University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, AZ
Interview Format
Format Type
MMI
Style
Structured
Number of Interviews
1
Duration per Interview
120 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
MMIs will be held online utilizing the zoom platform for the 2025-26 cycle. MMI's are conducted during Applicant Visit Days. MMI is a series of timed stations with multiple interviewers.
⚠️ Special Requirements
MMI format only
Interview Day Overview
Interview day agendas are made available to applicants at the time that they are offered an interview invitation. The interview day consists of a welcome and virtual tour, the MMI interview, a presentation on the educational offerings, and meet and greet opportunities with Medical Students.
Interview Invite Timeline
August 2025
Interview Dates
2025-26 cycle
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read University of Arizona College of Medicine's mission statement — interviewers expect you to know it cold
- • Understand the curriculum style — is it problem-based learning (PBL), lecture-based, or hybrid?
- • Look up unique programs: dual-degree tracks, research opportunities, community health initiatives
- • Check recent news — faculty achievements, new clinical partnerships, or curriculum updates
Common Question Types
Motivation
"Why medicine?" · "Why University of Arizona College of Medicine?"
Behavioral
"Tell me about a time you..." (use STAR method)
Ethical Scenarios
End-of-life care, resource allocation, patient autonomy
Current Events
Healthcare policy, health equity, insurance access
Day-of Tips
- Professional attire — business formal; err on the side of overdressed
- Arrive 15 minutes early — give yourself buffer for parking and check-in
- Prepare 2–3 thoughtful questions to ask your interviewers (not things on the website)
- Send a thank-you note within 24 hours — a brief, genuine email to each interviewer
Interview FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Interview Resources
Medical School Interview Preparation Guide
Traditional, MMI & panel formats — what to expect and how to prepare
MMI Interview Guide
Station-by-station breakdown and practice strategies
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