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Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe a typical day in your life as a doctor.
Who is responsible for paying for paying for a brain damaged 80 year old who has no hope of recovery and no insurance if her child doesn't want her to be taken off life support?
Would you give an abortion to your 14 year old neighbor who didn't want you to tell her parents?

What was the most interesting question?

allthe questions were pretty typical-- ethics, health care, why do you want to be a doctor, about activities listed on AMCAS application

What was the most difficult question?

all the questions were very straight forward if you were prepared
🤝 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Raddison

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

read my applications, read this website, schools website, talked with a medical resident, researched health care and ethical questions

What impressed you positively?

the town, the students, the Children's Hospital

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, it was very nice

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing, it was great

What are your general comments?

The interview experience was wonderful. I was very impressed by the school, the people, the town, and the Children's Hospital.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses