Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Style
Blind
Delivery Method
Virtual
Closed file Interview (Blinded Interviews)
Interview Day Overview
Formal interview days are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays (some Mondays) between August and March. Interview days begin with introductory presentations, interviews, current medical student panels, and video tours. Each applicant will have a situational-behavioral style format. A video tour of the simulation center and the teaching facilities is included. A "What will happen next?" presentation by the director of admissions will give applicants a timeline for when they hear back. Formal interview days begin at 9:00 am EST and end in the mid-afternoon, around 3 PM EST.
Interview Invite Timeline
Most schools begin sending invitations September–October on a rolling basis. Earlier is better — submit your primary early. Schools with rolling admissions fill seats throughout the cycle, so late applicants face a more competitive pool for fewer spots.
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University'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 Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University?"
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
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