what I did get out of it.
They asked about my most meaningful volunteer experience.
They asked about why I hadn't volunteered in a hospital in a couple of years.
Asked about my MA program to some degree
Asked about my greatest accomplishment
Do you have any questions or is there anything you'd like me to say to the committee? This is a very important question to prepare for. Asking questions shows you're interested. Also, tell the interviewer to stress to the committee how very interested you are in the school, and tell him/her again why you want to go there. Put more emotion into it this time.
Why did you ask Dr/Professor[insert professor or doctor name] for a recommendation letter? What was your relationship with him/her and what did you learn from him/her?
Tell me about the negatives in your application (she just wanted to get all of that out of the way first so I wasn't worried about it the entire interview)
They asked about specifics on my file. The interviewer had several pages of notes that he had taken beforehand. Tell me about your family. Tell me about x, y, and z volunteering/shadowing.
How large was your graduating class; what did you rank; what was your SAT and ACT score? (It's okay if you don't remember-I didn't remember my ACT score)
Do you have anything else you want me to say to the committee? Note: you need to have a good answer for this one, add something new thats not on your application, or anything else. It sounds bad to sit there with nothing to add (and you feel like the they are expecting more from you else you wont get in)
Q. Why Detroit/Wayne? A. I was prepared to be in a place like wayne. I have lots of EC activities that involved working in poor areas around the world.
Q. Why didnt you apply to Canada? A. I want to come to America. I strongly believe there is more oppurtunity here. Canada still has a special place in my heart however.
Q. Why MCAT so many times? A. I wasnt ready to answer the verbal component of MCAT. I told her I took Lit Classes to improve and be on the same wavelenght has the test writers. The interviewer was from my native country too...so the interviewer knew excatly what I was talking about.
What first sparked your interest in medicine? My husband attends grad school out of state and she asked me a lot about married life. We also talked about the importance of having a good support system.
At Wayne State, you may deal with some "lower-class" patients who will come in screaming and yelling at you, and perhaps unable to afford the care you are going to provide. How are you equipped to handle such a situation?
Tell me about yourself.
[I hate this question. It didn't throw me off or anything, but I was hoping not to start the interview with this one--which he did.]
She asked about specific non-science courses on my transcript. (She went through my transcript and just picked out a few classes that we small-taked about.)
Why are you conducting this research? What type of cancer is your research linked to? What cells did you get your protein from? (More specific questions also dealing with the background and methods of my research)
Asked about almost everything in my AMCAS and Secondary, so make sure to look through those and be able to talk about details.
Those are really the only big questions that were asked
Why Wayne? Why medicine and why now? (I'm non-trad). How did I decide on medicine? How do I know that I will not go ahead and get another degree? How do know I will be happy in medicine?
how did you choose your undergraduate institution(I think they ask every UofM student this so that they can say because of the diversity it offered...kinda what Wayne is about).
Since I was told everything that had happened to me and how serious it was after I woke up from life support and had the tubes taken out, he asked me if I, as the doctor, would tell my patient what happened and the seriousness of the situation straight out (like how close they had been to death, etc).
where do u see urself in 10 years? what type of medicine are u interested in? I just said that i couldnt make a logical decision on my specific direction in the future because my exposure to medicine hasn't been enough to base a decision on
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Wayne State University School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including explaining the COVID vaccine, differentiating between equity and equality, sharing medical journal preferences, reflecting on implicit bias in medicine, and envisioning alternate career paths if all health issues were eradicated. Some responses indicated a conversational approach, while others mentioned specific questions related to their applications and personal experiences.
Explain to me how the covid vaccine works. Is there a difference between equity and equality? What medical journals do you read? How do you want patients to remember you?
Specific to one of my ECs. Interviewer really got in depth about my experience and asked some great questions (some of which I hadn't considered before).
Why did you ask Dr/Professor[insert professor or doctor name] for a recommendation letter? What was your relationship with him/her and what did you learn from him/her?
Why didn't you apply last year (I took my MCAT in 2007)? The only reason it was interesting was because it was one of few questions that provoked an answer that couldn't already be found in my primary or secondary application.
Nothing. The interviewer just read off my AMCAS file. He wouldn't even ask a question, he would just like an an extracurricular I had listed and discussed briefly in AMCAS, and then say, ''So you did ______.'' That was it. He would just make a statement, wouldn't ask anything about it, and would just expect you to discuss it further than you already did on AMCAS.
Which other schools have you been interviewed at and where do you have left to interview?
This is an unethical question to ask at a medical school interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conversational interview. No hard questions. How did I improve on the MCAT so much? I was prepared for this, since, I have taken the MCAT 4 times...I would wonder if I was the interviewer.
If you were given a full ride to the University of Michigan, and a full ride to Wayne State, which would you pick? **Note: the interviewer told me that I didn't have at answer this question**
The questiosn were very basic... Basically, why do you want to be a doctor, why do you want to go to Wayne State (this is an important question for them), tell me about your background (if your from SE Michigan, you'll probably get into a conversation about that), talked a little about high school, went through several of my activities listed on the AMCAS
Why do you think you dropped a point on your verbal score and what did you do to improve your writing score. It was a little hard trying to be specific.
Hmmm... really, the interview was so conversational... I can't really think of an interesting question... It just kinda flowed from one topic to the next.
This wasn't asked of me, but I know someone who was asked to compare the three in state medical schools (Michigan, Michigan State Human Medicine, and Wayne State) and talk about why each one would/would not fit them.
Compare the healthcare systems in the other countries that you've visisted to that of the U.S. (I've volunteered in a medical setting in a variety of different countries, so it made sense that I was asked this question)
Since my dad had attended WSU way back when, I was asked what his perceptions were regarding how the school had changed. Thank god I had visited Detroit with the folks the weekend before!
Since I was told everything that had happened to me and how serious it was after I woke up from life support and had the tubes taken out, he asked me if I, as the doctor, would tell my patient what happened and the seriousness of the situation straight out (like how close they had been to death, etc).
What nationality is your last name? (Turns out my last name was a common one in my interviewer's home country--this led to a very nice, non-medical conversation.)
nothing too interesting really, pretty standard questions. went through post-sec experiences and he had some clarification questions but nothing surprising
Not so much a question, but my research in thryoid cancer sparked an intersting conversation on autoimmune thyroiditis and goiters in relation to dietary iodine.
This was my most positive interview experience yet. The questions asked were difficult, but my interviewer was exteremely pleasant and I felt very confident about my answers. My interviewer really wanted to get a sense of who I am as a person, and that made me want to come to Wayne State. The most interesting question I was asked is if I could choose 5 people to sit in front of the Admissions committee at WSU and describe me using 5 adjectives, who would I choose and what adjectives would they use and why?
What would u like to talk about (regards to my application)? It was nice that the interviewer gave me the opportunity to take control of the interview process.
Students said most difficult question asked at Wayne State University School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, personal strengths, coping skills, and future aspirations. While some encountered technical queries and specific inquiries about research or academic performance, the interview format was generally conversational and personal, with a focus on understanding the applicant's motivations for pursuing medicine.
Nothing was difficult, but I wasn't expecting to be asked very technical questions like explaining definitions.
In a situation which impacts your path towards your goal, some will like to collect all the information they can, what are your strengths? (I was a bit confused by this question and my faculty interviewer’s follow ups were quite tough, she seemed to want to hear something specific that I couldn’t put my finger on)
nothing difficult - interview was very conversational. interviewer emphasized wanting to get to know me so could be my advocate to admissions committee
Why Wayne State? (follow up)...no, really, why would you come here over the other places that you just told me you visited (this was done in a friendly tone though)
I understand you may be disappointed that we don't have an MD/MBA program. If you're accepted to a school that has one, will you choose it over Wayne State?
How do you feel about moving back to Detroit? (I was living in Oregon at time of interview). It was difficult because after living in Oregon, Detroit is pretty intolerable.
None really...I always find the typical question: "Why do you want to become a doctor?" to be difficult to answer because it is such a loaded question that you could spend hours answering. But, I think everyone expects that you will have a planned answer for that question.
Why were you not accepted last year? (I answered that I messed up on the application process): Then why didn't you ask some upperclassmen for advice beforehand?
If for some reason you could not practice medicine, what would you do? This was hard because I am a "one-step-at-a-time" kind of person so I haven't really thought about this one.
Tell me about what you did in High School (was TOTALLY unprepared for that). They asked what was my ACT/SAT score was and what my activities were. I saw my interviewer specifically write down my ACT score, so be prepared for that.
What would you like me to convey to the admissions committee on your behalf? (Not really a hard question, but out of all of the questions, it was the most difficult.)
I interviewed with a faculty member from the same field I was doing research in. He asked some pretty thorough questions about my research experience. Know your research well.
What are my hobbies? (I always have trouble with this.) She also asked me if I had ever considered pursuing a PhD because I had mentioned my interest in attaining both.
didn't have a specific "hard" question, but "What do you want to get out of med school?" kinda get me, b/c I didn't know exactly what he was asking. (When in doubt, ask the interviewer to clarify.) I answered it in a way that combined the questions "why medicine" and "why Wayne", but later on figured out that he meant to ask "what kind of specialty you want to go into?"...
Is there anything else you would like the Admissions committee to know? (I felt like we had already talked about everything so I was stuck and managed to same something, though it was pretty insignificant.
How do you feel about medical insurance in the U.S. and where do you stand on the debate over universal health care? Do you think the government should be more proactive? Why?
A hypothetical question: "If every single profession existed in today's society EXCEPT that of physician, what profession would you choose and why". I was also asked a lot about my research and about problems with US Health care, which wasn't too bad, but I'm glad I prepared for those questions thoroughly! :)
The interviewer (the asst. Dean for Admissions) was very very personal, nearly too personal, and at times, it felt like he was probing too much. He was a clinical psychologist, and this interview was nearly cliche for the type of introspective grilling one would expect.
Detroit metro airport. But be ready to pay a cab fair of 45 dollars to get to proper detroit where wayne state and my hotel was. also a 5-6 dollar cab ride from hotel to wayne state.
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
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What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
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What are your comments on where you stayed?
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✅ 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, reading interview feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), and researching the school's website. Many also practiced answering common interview questions and sought advice from current students or friends who attend the school.
School website and reviewing my application materials.
Mock interviews were moderately helpful at straightening out the tell me about yourself/why detroit, but the rest of the questions were a bit unpredictable. General MMI/CASPer/Bioethics practice for the MMI is fine. I read parts of the student handbook and most of the website. Specific community service opportunities are hard to find on the website but you can ask the medical students about them during lunch.
Go through your entire primary application. Secondary too, but mostly primary. Googled basic interview questions I knew could come up like why us, why medicine, etc. Looked through school's website.
I spent some time walking/driving around the city. I wanted to get a "feel." I wanted to know if I could really see myself there and if so to think about why it was I felt that way. I also went through the SDN thread and paid a lot of attention to the few comments posted by current students. Websites are designed to be enticing, but anonymous feedback from current students not so much - so I think it gives you a more realistic picture, especially if you see the same things mentioned across different individuals.
SDN, mock interview, reading about the school on the website and wiki. I also stayed with students the night before and asked them questions about the school and about the interview.
SDN (I read the questions that came up in the last two years), mock interviews, read my primary and secondary application, kept up to date on current topics in health care (particularly in Michigan)
Interview feedback, mock interview, practice with friends, read AMA ethics, read health policy book...all quite unnecessary (no ethics, policy questions)
read SDN forums, school website, went over details of my own research, familiar with own application, extracurriculars, etc. prepared a binder of stufff.
Didn't really do much, I've found that when I prepare, I am more nervous trying to think about my canned answers. I just shoot from the hip now, it works best for me.
SDN, medical school interview book (every question i was asked has been listed on sdn by other ppl during their interviews from '07 and '06. stick to sdn and most likely you won't be surprised.)
It was my first interview: read through SDN questions, my secondaries and AMCAS, other secondaries for reference, notes on experiences from when I shadowed, mock interview, practiced answering questions with myself, made a list of everything I wanted to be covered, the usual...
Read all Student Doctor Network interview feedback submissions for Wayne State. Reviewed my primary and secondary application materials. Kept things in perspective, knowing I should just be myself. Got a good night's sleep, woke up early, left plenty of time for driving, relaxed as much as possible.
SDN, mock interviews with friends, reading up on current events/problems in health care, reading over AMCAS and secondary app. I really didn't need to do any of this besides going over the applications.
Reviewed AMCAS application, rationed out how to tie in some of my extraciricular activities with a career in medicine (musical instrument = time, dedication, skill, practice), tooks some Tums or Beano about an hour before the interview so my stomach didn't make any weird noises from breakfast food. Brought eye drops so I wouldn't looked stoned (9am interview).
Read SDN, participated in a mock interview, had conversations with health care and non-health care people about "hot" medical issues (e.g., stem cell, insurance, etc.)
I read most of the interview feedbacks, practiced possible questions, did some self-assessment, and read up on some information regarding the school. Really, I needed to do none of this.
i go to wayne for the BMS program, so i know the school pretty well. i read the website thoroughly and the pakcet that they sent with the interview materials. i read all the posts on this site, and i had a tentative answer in my head for each question, but not too much planning because i didnt want to get too nervous or for my answers to sound overly premeditated.
Read over primary and secondary essays, researched the 23 possible interviewers for a little background info, read the wayne website, coached by a consultant who specializes in interview skills, asked family and friends to ask me potential essay questions and I practiced answering them.
Wrote down some of my goals, weaknesses (in a positive light), and some of my best and worst moments. Did a mock interview with my girlfriend's father.
Read through the WSU web-site, really made sure I knew a lot about my research, Read the NY Times and other newspapers, really made sure I knew myself. I didn't do any "mock" interviews b/c I didn't want any of my answers to seem "contrived". I wanted all my answers to be genuine, whatever comes to my mind ansers.
I spent time reviewing the website but I found that it wasn't really neccessary for the interview so much. As long as you know that the school prides themselves on their clinical emphasis, you've gotten what you need from the site.
Prayed a lot! tried to relax and be myself. reviewed my amcas and secondary applications. Look at the school website and this website (since interview feedback is on the DL)
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness, enthusiasm, and genuine interest shown by the interviewers, students, and staff at Wayne State. The access to a wide range of clinical experiences, the proximity of numerous hospitals, and the opportunities for hands-on learning in a diverse and underserved community were highlighted as major positives. Additionally, the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, the focus on community service, and the school's commitment to providing a realistic and transparent view of the program were common themes of positive feedback.
All interviewers seemed very proud of Wayne State and had great insight into what it would be like to go there.
The student interview made me feel at ease and the faculty interview I felt positively challenged. Also they had detailed slides of med school curriculum for each year
F interviewers were super enthusiastic and warm! Interviewers really seemed to just want to get to know me more on a personal level rather than review my application materials!
Friendly medical students who were open to answering any question. The tour of Detroit was definitely the best part of the day. The interviews were pretty well organized for such a packed day. I felt that MMI was really well made and not too stressful. MMI interviewers were so nice and chatted with you instead of letting you sit in awkward silence after you finish.
The interview and tour gave you a realistic idea about the school. They don't try to sugar coat or pull out the "good china" when you visit like other schools. I prefer it this way. I don't want a school to impress me during the interview to realize it was an illusion when I enroll.
SO. MANY. HOSPITALS.
Lots of housing right by the med center. Basically, if you live here you will be able to walk to everything that matters for 4 years.
The students I met were OUTSTANDING people. Seems to be a high level of clinical experience and engagement in underserved communities in Detroit. Co-curricular programs that incorporate service learning, lectures, seminars, etc. Really sophisticated recording system for recording classes/lectures. Seems like there's lots of scholarship money available.
The community seemed tight-knit. I asked my interviewer why he/she stayed at Wayne for his/her career and the response was the people. Lectures are optional and streamed, so no need to attend most class.
School respects your time. You don't have attend an ALL DAY interview program. It's like a real job interview which I found to be refreshing. Not every applicant will appreciate this attitude, but I did.
Wayne State doesn't try to sell themselves on you. Your interview day is largely what you make of it. Every portion besides the interview itself is optional. You can go sit in on a class if you want to, and no one will really know/care if you decide you don't want to do that. Same with the tour. There is free time plugged into the day for you to just explore it on your own. You can walk around the school and talk to people, check out the cafe, or simply sit there and unwind if you feel like it. I think this is a very sensible approach because it lets the applicant define his/her experience, but I could see how that wouldn't appeal to everyone.
The interviewer was genuinely interested in what I had to say and was very nice. I also was able to sit in on a class because my interview time had to be changed due to a family emergency. It was great to see what going there would be like. If you have time after/before an interview I highly recommend asking if this is an option.
Friendly people at the school, lots of diversity. All lectures are available on video so attendance is mostly optional. Only a few books needs to be purchased since students are given great course materials by the school.
Strong clinical facilities, cultural life. multiple busy hospitals in the area around the school. VA hospital, children's hospital, few others. Close to Ann arbor where the more well known UMich is. Nice and friendly admissions staff and interviewer and tour guides. All people I met were friendly. even the interviewees were friendly and cool. most of them were out of staters like me from cali and new york and elsewhere.
Everything, this is my top choice. Student body, the facilities (new library and med commons opened a couple of years ago), research opportunities, the clinical experiences, I love that there are so many hospitals right there next to the school.
The school was very laid back and everyone I met throughout the day was super nice. I left with a better impression of the school and of the area than I had started with.
Students seemed to like the school, the area has a lot to offer in terms of medical opportunities, lots of hospitals in the area, co-curricular program
student tour guides were enthusiastic about their school and the education they are receiving. clinical training! is awesome! DMC is a very impressive resource. co-curricular program is very appealing. Detroit looked better than you'd think and I consider it an asset to the school - students get great training and the oppty. to serve a very medically underserved city. interviewer was incredibly nice and interview was low-stress
New building for class of 2013 and beyond!! Beautiful! (But I saw that after my interview, it wasn't ready when I went for my actual interview). Hospitals affiliated to WSU are amazing. Interview is very relaxed. There are no try-to-stump-you ethical questions (at least not in my interview).
Hospital is nice and will offer ridic amount of experience (there are a chain of like 6 hospitals), tour guides were helpful and relatively informative, school's history is very rich.
The DMC, is large, and very accessible to the medical school, everything is connected, which is convenient. The staff and students were friendly, informative and approachable.
The students seemed generally laid back and friendly (despite the fact that each class size is about 300 students); the mentoring program between students and physicians; the financial aid available to students from a disadvantaged background; the underground tunnel system connecting most facilities; most classes are webcast; lecture notes are available for most classes;
extensive network of on site hospitals connected to medical school for training, school had the infrastructure to deal with large class size, school was actually in a decent area of Detroit
The interviewer was extremely friendly and really studied my file. He gave me time in the end to cover things that we did not go over in the interview.
clinical experiences at DMC, new library being built (should be ready for incoming class), friendly faculty/staff/students, large class size makes for lots of on-campus clubs and special interest groups
The school was actually in a nice area, the tour guides were really enthusiastic, the building was technologically advanced (and I think a new one is being built). It seemed like a really good place to learn medicine. The hospital system was AMAZING.
Attended a couple lectures--very interesting stuff (but I didnt understand much). Profs were techno-literate and the lecture notes and videos are posted online.
how well the interviewer had read through my file, that she was enthusiastic about interviewing me and getting to know me, that number of hospitals around the area, and that there is an underground tunnel.
Online lectures that you can stream. I hate attending lecture because I feel I learn better on my own, so this feature is a nice caveat for a school to have.
The most impressive thing is all the hospitals that are walking distance from the school. Also, the school is pretty high tech, and environment seems very positive.
The number of hospitals that are literally across the street from the school. The tour guide and interviewer both mentioned the excellent training opportunities that students have at Wayne State.
The interviewer (Awesome lady) took time to describe the different admissions processes between schools, and was open to conversation on some Detroit-based issues with me following discussion of my app.
Giant hospital system. School is affiliated with all the big shots in Southeast Michigan. They serve a 5 million person population. Leaders in clinical research. New Dean has a great plan for expanding research facilities and increasing NIH funding to the school. Students seemed very relaxed.
The surrounding hospital complex! It is amazing. It is huge and a very busy place. The school facilities are not new and not very impressive but the oppurtunities at the surrounding hospitals are amazing. They said that the hospital complexe serves approx. 6 million people in Detroit and the surrounding areas. One of the largest patient populations to a single hospital in the country. The tour guides said that because of the state that Detroit is in, you will see very interesting diseases and conditions in your patients.
Opportunities for student involvement in the community and the possibility of taking a part in discussing and impacting change in health care policies at the state level
The students seemed really enthusiastic. Also, I sat in on a few lectures and one of the professors was incredibly animated, throwing candy at sleeping students and actually engaging the class.
Being the only school in Detroit - WSU has a monopoly on med student opportunities. Very broad socio-econ pop., Detroit Mercy Hospital sees everything, and the affluent suburbs of Royal Oak and Brimmingham off great tertiary care opportunities. (I'm from Mich.)
The DMC is quite large, and provides a wealth of patients populations and other resources, especially for research - which is essntial for landing the top residencies.
As the only med school in Detroit students have access to all of the city's hospitals. This allows Wayne State to provide climical hands on patient experience very early on in the program (most programs there is no clinical experience until the 3rd or 4th year.) Also it appears Wayne is very well respected close 100% of students get there 1st or 2nd choice in placement through the matching program.
The students who gave us our tour were great. They were enthusiastic, but honest - not afraid to tell us about the school's weak points. I really connected with them, and I thought they were great people - makes me think this school turns out good doctors who can relate to others.
The facilities were fine, and we were taken to the local hospitals to tour them (all connected by tunnels). Students seemed happy there and the tuition is pretty good for in-state students.My interviewer also cleared up misconceptions about the large class size (290).
My interviewer thoroughly knew my file. It was obvious that she took time to learn about me. The admissions office is staffed with very friendly people. Detroit is the only major city served by just one medical school so med students really get a lot of clinical opportunities.
Very enthusiastic tour guides (2 for only 4 interviewees) and nice medical school. Excellent clinical opportunities in hospitals (connected by tunnels!) and Detroit. Friendly students, not much competition.
Clinical opportunities. Lots of chances to have patient contact. The clinical education is supposed to be second to none. Beaumont and Henry Ford Hospitals are ranked extremely high.
Very laid back vibe. Extremely friendly students. Helpful admissions staff - fact that they have a phone number you can call to find out your admissions status.
The people were all very nice, Detroit has a good urban feel that I prefer, and the area around campus did feel or look as ghetto as the reputation would have you believe.
The enthusiasm of the studends/doctors/staff I met...they seemed to really like being at Wayne. Also, the facilities are very nice...many hospitals on the same block as the med school.
Not much, it's not a bad school and I think it compares extremely well to other pure clinical schools in the midwest, and frankly the nation. Wayne State physicians are well known as earning an excellent education
The interviewer knew my file well and asked me specifics. The students were all friendly (not just the ones giving the tour). They have an impressive network of hospitals.
There are so many different hospitals close to the school. There are underground tunnels connecting the different hospitals. Everyone was nice and seemed to enjoy being there.
Everyone was wonderful! My interviewer instantly made me feel comfortable, the interview was conversational, and my tour guides were helpful and friendly. Also, I was able to sit in on a dermatology class and all the students were very welcoming and enthusiastic.
The number of hospital and medical center affiliations that they have are phenomenal. It seems like they really give you a lot of hands-on experience, and they are really geared toward preparing you for the boards.
The students seemed pretty relaxed and friendly. School is well-connected with surrounding hospitals. Lots of opportunity for clinical experience and volunteering in the community.
Everyone was SO friendly there and as soon as they saw the kid walking up and down the halls in a suit they knew I was there for an interview, they practically fell over themselves to ensure I had a good time.
Detroit is the only major (~1 million people) metro area that ONLY has 1 medical school. This offers students chances to train at 11+ hospitals in the immediate area free from competition.
The interview was very laid back. The person interviewing me was a psychiatrist but I didn't feel like she was over-analyzing me or playing the "tell me about your childhood" game.
Also, the admissions office told me there was a class going on and that I should sit in on it. She gave me directions to the room and I sat in on a renal clearence lecture....very cool. Very Friendly.
Clinical opportunities, opportunities to volunteer, opportunities to go abroad, professors only responsbility is to teach - they don't have clinic or research commitments, many student support services, etc.
The hospitals! So many hospitals in one city block... And they're all (for the most part) connected by tunnels (good for winter!) Comraderie amongst the students, student parking is extremely close to the med school (across the street)... The professors I met were very friendly... The Urban feel of the school... They have a student prayer/meditation room available near the classroom area...I could go on and on...
Friendly admissions office staff, really happy students who weren't stuck on themselves, great clinical resources. Plus, my interview was the last day of the current cycle, so I'll know by 12/15 whether I'm accepted, waitlisted or rejected. Sweet!
Everyone I've met who is involved with the school is very polite and friendly, and the students have a lot of pride and enthusiasm. Everyone is responsive to questions, even stupid ones.
The hospitals, the reputation of the school in Michigan and in the city of Detroit, cost. Students were all very friendly. Admissions office staff was very friendly.
They really went out of their way to make it as stress-free day as possible. I liked the focus on clinical experience, practice, and opportuniteis afforded by the nine local hospitals of which they are the only school to rotate through.
great clinical program, 7-8 hospitals to do rotations in, can do international rotation, all the courses are in blocks.. and exams are once every month for a whole day
I loved the very welcoming and relaxed demeanor of my interviewer. he really made me feel like i was engaging in conversation with a peer and also made me excited about wayne state. he was very eager to answer all my questions.
The students were happy to be there. They all appeared to be content. Also the interviewer seemed interested in my responses and remained attentive throughout the interview.
Very nice people...my interviewer was extremely engaging and smiled a lot. Wayne is in an underserved community, so students there get a lot of experience with pathology that they wouldn't see in other cities.
the facilites look old from the outside but the inside is a different story. people from Wayne State are extremely friendly and warm and are proud of their school
The interviewer was really warm and friendly, very much into conversation more than asking grilling questions. Additionally, she wanted to talk at great length about the features of the medical school curriculum.
Everything! I had a really good time at this school - the tour was interesting, the students were VERY friendly, and the person who interviewed me was excellent. Also, the numerous resources and hospitals located right at the school is nice for those of us who hate to commute. If you are interviewing at this school don't judge it by its appearance!
Wayne is right next to a group of health care facilities that cover a wide spectrum of specialties. It's great that everything is all together! Also, Wayne's students are extremely active in their community. Extracurricular activities range from free clinic to educational programs.
The broad range of clinical experiences you'd get in an inner city hospital; How nice that area of Detroit was. How they gave me a coupon for a free drink in the cafeteria while I waited.
Overall the campus has a really friendly atmosphere and the office of admissions is pretty helpful. I liked the fact that I was iterviewed in the interviewer's office.
1. Student involvement (students participate in lots of community service activities...so much that if a student completes 150 hours, they receive credit towards 4th year electives);Student involvement in hiring of faculty and curriculum
2. My host and her roommate(student stay over program) made me feel at home. They were honest about the school and gave me a tour of the city.
3. USMLE Pass Rates and 100% residency match
4. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department/Hospital Systems-- lots of funding and first place where in-utero bone marrow transplant was performed (awesome!!!)
5. Interviewed with the chair of Family Medicine -- very easy going and very knowledgeable -- gave an outline of the interview and the committee selection process.
Usually interviews at this school are one on one, however, a second year student was sitting in on the interview for training purposes. It was nice to ask the student specific questions about his experience at the school...he was very honest. Also, the physician who interviewed me was extremely friendly and talkative.
The tour was very good. I wasn't sure if it was going to be worth it, b/c the admissions office asked me if I wanted to go or not, as if it wasn't that important. However the student was very informative and what she told us helped me in my interview.
The staff seems very caring despite the large size of the school. And, despite the school being in downtown Detroit, the campus is attractive and well-maintained.
My interviewer was exceptionally pleasant. The clinical experience is real at this school. You are allowed more clinical responibility as a student than probably any other school.
How excited the students were about the school and the programs; the good programs in ob/gyn and neuroscience; the amazing community-oriented experiences you can have.
The students were great, the hospitals are great, and I interviewed with the interim dean of admissions, who was very helpful. Also, there is a student workout room, and the cafeteria was good.
The atmosphere at Wayne State. Everyone was extremely nice and courteous, and everyone (including my interviewer) treated me as if they really wanted me to go to Wayne State.
The tour was given by two second year students who did an outstanding job of informing me about the school and what it's like to be a medical student at Wayne State. They both really love it there and said they turned down schools like U of M because they like the way Wayne educates its students. The tour and the campus are fabulous. The Detroit Medical Center is huge and beautifull.
The family atmoshpere at Wayne. The people at Wayne seemed happy about being there and put me very much at ease. The interviewer, she was pleasant and gave me some feedback.
Applicants were generally unimpressed by the lack of organization and information provided during the interview day at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the facilities, interview process, tour, and the overall lack of enthusiasm and transparency from faculty and students. Suggestions included improving the presentation of the school, offering more detailed tours, addressing the disorganization, enhancing the interview experience, and providing more information about the curriculum and financial aid.
They interview a lot of people so not sure how secure to feel despite feeling positively.
The interview I had with Wayne was the one I had disliked the most out of all the interviews I had. Received the A and turned it down from how negative my interview experience was. The MMI questions were very random and didn't have much to do with medical school, yet the interviewers were not very personable and one raised an eyebrow when I had mentioned I was not from the state and made me feel very unwelcome. My faculty interviewer was the most bizarre interview I've had all cycle, with the faculty asking me to explain how the covid vaccine works, what the difference between equity and equality is, definition of a food dessert, what medical journals I read regularly, and barely asking me anything related to my app and moreso pimping me on definitions. Fortunately I had knew the answers, but it did not "sell" the school to me at all. My student interviewer was nice but a bit robotic. Definitely felt off vibes from everyone I interacted with besides the interview facilitator.
Very little information was given about the school. No admission presentation, nothing about final aid. Everything was focused on how they were helping revitalize Detroit and community health care activities.
I wish the school tour had been a bit more comprehensive and that we could have a lecture about curriculum and other things, especially because some stuff can be tough to read about from the website. The lunch was honestly not great, but since we are given a home base to leave bags in during the tours/interviews you can definitely bring a snack of your own. The adcom people who came in to answer questions at the end were not super transparent but were really encouraging. Also, the students talked a bit about the huge class size and that’s something I don’t think I would like that much.
Really really disorganized. Got out an hour after the scheduled end time. Did not meet a single faculty member throughout the entire day until the faculty interview.
There was no admissions person who talked to us, no presentation on the school or financial aid, and everyone (except for the faculty member during the interview) was unprofessional and didn't seem to care
My actual interviewer (and 3 other applicant's interviewers) did not show up and I had to have a virtual one 2 days later. I am still shocked. Also the student tour guide was sarcastic and not enthusiastic about his own school.
The main building felt a bit claustrophobic, like you might end up locked down at any moment. Tour guide explained it was built during the race riots, and it does feel like it.
The anatomy lab seems like one of the only parts of the facilities that hasn't been recently updated. The ventilation seems a little lacking IMHO. This is slightly unpleasant but by no means a big deal to me.
Kinda old and dingy after seeing UCF's state of the art newer facilities. weren't able to see any of the study rooms or go inside gross anat labs like at UCF and see a lot of things on the tour that we were able to see in more depth at UCF. But on the bright side they offered to let me sit in on a lecture to see how class is there. I felt too awkward to do it but went down to the library instead and chilled there before my interview.
The facilities tour was 2 hr after the interview, however, was the one part that made me decide on Wayne State.
The interview process did not have financial aid office involved.
most everyone is a commuter student. you have to drive everywhere (it is Michigan, after all). public transportation is virtually nonexistent. this is, of course, not the school's fault
The tour was optional and the day was not really organized. It was just an interview, not really an "interview day." That can be a very good thing for people who are busy and do not want to spend the whole day at the school, but I like the scheduled days that have a tour and lunch with the students.
Lack of fin. aid/housing presentation and all that stuff. Interviewed the day before xmas eve, so it was super snowy and the school was like a ghost town...
The interview style; the lack of a formal presentation from the school; the lack of study space for students-the library is currently closed for remodeling (the best place to study is the cafeteria because it has windows)
Students stop going to class because of Streaming lectures online (the streamin is nice though!) which means it might be difficult to meet all the students in your class
Detroit is very dead. Classes are dead as well, only about 20 people were attending the lecture I watched as they are all video-streamed so most students stay home.
the rest of Detroit, only some research on campus (good myelin disease research though), rather inflexible curriculum, weird grading system that is sort of like standardized test (absolute scaled scores that help them rank), huge class size, students didn't seem enthusiastic
not the prettiest area/campus, commuter school, sky-high tuition (58K) and class size (~300), drama b/t DMC and WSU, traditional curriculum, lack of reliable public transportation (most students have a car)
it seems like the students are a pretty mixed crowd from those who you wonder why they were let in, to those who are serious about medicine. seems like you need to be careful who you hang around. also no one was terribly enthusiastic about being there. also, seems like there is a lack of study areas, ie the library is out of commission, the lab rooms are white and ''lab''-y, though i'm sure you get used to studying there after a while.
The facilities. The area. The student body. The hospital. The lack of a research program for non-PhD students. Did I mention the facilities?
To put it simply, the only thing that is attractive about Wayne is the instate tuition and the online lectures. Everything is? Well, it stinks.
when i interviewed, i got the impression that wsu is really for people who want to live at home/live independently in a city and go to school...i was really unimpressed with the fact that students attend lecture less than half the time and choose to stream them from the internet (in the words of the tour guide) ''because they would much rather sleep and get up in the afternoon.'' there seems to be no camaraderie within the class, there is an utter lack of ''student life.''
if you're working, have kids, or are married...this would be the school for you but if not why would you want to give up the amazing college-like experience medical schools like UMich can give you?
there's also little research at this school and little encouragement to do it (i.e. nothing is built into the program). even if you don't want to do research, i think the research background to a school is fundamental to the quality of teaching. why does a school like duke tend to focus less on textbooks? b/c the professors draw from their research and cutting edge basic science to teach you material. thus, people who graduate from a place like duke are taught to be the leaders in their fields...and they truly know what it means to be that. that being said, i was impressed w/ wsu's clinical program...and their students get into a wide range of specialties.
all this goes to show that it DOES matter where you go for medical school...these schools are incredibly different (in their own right) but can produce very different types of physicians have different goals.
Very large school seemed impersonal, and the faculty didn't really seem to care about teaching. It sounds like the still just talk at the students, and have a traditional curriculum. (As opposed to the systems based approach) One of the tour guides didn't really seem excited about being a student there, and said a few bad things about the school. The computers were still using CRTs, which made the wonder how old they were.
no financial aid information given on interview day; interviews were briefed individually as they arrived which got starts to look inefficient if two or more students arrive and once and the other(s) have to wait for the assistant to ouline the ropes for the day
Office staff a bit grumpy, but it was really cold that day. Lack of an MD/MBA program, especially in the very biz-oriented city of Detroit, was a bit of a let-down.
After reading SDN, my perception of the interview was that it was going to be low stress...it was indeed low-stress, but somewhat higher than I expected.
The long list of directions that were given to me to get to my interviewer's office. I also was not fond of the way the admissions office treated students--it was as if we were doing them a favor by coming. There were no signs, directions, or feeling of welcomeness.
The interviewer basically went through my AMCAS and asked me questions about each and every section. I got the impression that she hadn't read my file initially.
Most people would probably say the location. However, if you want to attend medical school in Detroit, you should be well aware of the problems in the city and you should have a desire as a future doctor to do something about it. Nothing really negatively impressed me.
Huge class size (class that enters in 2007 will be ~280), facilities were old, lectures were so big that they had overflow rooms were the lectures were shown on video screen at the same time
I was not that impressed by my interviewer...he was nice, but seemed more interested in telling me his thoughts on the school and my application than actually asking me questions.
The tour was boring. It was snowing and about 30 degrees C. Contract problems between the University Physician Group, Detroit Medical Center, and WSU. The class size is going to be 290. :( The tuition is also $45 grand for out-of-state students.
There's nothing to do during the weekends so lots of people go home. Students don't come to lecture if they can help it and it's easy to fall behind in class.
Ohhhh Detroit! It is an economically severely depressed region. This has an effect on everything from crime to nightlife to non-insured patients to well you do the math.
I felt like the school was good, but I'm not sure if I would pick it other the other school I've been accepted to. It just seemed like people were there but not very excited about anything really. I was hoping to get financial aid information there, but you have to go back on a Saturday for a presentation.
Most students don't live around campus, not much campus life. The tour was horrible since it was only the tour guide's 2nd tour. He didn't know much and said nothing about the hospital network.
Student tour guides were unimpressive... not informative for our group of out-of-state applicants. (Both were Detroit natives... had attended Wayne State as undergrads.) They seemed to not think of education seriously, making high achievement sound unpopular.
The activities were absent, no welcome meeting, no introductions, etc. Also, the school has plans to increase the 1st year class to 300! Funny how no one mentioned that, found out from a 4th year student I talked to in the hall.
I had to wait 2 hours in between the tour and my interview! They only have one tour at noon for both the morning and afternoon interviewers. I had to ask to see the library and hospitals, but they gladly showed them to us. It's in Detroit, so not visually appealing or entirely safe.
Scott Hall is old with almost no windows. Since I'm doing MD/Ph.D, some of the research seemed a bit lacking. That's not to say all of it was, but there seemed to be fewer quality labs pertaining to research that I wanted to do. As for the living area, Detroit is, well Detroit. Money for the Super Bowl has helped renovate the downtown. Hardly any of the outlying areas have gotten money though, so they are still pretty downtrodden. Also, while a lot of places tried to sell themselves, Wayne seemed to be more content just letting you decide.
The quality of the facilities. They were nice enough but everything was old and very spartan. Big gross anat lab with many bodies...student get to perform the dissection.
Detroit is a bit run down. The school's location isn't unsafe, but not exactly where you would want to live either. Since Detroit does not have much of a mass transit system, most students live in the suburbs and drive in.
Students seem rather stressed out, facilities are average or a little below average, and the anatomy labs and many of the rec rooms were dreary and underground. Also, practically everyone's in-state, so I may feel a bit left out.
I used to live in Detroit and coming back I thought Detroit would be a dump. But it's actually gotten better - abandoned buildings are starting to be town down. That being said...the area right around WSU is not safe and you can't park your car there. The health care system in Detroit is struggling big time and the only successful hospital is Beaumont (a top 20 hospital in the entire nation). But the Detroit area hospitals like Sinai Grace, Hutzel, Detroit Receiving, St. Johns, Harper, are all struggling and it's really sad because Detroit needs good health care in that area. Plus Wayne State is upping their school size to 300, that sure is big!!!
No one could tell me a reason they went to the school except that it was in state. I asked my interviewer why he liked Detroit and he couldn't give me an answer. I was expecting them to sell the school to me, but they didn't try. They figured I was too good for the school or something. Hell, I would go there if it meant getting to go to med school at all! They shouldn't have had that attitude. I sure didn't. The interviewer was falling asleep and forgot some of my answers and had me repeat them!
That they let in over 250 people. The interviewer told me flat out that they admit a lot of sub-par students that couldn't get into other places. The interviewer said that they do this knowing that some of these people will fail out or quit, and still others will not pass the boards.
The weather was quite cold and overcast the couple of days I was there. Detroit is a relatively low-income area and a lot of the buildings and infrastructure seem old.
The area, detroit isnt a great town people. but it isnt in the worst part of detroit either. the class is big (almost 300) all of the graduate studies for the sciences are in one building (ONE!!!) older building, not great facilities
City is abandoned and unsafe, both city and school aren't nice to look at and are old. Commuter school. Webcast lectures mean that sometimes only 15% show up. "Official" students - tour guides, hosts - were nice, but other students ignored me when I was sitting right next to them.
they barely showed us anything during the tour, and since I've taken one before with our pre-med club, I know there was more they could show...also, how spaced out the interviews were, I would think it would be more efficient to have all of us interview before the tour and around the same time (but that was a small thing)
The only "negative" comment that I had was that at the tail end of my interview I felt rushed because the interviewer was trying to make sure I made it to the tour. I wish they would have had more than one tour during the day so that interviewers wouldn't feel rushed to get prospective students to the tour.
People commute to the school because it's in downtown Detroit...I don't want to commute to med school (isn't there enough to worry about already?). The subterranean tunnel system is a bit stuffy.
Very short visit. Counting the hour interview I was on campus for only about 3 hours. Just showed up, interviewed, had the tour and left. Not much information on Detroit, where to live, student life, curriculum, etc.
Detroit is an interesting city... Looks great, but inactive to an extent. Great researches going on at Wayne, but I didn't get a feeling that students were too involved in what's going on in the research departments...
The facilities were pretty run down. There were times when I felt like I was in prison while in the med school building. Also, Detroit Receiving is having serious financial problems, although this was not discussed by anyone. When you go, bring it up. Also, this was possibly the least informative of all the interviews I have gone on. I walked away knowing very little about the school because they do not give any presentations, my interviewer was a doctor so I couldnt waste her time asking a ton of questions, and the student tour guides focused on the dumbest issues like ID cards. Also, with so many kids per class, it seemed a little like a doctor factory.
The complete lack of information given to you at interview day. All you do is have one interview and take a tour with students. No curriculum presentation, nothing on financial aid.
My interviewer didn't seem that interested in what I was saying and she basically just went over all my ECs, I think to verify that I had actually done what I had said I had done.
The tour was HORRIBLE!! The student was a second year who had pulled an all-nighter studying for her exam. They should have found someone else to give the tour because she did not sell it well at all...in fact we ran into her friends in the hallway and she stopped to talk to them for about 10 minutes and made us wait around while they planned on going out to lunch. She didn't show us the library or where she studied which I thought was important to see.
The day is set up very sporadically, and they give you NO information to take back about Wayne State. Also, the main building that you take most of your classes in is not very modern.
I am from New York City, so I had to fly in to Detroit, and there is no public transportation here, so I had to spend a lot of money in cab fares to my hotel and then to the school from the hotel, and the surrounding areas of the med school are not the best neighborhoods, but most of the really good med schools are in really bad neighborhoods, like hopkins and columbia, and penn, so wayne State fits right in :).
location; I stayed at a Days Inn in downtown Detroit a couple of miles from the school; kinda creepy; heard about bad/scary things happening there, although taxi driver said things're 75% better than they were 10 years ago
Many applicants wished they had known ahead of time that the interview format had changed for the 2022-2023 cycle, with multiple 30-minute interviews including one with a faculty member, a medical student, and an MMI. They also emphasized the importance of being relaxed, knowing their application well, and being prepared for a conversational interview.
That they don't ask conventional questions now (tell me about yourself, why medicine, why Wayne state, etc) in the 2022-2023 cycle.
The Faculty interviewer knows your application really, really well so you can talk about yourself without going into too much detail about what you did- they just want to have a conversation with you and may bring up random topics in order to do that, so just go with the flow. There are a few ethical/scenario questions weaved into the student interview, which is very structured.
They are very willing to accomodate interview dates. I mentioned some travel logistics issues I had had, and the admissions staff said that they wished I had called and told them because they would have been more than willing to adjust the timing to help me out.
My interviewer was NOT directly affiliated with the medical school (worked with undergraduates). If I had known this was a possibility, I would have prepared more questions about living in Detroit, Wayne State in general, etc. rather than very specific questions about the medical school programs.
If I'd known ahead of time about the freedom I'd have to explore, I may have tried to reach out to a current student beforehand to see if I could meet with them or if they would recommend checking out XYZ before leaving (i.e. something not on the student tour that would be worthwhile to see). But in retrospect, I do think I used my free time effectively and was happy with what I found. It also allowed me to talk to some of the other interviewees which is something I personally like doing.
Just wish I had done a little more research on the school. Since my interview was before the tour, I didn't have a great sense of what the school was like, and had a hard time with the "Why Wayne?" question.
Don't forget your parking pass! (Oops!) If you do, there is free parking about a block past the school along the street (Canfield). There is also meter parking just outside the school along the street.
I expected the interview to be like a conversation in which I would be asked questions that came up for my interviewer as he read my primary and secondary questions and that follow-up questions would be asked based on my answers. Instead, I was asked questions that were pretty much already answered by my primary and secondary application. It made me feel like I didn't have an opportunity to elaborate much on things not explicitly discussed in my application. Also, be prepared to gauge how long or short your interviewer expects you to answer his/her questions. Honestly, that was the hardest part of the interview for me and this was my first interview.
Detroit is a ghost town, don't bother to allow extra time to see the city like I did
if you are interviewing with someone in hospitals, they may be late and getting paged constantly during your interview (admissions office, please note this is not cool)
The the parking pass they mail you is for the FLAT LOT right next to the TALL PARKING STRUCTURE. Both places take the card but only the flat lot lets you in. It's really easy to accidentally drive into the parking structure and once you do, you have to back all the way out. So keep your eyes open!
interviewees were given a beautiful green pen with interview package with WSUSOM engraved for making notes/doing form etc. (this may sound trivial but I had just paid $5 for a similar one at RiteAid!)
That there wasn't much to the inteview day besides the interview and student tour. I was expecting it to be more formal or to to be received by the Admissions office.
Detroit is dangerous. The city practically has no night life. Even though I dont think I will be hitting the clubs to often during medical school. The city isnt the best one in America. Also suprised that I could communte from Windsor to Wayne State.
That an early interview means that I'll have a couple hours of sitting around before the tour after the interview was over... and that I'd be getting lunch on the tour so I wouldnt have paid for it beforehand... DOH!
Downtown Detroit isn't the best place to stay. Maybe it has had a renewal in prep for the Super Bowl but when I interviewed most people said to stay away from that area and yet that is where my hotel was!
The class size for 2006 is going to be 290 students. Also, even after the interview, your stats are still looked at (MCAT, GPA) rather than being graded by interview alone.
Michigan doesn't let out-of-state students apply for Michigan state residency; you're stuck with that awlful out-of-state tuition for all 4 years. Michigan looks and feels like a state going bankrupt, so it isn't surprising.
The cultural life is very lacking. No one could tell me anything fun to do around there. I also wish I would have known how expensive cab rides were to the airport! Carpool if you can!
I shouldn't have been nervous! There was really nothing to worry about. There were no difficult questions during the interview, and the interviewer seemed like she just wanted to get to know me better.
What I stated above, that they flat out allow sub-par students. I kind of knew this ahead of time because they would have to in order to get 250 students. But hearing that it's true from the inside really turned me off.
that the stress I felt for interviewing was nothing more than my ego; you are who you are, 'preparing' or 'interviews' will not change that; accept your life and move forward spontaneously with integrity to truly do the best you can in any situation
How soon I would hear back from the school! Decisions are handed down once a month for all applicants including those who interviewed during the last cycle. They usually occur on Wednesdays, the 2004-2005 dates are:
Sep 29, 2004 (Early Decision Only)
Oct 20
Nov 17
Dec 15
Jan 26, 2005
Feb 23
Mar 23
Apr 27
If you interview on say November 1st you hear whether or not you got in on the 17th, if you get waitlisted a new decision is made on every 'decision day' after that, ergo on Dec 15 they choose accept, reject, waitlist again...and so on.
Wayne is the largest medical school in America so the turnover on the waitlist is high, don't feel bad if you get on the waitlist...seriously.
I knew that it was going to be a laid back interview but I still stressed out about it...I wished I called ahead and looked up who my interviewer was so I could direct the conversation better...(and that I definitely need more practice summarizing)
December 10 was the annual med school holiday party--complete with open bar. Applicants are also welcomed to attend if they happen to be interviewing that day. If I'd known, I would've stayed an extra day!
That the interview at this school in particular was completely stress free. Oh yeah, I-75 southbound was a complete mess. I live 1/2 hour away and it took me an hour and a half to get there.
I read how relaxed and stress-free the interview was, but didn't really understand how much so until I was in my interview. It is totally stress free - the way it should be if the purpose of the interview is to get to know more about the candidate as a person.
The public transportation system in Detroit is not very developed. The only ways to get from the aiport to the school is by taking a taxi or renting a car. Neither is cheap... (expect about $40 one way for taxi)!
The interview was longer that i had thought (not that I had other plans), I was just surprised... although i think the length might have been anomylous.
The amount of exposure you get from being in Detroit, they have great hospitals right there that are all connected by underground tunnels, which is cool. Also Detroit Receiving Hospital doesn't turn away people who are uninsured so you really see a lot of cool cases, like end-stage diabetes, etc.
The interview was very conversational. She had a sheet of paper she was asking questions from and writing notes. Where to go. I made one wrong turn and burned up some time. I ended up being five minutes late but my interviewer really didn't seem to mind.
I wish I had known how truly low stress the interview is. I had read from this website and from interviewfeedback.com (which is down now, sadly enough) that the interview is nothing to stress over. I had trouble sleeping last night but the interview went great and she actually told me that i did very well. Thats better than saying I suck, right?
Applicants generally found the interview experience at Wayne State University to be positive and low-stress, often describing it as a relaxed conversation about their application materials and personal experiences. Many appreciated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, though some wished for more information about the school and its programs. The focus on clinical experience, the community-oriented environment, and the campus facilities were highlighted as positive aspects, while some concerns were raised about the outdated facilities and lack of presentation about the school during the interview day.
Seems like a very community oriented school and the students are very positive and the faculty seems like it really cares.
While they don't ask conventional questions, reviewing them and what you would say, and also going over your experiences, even ones not on your application will help you prepare for unexpected questions.
I would have liked to know more about the school. I have no idea if I would be a good fit for them. Too much time was devoted to the city of Detroit. That's nice but I'm from OOS and I'm going to medical school not moving to Detroit for a career. They interview a lot and have a huge class size 300 students. It's pass/fail and volunteering is required and so is early clinical exposure but very little specifics were given about the program. I really wasn't sure why they asked me to come.
Some students discussed a cheating problem the school had and it was interesting how they are dealing with it (but they seemed that the problem is gone)
Overall, I feel like they got several opportunities to see me perform when faced with questions (and in a quite standardized way.) I don’t feel that I know too much more about the school than I did before going in, but with the sheer amount of people interviewing there, I can understand why it can’t be as in depth and sales-pitchy as other schools. I would still be happy to go there and they know that lol
I was definitely impressed by this school, more than I had hoped to be. The only doubt I have moving forward is the very high OOS tuition.
They definitely don't try to shock and awe you during the interview day. They're more of a "here is what we are and what we've got - take it or leave it" style, but the interviewer was very nice and the students were very forthcoming. I actually appreciate this, personally...it's a bit more of a 'real' look.
The interview was open file, but I had a chance to talk about my path as though my interviewer knew nothing about me. Be prepared to highlight things you feel are important to your story.
Good school for clinical medicine but not as big on research. Auditoriums are more outdated as are other facilities. But still its ok cuz the school is decent for clinical training.
At WSU, just like any other school, how the interview goes not only depends on you, but mostly the interviewer. Some of them will ask dumb questions but others will ask more meaningful questions. Unfortunately, you don't know the name of the interviewer until you get there.
I think just because Wayne State does not have its own hospital, but works with about 4-5 awesome hospitals around it, its not rated that high by USNews. I think if you look at the broader picture, Wayne State would be an awesome place to go for med school.
This school can offer me a lot as a student, and I feel like my interviewer knew my application well and was able to hint at activities, research opportunities etc. that matched my profile.
My interviewer was pretty uptight and tense and therefore really turned me off. I thought that he asked some questionable questions about ethics, and seemed to criticize me when I disagreed with his viewpoint (even though I was mostly very partial and very respectful of all viewpoints)
Amazing school, awesome hospitals, and the interview is a relaxed day. Good luck at your interview and with the whole application! Pack your own lunch--or run over to the Detroit Receiving hospital (just a few steps from the school) and they have subway and and coffee shop!
Know your application very well. Be enthusiastic, as they dislike applicants that are subdued and boring. Be (gracefully) aggressive in selling yourself. Don't say anything stupid and you'll be a-ok.
Good school, the interview is SUPER relaxed! Seriously, don't even worry about it at all, just be talkative and have a conversation with the person. GOOD LUCK!
Indeed, the interview was laid-back and was not stressful at all. However, it felt like the interviewer wasn't really gaining anything through talking to me since the entire interview seemed like a reiteration of my entire application.
Interview was good, however at times I felt that the interviewer didn't probe enough and did not seem to interested in me expanding on certain answers. I found it difficult to describe myself in greater depth than I had in me application. The school seems great, especially if your a commuter student. The large size has its pros and cons.
great school for clinical training, not so much for research, they're looking for students heavily involved in the community
The interview proceeded in a predictable chronological format of life experiences-very low stress
The interview was basically just an hour conversation about everything on my AMCAS. They just want to get to know you better and verify that you are what your application says.
They aren't joking when they say the goal is not to stress you out but to get to know you better. And you should take advantage of that, because your interviewer is going to be your advocate with the admissions committee.
I was impressed beyond belief. I didn't know much about the program or facilities going in, but after the interview and tour, there was no doubt in my mind that, if accepted, this would be one of my new top choices. Interview is very laid back, so don't worry. It really depends on who you get. I don't think they force their interviewers to have any format because mine literally went top to bottom on my application materials and that was it. Just a conversation for 45 minutes. Very relaxing. Good luck!
Interviewer flipped through my application, asked some general questions. Not particularly hard or entertaining. I felt like a number on a list so I tried to make things more interesting.
Wayne's a great school. Yes, it is in Detroit and no, Detroit is not a great city. However, Wayne being in Detroit enables you to receive the best clinical education the state can offer. Literally, instead of reading up on cases like you would at MSUCHM/MSUCOM, you'll actually get to work on the cases at Wayne.
Also, don't fret about the negative impressions people have left on SDN. It's mostly because 1) Wayne is in Detroit and 2) the interview itself isn't the best. However, the school itself is great; Wayne consistently turns out the state's best interns year after year because of the hands-on experience you get.
One final note, don't let the fact that Wayne is in Detroit deter you from going there. Most students live in fun areas outside of Detroit, like Royal Oak, where they hang out and go to bars together for fun after exams.
pretty good overall. low stress. interviewer was enthusiastic about knowing me, and the interview felt pretty conversational once she had gotten some answers from me that seemed sufficient.
My interviewer was an old weeny who couldn't hold a conversation for very long. He was unimpressed and disinterested with everything on my application, which is odd because I got into UMich and NYU already, so someone must find it impressive. He also misunderstood my research, asking me to tell him about amino acids. Excuse me? You want me to give you a lecture on amino acids and what they are, or do you want to know about my prion research? He also looked at my EC's and goes, ''well, this fits the mold of the prep type applicant.'' What is that supposed to mean? These are just two examples of many that show my interviewer was not quite right in the head.
However, beyond the dull interview, I left Detroit feeling very underwhelmed about the school itself. Having already been to four other great schools, Wayne is by far the least impressive school I have seen to date. The facilities are from 60s, the adjacent hospital is old, the medical library is unusable, there is no research establishment to help non-PhD students obtain grants for research (it's all do it yourself unlike other schools that have programs to set you up with researchers and grant money), the student life is non-existent, it's like a community college where no one knows anyone, instead they all just stream lectures online and show up for exams. Also, you don't necessarily stay in Detroit to get the great clinical exposure everyone raves about, instead you're subject to a lottery that can ship you to hospitals such as Oakwood (gasp!).
It's not all bad though. Wayne does have great clinical exposure 3rd and 4th years and they do have an impressive match list, so they must be doing something right.
In summary, I would only choose Wayne for the instate tuition and nothing else. You can get similar clinical training at other institutions without all the baggage that comes with going to school a commuter school in Detroit.
I was not happy w/ this school. I know that I'm not going to be coming here...there's a big difference between this school and the other schools i've interviewed at. it makes me appreciate the unique programs top 20 schools have that much more. read below for the type of person WSU is made for...
the interview was chill. my interviewer was very nice and it was obvious to me that he was a sharp and excellent clinician. however, the questions he asked me were kind of the ''duh, did you read my application...it says it right there'' type of questions. he did the whole ''eye-burn'' thing very well as an interviewer...you know, when an interviewer locks eyes with you to make you feel uncomfortable and maintains eye contact even during moments of silence LOL.
I will not be surprised if I am rejected from this school as it was glaringly obvious during the course of the interview that it was not a fit for me and that i wouldn't come here if i were accepted b/c i want much more from my medical school experience that wayne can't offer me. wayne's for a different type of person/student (read below).
The interviewer came late and spent the first 20 minutes reading my file with me. Once that was over he got to more interesting questions and things got to be more like a conversation.
Very laid back interview. My interviewer really wanted to get to know me. The day was not very structured, so I had a chance to wander between my interview and the tour. The tour took us around a sizeable portion of campus and through part of one of the hospitals, but didn't really show anything. Also, they only give you a $5 coupon for lunch...which does not quite cover it. Overall a decent experience though.
I had an elderly interviewer, who was friendly but I really felt like I needed to carry the interview forward, as he didn't really prompt me much. He asked me to explain my research, and I still don't think he understood it after I explained it. He was very brief, maybe 20 minutes before he asked me if I had any questions. I had a few and then we just talked about random things for about 30 minutes.
I was impressed by my interviewers. They really tried to get to know me, and I felt comfortable talking to them. You get a really helpful book compiled by current med students. Read it.
i definitely learned some interesting facts about the school and the program, interview was mostly based on a AMCAS file (the interviewer pondered it in detail right before my eyes-unfortunately this left little time for eye contact as he made notes on response as well-this was a bit distracting so I kept my response precise and to the point), and I really appreciated my interviewers thoroughness in learning about my application, though I was expecting a more free flowing conversational approach
I thought the guy was trying to get a rise out of me by humbling me (''you didn't do this, what would you change if you had to reapply?''). But he wasn't overly nasty, I just didn't understand why the entire interview was over my AMCAS application.
The interviewer called me the day before to schedule my interview an hour later because of the snow. I arrived at the Admissions Office waited for the interviewer and I left. There were no other students when I got there and there was no meeting with the Dean.
I had a conversation with the coolest/nicest lady, ex-head of Psych dept and Director of Residency program. Nit-picked about every aspect of my AMCAS for 40 minutes, talked about family, my mom's passing due to cancer, and the essay on diversity I wrote for them (which had some strong statements she wanted to ask about). We then had some really good convos about understaffing at the DMC, Psych-related issues for kids (some from my shadowing experience), and our opinions on Press-Gainey surveys (that was a fun one). Overall, a great convo and a very encouraging one.
Interviewed (The interviewer was very nice and honest with me about the process and my strengths and weaknesses. Very complete interview overall.) Tour (students loved the school and were proud to be learning medicine at Wayne. Both loved the oppurtunities to work with the underserved and to take advantage of the oppurtunities at the hospital.) Overall, I was pleasantly shocked. I went to Detroit thinking that I wasn't going to like it becaues I am not the biggest fan of Detroit, but I really ended up like the school and all. If I get in, this school will definitely be an option for me.
Arrived to the Office. Gave me a LONG sheet of directions to get to my interviewer's office (I had to walk through 2 hospitals to get there). Interview. Group tour (4-5 other students). Lunch with tour guides.
I was a little nervous but I think it went well. The interview was shorter than I had expected although there were some tough questions. Such as talking about the current state of insurance and abortion.
Spent entire time going through which schools I'd been at, what I studied, why I transferred, and what activities I had participated in. Re-cap of the primary application.
the interviewer made me feel very relaxed. She seemed genuinely interested in me, and asked me some very interesting questions. However, the school itself and the facilities seemed outdated, the admissions office seemed shabby.
It's a perfectly fine school. The curriculum is very traditional, so the first two years are spend almost entirely in lecture--very little early clinical experience.
My interviewer turned out to be from the small area of my native country, I was from. No way...I have met no one from there in North America (other than my family). Awesome! After that it was easy to talk to the interviewer. We had lots of common interests and we discussed our roots back in our native country.
It was a great interview. My interviewer was very kind and friendly and it was pretty much just a conversation. We also shared the same views and beliefs about the current situation in Detroit along with the national health care situation, which helped a great deal.
the interview was 60 minutes long with a dr. it was mostly over the stuff that i had written in the primary and secondary application, and then some basic questions about your family. not really any tricky questions
The interview was mostly a regurgitation of my AMCAS application (I suggest printing it off and having it handy), as the interviewer simply went through a worksheet asking about my clinical experience, other EC's, research etc., and recorded each. The interview suprisingly opened with him telling me
they're just there to go over the basics of your file (and I assume to see if you can carry on a decent conversation and whatnot).
and btw, what's up with people claiming that the Detroit's cultural life is sub-par? if you can't find decent entertainment in downtown detroit, then mabye you were never meant to leave the sprawl of oakland county.
The interviewer was very friendly and made me feel welcome. None of the questions were designed to make you feel uncomfortable or to catch you off guard.
We were asked to wait in a small waiting area until our interviewer picked us up. Interview was more conversational. They already know your info from your AMCAS and secondary applications. It was more of a confirmation of some items that were of interest in the application such as research, medical/clinical experiences, and current activities (since I was a non-trad). The interviewer himself provided an overview at how the first two years of medical at WSU would be like.
Everyone told me ahead of time how relaxed the interviews are and they were right. THe interviewer was super nice and was really interested in learning about my life outside of medicine. She seemed like she really wanted to learn more about me as a persom.
It was very laid back and convorsational. My interviewer had a reputation of closing his eyes during the interview, which can throw people off at times making it seem like he does not care. However, I just constantly kept trying to keep him engaged and kept his eyes open.
I drove in from Ann Arbor and there was no traffic so I arrived really early. The staff was really friendly. They told me where my interviewer's office was and gave me some information about financial aid. They also informed me that Wayne State only extends offers once a month and that I wouldn't find out anything for at least 3 weeks:-( My interview was really relaxed. The interviewer just filpped through my file and asked me questions based on what he saw. We often went off on tangents and I think that he may have talked just as much as I did. Afterwards, I went back to the admissions office and waited with other students for the tour, which was cool. We had two tour guides so we could ask plenty of questions (an there was one gentleman who really took advantage). We sat down for a mediocre lunch and then I left. The whole thing took about 3 hours from start to finish.
My interviewer made a point that this would be a comfortable and relatively stress free interview. It turned out to be just that, as I felt I really had the opportunity to be myself, open up, and converse freely. My interviewer was even sharing past stories with me (hopefully a good sign). It really felt like a good opporunity to showcase my personality in a professional style setting.
Very relaxed and pleasant interview. Most questions were aimed at getting to know me personally and allowed for open end discussion of who I was. Felt the interviewer was really trying to get to know me. Thoroughly Answered all my questions about WSU.
Good school with an amazing health system attached. The pre-clinical curriculum is seriously constrained by tradition, however, and the area is not the greatest nor is there anything to do.
Overall, it was a great experience. The interview was very relaxed and an opportunity for the interviewer to get to know me better and to better understand the activities listed on my AMCAS in order to present the best possible case for me to be admitted to the admissions committee.
my interview was at 10 and lasted a little over an hour, followed by a student-guided tour of the school and hospitals and finally, lunch. since this was my first interview, i was nervous, but there was no need. my entire interview was a conversation with me asking a lot of questions too. don't be nervous, i think that they want to see more of your communication skills.
I showed up 15 minutes early and waited for about 30 minutes for my interviewer to show up. He interviewed me for near an hour. Then I had to wait 2 hours until the tour (you can optionally sit in on a class, but I didn't want to).
Pretty relaxed, but I was anticipating some questions and thought I had strong answers. So when I didn't get asked the standard questions like "Why do you want to go to med school" I worry that I didn't get my full opportunity to shine... However, I think my interview questions were different than most b/c I am an international student.
Overall, it was a fine experience. I would have liked a more personal interview day with an introduction meeting, financial aid presentation, meeting the dean, etc. Pretty much, the only faculty I met was my interviewer. The facilities are OK, the cafeteria and school itself are not spectacular, but do-able.
It was probably the most stress-free interview you will have. The questions are very basic and none are surprising. Just relax and answer honestly. All my questions were drawn from my application.
The interview itself was okay, yet not very informative. The questions were mainly those designed to further examine my application, but didn't seem to.
Very relaxed, conversational interview. They just tried to get to know me and were very friendly--my interviewer said she thought I'd make a good physician. :)
Very positive, low-stress, and not rediculously formal. I was given directions to a faculty member's office where I met her and had my interview. It was a discussion format, more than an interrogation.
Overall I think Wayne is a great school, however, it does have its issues. I was botherd that no one tried to sell me on the school. My interviewer was not very knowledgable about the classes, school administration, etc.
Very relaxed and friendly. I arrived for the tour at noon, which was helpful. They took us to lunch at the student cafeteria, and then I had to wait a couple of hours for my interview. I guess there weren't any lectures for me to sit in on, because I had to just wait. My interviewer was very quiet but said this would be a relaxed experience, and it was. He just asked questions to get to know me, really.
Interviews were very easy. No difficult questions. as for the wining and dining they give for the MD/Ph.Ds, I can say that this is without a doubt the best I've had. Four star restaurant and an expensive inn. I was really impressed with that.
My interviewer talked a lot. I felt like he was trying to sell the school and the area but I didn't get enough of a chance to talk as i would have liked, although he did make the area sound much more appealing. Also, my interviewer was filling out a form with questions, much of it was a recap of my AMCAS application.
Very low key and relaxed. The tour is almost a waste of time as the students who give it are first or second years. They do not know much about the hospitals, even though WSU is most well known for them
It was very laid back, and the interviewer very friendly. I fumbled a little bit when asked about my intentions - I knew them, but couldn't quite verbalize them.
Overall I had a really good experience and felt that I got the entire "Detroit/WSU" experience. Med students were all extremely nice; my host took me to a frat-type party of M2 students; I was surprised that med students here partied down like regular undergrads. My student tour guide had an adorable Midwest accent and I was rapidly developing a crush on her. WSU seems like an excellent place if you are interested primarily in the clinical aspect of medicine (as I am), and their ER trauma experience is probably unmatched. However, the school (and the state in general) do have a run down feel, like Rivendell in LOTR where the best days were behind them. It's difficult to explain, there's just a slightly depressing feel to the entire school/city. That said, I think I'd be just fine going there if I don't get into somewhere better.
The experience was good. Unlike many premeds, i can admit I was very nervous because it was my first interview (hence the stress level of 6). The questions were usually straight forward - the typical "why wayne" and "why medicine", and amcas/activities questions. However, the interviewer told me I was lacking in clinical experience even though I had 3 semesters of volunteering..I did not completely agree but I didn't argue. The interview was fairly conversational, although the interviewer fired out question after question for most of it, as expected. I ended up being accepted, so don't worry if they grill you like that.
The interview was quite good. My interviewer spent the first 10 minutes (10!) going over the interview process, with me asking questions during that time. Then he asked standard questions, he basically fed off of my responses. He definitely knew my file and even pointed out a date discrepancy in one of my extra curricular activites.
My interviewer was very honest about the school. There weren't any "hard" questions. They just wanted to get to know me. The hardest question was about my research. It couldn't be directly related to medicine, so it was hard to explain its importance.
Normally you only are interviewed by one person, but my interviewer was training someone so I ended up having two. (The trainee didn't say much so it was like having only one interviewer.) They asked me EVERY question imaginable, from my activities in high school, to what I do for fun, to what I want to be doing 10 years from now. It was an incredibly thorough, yet relaxed and conversational interview. I really had a great time talking with them. I felt they got a very clear sense of who I am and what is important to me.
I wasn't as well prepared for this as I should be, but I liked the school better than I thought I would. I think the interviewer wanted to represent me as well as possible to the admissions committee.
I had an overall positive experience and I would go to the school if I didn't get in anywhere else. Most of the people there are from Michigan or have family there. Detroit is very sparse and run down so you better know how to find things to do. I liked the school, the classes, and the clinical opportunities that Wayne had to offer and I think it would be a very enjoyable school.
I felt like I kind of needed to advertise myself. I answered the questions, then reflected on other apects of my life that were relevant to the question.
I had a great, low-stress interview with a very nice interviewer. She answered all of my questions, and when I asked a question she didn't know the answer to, she asked someone else on the admissions staff. Everyone I talked to was very friendly, and the students seemed truly happy to be there. Overally it was a great interview experience.
My interviewer was supposedly a hard interviewer, but I found him very easy. The questions were read off a sheet (I had to give my ACT and SAT scores, as if they matter). The best part was that it was really stress free, and I really got to say everything that I wanted to say. The interviewer also allowed me to sit in on his small group discussion about endocrinology before my tour.
The interview was low-stress overall, but quite lengthy for me because I'm a non-trad applicant. My interviewer went through my entire history in detail starting from high school and on. He asked a lot of specific questions regarding activities, etc.
it was cool. however, i did not know if the interviewer was impressed by me. I felt he asked a lot of questions about my application trying to decipher everything. it was long and relaxed.
I was a little nervous before going in, but I really didn't need to be. My interviewer was a little late, but she was really nice. She wasn't there to get me, just wanted to get to know me better, and understand my motivation to be in medicine.
She started by explaining the admissions process, what happens next kind of thing. Then went over my AAMC application asking me about my experiences, classes etc.
I was born and raised in a different country, so we talked about that a little bit. She asked me about my family and some events that I had mentioned in my application. Overall, I enjoyed talking to her. It was truely an attempt to get to know me better.
I arrived 15 minutes early. The secretary in the admissions office told me who I was going to be interviewing with and his area, as well as giving me various paperworks that provided information on financial aid, a survey, and an explanation of the acceptance process. He showed up promptly at noon and we walked down the hall to a conference room. He immediately helped put me at ease by saying this was low-stress, that they just wanted to know more about my character. Several times he mentioned that he wanted to know how I think (he was a psychiatrist) and one time asked me if the interview was stressful or not so far. There were no far out questions or anything. He was mostly interested in my motivation and experience to become a doctor, why Wayne State, and some of the sociological and behavioral aspects of my life--such as dealing with stress, relationships with family, high school characteristics, etc. The interview mostly went in that order, too. He seemed to be far less interested in the activities that I've pursued but more into why I pursued them and why they might be meaningful to me. There were several activities that are very different from normal applicants that we did not even discuss, which I was surprised about. He did not mention anything about my personal statement nor the two essays that I wrote for the secondary application nor any of the authors of my letters of recommendation. Overall, I think he could have done a better job interviewing me. One might think that is my fault, but certainly the interviewee cannot go topic roaming nor can the interviewer ask mediocre questions and expect grandiose, enlightening responses.
Show up, interview of ~60 minutes with open file. Mostly asking questions of "tell me about this experience." After the interview you get a voucher for a snack/coffee in the caf while the other interviewees finish. When everyone is done a tour of the medical school begins led by 2 current students. The day ends with a group lunch paid for by the school.
REALLY laid back. basically he told me he hd to fill out a form on me for the admissions committee and he went through it, question by question, filling in my answers
I had a 30 min tour which was led by two 1st year students. They were very informative and had a good sense of humor! We then went to the cafeteria where they ate, but I didn't. (They give you a voucher for lunch, but I just used mine for water.) I then had a 60 min interview with someone from the Office of Student Affairs. She was super friendly and very laid-back!
My first interview ever so I was nervous but my interviewer was very laid back, helped me realize what I should say and what I could improve on..but the interviewer was very friendly, had read through my file so it was a flowing conversation
The interview went well I suppose. My interviewer was a psychiatrist, so I was a little freaked out that she would be analyzing my every move. But she was really down to earth and easy to talk to. This was my first interview so I was really nervous, but she calmed me down. But I wonder if she is like this with everyone, how do you know how well the interview went? Hopefully good.
Solid interview. Very laid back. Asked questions only relating to my AMCAS application. Should have known the background of my research a little better because I was paired with an interviewer from the same field.
It was a wonderful day. I had alot of fun. Wayne has definately moved up on my wish list! I loved the Urban feel of the whole place. I walked through the Hospitals on my tour and truly felt that I would someday earn those MD initials.
Had 2 interviewers, nice enough but one was elderly and couldn't hear well. Went through AMCAS thoroughly but also asked pointed questions, not giving me any flow and making me create my own opportunities to talk about my interest in Wayne, etc.
I liked all of the faculty and interviewers. The whole experience was very laid back, and didn't take very long (1 hour tour, 1 hour interview). However, a lot of the students didn't seem very happy to be there, which is pretty discouraging.
Overall, I had a pretty good interview. Everyone on the campus, the interviewer and student tour guides, seemed down to earth. It seems like the students here get good clinical exposure and many of the buildings in the medical and surrounding area were being rennovated. All in all, Wayne State had more to offer than that I thought it would.
I liked the fact that you were not required to hang around the whole day. Most schools will have you show up at 8 or 9 in the morning even if your interview isn't until 10 or 11. Then they cram 10-30 nervous applicants into their waiting room to sweat it out for hours. WSU was not like that. There were only 8 applicants, and the student leading the tour said that this was the biggest tour group that he'd ever led. I was instructed to show up at the time of my interview, so there was not waiting around. Overall, the day was very low-stress and relaxed.
Day started at 10:00 exactly. There were 7 other interviewers. My interview was pretty laid back and get-to-know you kind of stuff. He had read my file pretty well and asked some good questions to get a better picture of me as a candidate. Then we talked about his researh that he was doing with breast cancer. Then the tour was given by students and then we all sat down to eat lunch and chat a bit more about school.
Just talked about my extracurricular activites in high school and college. Very relaxed and nice interviewer, seemed like a very nice man. Made it a point that at Waybne I would be studying heavily and extracurricular work would be put to the side. We talked a bit on the Wayne State curriculum (well he spoke and I listened), the type of physicians that wayne state produces and that wayne state graduates often get top or second-third choice on place of residency.
The interviewers were really nice. I'm not sure I made it clear above--they interviewed me 2-on-1 (one was an M3, the other a professor), such that I was interviewed by a group (not that I was in a group of interviewees). The interview was focused on my reasons for pursuing medicine, which was fine, except that this lasted for 65 minutes and I did the majority of the talking. It was an adventure and a positive experience nonetheless.
So I arrived fifteen minutes late due to the traffic and thought that I was going to get rejected for sure (luckily, this took a little stress off of the interview itself cause I figured I was already in the dog-house). I was escorted to my interviewer's office where I vehemently appologized for my tardiness, only to find out that she was a very sweet, understanding lady. The interview started with her asking the general "tell me about yourself" question, went on to some stuff about my research, my act/sat scores and highschool life(although i have no idea why), my family, etc. Most of the time we were just talking on topics that came about through tangents in the conversation. I had my friend show me around the campus so I did not go on the tour. All in all, the campus is pretty much what I expected.
I had a great experience overall, some fo the quesiton were a bit tricky, but i did feel at ease because of the interviewer. this was a casual interview and he went down my list of extracurriculars and asked me about those. also, he asked about my SAT scores and he asked about what i do in my free time, also asked what I thought was the general attitude of first year students, overall very casual and pumped me up about medical school
Interview date was March 26. The interview was, in my opinion, great from the outset. All the questions that I expected she would ask were asked and I felt pretty good about my responses. She seemed impressed at not only my application (which she had in front of her) but also at my responses. You should always remember to shake hands firmly (trust me, they'll be looking for that). When it was my turn for an interview, she came up suddenly and shook my hand. Because I was surprised by her brief appearance, I didn't shake like I should have. However, I got another chance before I sat down in her office and man, I tell you, I grasped that hand pretty firmly. One more thing, the key is to be yourself and to be comfortable with yourself during the interview.
The interview was, in my opinion, great from the outset. All the questions that I expected she would ask were asked and I felt pretty good about my responses. She seemed impressed at not only my application (which she had in front of her) but also at my responses. You should always remember to shake hands firmly (trust me, they'll be looking for that). When it was my turn for an interview, she came up suddenly and shook my hand. Because I was surprised by her brief appearance, I didn't shake like I should have. However, I got another chance before I sat down in her office and man, I tell you, I grasped that hand pretty firmly. One more thing, the key is to be yourself and to be comfortable with yourself during the interview.
I think it went pretty well...but then that's to be seen at the end of the month when I can find out some kind of decision. Like I said, it was actually pretty low-stress and the actual interview was basically like a conversation with the interviewer, which helped. Wayne seems like an excellent school (with all the hospitals around it), and I'd be happy to go there.
My interview experience was a positive one. The students appeared to be content. The facilities were up to par. I would definitely consider Wayne State a viable option.
I went on the school tour before my interview. It gave me a better idea of what the school was looking for in its candidates. My interviewer was very friendly. Told me in the beginning that her role was to be my advocate in the committee meetings. This really made me relax more, though I was still a bit nervous. We basically went through my application pointing out it's strengths and weaknesses giving me a chance to elaborate on each.
I was given directions to another building that held my interviewer's office. As stated, she was a very nice person (internal medicine doctor). She had nice things to say about the school, but lived outside Detroit. The conversation flowed easily and she was positive throughout.
It was short and sweet. I interviewed with an admissions comitee member, like everybody else but my interviewer was from then psychiatry department which was a little intimidating at first. After I met him and we started talking,he was pretty easy going and asked the questions I had expected he would ask. My advice is bring something to do while you wait for the interviewer and the tour to begin. You also have a choice to skip the tour but don't because I think it's important to really see their academic facilities.
my interviewer did not seem that prepared. spent a long time reading through my application in front of me, but he was a great guy to talk to...the medical school is huge, and the underground tunnels were neat.
very straight forward..no ethical ?'s..?'s on my appliction and past experiences..why i wanted to go into medicine...basically, normal stuff that anyone applying to med school should know about themselves and medicine
I arrived at WSU about 1/2 hour before my scheduled interview time. I was greeted kindly by the admissions staff and given some materials to read over until the interview started. My interviewer arrived on time and directed me to an office within the admissions office. She was an internal medicine physician from a local hospital. The interview was more like a conversation than an actual interview. We discussed my research, what I did, what I like about it, etc. We discussed a few of my previous classes. She asked me which classes I found most difficult and asked me to elaborate on one class that I withdrew from (Why I had a W on my transcript). She also asked me how I did in high school, if I had considered any career other than medicine, and asked me to briefly elaborate on one of my secondary essays. Finally she asked my what I would like her to tell the admissions committe about me. Following the interview I had about two hours until the tour started. I got some coffee and sat in on a first year biochemistry lecture. Around noon we took a brief tour of the medical school and the surrounding hospitals and were treated to lunch at the cafeteria. The student tour leaders were very friendly and eager to answer all of our questions. My overall experience was very pleasant. Everyone at WSU was extremely nice and helpful.
The interview was very laidback and I was not nervous in the least bit. She was very much into starting the interview on a light note, very casual, then jumping into specifics. Know the details of your application because it seemed as though she was looking to trigger a blank, unprepared look on my face. When I did offer a prompt response, she was satisfied with whatever I said, and was ready to move quickly on. Overall, all I had to do was know myself, not extraneous current events.
I had never been to Wayne and at first glance I was not very excited. I was the last interview of the day and that turned out to be a good thing since I got to tour and sit in on a lecture before my interview. The students made time to come up to me and tell me about Wayne (without my asking) and it made for a great experience. Their staff is very easy to talk with and it only took a week to find out I was excepted!
The interviewer just looked over my AMCAS application and asked questions from my responses about classes, work experience, essays, etc. No "tough" questions about ethical questions or things like that. Very informal and relaxed. I wish they would have had more "pomp and circumstance" around the interview. Detroit is not an attractive city for most people (compared to Chicago or Philadelphia) and I think Wayne should have had a presentation about the opportunities that Detroit has to offer because they aren't very apparent. In other words they should have tried to sell their school more.
My student host was extremely helpful. She answered more questions for me than the student who led the tour, but both are very informative. The whole interview day consisted of a 30 min tour, lunch w/ current student, and a 60 min interview... nothing else. I need to ask about financial aid before they led me to their financial aid office. (btw, arranging rides with local cab company maybe cheaper.)
I am from the metro-Detroit area and Wayne is the school that almost every doctor in the area came from. Its undergrad and other grad programs dont have the best reputation and I had said for many years that Wayne would be the last place I would want to go to medical school. However, some of the things that are really appealing to me about the school are its rock-bottom price for in-state students, the fact I could live in the metro-Detroit area which I love, and that Wayne is affiliated with many of the hospitals to which I want to apply for a residency at. With these things considered I definitely cannot rule out that I will go there. (ohh I got accepted on oct. 15) Everyone I talk to in the health field says that wayne produces great doctors and i think i am going to make an appointment with the admissions office in hopes of getting some more of my questions answered. Good luck.
The interview was very thorough, they asked about high school, why i choose michigan for undergrad, my act/sat scores, medical experiences, they asked about EVERYTHING.
the person i interviewed with was very nice and seemed actually interested with what i had to say. i interview in her office which made for an even more relaxed environment.
This was my first interview and it was very relaxed and easy. I met with my interviewer and we just chatted(no tough questions) about things in my AMCAS application and secondary.
I think the interview went really well. My interviewer basically said I wouldn't have any trouble getting in, which was nice to hear, especially since Wayne State was one of my top choices.
Overall, this was a great experience. Not too stressful, and it didn't consume the entire day. The area was nice (I didn't know what to expect, given the urban location), and I was impressed with the accessibility of the local hospitals. My interviewer was very nice and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me as a person. The students were welcoming and seemed to enjoy being at Wayne.
it was great, my interviewer was super nice and it was very relaxed, the neighborhood is downtown detroit but you go in knowing that so if you're not from the city be ready for it, and you go out knowing by what date the committee will either accept, reject, or waitlist you, only about 3 weeks for me
The school was great. The interviewer was friendly, but he didn't read my application before, so he was searching for relevant questions... I don't think we 'clicked', but he ranked me well.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. At first I was nervous, but after we got talking it was a breeze! Advice, always present with a firm handshake...I could tell they noticed that I had one.
The interview was pretty easy. I didn't get asked any of the trickier questions that I was anticipating, such as bioethical questions, or health care concerns.
It was an okay experience although I was impressed with the amount of diversity within the staff I was not impressed with the amount of diversity within the students. Also the facilities seem to crumble before your eyes. (very old)!
overall this interview experience was a positive one...i was not asked even one difficult question...he was extremely nice and easy going...just wanted to get to know me
The environment was congenial. Directions to the school were great (I had only been to the Wayne State campus once before). The interview was conversational and flowed very well. They really wanted to get to know me and my motivations to become a doctor.
The interviewer used a sheet of questions and took a lot of notes. After looking at sdn feedback, it seems like everyone gets pretty much the same list of questions as I was asked.
The interview was great, the tour horrible. They need to reorganize their interview day, I was waiting around after my interview for the tour to start at 12, my interview was over at 11.
Interviewer followed a list of questions and took lots of notes. The note taking hampered the flow of the interview which made me feel scattered. I also felt like I nevered finished a question thoroughly because I was interrupted.
Overall, it was a good experience. Very low stress interview, which was very conversational. My interviewer was a clinician and not directly involved with medical education, so couldn't answer some of my questions regarding specifics about the curriculum. Other than that I enjoyed it.
I had a great experience. Before I went to the interview I wasn't really impressed by the school, but after the interview, this would definately be somewhere I would consider going.
My heart really bleeds for Detroit - there is a certain poignancy in its urban decay and I really hope the best for this community. Wayne State seems to provide a very visceral medical school education...perfect for aspiring ER physicians or surgeons. The students and faculty were very down-to-earth and friendly.
I did not have a positive experience, and I usually interview well. After reading the other responses, I see that so much depends on the interviewer. My main complaint was that he was not particularly intersted in being there or in talking to me--at least that is the way he presented himself. It wasn't that the questions were hard, but I couldn't get him to interact. He just stood stone-faced and went on to the next question before I had even finished the one he had just asked.
It was pretty relaxed and chatty, and I felt good about the woman I interviewed with. I got a really good impression of the school from the interviewer and the tour, and I'm very impressed with the school and its programs.
The interview was very low stress. The students giving the tour were great and very open to answering all of our questions. Everyone I came across was very friendly and helpful. The interview itself wasn't really an interview, more of a conversation. The interviewer did a great job in telling me more about the atmosphere of the school, which is supportive and commited to community service.
It was a good day, my interviewer was really nice, very real, down to earth, actually the interview didn't seem like one, it seemed much more conversational. Don't stress it.
Wayne is a great medical school, but unfortunately I only know that because I am from the area. The interview day did not present the school as well as it could, given the resources Wayne has to offer. The people were all great, but the only concrete info I recieved about Wayne occured in my interview. A wonderful school nonetheless, but talk to doctors from around the area and to medical students so that you can realize how great of a school it really is.
Overall I had a very pleasant experience at WSU, it was my most pleasant experience so far, and I liked the school very much. If accepted I think that I will surely come here, as it is my top choice so far.
Good experience. I'm really looking forward to going to Wayne State and living in downtown Detroit. I will find out on May 20th. Thats the last decision date. The interview is really a conversation and she did a lot of the talking. The 55 minutes went by really fast. They really just want to know that I am a really person and that I have a strong desire to go to school there and that I will work hard once I'm in.
this was probably my best interview b/c it started off very conversational and then he went through my file very thoroughly so I felt like I had a chance to go over everything with my interviewer--explained the weak points in my application, and talked about the strong points; my interviewer was easy to talk to and very kind; the interview and interaction with student guides improved my view of the school
My interview was very relax and more like a conversation between potential peers. I felt the family atmosphere to be geniune at Wayne and DMC has alot to offer any aspiring physician. Be yourself and u will do fine during the interview.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The most common feedback and suggestions from applicants to the admissions office include the need for a more informative admissions presentation covering tuition, scholarships, and program details, as well as requests for more organized and structured interview days with additional information on financial aid and campus facilities. Applicants also highlighted the desire for eco-friendly practices such as online applications and reduced paper waste in admissions materials.
Need a admission presentation with tuition cost, scholarships, clinical sites for 3&4th years. Financial aid. It was very unhelpful to watch a video of the Detroit children's choir. It was very unorganized. A lot of waiting. Very limited campus tour of just a few rooms in medical school, library. I would have liked to see more. Did not feel like I learned anything about the program that would make me want to move OOS to attend.
To be more prepared, there was a lot of things that went wrong but the first person I met from the school made a comment how "early" I was and proceeded to disappear to find more folders since she only had 2. It of course, is not a big deal. But it makes interviewers feel like we spent so much time and effort to be there and we are excited and then there's not a lot of effort by the school and you cant help but think they really don't care.
i wish we would ave learned more information about the school as a group (Financial aid getting involved in research, etc). i wish they would have told us when we were going to hear a response and through what mode (telephone, email, etc).
More information on financial aid would have been nice (e.g. an optional financial aid info session, opportunity to meet with a financial aid counselor).
Nothing. It seems to be under control. Friendly staff. But uses paper mail for interview information still. But that's their choice. it was still efficient.