University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, TX
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Number of Interviews
2
Duration per Interview
25 minutes
Delivery Method
Virtual
Online interviews for 2025 cycle; Traditional format with two 25-minute, back to back faculty interviews. Interview format is TBD for 2026 cycle.
Interview Day Overview
Interviews will be conducted beginning in August 2025 and will continue through mid January 2026. Interviews are held on Wednesdays and were conducted virtually for the 2024-25 cycle. The interview day consists of a virtual Medical School Overview presentation by an Associate Dean, student panel, and virtual campus tour video. Each candidate will be interviewed by two different faculty members in two 25-minute interviews. More information about the upcoming 2026-27 cycle will be posted in the Spring of 2026.
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 Texas Southwestern Medical School'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 Texas Southwestern Medical School?"
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
Medical School Interview Preparation Guide
Traditional, MMI & panel formats — what to expect and how to prepare
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