Applicants invited for an interview must make their appointment no later than 2 weeks
from the date of the interview invitation or the invitation will be rescinded.
All interviewers are a member of the Admissions Committee. The interview usually lasts between 30 minutes and an hour
and is conducted by a clinician or scientist from our 80-member committee.
Applicants are encouraged to use this time to openly share their experiences and
future goals with their interviewer. If at the end of the interview the applicant
feels there is something important to share with the interviewer, the applicant is
encouraged to feel comfortable to introduce the topic.
Applicants who apply to the M.D./Ph.D. Program, who decide afterward that they would
prefer the M.D. Program only must notify both the M.D. admissions office and the
M.D./Ph.D. office, in writing.
The official Einstein policy document concerning M.D.
admissions interviews can be found here.
Applicants who have an interest in a particular clinical or basic science research
discipline are invited to peruse our website, and communicate directly
with the principal investigator to request a meeting.
Second Interviews
Since sometimes applicants and interviewers may not connect optimally, applicants who are
dissatisfied with their interview are encouraged to request a second interview
immediately, prior to receiving a letter of disposition. Requests for re-interview
should be made to the Office of Admissions on the day of interview to Ms. Mary Pace (mary.pace@einsteinmed.edu ). Once a
letter of disposition has been mailed, requests for re-interview will not be considered.
Occasionally, the admissions committee invites applicants back for a second interview if
further information is needed.
Interview Locations
Because of the COVID Pandemic, Einstein will conduct only Zoom interviews for the
entire 2022-23 year. In future years, interview sites
may include four locations in the Bronx: the College of Medicine (the Jack and Pearl
Resnick Campus); Weiler Hospital or Jacobi Medical Center (each located adjacent to
the medical school) or Montefiore Medical Center (Moses Division on E. 210th
Street). Applicants interviewed at Montefiore Medical Center are provided
transportation to the interview site after their check-in at Einstein. Interviews
are conducted Monday through Friday; there are no Wednesday or Thursday or weekend
interviews.
Applicant Luncheons and Tours
Applicant luncheons and tours have been eliminated for the 2022-23 year since there will
be no campus visits. However, Einstein students will meet, virtually, with applicants on
the day of their interview at 4:30 p.m. (In future years, every Monday, Tuesday and
Friday at approximately noon, Einstein students will host an informal luncheon in the
Upper Max and Sadie Lounge, located in the Forchheimer Building. Food is strictly
kosher. Gluten-free and vegetarian lunches are available with prior notice. The
half-hour luncheon provides a forum through which applicants and students can have an
honest and open exchange without faculty members present. In this way, you’ll have the
opportunity to meet representatives of our unique student body and get further
perspective about what is special about Einstein. Immediately following the lunch, student-hosts lead a
half-hour tour of Einstein’s campus and facilities.) Beginning September 22, on FRIDAY
afternoons at 3:30, and running through the entire interview season which ends at
the end of April, all visiting applicants are invited to a student-led discussion,
via zoom, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Enhancement, about
their experiences and passions here at Einstein. All special groups are represented
at Real Talk. It’s an opportunity to get "real talk" about unique experiences of
students in an informal and candid environment. The discussion takes place at 3:30 and usually lasts about
one hour. All applicants will receive a Zoom invitation from the ODE inviting them
to attend.
Interview Cancellation
Applicants who choose not to keep their interview appointment are requested to login to
the Auto-Scheduler and cancel their interview. If you cancel less than 48 hours, we
request that you ALSO call the Admissions office at 718.430.3014 or e-mail mailto:mary.pace@einsteinmed.edu The admissions
office will notify an applicant's pre-professional advisor if the applicant does not
notify the office of their intention to cancel their interview within 48 hours of the
scheduled interview time.
Special Needs and Guests (does not apply for the 2022-23 year but
will be reinstated in the future)
Applicants who have been invited for interview who
have any special needs are asked to notify the Admissions Office before the day
of their interview by e-mailing: mailto:mary.pace@einsteinmed.edu or calling 718.430.3014. Special needs may include
physical accommodations,
special dietary needs, or travel plans that might interfere with your
visit.
Applicants
who are accompanied by a family member should notify the admissions
office at least one day in advance so that the Security Desk will be
prepared for their visit. Family members are invited to wait for
applicants in the D. Samuel Gottesman Library located in the Forchheimer
building.