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Virtual Interview Day

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) will be conducting all interviews virtually until further notice. Following screening, selected candidates will be invited to an interview. All invited candidates will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule their interview date using our online application system. Any applicant needing to request a change in scheduled interview dates must contact the Office of Admissions for assistance.

Interview Format

Interview Day Program (2023-2024 Application Cycle)

Our goal is to host a virtual interview day program that will allow both you, as an applicant, and CMSRU, as a school, to gather useful, reliable information and provide a fair and equal experience for all participants. Our interview format has been designed to give us insight into the character of each applicant and it is meant to be a relaxed conversation and not an interrogation. Our intent is to keep the process as transparent and straightforward as possible for you as an applicant. We also acknowledge that unforeseen circumstances may arise that could impact a scheduled interview session. Please be assured that we will work together with you to minimize and respond to these.

The planned program for 2023-2024 will include the following

  • 12:30pm - 1:15pm, Student Hosted Meet and Greet Session
                       
  • 1:15pm - 1:45pm, Various Discussion Groups Hosted by Students
Links to access these groups will be available in your personalized email.

Prepare Your Technology for Your Interview

The WebEx platform will be used for all meetings and interviews conducted on your Virtual Interview Day.

You will be able to access recorded sessions at your convenience any time during the week of your scheduled interview.

If you are unfamiliar with how to join a WebEx Session please refer to How to Join a WebEx Session for information on how to join.

Join a test WebEx Meeting before your Virtual Interview Day starts

This will allow you to set-up your device correctly so you can fully participate. Please be sure to do this from the device and internet connection you plan on using on your Virtual Interview Day.

  1. Go to WebEx's Test Meeting page.
  2. Enter your name and email address, then click the blue Join button.
  3. If prompted, download and install the Cisco WebEx application for your device.
  4. When you have entered the Test Meeting, go to the menu bar and select Audio >> Speaker, Microphone, and Camera to test your speakers, microphone, and camera. You can also change your selected inputs/outputs from this menu.

When logging in to your CMSRU Interview Day Webex sessions:

  • Use your full name as it appears on your CMSRU Application. If you have a preferred name please add that in parentheses.
    For example: Jonathan (Jon) Smith
  • Use the same email address that you used on your application.

This information will be used by the Admissions Committee to ensure that applicants are in the correct sessions at the correct times.

Virtual Interview Day Outline


8:30 am - 9:00 am Virtual Sign-in Available
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Welcome & Live Program

Annette Reboli, MD, Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
William Kocher, MD, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions
Guy Hewlett, MD, Associate Dean for Diversity and Community Affairs
10:10am

Applicant Send Off

In advance of the Interview Day, applicants will receive a personalized email that contains a link to participate in a virtual interview with the Admissions Committee member for one of the 30-minute time slots listed below.

Please note that we are unable to accomodate requests for specific time slots.

Interview Time Slots
  • Interview Time Slot 1
    10:20 am - 10:50 am

  • Interview Time Slot 2
    11:05 am - 11:35 am

  • Inteview Time Slot 3
    11:50 am - 12:20 pm
10:20 am - 12:30 pm

Interactive Question & Answer Session

William Kocher, MD, Senior Associate Dean of Admissions
Jeri Kaminski, Admissions Officer
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Student Hosted Meet and Greet Session
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Various Discussion Groups Hosted by Students

The links to access these groups will be available in your personalized email.

Recorded Information Sessions


MD Educational Program Videos

Student Affairs Office Videos

Research at CMSRU

Welcome Videos

CMSRU History, Awards and Facilities

Non-Discrimination at Rowan University

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education or to the University’s Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator:

Monise Princilus, Ed.S.
Associate Vice President and Title IX Coordinator
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Office of Student Equity & Compliance