Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Rochester, MI
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Style
Blind
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
30 minutes
Two individual 30 minute interviews. Interviewers are blinded to academic records and MCAT results.
Interview Day Overview
Interview day is organized to give select applicants a detailed introduction to the many unique and exciting opportunities OUWB offers medical students. We trust by day’s end, through engaging conversations with faculty, staff, and current students, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of what it is like to be a medical student at OUWB. All interviews are offered by invitation only. Additional information and instructions on how to select an interview day are sent via email. Interview Days for the 2025-2026 cycle will be held virtually.
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 Oakland University William Beaumont 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 Oakland University William Beaumont 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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