Johns Hopkins conducts 2 one-on-one open-file interviews with members of the admissions committee. The interview typically lasts for 30-45 minutes. Applicants may also request to get the interview via Skype -under approval of the Assistant Dean for Admissions- if they are out of the country. The school does not state that online interviews are otherwise offered. Based on applicants’ experience, there is a big focus on specific activities from their applications, their enthusiasm for Johns Hopkins and medicine, and common medical school interview questions. JHU’s interviews aims to assess the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses in: Problem-solving skills Motivation and commitment to medicine Teamwork Interpersonal skills Academic readiness