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McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

Hamilton, ON

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

I'm holding a picture made up of felt shapes and I have to describe it to my partner so she can recreate the picture without having seen it. AFterwards we discuss our progress.
It's the end of the world and you can save 2 people (from a given list of 10) who would you choose and why? What sort of information about these people might change your mind?
What sorts of challenges do you anticipate as a medical student, as a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

I had to tell a patient (actress) who had been trying to have a baby that she was infertile. She actually cried!

What was the most difficult question?

Social, Legal, medical implications of a needle-exchange program. Also asked to come up with some viable alternatives.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

6

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

7 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Looked at past MMIs - same themes and focus.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities, the hospital was quite nice, the students and faculty who spoke to us were very encouraging and accomodating

What impressed you negatively?

They interviewed so many people! (700+) and it was a very long interview day

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

i wished somebody had reminded me to relax a little!

What are your general comments?

Overall, I left with a good impression of Mac and its program and interview was a fun experience

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses