Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Bentonville, AR
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Style
Blind
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
30 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Interviews are two 30 minute one-on-one interviews. Interviewers are blinded to MCAT performance, academic background, and biographic information. The rest of the interview day is designed for applicants to learn about AWSOM and ask questions.
Interview Day Overview
The goal of the interview day at AWSOM is not only for us to get to know you, but also for you to get to know us and start picturing yourself as an AWSOM medical student. Interview day is organized to give select applicants a detailed introduction to the many exciting opportunities AWSOM offers medical students. By the end of the interview day, through engaging conversations with faculty and staff, you will understand what it will be like to be a medical student at AWSOM. Interviews are offered to select applicants by invitation. Additional information and instructions on selecting an interview day are sent via email.
Interview Invite Timeline
Invitations will be sent beginning late July/early August. Interviews will begin in early September 2025 and continue until February 2026.
Interview Dates
September 2025 - February 2026
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read Alice L. Walton School 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 Alice L. Walton School 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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