Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Interview Format
Format Type
Hybrid
Style
Mixed
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
30 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Two interviews are included – a traditional open file interview and a structured closed file interview. Each interview lasts 30 minutes. The rest of the interview session is designed for applicants to learn about FCoM and ask questions.
⚠️ Special Requirements
One open-file + one closed-file structured interview
Interview Day Overview
Two interviews are conducted. One is a traditional open-file interview with a faculty member or member of the admissions committee lasting approximately 30 minutes. The second is a structured interview conducted by a member of the FCoM community that includes standard questions and the interviewer is blind to all application materials. This interview may feel similar to an MMI experience. As a newer school, the interview day is designed specifically to allow time for applicants to ask questions and learn more about areas of interest.
Interview Invite Timeline
We anticipate our first interview invitations being sent in August.
Interview Dates
2026 admissions cycle
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University'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 Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University?"
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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