Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Delivery Method
Virtual
Virtual Interviews via Zoom
Interview Day Overview
Applicants must have completed the AAMC PREview Exam in order to be eligible for an interview invitation. On interview day, applicants will participate in virtual interviews using the Zoom platform. Interviewees will participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and two traditional interviews. Then, applicants will attend a virtual panel discussion with current medical students. Applicants will close out the day with a session led by the Associate Dean of Admissions to share more about the SFESOM.
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 Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah'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 Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah?"
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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