After completing your medical school interview, you will want to follow up with your interviewer(s) by handwriting a thank you note. This is just another opportunity to express gratitude for their time and consideration, emphasize points of connection you had during your interview, reiterate your interest in the medical school with specifics and, where it applies, make the yield protection statement (“If admitted, I would attend.”)
We encourage you to keep the following guidelines in mind:
Handwrite your note and send it promptly, ideally within 24 hours of the interview.
Keep it focused. Your note should not be used to introduce new information.
Keep it brief. Your note should be no longer than two paragraphs in length.
Make it personal. Ensure that your note feels specific to the recipient and institution, rather than overly general.
Frequently asked questions:
Who should I write a thank you note to?
You will want to send a follow-up note to your interviewers, and you should also consider sending a note to anyone with whom you spent an extended period of time (student tour guides, etc.) or from whom you gleaned meaningful insight into the school or the application process.
Does it have to be handwritten or can I send an email?
Handwritten is best for interviewers, but feel free to use email to follow up with students you had meaningful interactions with.
Should I include any updates related to my application?
No. Direct all application updates to the admissions committee.
Should I let them know that the program is my first choice?
Yes, if their program is your first choice, you must let them know in the interview, and again in the thank you note.
I participated in an MMI, how should I approach the follow-up thank you note?
After an MMI, you should try to send a thank you note to all of the interview station leaders.
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