Interview Day
Congratulations on advancing to the interview portion of the Traditional MD Track selection process!
Welcome to your DGSOM Interview Day
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FAQs
Q: How many interviews will I have? How long is each interview?
A: You will be scheduled for two, individual interview blocks. Each interview will be 30 minutes.
Q: Who will my interviewers be? Should I prep for this ahead of time?
A: Your interviewers will be DGSOM faculty members. However, you will not know who your interviewers are ahead of time and you are not responsible for knowing details about your interviewers.
Q: What should I do if my interviewer is late?
A: Don't fret if your interviewer is a little late! Many have different duties including clinical responsibilities. Stay in your Zoom Room if your interviewer is running less than 7 minutes late. If they are more than 7 minutes late, drop into the Support Room Zoom so we can assist.
Q: What time will my interviews be at? Can I request specific times?
A: We will not likely be able to schedule you at a specific time. However, we will do our best to accommodate you at an earlier time if you are not in Pacific Time Zone. Reach out to us immediately if your day-of location will be in a different time zone than your applicant address! Reach out to us if there is another urgent need or accommodation request.
| TIME | MAIN EVENT | SUPPORT ROOM |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-10:10am | Welcome & Introduction, Financial Aid Presentation | |
| 10:10-10:20am | Break Before Block 1 Interviews Begin | Drop-in for assistance |
| 10:20-10:50am | Traditional Interviews - Block 1 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 11:00-11:30am | Traditional Interviews - Block 2 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 11:40-12:10pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 3 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 12:20-12:50pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 4 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 1:00-1:30pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 5 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 1:30-1:40pm | Break Before Afternoon Sessions | |
| 1:40-2:25pm | Casual Conversations with Current Students | |
| 2:25-3:00pm | Casual Conversations with Education Leadership | |
| 3:00-3:30pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 6 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 3:40-4:10pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 7 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 4:20-4:50pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 8 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 5:00-5:30pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 9 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 5:40-6:10pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 10 | Drop-in for assistance |
| 6:20-6:50pm | Traditional Interviews - Block 11 | Drop-in for assistance |
Virtual Interview Guide - Scheduling, Prep & Best Practices
Schedule your interview day right away. To do so:
- Log into the AMP Applicant Portal using your username and password.
- Navigate to the Interview Calendar and select an interview date.
- Follow guidelines as prompted to upload a professional photo in business attire.
- Review email confirmation of interview
- Select day/time of your interview
- Review Applicant Portal
- Review Interview Day Schedule
- Confirm your interview times the morning of your interview day
*If you do not have adequate WiFi or device availability, please reach out to our team immediately for accommodation.
- Well-charged computer, laptop, or desktop
- Stable internet connection (hard-wired connection recommended)
- Nearby outlet
- Good audio and visual quality check
- Recommended browsers:
- Chrome: 116.0.5845.96
- Microsoft Edge: 115.0.1901.203
- Safari: 16.5
- Firefox: 116.0.3
* Mobile web browsers are currently not supported.
- Recommended choices for best audio connection:
- Computer Audio - Standard Computer Audio (Microphone and Speakers)
- Phone/Dial-in - Utilize the Phone/Dial-in audio in Zoom meetings. You will call in on your phone while simultaneously using the video function on your computer. This option is recommended especially if you have experienced connectivity issues with video platforms.
- Headset/Ear-buds - If you will use the Computer Audio, please use a headset (preferably with a microphone) to avoid any feedback or noise from your speakers.
Your space:
- Private, quiet, and well-lit
- Suitable to a calm and focused interview experience
Remember to:
- Turn off message and call notifications
- Notify roommates of your interview
- Do a room scan for a neat backdrop (*our technical platform for interviews may not support virtual backgrounds)
We encourage you to think carefully and creatively about your interview space. Consider both traditional (e.g., room with a desk) as well as unconventional (e.g., car) spaces that will allow you to stay calm and remain focused. If you do not have access to a private space or car, consider private spaces in local libraries, community centers, local colleges, universities, or medical schools.
The School of Medicine has an ethical responsibility for the safety of patients with whom students and graduates will come in contact. Students are admitted by the School of Medicine for the purpose of training them to become competent and compassionate physicians who are capable of entering a residency program and require that they must meet all requirements necessary to obtain a medical license. Essential abilities and characteristics are required for the completion of the MD degree. Review Technical Non-Academic Standards and full Student Policy Requirements.
Should you need an accommodation, please contact the Admissions Office right away with relevant information.
Email: DGSOMamp@mednet.ucla.edu
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