Rochester, MI
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.6
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 200 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (100%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (33%)
Good (47%)
Average (19%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the friendliness of the staff and faculty, the supportive atmosphere, and the emphasis on service and humanity at the school. They also appreciated the low-stress interview experience and the school's unique curriculum integrating clinical applications early on.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I loved my two interviewers. They made me feel so comfortable.
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Very friendly staff and faculty, it seems that the school has a non-competitive and supportive atmosphere
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Overall, incredible interview! Couldn't stop smiling throughout the day (and not just because smiling is highly recommended)
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Low stress, very interviewee-oriented the entire day. Great day!
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This is a great school. They emphasize service/humanity and were so helpful.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
35 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
78% Open-File
22% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
OAKLAND-COMP interviews are an average of 35 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 22% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include ethical dilemmas in healthcare, motivations for pursuing a career in medicine, experiences that shaped the desire to become a physician, challenges faced, and alternative career interests. Some respondents mentioned being asked about specific activities from their applications and were posed with scenario-based questions and questions about personal strengths and experiences. It's worth noting that some interviews followed the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, potentially involving nondisclosure agreements.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What is an ethical problem in healthcare and what are both sides of the sitaution?
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"Is it better to follow the law or do what is right?"
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What are you most excited about in a career in medicine, and something you anticipate struggling with?
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What question do you have for me?
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Tell me about a time you made a mistake
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine discussed a variety of topics including ethics ('Is it better to follow the law or do what is right?'), personal reflections ('What three books would you bring to an island?'), and healthcare challenges ('What suggestions do you have for improving health programs for inner city populations?'). The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses suggest, and respondents might have been under a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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"Is it better to follow the law or do what is right?"
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I wrote about not using a cookie-cutter approach in my teaching experiences, and they asked where I learned that.
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What is something your mother would change about you?
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Interviewer asked me to "break the news" to a patient
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What suggestions do you have for improving health programs for inner city populations?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for interviews by conducting mock interviews, practicing common interview questions, researching the school thoroughly (website, values, feedback), and reviewing their application. They also utilized resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and focused on topics such as ethics, healthcare policy, and current events to enhance their interview readiness.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Mock interviews
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I researched my two interviewees the day before to create specific questions for them, practiced questions, researched the school.
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Mock interview
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Mock interviews, practice questions, researching the school
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Mock interview, reviewed primary/ secondary applications, school's website
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, empathy failures, compromising, addressing weaknesses, and solutions for healthcare issues. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with questions on teamwork, cheating, and maintaining personal integrity, suggesting possible nondisclosure agreements in place.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What is an ethical problem in healthcare and what are both sides of the sitaution?
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"Tell me about a time when you failed to be empathetic?"
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When have you had to compromise with someone else?
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What is the most pressing health issue today and how would you solve it?
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What would you do if your mentor tells you "this isn't how you are supposed to do this, but everyone does it this way"?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming attitude of the admissions staff, faculty, and students at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. They also highlighted the exceptional facilities at Beaumont Hospital, the emphasis on student well-being, and the unique curriculum as major positive aspects of their experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Kind staff, great location and high pass rates and good match data
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The interviewers seemed genuinely interested in me and made me feel so calm talking to them.
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Friendly admissions staff and interviewers
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Beaumont is amazing, Oakland's campus was actually really nice, community feeling, a lot more diverse patient population then I was expecting... Just really an awesome experience
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Student morale is extremely high
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the distance between Beaumont Hospital and the Oakland campus, the suburban location of OUWB, long interview days, lack of engagement from interviewers, and the small, isolated campus. Suggestions included improving interviewer interaction, addressing the distance between facilities, and enhancing the overall experience for applicants during interview days.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Not pass/fail the first two years
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Nothing
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None
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How far Beaumont is from the Oakland campus. Was nearly a 30 minute bus ride
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The hospital is 20-30 minutes away from campus
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the informality and stress-free nature of the interview, the amount of walking involved, the conversational style of the interviews, and the abundance of food provided. Additionally, advice included relaxing, expecting cold weather, dressing appropriately, and being prepared for a long day.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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How to use WebEx. During the introduction portion of the virtual interview, I expected my video to switch to the primary screen and it didn't. So I didn't know if my mike was on and I got very embarrassed.
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Relax, it's a very informal/stress-free interview day
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There is A LOT of walking at the very end of the day
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It was mostly what I expected.
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How much I would LOVE this place
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested making the interviews and tours earlier in the day to avoid exhaustion, while also praising the admissions office for their outstanding job and creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for the applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Make the interviews earlier in the day. Break up some of the lectures/overviews of the school
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Maybe the OU tour should be earlier. We were all exhausted by the end of the day!
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None. They were all great.
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None. Outstanding job!
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Loved my experience.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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DTW
60% interviewees used DTW (DTW), with 20% using Detroit Metro (Detroit Metro) and 7% using Detroit Metro Airport (Detroit Metro Airport) and 7% using South Bend, IN (South Bend, IN) and 7% using Bishop International Airport (Much less traffic) (Bishop International Airport (Much less traffic)).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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58% Airplane
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42% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Courtyard at Marriot (average ranking 8.3/10), with some staying at Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Courtyard at Marriot
8.3/10
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Hyatt Place Detroit/Auburn Hills
10/10
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Comfort Inn (Great!!)
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (33%)
Faculty member (7%)
Other (4%)
Student (56%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (92%)
Neutral (8%)
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