Participation in these activities counts toward the university's baseline teaching expectation for holders of faculty appointments as outlined in the policies of the School of Medicine. The Committee on Admissions welcomes additional basic science and clinical faculty to perform on-campus interviews of applicants to the School of Medicine. Approximately 1 hour is needed to complete an interview and the one page evaluation form. Interviews are scheduled on weekdays, and the Admissions Office will coordinate scheduling based on the interviewer's availability and preference. Most interviews occur during the fall and winter.
Orientation is provided for interviewers.
Consisting of both lecture and small group activities, the course introduces students to the interpersonal aspects of clinical medicine, with an emphasis on basic interviewing skills and developing rapport with patients. Small group faculty instructors supervise students as they interview patients in the hospital. The interview and following discussion take 2 hours on either a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. The required Ambulatory Care courses introduce students to office practice on campus or in the surrounding community. First year students take the course during the spring.