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Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Thunder Bay & Sudbury, ON

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In general: Understand the importance of culture and society in medicine/life, and understand social accountability...all with personal examples
In general: Understand what NOSM's teaching/learning style is about and how it applies to you and the schools social accountability.
In general: Understand what the MMI is about and how its process affects you...

What was the most interesting question?

pro's and con's of the MCAT and why i think NOSM does not utilize it.

What was the most difficult question?

The ins and outs of providing care for someone doing something you may or may not see as unethical...it may be abortion, steroids, or whatever.
🤝 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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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?

Prepared a series of questions and ethical concepts oriented to medicine, culture, sociology, politics, etc etc...

What impressed you positively?

The school, staff, volunteers, they all were inviting and comforting...

What impressed you negatively?

The monologue, as opposed to dialogue of the MMI. Would prefer actual conversation.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing, i'm awesome and prepared ahead of time...hahaha

What are your general comments?

Excellent... (advice) If you make it to the interview it is safe to assume you are smart enough to be there. Just relax and go with the flow. Dont be fake, be real, and honest...

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses