Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

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How did the interview impress you?

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How you think you did?

4 / 10

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 / 10

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

8 / 10

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What are your general comments?

The interviewer was overly aggressive, and seemed to have preconceived notions of who I was. My experience was a stark contrast to the woman who interviewed after me. (Maybe the interviewer didn't like my suit.) :)

Interview questions they asked

What area of medicine are you interested in?

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What was the most interesting question?

She kept asking me about my religion major, and what I studied. However, she became defensive when we discussed my concentration. Plus, she was negative regarding my basic science research background, she preferred a more clinical approach to medicine.

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What was the most difficult question?

What are your thoughts on medical malpractice? (when I asked her to clarify, she just repeated the question.)

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Practice interview, VCU website.

What impressed you positively?

The staff were friendly, and excited about the future of the school. The architecture was fascinating. Who knew you could go to school on the front lawn of the ''White House of the South.''

What impressed you negatively?

Everyone kept referring to how great a school it was GOING to be. However, most of the improvements would not be implemented until I graduated. Also, they do not have class capture/audio capability.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The Crowne Plaza hotel was a mediocre hotel, and if you are from a city, everything is within walking distance.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 / 10

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How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 / 10

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

2 / 10

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 / 10

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