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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

East Lansing, MI

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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Discuss an ethical issue in medicine
What are some unique challenges a physician practicing in a rural community might face?
What is the strongest aspect of your application?

What was the most interesting question?

Name a specific city in the state of Michigan you'd like to practice in and explain why.

What was the most difficult question?

I never like talking about my strengths and weaknesses....but it's an expected question
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

8 out of 10

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

6 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?

SDN, reviewed application and secondary, browsed the website and read about current medical issues

What impressed you positively?

The faculty member who interviewed me was very warm and welcoming. He showed me pictures of his family and cards he had received from students. He assured me it was a wonderful community to be a part of.

What impressed you negatively?

We didn't really get a tour. On our way to the interview site the admissions staff member quickly walked us through a building pointing out a few locations. I suppose that was the tour.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

Overall the interview experience was positive. We arrived around 10:30 in the morning and listened to a short presentation covering general information. Then we ate and proceeded on to interviews. After the interviews we had a social hour with current CHM students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses