University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Style
Open
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
30 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Two individual 30-minute interviews, one open-file with a committee member. All interviews will take place virtually.
Interview Day Overview
All 2025-26 KU SOM interview days will take place virtually. Interviewees will receive access to a private site with interview day information: the admissions process and timelines, financial aid information, presentations from our Office of Student Engagement, and education deans. Additionally, interviewees will be invited to attend virtual Q&A sessions with current medical students. On-campus Second Look Days will be offered for all three campuses, and final dates will be sent to applicants who are interviewed.
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 University of Kansas 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 University of Kansas 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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Interview Resources
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