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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me more about your research.
Was there a specific patient interaction that strongly influenced your desire to pursue medicine?
What is a challenge you faced and how did you resolve it?

What was the most interesting question?

A question discussing the cultural contexts of patient care.

What was the most difficult question?

An ethical question about a patient who wants a certain treatment plan that may not align with the medical community's consensus.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read AMCAS, secondary, and website a few days before.

What impressed you positively?

Students were really nice. I was approached by many students over the course of the day. The interview day was also well-structured and organized.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

N/A

What are your general comments?

Overall relaxed and conversational interviews. Well-planned day and they gave us a lot of useful information. Good lunch as well.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

N/A