Congratulations on receiving a UMKC BS MD Interview Invite! We are super excited for you, and our BS MD Admissions interview team is happy to help you out. In this blog post, we want to give you step-by-step tips on how you can prepare for your UMKC BS MD Interview. Our goal is to help you STAND OUT!
In this post, we will cover:
- What does the UMKC BS MD program look for in applicants?
- How to prepare for UMKC’s Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
- Research unique opportunities at UMKC
- Read about healthcare issues that affect UMKC’s community
- Common UMKC BS MD interview questions and how to prepare
- Schedule a mock interview with our Cracking BS MD Admissions team!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Rishi Mediratta and Dr. Rachel Rizal below!
What does the UMKC BS MD Admissions Committee look for?
The UMKC BA/MD program is super accelerated. Instead of 8 years of college + medical school, you get to graduate with both a BA and MD degree in 6 years! Obviously, you had a strong academic track record including good grades and good standardized test scores to receive an interview invite at UMKC. You also had patient care and clinical opportunities throughout your time as a high school premedical student.
Given that every UMKC BA/MD interviewee is going to have strong academics + clinical experience … and likely research too, how will you stand out?
Remember the box down below as you prepare for your UMKC BS MD interview!
Highlight the following qualities in your UMKC BS MD Interview:
- Commitment to Missouri – UMKC cares about recruiting students who are committed to serving the Missouri population. It often recruits students who grew up in the Midwest. How do you show your commitment to Missouri and the Midwest? 1) Know healthcare issues that affect the Missouri population; 2) Say you want to practice near UMKC in the future; and 3) Talk about activities you pursued in high school that served the Missouri / Midwest population
- Strong academics – Like we already said above, the UMKC 6-year BA MD program is super fast. Therefore, students need a very strong academic record so they can keep up with the fast pace! Be able to give examples of how you thrived academically in your UMKC BS MD interview.
- Research – UMKC loves students who pursue research. The school gives undergraduates and medical students ample opportunity, funding, and resources to pursue research.
How To Prepare For UMKC's MMI
The absolute best way to prepare for UMKC’s BS MD interview is through our Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course created by Dr. Rachel Rizal herself! It’s the first MMI course in the United States and she uses her experiences from being an applicant who did MMIs herself and her insights from being a Stanford MMI interviewer.
Sign up for the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course today!
Research Unique Opportunities at University of Missouri Kansas City
We like to give UMKC BA/MD applicants very specific opportunities to look up at University of Missouri – Kansas City. You need to mention these opportunities in your interview! For example, if there is a UMKC BA/MD MMI interview question about healthcare disparities, then you should discuss a community volunteer opportunity you want to do at UMKC that improves healthcare disparities! Alternatively, if there is a UMKC BA/MD MMI interview question about diversity, then talk about an opportunity at UMKC (clinical or non-clinical) where you will increase diversity or serve diverse populations.
Research Opportunities at and around UMKC
Overall, UMKC School of Medicine recruits students who want to pursue excellence in clinical medicine and excellence in medical research. Therefore, it’s imperative that you to look up clinical, academic, and research opportunities.
- 2 clinical opportunities: First and foremost, you are applying to a BS MD program. Therefore, you should look for clinical opportunities you want to pursue at UMKC! You can start looking for clinical opportunities here!
- 2 academic opportunities: Have an idea of 1 or 2 majors you’re interested in.
- 1 research opportunity: From our experience helping students get accepted into UMKC’s BS MD program and UMKC MD Admissions, UMKC LOVES students who pursue research. You can look up research opportunities at UMKC here.
Mock Interviews: Refine Your Interview Skills With Us 1-On-1
Rachel Rizal, MD
Changing the trajectory of people’s lives
Undergraduate
Princeton
Medical School
Stanford
Awards & Scholarships
Fulbright Scholar
USA Today Academic First Team
Tylenol Scholarship
RISHI MEDIRATTA, MD, MSc, MA
Advising students to attend their dream schools
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins
Medical School
Stanford
Awards & Scholarships
Marshall Scholar
Tylenol Scholarship
Global Health Scholar
Read About Current Event Issues That Affect Missouri
Read about healthcare issues that affect the Missouri community
- Look up the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services website and/or local newspapers to see the most recent pertinent healthcare issues
- Some popular Missouri healthcare issues that our BS/MD Admissions team regularly hears about are the following:
- Access to care, including access to care in rural settings
- Obesity
- Vaccine hesitancy
- Cancer
Common UMKC BS MD Interview Questions
While the UMKC BS MD Interview is a Multiple Mini Interview, it does not mean it won’t weave in traditional questions. In the past, there has often been 1 traditional interview station at UMKC.
It’s important to prepare STRONG answers for the following questions:
- Tell me about your research?
- Tell me about a stressful situation you were a part of and how you navigated through it?
- What do you think will be the hardest part of UMKC’s 6-year program?
Scheduling a Mock Interview
Work with Dr. Rachel Rizal to practice for your upcoming UMKC BS MD interview!
How to schedule a mock UMKC MMI interview:
- Purchase the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course on this page and click “Enroll today.” Make the payment at the checkout.
- After purchasing the course, you will receive an automatic email that allows you to upload your application materials, including your Common Application plus your UMKC supplemental essays. Additionally, you will be asked for more information like your name, contact information, interview date, time zone, and availability. Please fill out the form thoroughly.
- Dr. Rachel Rizal or Dr. Rishi Mediratta will reach out to you to schedule a mock UMKC MMI!
- Do the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course before your mock interview. You’ll receive feedback on how to improve and then we want you to keep practicing using our MMI practice questions!
- If you want more mock interviews, you can purchase additional mock UMKC interviews or mock MMIs for other 4-year colleges / BS MD programs. The additional mock interviews can be purchased here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. I have an interview soon, can I still purchase the course? Will I have time?
Yes! The course takes 4 hours to complete and we can schedule a mock interview right when you finish the course. Typically, the shortest lead time to schedule a mock Multiple Mini Interview with our team is 3 days before your interview. Please contact us if you want to schedule a mock interview ASAP.
Q. How far in advance should I schedule a mock interview?
We typically tell high school students to take the Mastering the Multiple Mini Interview course as early in the interview cycle as possible, because it helps them even for traditional interviews! The ideal time to schedule a mock MMI interview with our team is 1-2 weeks prior to the interview date. That way, you will still be able to practice using the feedback from the mock interview.
Q. I have other questions. How can I contact you?
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Rachel Rizal and Dr. Rishi Mediratta through the contact form below. Or, you can email us directly at he***@*******it.com.
Mock Interviews: Refine Your Interview Skills With Us 1-On-1
Rachel Rizal, MD
Changing the trajectory of people’s lives
Undergraduate
Princeton
Medical School
Stanford
Awards & Scholarships
Fulbright Scholar
USA Today Academic First Team
Tylenol Scholarship
RISHI MEDIRATTA, MD, MSc, MA
Advising students to attend their dream schools
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins
Medical School
Stanford
Awards & Scholarships
Marshall Scholar
Tylenol Scholarship
Global Health Scholar