How does the interview process differ between MSTP and MD applicants? Also, are Washington residents at a disadvantage for applying to both MSTP and MD programs?
There is no disadvantage in applying to both MSTP and MD programs. The Interview process is very different. MSTP is 2 days long. Each person is interviewed by 5 or 6 people separately for ½ hour each. 3 out of 5 are Ph.D./scientists, one is an MD and one is a student. At the end of 2 days, the applicant appears before an executive committee of about 10 people for about 5 minutes. Summary of the other interviews is distributed to the committee in advance. Any person on the committee can ask a question for clarification. After the committee meeting, the applicant is done with the MSTP interview process. The rest of the time the applicant can meet with students, faculty, tour facilities, and attend a class.
