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University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Can you tell us about a time where you either really liked or disliked the way a physician treated a patient.
What do you do for fun?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

Define underserved.

What was the most difficult question?

What would I do if a terminally ill patient called to say goodbye, and that he was about to take a lethal dose of sleeping pills.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

Bioethics website, SDN, NEJM articles re: ethics and health care issues, talked with colleague who was just offered an acceptance to UW.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were not intimidating or interrogating. It seemed that they were really interested in getting to know me.

What impressed you negatively?

The rest of the day seemed a little disorganized. The financial aid person did not show up.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing really.

What are your general comments?

The interviewers put me at ease. It was great to have some time during the lunch to talk with 2nd year med students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses