2023-2024 Minnesota

[crab_rangoon]

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Hello! For those who have interviewed, do they prefer that you have one of the UMN zoom backgrounds on during your interview? Or do most candidates just use their regular Zoom background? Thank you!

back when i interviewed last cycle, i didn't use their backgrounds since they were usually very bright and washed me out lol. i just used a plain one and i still got in so i doubt they have preference. I also recall applicants using just a blur feature too. Def dont worry too much about backgrounds and which one to use just do ur best in the interview which is what matters!

 

[traveldocMD]

Yes! I don't know what is taking them so long!

When did you submit?

 

[Sildenafill]

Hello! For those who have interviewed, do they prefer that you have one of the UMN zoom backgrounds on during your interview? Or do most candidates just use their regular Zoom background? Thank you!

I did not use the virtual background. Many did not - just made sure the background of their actual space was neutral.
They did say something about virtual backgrounds slowing internet down and suggested the virtual background be shut off if applicants had an unstable connection.

 

[ChacoHiker]

For those who have interviewed, do you have time to take notes after being presented with the MMI Prompt before you enter the Zoom room? Or do they just present you with the prompt when you enter the Zoom room?

 

[Sildenafill]

For those who have interviewed, do you have time to take notes after being presented with the MMI Prompt before you enter the Zoom room? Or do they just present you with the prompt when you enter the Zoom room?

The MMI prompts were provided early in the process- before freeform interview- and some time was allowed for applicants to read them and think about them for a few minutes. Then when you enter the zoom room, the person reads the prompt for that specific room.

 

[Premed20006]

Such a good interview. Very low stress and they show how they care about their applicants.

 

[happypremed11234]

Does UMN allow any sort of update letters/letters of interest in any way shape or form receiving an interview invite? I would like to update the school and reiterate my interest in the school as it is my top choice!

 

[Sildenafill]

Does UMN allow any sort of update letters/letters of interest in any way shape or form receiving an interview invite? I would like to update the school and reiterate my interest in the school as it is my top choice!

They allow one update letter but only after the interview and before 11:59 PM the same night of the interview.

 

[Reasonstocontinue]

Any II updates?

 

[Premed20006]

My friend got one today. IS as well 🙂. I think he submitted a few days after me if that gives anyone hope

 

[pablo213]

OOS II received earlier today 🙂

 

[Veronica12343]

OOS II received earlier today 🙂

When we're u completed? And congratulations 🎊

 

[pablo213]

When we're u completed? And congratulations 🎊

Thx! 8/4 complete

 

[Buffy2003]

Thx! 8/4 complete

Stats please?

 

[pablo213]

Stats please?

LM 73 WARS 80-85

 

[Premed20006]

My stats weren’t the best but being in state and a strong mission fit helps but isn’t part of these online scoring programs

 

[traveldocMD]

OOS II received earlier today 🙂

congrats!! did you answer the rural or indigenous questions??

 

[pablo213]

congrats!! did you answer the rural or indigenous questions??

I did not

 

[Reasonstocontinue]

I did not

What dates were available for the interview? And congrats!

 

[pablo213]

What dates were available for the interview? And congrats!

Thx! 11/14, 11/16

 

[MedWiseMaven]

IS II just now!!!
Complete date: 08/22
LM 70 URM Twin Cities preference
Available interview dates : 11/14, 16, and 21

 

[the-cheesehead]

OOS pre II R

LM 71
Complete date 8/4 with Twin Cities preference

 

[Veronica12343]

IS II just now!!!
Complete date: 08/22
LM 70 URM Twin Cities preference
Available interview dates : 11/14, 16, and 21

+1 IS, URM, complete date 8/21

 

[traveldocMD]

+1 IS, URM, complete date 8/21

Congrats! Did you answer the rural/Indigenous questions?

 

[traveldocMD]

IS II just now!!!
Complete date: 08/22
LM 70 URM Twin Cities preference
Available interview dates : 11/14, 16, and 21

Congrats! Did you answer the rural/Indigenous questions?

 

[Veronica12343]

Congrats! Did you answer the rural/Indigenous questions?

Thank youuu 🙂🙂 and Hi. I did not. Only questions for the TC campus

 

[MedWiseMaven]

Congrats! Did you answer the rural/Indigenous questions?

Thank you! I did not answer those questions.

 

[happypremed11234]

Is there a way we can tell what campus based on the II email/portal?

 

[MedWiseMaven]

Is there a way we can tell what campus based on the II email/portal?

I think so. The subject line for the email confirming my interview date read as : "University of Minnesota Medical School-Twin Cities - MD Interview Sign Up Confirmation"

 

[updawg1]

Pre-II R, OOS LM 70 did not answer rural questions. Best of luck to everyone this cycle!

 

[McApple]

Anyone have tips for interview day? How is the general feel during it?

 

[ChacoHiker]

Anyone have tips for interview day? How is the general feel during it?

It was a pretty relaxed environment! You can tell they want you to do well 🙂 it was pretty standard for an MMI—nothing surprising/scary. You will do great!

 

[kitsberry123]

Is the Duluth campus interview in MMI format this year? Does anyone have any insight on the duluth interview & rural interest? Thank you in advance!

 

[happypremed11234]

If I got an interview for UMD campus but my top choice was the TC campus, am I automatically out of the run for the TC campus?

 

[traveldocMD]

If I got an interview for UMD campus but my top choice was the TC campus, am I automatically out of the run for the TC campus?

When did you submit? i think if you answer the rural/indigenous u automatically have a duluth interview but the campus is decided later

 

[Sildenafill]

Is the Duluth campus interview in MMI format this year? Does anyone have any insight on the duluth interview & rural interest? Thank you in advance!

Both campuses are together for most of the interview process including the freeform/1:1, MMI, & student ambassadors. After the student ambassador part, applicants who were selected to interview with Duluth campus log off the zoom link and on to a separate zoom link where they interview with the Duluth panel.

 

[Sildenafill]

If I got an interview for UMD campus but my top choice was the TC campus, am I automatically out of the run for the TC campus?

I don't think so. TC and Duluth applicants interview together - then Duluth applicants go on to the separate Duluth panel - so it seems you are able to interview for both. Did you get an II for Duluth?

 

[jessicat10119]

IS interview yesterday. Honestly the MMI portion was way more relaxed than I expected!

 

[jessicat10119]

If I got an interview for UMD campus but my top choice was the TC campus, am I automatically out of the run for the TC campus?

I did this too. They told me they take into account preference when reviewing to some extent, but it depends on which they think is a better fit for you.

 

[happypremed11234]

When did you submit? i think if you answer the rural/indigenous u automatically have a duluth interview but the campus is decided later

Submitter early August

 

[ruralfistula]

Anyone have tips for interview day? How is the general feel during it?

I disagree with other people calling this interview relaxed. Maybe I’ve been blessed with incredibly relaxed interviews so far, but this one was not as congenial as my other interviews. The word I would use to describe UMN’s interview is “rehearsed”. In all fairness to my descriptive word, I respect UMN’s dedication to a standardized interview experience. The interviewers themselves were generally pretty laid back.

I’ve also seen complaints on the interview page about repeated MMI questions that give an advantage to students who have friends who have interviewed before.

 

[traveldocMD]

I disagree with other people calling this interview relaxed. Maybe I’ve been blessed with incredibly relaxed interviews so far, but this one was not as congenial as my other interviews. The word I would use to describe UMN’s interview is “rehearsed”. In all fairness to my descriptive word, I respect UMN’s dedication to a standardized interview experience. The interviewers themselves were generally pretty laid back.

I’ve also seen complaints on the interview page about repeated MMI questions that give an advantage to students who have friends who have interviewed before.

did they say how many more interviews they have to offer?

 

[justtryingtogetin]

did they say how many more interviews they have to offer?

Not to my knowledge.

I interviewed yesterday and was told they don’t know if we’ll hear back in december or in february. for those who interviewed earlier, did you hear any different?

 

[applied2toomanyschoolsxd]

OOS II just now, app complete 8/3, did not answer rural/indigenous med q's

Available dates: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28

 

[premed42568]

OOS II , LM 67

 

[Scita]

OOS II just now, app complete 8/3, did not answer rural/indigenous med q's

Available dates: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28

HE STRIKES AGAIN LMAO WTF.
(gz tho im happy to hear the 75 secondaries are paying off)

 

[applied2toomanyschoolsxd]

HE STRIKES AGAIN LMAO WTF.
(gz tho im happy to hear the 75 secondaries are paying off)

lmaoo tyty! very grateful to have been able to shoot my shot to a lot of places !

 

[freefoodfriend]

OOS II , LM 67

Congrats! Complete date and stats? Any ties to the state?

 

[happypremed11234]

Do they give you your interviewers names before the day of your interview for either the traditional interview with TC campus of the traditional interview with the Rural committee?

 

[ChacoHiker]

Do they give you your interviewers names before the day of your interview for either the traditional interview with TC campus of the traditional interview with the Rural committee?

For TC you do not get your interviewer beforehand!