FAQ

Where shall I report for my interview?

University of Michigan Medical School Admission Office
D4303 Medical Science Building I
1301 Catherine Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0624
734-764-6317
Map (PDF)

When shall I arrive?

On the day of your interview please arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. (Eastern Time) at the Admission Office. Please allow sufficient time to locate the office as The University of Michigan Health System is an active, diverse and growing complex with multiple expansion projects currently in progress.

What time will the day end?

You should conclude the interview day by 2 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Where shall I park?

If driving to campus we suggest you park in "Patient/Visitor Parking A" (Taubman Center Parking). Upon conclusion of the interview day we will provide you a voucher that will allow you to exit the parking structure at no charge.
Map (PDF)

Who should I contact if I have additional questions or special notifications about my interview day?

Carol Teener cteener@umich.edu

What if I want to explore Ann Arbor?

• About Ann Arbor

How do I learn more about the Michigan Community?

Here are some links that will shed more light on what we are all about:

• Dose of Reality: Med Students blogs
• Our Facts & Figures
• U-M Health System
• Diversity at UMMS

Travel Resources

Getting to Ann Arbor:

If flying, you will arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and will need a shuttle to Ann Arbor. Allow 30 minutes travel time.

• Detroit Metro Airport Shuttles to Ann Arbor
  • Custom Transit: 734-971-5555
  • Michiganflyer: 888-643-5937
    This is the least expensive option that requires more time. The bus leaves from a hotel south of campus. You can get to the medical campus via cab or city bus #36 to the Michigan League and take a five minute walk to the Admissions office.
• Taxi cabs
  • Yellow Cab 734-663-8898
  • Blue Cab 734-547-2222
• Train service to other cities
  Megabus from Chicago

Transportation:

• Ann Arbor bus system
• U of M bus system

Maps:

• Downtown Ann Arbor
• Medical School Map
• University of Michigan Health System Map

Accommodations:

A link to our Student Host Program will show up on your Status page if there are hosts available for the Thursday night before your interview. These spots fill up fast, but keep checking back to see if a spot opens up.

Please make hotel reservations immediately if you are interviewing on a home football game weekend. (You can check www.mgoblue.com/football for this year's schedule.)

• The following hotels have shuttle service from the hotel to the U-M medical campus and are in order of expense:
  • Be sure to ask for U-M rates and reserve a spot on their morning shuttle to our office
  • Microtel Inn and Suites (734) 997-9100
  • Hampton Inn North (734) 996-4444
  • Hawthorn Suites (734) 327-0011
  • Holiday Inn (734) 769-9800
• These hotels are within walking distance of the hospital/downtown and are more expensive:
  • Inn at the Michigan League (734) 764-3177
  • Bell Tower Hotel (734) 769-3010 or (800) 562-3559
  • Campus Inn (800) 666-8693

The "Do's"

Do:

• Review and visit our walking and driving maps to facilitate your arrival on campus.
• Arrive on campus with enough time to deal with any last minute complications.
• Be neatly and appropriately dressed in professional business attire.
• Be polite and courteous to all members of the Medical School community. Admissions office staff and current students may be asked to comment on your personal conduct while on campus.
• Understand and articulate your genuine interest in a medical education.
• Prepare by conducting intensive research specific to the University of Michigan by reading our informational materials and exploring the web site and, if possible, talking in advance with current students.
• Be prepared to clearly articulate your interest in the U-M by asking specific questions, understanding our unique programs and discussing the relationship between your background and our medical school's mission.
• Thoroughly review your application, essay, personal statement and academic record. Interviewers are likely to inquire about your background and accomplishments. Be certain of what you have written.

The "Don'ts"

Do NOT:

• Lie about any of your credentials or experiences.
• Display a lack of tact or diplomacy.
• Appear to be insincere during any portion of your interview.
• Try to guess what the interviewer wants to hear.
• Be afraid to discuss your success and most positive traits.
• Disparage or condemn your past experiences.
• Give overly vague or general experiences.
• Make excuses for past difficulties or challenges.
• Act with a negative attitude or use a negative tone in your responses.
• Underestimate the effort and determination you have utilized to get to this point.
• Arrive under or un-prepared for the discussion.