Interviews are arranged only by invitation and upon recommendation by the Interview Selection Workgroup. 

The purpose of the interview is to assess personal characteristics that are pertinent to the admissions decision. The interview experience allows the applicant an opportunity to become acquainted with the medical campus in a general way, and at the same time provide the Admissions Committee better insight into his/her personal interests and attitudes. 

The reviewers/interviewers seek a balance of the attributes defined below. However, this list is neither exclusive nor exhaustive: 

Virtual Interview Format

• Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to two live virtual interviews with different interviewers.
• Interviews will be conducted via secure virtual platform during the weekday as scheduled by the Admissions Office.
• Each interview may last up to 45 minutes.  Interviews will be consecutive with a 15-minute break in between.
• In addition to the interview session, applicants will be required to meet with current medical students via virtual platform for discussion.  This will be scheduled separately from the interviews.
• The applicant will be given direction about the live virtual interview, including an agreement of terms and conditions that must be signed in advance of the interview.

Information on how to prepare for the virtual live interview can be found in the AAMC publication:  

• Virtual Interviews:  Tips for Medical School Applicants