Eastern Virginia Medical School

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How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 / 10

0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

The school really surprised and impressed me. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable, while the interview day was informative and planned with care. After my visit, EVMS quickly climbed my list.

Interview questions they asked

You are a pediatrician. A 17 yr old patient comes to you asking for birth control. What do you do?

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What was the most interesting question?

What do you know about the cannabilistic Indians that shared San Salvador with the Arawaks? (This was in the context of an experience I had)

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What was the most difficult question?

No curveballs really.

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read SDN and EVMS website/lit.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of students and applicants, and the apparent emphasis on the student's experience.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I knew Norfolk was a beach town, and was expecting something akin to Myrtle Beach. Actually, the area of Ghent was pretty nice and even the downtown was more sophisticated than I expected.