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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How does a body obtain energy?

What was the most interesting question?

I was asked a scientific question about mitochondrial DNA.

What was the most difficult question?

the question on how to know for sure that MTDNA comes from the mother.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

I read over information i had on managed care, the school, my applications and ethical information.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students.

What impressed you negatively?

THe physical structure of the school facilities. some were very nice but in some places ceiling tiles were rotting and fall down, for example.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

Overall it was very positive. the block schedule ( from 8am-12) of classes is very appealing. if i get in, i will attend.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student