1. Access Thalamus Video
From the menu bar, select Schedule, then select My Schedule to view your scheduled interview sessions
Navigate to the correct interview session by selecting it from the left navigation menu, under Upcoming Events or Past Events, or by using the arrows at the top of the page
If you're scheduled for multiple interview sessions on the same day, each session will appear in its own row, displaying:
Itinerary session information, including name, time, and date
Applicant information, including Applicant Name, Medical School, AAMC ID, and Email
Select Join Meeting to enter the virtual interview session
Note: For the best Thalamus Video experience, use the most current version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Safari is supported, but since Thalamus Video is powered by Zoom's Web SDK, some features may not work as expected. Internet Explorer is not a supported browser.
2. Update your background settings
Select Join Meeting to open a new tab, where you can select and save your camera, microphone, and virtual background settings
Go to the Video Effects section
Select a background effect. Your video preview will update in real time to reflect your selection:
None: No background effect will be added
Blur: Blurs everything visible behind you
Upload Image: Lets you upload your own image as a virtual background
If you select Upload Image, a file folder window will open, where you can select an image from your computer to upload
Note: The file must be no larger than 10MB and in .jpeg, .jpg, .png, or .gif format.
Once selected, the image will appear in the box to the right and will update in your video preview, visible to all meeting participants
To remove or replace an image, select a new image or select None
Select Join Meeting to enter your interview
Important: These settings will be saved locally on your device and browser, and will apply automatically when you join future meetings from the same device.
Mac users may need to grant Thalamus Video permission to access their camera and microphone. See Allow Thalamus Video to Access your Camera, Microphone and Screenshare on Mac for instructions.
For additional questions or support, please contact our team by emailing customercare@thalamusgme.com.