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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?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Faculty/MD Interview:Why medicine? Why Michigan? Asked a lot about my public health research experiences b/c he was also involved in public health.
MD Interview: Why medicine? Why Michigan? (Had to spend extra time convincing interviewer because I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to college here too!) Tell me about "insert extracurricular here".
Student Interview: Why medicine? Why Michigan? Tell me about "insert extracurricular here". What would you do if you couldn't practice medicine? Summarize/update research publications progress (not questions about the research itself).

What was the most interesting question?

Got into a really interesting discussion about my interview's career choices in public health & research and my global health experiences.

What was the most difficult question?

Why Michigan - the defense of why i should stay in ann arbor another 4 years.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

8 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?

Other

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

walked.

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

My apartment :)

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, interview practice with housemates &amp; career center, amcas review

What impressed you positively?

How candid, happy, and confident the med students are. One of my interviewers followed up on one of my questions and emailed later in the day with more info.

What impressed you negatively?

All positive! Michigan is awesome!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They give you a Umich Med tote with info materials, so I looked a little silly carrying two bags around all day. Girls - try to pack less.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses