Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Hanover, NH
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Delivery Method
Virtual
Our interview season begins in late August and continues through March. Interviews take place on Thursdays by invitation only and will be conducted virtually for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.
Interview Day Overview
The interview day is designed for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us at Geisel. The day begins with a welcome from the Associate Dean of Admissions. This is followed by an information session with the admissions team, a brief welcome from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement team, a 20 minute group exercise, and a financial aid presentation. In the afternoon, you will have two thirty-minute one-on-one interviews conducted by members of our admissions committee. The day will close with closing remarks from our Associate Dean. Opportunities to connect with our current students will occur separately from the scheduled interview day.
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 Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth'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 Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth?"
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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