Interview Day

Invitations for a personal interview are given to applicants whose academic records and other qualifications appear sufficiently competitive to merit further consideration. Each year approximately 700 students are invited to interview.

Interviews are conducted by two interviewers independently, typically an MD or PhD and a current student. 

The interview provides an opportunity for discussion and clarification of information submitted on the application form regarding your academic record, extracurricular interests, clinical experiences and more.

It gives both the college and the applicant a chance to learn more about each other.  It is our hope that applicants use their interview day as an opportunity to sit in on classes, talk with current students, visit the library, residence hall or Campus Activities Building and learn more about the city of Syracuse.

Interviews begin in September and continue into March. They are conducted every Monday and Wednesday and the third Tuesday of every month. On interview day, students are expected to arrive at 8:30 am and the interview should be done around 3 pm. A tour of campus will be conducted by a current medical student(s) and lunch will be provided.

Parking is available on campus for a fee ($14). Applicants may have to walk to various locations on campus, so please wear comfortable shoes. The weather in Syracuse can sometimes be a bit unpredictable (yes, it snows in Syracuse) so be sure to check the forecast and dress appropriately.

An acceptance decision is made after careful consideration of an applicant's qualifications subsequent to the personal interview. Students are notified as soon as a decision is made, typically 3–4 weeks following the interview.