Creighton University School of Medicine
Omaha, NE
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Style
Semi-structured
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
30 minutes
Delivery Method
In-person
Two traditional interviews conducted with faculty and admissions committee members. Interviews are conversational and designed to assess applicant motivation and fit.
Interview Day Overview
Interview day includes a welcome session, campus tour, two individual interviews with faculty, lunch with current students, and an overview of the curriculum and student life at Creighton.
Interview Invite Timeline
Interview invitations are sent beginning in August
Interview Dates
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read Creighton University 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 Creighton University 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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