What time does your interview day start?
ENMED interview day starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Candidates are expected to arrive at least 15-20 minutes before the start time.
What time does your interview day end?
The interview day concludes officially at 5:00 p.m., although other optional social events may be available.
What is the ENMED address?
1020 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030.
Where do we meet the staff on the morning of our interview?
Please come to the lobby of the ENMED Tower at 1020 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030. We’ll be there to greet you!
Is there parking available?
Guest parking is limited in the Horizon Tower Parking Garage, and parking will be validated at the security desk. If the garage is full, additional parking can be found at 2050 Pressler St. or 2101 Pressler St.; however, this parking cannot be validated. It is recommended to make alternative drop-off accommodations. Uber/Lyft or public transportation is readily available.
Is there public transportation?
Click herefor further information regarding public transportation options in Houston.
Where should I stay?
You may choose any Houston accommodation that suits your needs. The InterContinental Houston – Medical Center offers a discounted rate for Texas A&M University guests. When booking ask for the Texas A&M University rate!
What is the dress code?
Dress the part! Business professional attire should be observed.
What is an interview like?
Each applicant will go through a series of multiple mini-interviews (MMIs), a traditional engineering interview which will include a case study discussion, and a series of engineering quizzes. The interviews and quizzes give the admissions committee another measure to evaluate traits that may foster the development of a competent, creative, compassionate, and responsible “Physicianeer”.
The multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) format will consist of eight individual stations designed to evaluate behavioral competencies such as communication, ethical and moral judgment, problem-solving, and responsibility. Each candidate is given two minutes to prepare a response to a pre-determined scenario question at each station (scenarios will not be provided prior to the interview day). Candidates have seven minutes to articulate their response to their interviewer in a way that highlights their potential to develop into a culturally competent and effective “Physicianeer”.
What do I need to know for the case study discussion?
Candidates should read the Interview Case Study Description and come prepared to discuss one of the four prompts.
The case study allows candidates a unique opportunity to discuss their approach to developing a device-based solution to a real-world clinical problem. Please review the case studies at the link above and select a clinical problem, develop a clear understanding of the problem, then think creatively about potential solutions and improvements to current standards. Candidates are free to use any sources they would like in this process.
During the interview, candidates must be prepared to answer questions about the problem they chose, their approach to solving it, and articulate their ideas in a succinct two-minute pitch-style answer.
How do I prepare for the engineering quizzes?
The engineering quizzes involve three multiple choice assessments designed to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge regarding general engineering topics. Topics include materials and manufacturing, electronics/circuitry, and programming languages (candidates will not be required to code – this assessment is intended for candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the structure of coding concepts only).
What do you look for during the interview?
Applicants are considered when they demonstrate experience in engineering design, innovation, or entrepreneurship. The Admissions Committee looks for demonstrated motivation for a career in medicine through medically related experiences and a passion for service to others through altruistic activities.
What is your policy on rescheduling your interview date?
We are happy to work with you to reschedule your interview date if we can accommodate the change. Please reschedule by reaching out to us as soon as you realize you will not be able to keep your originally scheduled interview. This will allow us to fill the spot with another applicant. Contact us at enmed.admissions@tamu.edu
Will there be a virtual option?
To maintain an equal playing field for all our applicants, at this time all interviews will be in person.
Will there be a tour of Houston Methodist hospital?
Tours of the hospital will be virtual. Click here for more information on Houston Methodist.Please click here for a virtual tour of the Houston Methodist Institute for Technology Innovation and Education.
When will acceptance decisions be announced?
We will make our first offers of acceptance in mid-October and will continue making offers through the pre-match period which ends January 31st, at which point in-state applicants participate in the match process through TMDSAS.
The Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine is committed to producing a pool of lifelong-learning engineers and physicians (physicianeers) who are equipped and empowered with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes/behaviors necessary for excellence in research, education, and the practice of engineering medicine into the 21st century and beyond. We will train a “physicianeer” workforce that will design, educate, and deliver excellent primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare to the diverse people (especially the underserved and underrepresented) of the state of Texas in both rural and urban settings, and with the capacity for global engagement. To this end, and in accordance with the values of our parent institution (Texas A&M University), we (engineering, medical, graduate, and post-graduate students, staff, and faculty) of the School of Engineering Medicine have declared diversity as an essential component of our existential purpose.
We believe that diversity in all its ramifications (including but not limited to diversity of race, color, sex, socioeconomic status, religion, ethnicity, experience, age, disability, genetic information, talent, educational background, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity) coupled with inclusion will breed the excellence we seek through embodying our Aggie Core Values of excellence, integrity, respect, leadership, loyalty, and selfless service.
