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University of Michigan Medical School

Ann Arbor, MI

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?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did having a father who is a physician impact you? (asked by 2 interviewers)
Tell me about this clinical experience on your application.
Tell me about your research, how you may want to incorporate research into your career, and how you think research impacts medicine generally. (asked by an MD/PhD)

What was the most interesting question?

What is the most important thing you gained from traveling?

What was the most difficult question?

What are some problems you think you will face as a physician on a personal and societal level?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

DTW

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Review primary and secondary, read about UMich on website, some light reading on healthcare and visits to npr.org, SDN practice questions, mock interview

What impressed you positively?

how friendly everyone associated with the school was and how willing they were to talk to me and answer any questions

What impressed you negatively?

nothing really but parking is supposed to be bad

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

30 minutes goes by very quickly in a conversational interview so be ready to get to the point quickly

What are your general comments?

very relaxed but fast paced

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses