University of Massachusetts

There was a question about the program in the MMI

Some interviewers asked me about things I had already answered

Practicing ethical scenarios

Nothing

The racism

The questioning of my race.

I practiced and looked up at interview techniques online.

An interviewer at one of my MMI stations spent the first 1.5 mins talking and I was really frustrated because I couldn't finish my answer.

How to get from the parking garage to the correct building.

The weather!

The tour and curriculum presentation

Mock MMI and reviewed bioethics principles

I had a blast during my interview day. The staff and students were extremely nice. Despite not having experience with this style of interview, UMMS did a great job on explaining the template and why most schools are changing to the format. As for the MMI, the interviewer doesn't expect you to talk for the full six minutes. Rather, they will ask you questions about your particular stance or provide additional information. Also, be cautious about being to adamant about one side. Ideally, you should give pros/cons for your decision and then why you think (blank) is the best option.

Lack of diversity in the student body.

How friendly the staff and students were.

Read about MMI style interviews. Developed a general 'template' for answering questions. Made sure to give cons/pros for each case.

Its a wonderful school and the staff and administration is really on the students side helping them become the best version of themselves. That's the type of school I would want to go to. Where your individual weaknesses are addresses and you feel supported!

The parking situation

Not much really.

how beautiful the campus was and what an effort the school made in really making sure they were creating a supporting stress free (well as stress free as they can make it) environment for the students.