Applying to medical school? Considering University of Michigan? A few of our M1-M4 medical students shared their experiences and insider info on everything from the admissions process and curriculum to clinical training opportunities and life in Ann Arbor in this livestream chat.

Timestamped Questions:

05:32 From your perspective, what do you believe a successful student at University of Michigan Medical School looks like; what are their traits and characteristics?

07:53 What did you find the most difficult about the application and interview process, and how did you deal with that?

10:28 Specifically about the M1 curriculum; how is it structured, and is it difficult to squeeze all the pre-clinical information into one year, and what are some of the best parts about it?

14:30 Are the core clinical clerkships primarily done at Michigan Medicine’s hospital? Are there opportunities to complete clerkships at other centers and hospitals across Michigan, the country or abroad?

21:12 Expanding on MSTP program, which is doing your M.D./Ph.D. combined.

22:24 How do students like taking their Step exams after the clerkships, do they feel more prepared from having the clinical experience going into Step 1 and Step 2?

24:45 What is a new program or an opportunity that you’re a part of or excited about, and why?

29:10 How do students go about pursuing research opportunities during medical school; what kind of opportunities are there?

33:16 How do you balance the rigors of academic study with taking care of yourself?

41:33 Are there current medical students who come from nontraditional backgrounds, and are they able to be successful?

44:30 What do you love most about living in Ann Arbor?

51:37 What has been your favorite and most meaningful experience at Michigan Medical School so far, and/or, why has Michigan been a good fit for you?

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