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Eastern Virginia Medical School Interview Feedback Summary

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Norfolk, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.6
Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 1,336 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include ethical scenarios such as handling parental refusal of vaccines, providing medications based on personal beliefs, and addressing disparities in healthcare. Other frequent questions focus on motivations for pursuing medicine, views on healthcare policies like the Affordable Care Act, and discussing experiences with patient care. Additionally, interviews in the MMI format often involve ethical dilemmas about teenage abortion or non-disclosure situations, and respondents may have been subject to nondisclosure agreements during the process.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Eastern Virginia Medical School discussed a wide range of ethical scenarios, including handling confidential information about patients, addressing moral dilemmas in medical practice, and exploring societal issues impacting healthcare. The interview format may have been an MMI based on the variety of ethical questions asked, potentially subject to a nondisclosure agreement as respondents mentioned being prepared for challenging ethical inquiries.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Eastern Virginia Medical School discussed various ethical scenarios, healthcare reform, and personal values alignment with the physician role. The interview format may have been an MMI based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, with a focus on challenging questions related to ethics, healthcare systems, and personal decision-making in medical scenarios.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a in a group interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Most applicants prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, reviewing the school's website, practicing with friends and family, and researching potential questions on SDN. They also focused on healthcare policy, ethical scenarios, and their own application materials to feel confident and prepared.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the strong sense of community and camaraderie among students, the emphasis on early clinical experience through the standardized patient program, the positive and welcoming attitude of faculty and staff, the top-notch facilities including the Children's Hospital, and the school's dedication to community service and patient-centered care. Many applicants highlighted the happy and supportive student body, the beautiful campus, the engaging curriculum, and the high USMLE pass rates as major positive aspects of the school. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with most applicants expressing a strong desire to be part of the EVMS community.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were most commonly unimpressed by the lack of preparation and professionalism in the interview process, including unprepared interviewers, disorganization in scheduling, and a focus on irrelevant questions. Other frequent concerns included the outdated facilities, limited research opportunities, the location of the school in Norfolk, and the high out-of-state tuition costs. Suggestions included improving the interview experience, updating facilities, increasing research opportunities, and addressing concerns about the school's location and costs.