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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

1 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Fast-forward ten to fifteen years. What are you doing, and where do you live?
If you hadn’t to explain to a five year old what a doctor does, what would you say?
Tell us about why you want to be a doctor.

What was the most interesting question?

Imagine I am about to commission the creation of a small, nineteen bed hospital. Explain what the hospital mission should be and how you will ensure it is followed. (As a follow-up) Choose a board of directors.

What was the most difficult question?

You attended an international health service trip during the summer. If you met any of the local health providers, please explain the role of these providers in contrast to your own role as a traveling volunteer.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

Home

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?

8 out of 10

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

6 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Three mock interviews, some one-on-one practice questions with spouse, reading on UW Ethics page.

What impressed you positively?

Small class size, new school building, opportunities for firsthand experience, variety and number of available summer research/other projects, pathways program, general school prestige, good rapport between students and administrators

What impressed you negatively?

Not too many specialty interest groups at regional campuses, mandatory lecture attendance (could be positive or negative, depending)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

These interviewers will stonewall you the whole time. Don’t worry. They’re told to do that.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

It would be nice if they were a little more friendly and/or talkative to us students during our time waiting for an interview.