Norfolk, VA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your general comments?
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by EVMS. The students passing by in the hall stopped to talk to us and expressed their enthusiasm for their school. They emphasized the non-competitive and cooperative nature of the student body. Their standardized patient program is unique and very appealing. I also learned that the school is extremely focused on developing clinical skills. Don't be intimidated by the panel interview. The common sentiment of all the interviewees I talked to was that their doctor(s)/medical student combo was extremely nice and engaging. Don't worry too much about the interview questions. Read the questions posted on other posts, formulate your opinions, and stick with them when asked.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
If you were the Surgeon General of the US and had all the power to rebuild the healthcare system from the ground up, what would the system look like?
What was the most interesting question?
You are in charge of organ allocation and have one liver available. The two candidates for the organ are: 1) a middle aged man in jail who needs the liver because of alcohol induced cirrhosis. He has quit drinking alcohol. 2) an elderly woman who's been a model citizen her whole life. Who do you give the liver to and why? (stick with your guns regardless of your answer)
How did you prepare for the interview?
read most of the recent posts on this website, reread some chapters in a bioethics book, skimmed over my AMCAS application and secondary, read articles of bioethics.com
What was the most difficult question?
All of the questions about healthcare and ethics were reasonable. Just look over some of the questions on other posts and practice defending your opinion. Make sure you don't waver from your stance even if they try to nudge you in the other direction.
What impressed you positively?
Friendliness of the students, faculty, and administration. Community atmosphere provided a comfortable and engaging environment.
What impressed you negatively?
cost was higher than i'd expected. lack of funding compared to UVa. and MVC.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
i thought i was pretty well prepared for the interview questions thanks to this website.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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