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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

How will you deal with a diverse patient population? (ie how will you become culturally competent)
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Why VCU/MCV?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if you found out your friends in your Anatomy class have the answers to an upcoming exam?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a stressful situation you've experienced and how you dealt with it.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 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?

Commonwealth Park Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

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?

SDN, school's website, previous interview experience, U of Washington ethics site because I heard they sometimes ask about physician-assisted suicide (though I didn't end up getting asked about this).

What impressed you positively?

The size of the hospital, all the construction/improvements taking place, and the cooperative nature of the students.

What impressed you negatively?

Not too much, people had warned me that the area around the school is sketchy, but I didn't really get that impression.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It was so laid back...no need to stress.

What are your general comments?

Very laid back, one-on-one with a fourth year med student who seemed interested in getting to know me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses