University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
Worcester, MA
Interview Format
Format Type
Hybrid
Style
Structured
Number of Interviews
7
Duration per Interview
8 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Worcester (MD) interviews are virtual Multiple Mini Interviews, (MMI). 7 stations per circuit. 2 minutes for scenario review, 6 minutes for discussion. PURCH track uses MMIs. MD/PhD and LEAD@Lahey track use the traditional interview format.
Interview Day Overview
Interviews are by invitation of the Admissions Committee only. Applicants will be able to select their preferred interview time via the PeopleSoft system following receipt of an interview invitation. PURCH Track, LEAD@Lahey track and MD/PhD applicants will select from a bundle of interview options as there are separate interviews for PURCH, LEAD@Lahey and MD/PhD applicants. If an MD/PhD applicant is also applying to the PURCH track, that applicant will be selecting a bundle with three separate interviews. Applicants will be provided access to orientation videos outlining the MMI, our admissions process, curriculum and financial aid prior to their interview date. Details and access to any virtual sessions will be accessible within PeopleSoft.
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 Massachusetts T.H. Chan 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 Massachusetts T.H. Chan 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
Medical School Interview Preparation Guide
Traditional, MMI & panel formats — what to expect and how to prepare
MMI Interview Guide
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