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University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

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

3 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Acting scenario.
Tell us about a time that you failed and how you handled that.
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

What are some of the things that you would expect to hear a physician say they enjoy about their job and that they don't enjoy about their job?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time that you had a difficult conversation with someone, including how you handled it and how they handled it.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Silver Cloud Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed app, read up on the school, practiced some acting scenarios

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness and openness of everyone I encountered.

What impressed you negatively?

Students gave the impression that the school is struggling to update their curriculum, and is slow to respond to concerns voiced by the student body. Below average STEP 1 scores.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Even though a panel interview is stressful by nature, they really do attempt to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses