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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

explain some grades issues, strengths and weaknesses, etc.
see "most interesting question" above.
what's wrong with the healthcare system here versus in india? why do you think the problems here exist and how do you fix them? what's better or worse about each system?

What was the most interesting question?

a long discussion about the ethical implications of universal healthcare; where you draw the line, who decides it, can/should you allow a tiered system where more money can get you more services. also how do you decide what's included in a basic healthcare package and how do you justify those items?

What was the most difficult question?

see above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Clarion - cheap but a little scuzzy

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

SDN, reading up on the american health insurance crisis

What impressed you positively?

the students are so happy and the faculty are genuinely invested in them.

What impressed you negatively?

the city(town?) is miniscule and pretty dead looking.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing

What are your general comments?

the interviewers (one admissions guy, one clinician, and a 1st year medical student) were very agressive and challenging, but made a point of making the interview an intense discussion, not an interrogation. it was extremely intense and a felt a bit dazed at the end, but it was exciting and engaging.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses