So, I should clarify. As primary screeners we can only see if you applied to Mount Sinai's Flexmed if you indicated on the application you did. We wouldn't know if you interviewed unless you flat-out mentioned it in your application somewhere. Only the secondary screeners can pull up your file from 3 yrs ago and review it in its entirety and see the comments from the interviewers. And I have no idea if the secondary screeners do that or how often. In my response to the other person whether it helps if you interviewed before is also based on if the secondary screener bothers to even look at your application from 3 yrs ago. Otherwise, they will make a decision on the application you currently provided. From my experience having screened and interviewed FlexMed candidates I know how difficult it is to get an interview so if I knew you received an interview as a flexmed candidate then it would mean you were good enough on paper back then and we wanted to meet you. What happened on interview day as a primary screener I'll never know (unless the primary screener was involved in interviewing flexmed applicants 3 yrs prior which would not really be possible for med students but can be possible for faculty). If I was a secondary screener I'd want to review your previous application from Flexmed. However, bottom line, from the perspective of a primary screener all we know is that you applied before.
Nerves are fine but arrogance, extreme awkwardness, or any other poor interpersonal trait to the point where we think you cannot interact with patients would be a concern. FlexMed applicants are young so it's understandable to be nervous and even awkward. We expect you to have matured and improved on such aspects by now. Again, your flexmed interview could have gone poorly but unless someone goes back to check it then you're good. The one person who I know who would be more inclined to check on a previous flexmed applicant if we are recommending to interview them again is the dean of admissions. Not because she wants to find any reasons to not interview you but she likes to give second chances sometimes and it's nice to know you still want to come to Sinai even though we could not offer you a spot through FlexMed. Lastly, if the dean of admissions happened to interview you for FlexMed chances are she will remember you.
You've been giving such thoughtful and detailed responses -- I really appreciate the insight! Thank you!