Montreal, QC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 21% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.9
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 46 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents were neutral about their interview.
Positively (54%)
Negatively (31%)
No change (15%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Good (71%)
Average (29%)
What are your general comments?
Overall, applicants provided feedback on their interview experiences, with some finding it stressful but motivating, while others were pleasantly surprised by the process. Common suggestions included being well-prepared, speaking up in group interviews, and expecting questions on various topics. Some applicants noted the waiting time between interviews and the desire for more in-depth questions.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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There was one group interview (where you discuss in a group different ethical questions). Advice: Speak up in the group at least three times per question. The second was a personal interview with 2 interviewers. My personal interview was very relaxed.
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There were a lot of stress, interview seemed subjective.
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I was expecting a longer interview and deeper questions, so i was a bit disappointed. the interviewers were nice and asked very general questions, nothing tricky.
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Overall it was a stressful but good day, very motivating. There was a little too much waiting around between the group interview and the individual interview.
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First interview was in group, lasted 30 mins and had three questions of various topics - for me, education, health and politics. It was rather relaxed, except for the fact that 4 doctors are eyeing your every move. After a long wait, the second interview took place, two on one. Don't believe what everyone says about the interviewers being the spawns of hell; I'm from McGill, and they were super nice. They just wanted to know more about me and if I'm truly qualified to be a GOOD doctor.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
34 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
69% One-on-One
31% Group Interview
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File Type:
62% Open-File
38% Closed-File
UOM-FOM-COMP interviews are an average of 34 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 69% of interviews are one-on-one, and 38% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for pursuing medicine, their personal background, extracurricular activities, and specific events that have impacted them emotionally. Some interviews may follow an MMI format, with questions such as "Why do you want to be a doctor?" and "What specific event made you cry this year?" which may be subject to a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about yourself. Why do you want to go to this school?
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Why medicine?
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Why medecine?
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The classic: Why do you want to be a doctor? Why not continue your current field of study?
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If you were accepted at 2 schools: Sherbrooke and Laval, which one would you choose? And why?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine discussed a range of topics including hobbies, political themes in songwriting, group interview evaluations, political activism, career alternatives outside of healthcare, friendship, transitioning from medical research to medicine, handling diagnostic errors, summarizing research quickly, and ethical dilemmas like choosing abortion. The format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses referencing nondisclosure agreements, which could explain the varied and thought-provoking questions posed.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
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So you tell me you write songs ... tell me about any politic themes you've touched?
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What did you think about the group interview (that took place just before the individual interview)? what do you think we evaluate during the group discussion?
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Are you the kind of person who goes to political demonstrations?
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Most questions were straightforward in my case
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by conducting mock interviews, researching common questions, reflecting on personal motivations for pursuing the field, and staying informed about current events. They also sought advice from successful candidates, practiced with friends, and utilized online resources like Ian Wong's website for guidance and practice.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Mock interviews, read/researched many interview questions, read about ethical situations, practiced my French constantly, watched the news
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Knowing my thoughts on specific questions every school asked (Why medicine and not nursing, physiotherapy, etc.?)
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Talked to people who passed the interview, asked myself why i wanted to become a doctor, prepared to talk about my past activities, volunteering, qualities and flaws, etc.
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Read books, articles, keep current with news in Quebec. Introspection, read personal statement. Mock interview.
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Ian Wong's website, futuredoctor.net, mock interviews (Important!)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine discussed various scenarios including adapting to the French language, handling medical errors, justifying career choices in healthcare fields, defining empathy, addressing child abuse suspicions, proposing healthcare system changes, and discussing personal weaknesses. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to autobiographical information and decision-making between medical schools, indicating a diverse range of challenging interview topics.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How will you adapt to the French? (I'm English-speaking)
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A nurse is new to the hospital where you worked as a doctor for 25 years. She tells you that you made a wrong prescription. How do you react?
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If you like science and helping people, why not pharmacy / dentistry / ergotherapy / biochemistry ? (they asked about these 4, one at the time, so i had to justify for each of them)
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From your statement, it seems your knowledge of the medical profession is mostly theoretical, please comment.
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What is empathy to you?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere among students and faculty, as well as the dynamic and supportive community within the school. Additionally, the innovative teaching methods and engaging classroom facilities were highlighted as positive aspects that left a lasting impression on applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How nice the med students and faculty were. And also, how nice all the other interviewees were!!
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Loved the way magistral courses and A.P.P (learning method based on problem solving) were mixed + informatic material.
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Students seem to have a lot of fun in medicine and one of the teachers that talked to us was particularly interesting and funny.
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Very dynamic students, fun social life. The school seems very supportive of its students.
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The students were very friendly and helpful.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the outdated facilities, unappealing appearance of the school, and concerns about the location. Suggestions included updating facilities, improving the appearance of the campus, and addressing issues with faculty interactions or interview processes.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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It isn't the best looking school, and the location isn't the greatest either.
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School was quite old.
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The faculty is not very nice looking, especially the library.
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Ethic questions during my interview
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wish they had known about the relaxed nature of the process, the possibility of a 5-year MD degree program, the availability of alternative campus locations, the importance of medical ethics knowledge, and the specificity of questions asked based on their interests. They also highlight being unprepared for writing a CV on the spot and the heavy use of the APP system.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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That the whole process would be so relaxed!
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5 years to get a MD degree instead of 4 years.
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There is a new campus in Trois-Rivières and once the spaces in Montreal are filled, applicants are offered to go there instead.
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University of Montreal students ranked #1 consistenly in past years for Canada exam or something like that
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Read some articles about medical ethic
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
No responses
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
No responses
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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YUL
100% interviewees used YUL (YUL).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by train or subway to the interview.
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29% Airplane
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29% Automobile
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43% Train or Subway
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0% Other
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Student (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (86%)
Neutral (14%)
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