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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?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you think that healthcare for individuals from rural areas differs from care for those in more urban areas?
How is healthcare in other countries different from ours?

What was the most interesting question?

Why might a patient not comply with a treatment?

What was the most difficult question?

How would you deal with a pregnant woman who continues to smoke?
🤝 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?

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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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Read newspapers and magazines, reviewed the school's website, SDN

What impressed you positively?

My tour guide! He was phenomenal. The tour guide actually spends a substantial amount of time with the group of interviewees: a tour of the academic grounds is followed by lunch (it's a very nice lunch, believe me) and a tour of the hospital. He was very knowledgeable, and very honest with us about his experiences and opinions (both positive and negative) about the school. There was also a financial aid session (optional) at the end of the day, which was very informative. Both interviewers knew my file very well.

What impressed you negatively?

Both of my interviewers. My first interviewer asked very bland questions ("Tell me about your journey") and didn't seem to really pay attention to my answers. My second interviewer seemed to want to antagonize me, and cut me off several times while I was talking. But keep in mind that (at least in my interpretation) they were just looking to see how I would react to a stressful situation; it certainly wasn't malicious.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

When they say that they will make a decision shortly, they mean it: I got in the next day.

What are your general comments?

The interview day was well organized. They give you a folder full of information which I found interesting. We spent a good portion of the day just with our tour guide, which was a nice alternative to presentations. The interviews themselves were rather stressful, although I'm sure it depends on which interviewer you're assigned (two interviews, both with faculty members). The day lasted from approximately 11 to 4.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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