Overview
Interview day times will vary throughout the application cycle. You will be able to view the list of dates and specific time options when registering for your interview. The detailed agenda, Zoom link, and KansasCOM Program Overview document will be emailed to you from the Office of Admissions two business days prior to your registered interview date.
Welcome Session
To start your interview day, you will join the Zoom link approximately 15 minutes before the start of our welcome session while admissions staff check everyone in. During this time, expect to be in the virtual waiting room until the welcome session begins, as noted on your agenda. As we begin, you will be brought into the main session for the welcome to review the agenda and complete group introductions.
If you signed up for a “PM group” session, please note that when you log in it will show that the Zoom meeting has started. Don’t worry! As we conclude the AM group interviews, you will remain in the waiting room for check in. We will bring you into the main session for the beginning of your group welcome session.
Virtual Interviews
For the interview format, plan to complete two one-on-one, 20-minute interviews via Zoom. Admissions staff will place you into breakout rooms for the interviews.
The interview begins once you join your interviewer in your breakout room. Plan to quickly introduce yourself and allow your interviewer to do the same. Your interviewer will likely use most of the 20 minutes to ask you predetermined questions designed to assess different qualities about you as an applicant. Please be mindful of time as you speak with your interviewer and allow them time to transition between their questions.
When there are two minutes remaining, you will receive a notification that the interview time is close to wrapping up. At the end of 20 minutes, you will return to the main session with the other candidates until your next interview time. There will be a virtual campus tour between interviews.
At the conclusion of your second interview, your video interviews are complete, and you will have a short break until the next item on your agenda.
Q&A Panel Session
This is a 40-minute session designed to give applicants the opportunity to engage directly with the KansasCOM community. Panelists will answer your questions about the curriculum, research opportunities, student support resources, among other topics, providing valuable insights into the medical school experience. This session allows applicants to gain a deeper understanding of KansasCOM’s academic environment and faculty expertise. By participating, applicants can learn firsthand how our faculty are dedicated to preparing students for success in medical school and beyond.
Closing Session
Before we end the interview day, you will meet with admissions staff and other candidates for our closing session. We will cover information related to admissions decisions, financial aid, matriculation items, important dates, and other necessary information. You will also receive a follow-up email and a survey for you to provide feedback.
Our goal is to provide ample information about KansasCOM before and during your interview day experience to help aid in your medical school choice. If you have additional questions after receiving your post Interview Day email, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Admissions. You will also be given the opportunity to provide feedback on your experience.
