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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?

8 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?

If you were a physician practicing today what do you think would be the most frustrating thing you would experience on a daily basis?

What was the most interesting question?

Ethical question: if you were a gastroenterologist and you had 1 liver that could be donated would you give it to a 60 year old widow or a 60 year old ex convict with a family. all health related issues are considered equal. BUT...the woman is loaded and would donate millions to your organ donation fund if she was given the liver.

What was the most difficult question?

See above.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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?

Radisson

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

8 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?

this website, read articles/newspapers/magazines.

What impressed you positively?

student body seems very bonded and friendly. the standardized patient program is really impressive as well as the mentor program and the childrens hospital was great.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had a 3:30 interview so I had to sit around for 2 hours before my interview which just made me nervous and anxious...should have brought a book or something

What are your general comments?

very positive experience, not very stressful. I had a first year student and a physician who were both great.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses