We have decided to continue with virtual interviews for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

Multiple Mini Interviews

Invited applicants will experience the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) style of interview. Applicants will  participate in a circuit of eight independent short interview stations. They review a scenario for two minutes and then meet with a rater to discuss the scenario for six minutes. The applicant then moves to the next station and a new rater. The rater then provides an assessment of their interaction with the applicant. The station scenarios do not test or assess scientific knowledge but instead focus on issues such as communication, ethics, critical thinking, teamwork and opinions on health care issues.

Check out the New York Times article highlighting the power of the MMI and learn more about the process. 

Interviews are by invitation of the Admissions Committee and are arranged at a mutually convenient time. MD applicants interview on a scheduled one-day event and MD/PhD applicants interview on scheduled two-day events. Interviews are held on campus in the iCELS area of the Albert Sherman Center. PURCH Track applicants will also be invited to interview at Baystate Health in Springfield, MA. Applicants will be advised of their check-in times. MD Applicants should plan on the day ending at approximately 5 p.m. Interview day will include an orientation prior to the MMI, an overview of our admissions process, curriculum and financial aid presentations. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet our current medical students who will inform you of student life at UMass Chan Medical School and take you on a tour of our state of the art facilities. 

Due to the complex nature of the MMI, if an applicant arrives late or misses the start of the interviews, they will need to connect with our interview coordinator to see if we can reschedule the interview. A sample scenario is below.

Overnight accommodations may be available when in-person interviews are conducted.