Information for Applicants Invited for Interview

The Interview 

Last year, the School of Medicine interviewed 1,127 of its 11,598 applicants. Interviews are by Committee invitation only and are held Monday through Friday.

Invited candidates must attend the interview program conducted at the School of Medicine. These sessions are scheduled each weekday from September through March. Applicants receive one interview by a member of the basic science faculty, clinical faculty, or a selected fourth-year medical student.

Interviews last approximately 30-45 minutes and provide the Committee on Admissions with information on the applicant's non-cognitive skills. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their unique background, motivation, interests, and goals during the interview.

Photo 

 All students invited for interview must submit a passport-sized photo prior to the day of the interview.  Please note that this picture will remain in your file for all Committee on Admission members to see.  Photos should be added to the secondary application.

Program of the Day

All applicants invited to interview should report to the foyer of the Medical School Building at 3900 Reservoir Road, NW (located between Entrance 2 and Entrance 3). Upon entering the foyer, applicants should check in with the admissions staff within the left-hand corridor.


Please plan to arrive no later than 9:45 am.

Daily Schedule

  1. Light breakfast with current students 8:30AM (OPTIONAL)
  2. Attend class with first/second year medical students 9:00 AM (OPTIONAL, MUST ARRIVE BEFORE CLASS START)
  3. Welcome and Introduction 10:00 AM
  4. Financial Aid Presentation 10:15 AM
  5. Overview of our Program 10:45 AM
  6. Tour & Lunch 12:00-1:00 PM
  7. Dean’s Welcome 1:00-1:30 PM
  8. Afternoon Interview 2:00 or 2:45 PM

The program for the day is complete at the conclusion of your interview.  While it is possible to finish earlier, all applicants must anticipate being at the School of Medicine until 4 pm. Please take this into consideration when scheduling flights or other transportation.

MD/PhD Applicants

Lunch

If you have dietary restrictions that you would like accomadated, please let the Office of Admissions know immediately after you schedule your interview. Contact at medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu.

Cancellation of Interviews

Each interviewer volunteers his or her time and must be informed of changes in the schedule well in advance. In addition, to fairly accommodate the large number of applicants to be interviewed, we must limit last-minute changes in appointment times. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling your interview:

  • Applicants are permitted to reschedule their appointments only one time. The reschedule date must be on or before the "interview by" date on the front of the invitation letter. A second cancellation will require the applicant's file to be withdrawn.
  • Requests to cancel and reschedule an interview appointment must be made as soon as possible, but at least one week in advance.
  • In the event of an applicant’s arrival being delayed on the day of their interview, please immediately call (202) 687-1154.

NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS

Applicants will be notified of the Committee on Admissions' final decisions as they are made. Generally one should anticipate a waiting period of approximately 8 to 10 weeks following the interview before notification.  Decisions by the Committee on Admissions are released via the Secondary Application System.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

Candidates who wish to withdraw their application to our School of Medicine should notify the Office of Admissions by email. If an interview has been scheduled, please notify the Interview Coordinator by phone as soon as possible, so that another applicant may be given the opportunity to fill the vacated time slot.
Withdrawal notices may be made by e-mail to medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu

 

Street address:

Office of Admissions
Georgetown University School of Medicine
3900 Reservoir Road, NW, Room NE 108
Washington, DC 20007-2195

Mailing address:

Office of Admissions
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Box 571421
Washington, DC 20057-1421

 

Important resources for applicants invited to interview:

Important Inclement Weather Information

Please remember that SAFETY remains the top priority when making travel arrangements or the decision to embark or continue on your trip.

The School of Medicine conducts interviews on the days scheduled for those applicants who are able to safely make it in, even when the University is closed. Usually, this involves an abbreviated day and specific information will be posted on this page.

Applicants who are unable to arrive for their scheduled interview day due to inclement weather or disasters may reschedule without penalty. Please e-mail the Office of Admissions at medicaladmissions@georgetown.edu.

SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.


M.D./Ph.D. Applicants

Please note that an M.D./Ph.D. interview can be scheduled only by an applicant who has been invited to interview by both Schools. This designation will be noted on the interview invitation.

M.D./Ph.D. candidates will have an extended interview day as there will be interviews with both schools.