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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

As a pediatrician, how would you deal with parents who are non-compliant and interfereing with your treatment of their child?
How would you respond to a patient whose personal decisions conflict with your own beliefs?
Why would I want you as one of my classmates? (the 4th-year asked this one).

What was the most interesting question?

If you were working as a pediatrician in a rural area and a 15 year old girl asked you for birth control but not to tell her parents, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

Do you really know what it is like to be a doctor?
🤝 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?

9 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?

$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?

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?

8 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?

I look over my AMCAS and secondary applications as well as going over the interview questions posted on this site.

What impressed you positively?

The hospital has a separate pediatric ER, the people were very friendly and enthusiastic, great facilities

What impressed you negatively?

Students spend a lot of time off-site during their third year to complete clinical rotations all over the state, and UVa does not have simulation dummies.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It can be cold in Virginia!

What are your general comments?

The day was very well organized. After a brief introduction, we were taken to a very good lunch and given a tour by a 4th year medical student. Following the tour, I was first interviewed by a faculy member (MD) then by a 4th year medical student.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses