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Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

3 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?

I was asked about present policy regarding healthcare reform and funding, and then about what John Edwards did (Hint: doctors don't like him)
If you friend's dad has a heart attack, and a pill for $10 might help but a $50,000 medication would save him, what would you prescribe. Who would pay for it? Does everyone deserve adequate healthcare?
Strengths and weaknesses.

What was the most interesting question?

If, after you graduated, they made a plaque that said what you did here/what you were known for, what would that plaque say?

What was the most difficult question?

If you could either pay for one life-saving liver transplant or supply vaccinations to every child in Los Angeles, which would you pick?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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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?

This web site, looked over my application, went online to learn about healthcare, malpractice, laws, etc.

What impressed you positively?

THe students were all great and very helpful, the hospital was huge and probably very instructive, and the standardized patients were impressive. Also, Norfolk is a nice place.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview, and crappy Norfolk weather.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I didn't have a student interview. Also, that I had to go first.

What are your general comments?

The two interviewers played good cop/bad cop. One was very nice, and put me at ease. The other kept asking me a difficult question, then cutting me off when I was halfway done. It was more stressful than I anticipated, but I was dumb to succumb to nervousness. Just stay as relaxed as you can; they can smell fear.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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