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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

Tell me about yourself/your path to medicine.
Very conversational discussion of my hobbies.
Why University of Michigan?

What was the most interesting question?

I had a discussion with one of my interviewers about the pros and cons of EMRs and integrating more technology into healthcare.

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think are qualities you possess that would make you a good doctor?
🤝 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?

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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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?

5 out of 10

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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN interview feedback, researched the school, curriculum etc, re-read my primary and secondary responses

What impressed you positively?

The U-M campus, the thoroughness and efficiency of the interview day, and the enthusiasm and approachability of the students.

What impressed you negatively?

Ann Arbor gets real cold real fast.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had three interviewers: A 2nd year student, an alumnus, and a faculty member. Also, how beautiful the U-M campus and Ann Arbor would be.

What are your general comments?

Great interview, great school, very professional and thorough interview experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

My admissions decision has been deferred twice, the second time for several months. An earlier decision, whether positive or negative, would be much appreciated.