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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?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

A patient with a common serious but relatively time-tested successful treatment plan wants to be disconnected from her ventilator before treatment is initiated. She is a nurse, and thus understands the implications of her request. Do you grant her wish or refuse, knowing that she will probably be fine with treatment but die without it?
Describe your volunteer work at XXX and/or YYY. How have these prepared you for a future in medicine?
When you visited (small African country), did anything about their health system or situation suprise you?

What was the most interesting question?

The biggest benefits for impoverished people living in 3rd World squalor are clean water and solid infrastructure; so why do you feel so strongly about volunteering as a physician for a relief organization?

What was the most difficult question?

Your undergraduate curriculum and volunteer work indicates you are very interested and focused on public health issues; why not go for an MPH rather than an MD?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

7 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?

< $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?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 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?

Mock interview, reviewed AMCAS and secondary app, concurrent coursework in health policy.

What impressed you positively?

There are numerous opportunities to expand your educational experience, such as working in low-income inner city and/or rural areas, as well as travelling to other parts of the country and the world to supplement the 4 years of traditional experience.

What impressed you negatively?

The buildling(s) and facilities aren't fancy; the hospital is modern, of course, but the med school itself is a little outdated.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The interview was my first, and thus the build-up fairly nerve racking. In the end, though, the itnerviewers were very pleasant and down-to-earth. Most importantly, they were not super-humans and I could relate to them and respond with confidence. Overll, the interview was considerably less stressful than I anticipated, though I admit I came out feeling like I could've answered things a little differently and a little more articulately.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses