Eastern Virginia Medical School Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Typical questions: why medicine, why EVMS, strengths/weaknesses, etc.

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What would I do about the 45 million uninsured? (and several follow-up questions)

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What would I do if a 15 year-old came into my office and wanted an abortion? (again, some follow-up)

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What was the most interesting question?

We had a fairly extended discussion about healthcare insurance and how to provide for the uninsured, so it was probably somewhere in there.

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What was the most difficult question?

In response to my answer to a question about the uninsured, one of the interviewers asked me a complicated question about the ethics of healthcare insurance. I didn't fully understand what she was asking me.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

35 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 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?

7 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Historic Page House Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

Reviewed my apps, SDN, EVMS website, a little ethics review

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What impressed you positively?

The standardized patient program is excellent - one of the best in the country from what I understand. Students begin working with them within the first month of classes.

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What impressed you negatively?

First impressions are huge - other schools had smiling faces and snacks waiting, even if you were early. EVMS just made you kind of wait around in the hallway until someone came to find everybody. If they don't bother taking care of applicants, why should I believe they take care of their students?

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

A way to get around the tunnel, as the day finishes right in the middle of rush hour.

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What are your general comments?

The interview itself was fine - the school was okay, but didn't impress me enough to seriously consider it. I was a bit surprised at an apparent lack of technology throughout the school.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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