University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Number of Interviews
3
Delivery Method
Virtual
Applicants interview with three members of the Admissions Interview Subcommittee, a group that includes faculty of the College of Medicine, practicing physicians, and senior year medical students.
Interview Day Overview
Applicants are scheduled for a 75-minute virtual interview with members of the OU College of Medicine Admissions Interview Subcommittee. Interview day begins with a required online orientation session followed by preparation logistics of the interview experience. Applicants invited to interview are additionally invited to an on-campus, optional group tour, where they will hear details about both OU College of Medicine tracks, which includes the Tulsa campus School of Community Medicine. Applicants will also interact with current medical students, learn about interview day details, and tour the Oklahoma City comprehensive health campus. Tours are also available for the Tulsa campus.
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 Oklahoma College 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 Oklahoma College 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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