University of Washington School of Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

6 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?

6 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about ... with one of your patients. (see previous rant)

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What's the last book you read?

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Where do you see yourself in fifteen years?

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What was the most interesting question?

Usual question about what type of medicine I want to practice.

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What was the most difficult question?

Was asked about a past experience with a patient of mine. Thing is, I've never had patients of my own, just minimal interactions in clinics and lots of customer service. I explained this and offered ideas based upon the experience I did have, but the interviewer kept pressing on about my patients and wouldn't accept my answer.

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🤝 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?

Closed 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

SEA

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 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, UW Bioethics website, went through applications again, formulated & wrote out answers to common interview questions.

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What impressed you positively?

Opportunities available for research or clinical work in urban and rural areas.

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What impressed you negatively?

Not too fond of the U district, seemed impersonal even though they tried to make it seem friendly.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Living on the East Coast for four years may have ruined me for West Coast life. I like umbrellas and peacoats more than sweatshirts and Tevas.

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What are your general comments?

Academically, UW has a great reputation. They're really focused on churning out primary care physicians to serve the rural parts of the Pacific Northwest. If that's what you want, then God bless. Just don't mention to them that you'd like some urban experiences as well. Everyone's demeanor immediately soured as soon as I mentioned enjoying urban life.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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