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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, 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?

10 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?

How would you feel about mandatory service work or military work abroad
What current medical technology do you feel will have the largest impact on medicine.
Why UVA

What was the most interesting question?

My interviewer is a big runner and I just ran a marathon so just talking about that experience.

What was the most difficult question?

My first interviewer really liked poutry. He asked me what type of chicken lays blue eggs.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

10 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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

CHO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Econolodge

How would you rate the hotel?

3 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?

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?

SDN, reread AMCAS adn secondarys, went over website

What impressed you positively?

The students - they were bright, enthusiastic and very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

Lack of diversity

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The admissions office is tough to get to, the building doesnt really have and adress.

What are your general comments?

First interview was challenging. My interviewer had strong opinions and I had a hard time sharing my own values adn experiences. Second interview ws amazing. Overall the day was well planned, not much down time, very concise. I was accepted almost immediately - 2 days so very fast turn around.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses