University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
45 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Two interviews are conducted in a one-on-one format by trained faculty and student interviewers. Interviews usually last about 45 minutes.
Interview Day Overview
Our interview day format will be remote in order to keep our applicants and SOM community safe and to ensure equity in the admissions process. Applicants will receive a presentation from the Office of Financial Aid, an information session conducted by the Associate Dean or Assistant Dean for Admissions, and will meet current students during the lunch and a Q&A. We will host in-person campus visits for the 2026 cycle for accepted students, and we will welcome accepted students to our campus in the late winter of 2026 for a Second Look visit. For more information: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/admissions/Your-Path-to-Medical-School/ (see Interview Day section)
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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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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