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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

💬 Interview Questions

What was the most interesting question?

interview was standard

What was the most difficult question?

nothing
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively ☹️

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

read vcu website, amcas

What impressed you positively?

not much honestly

What impressed you negatively?

the school is old and outdated, the hospital is like a miniature hospital, usmle scores are not high for many students, it rains too much, petty crime is high, richmond is a small city with nothing to do, this is everyone's backup school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that i wasted my time coming here. the school was so umimpressive, the tour was ok, the interview was ok, the medical students were ok, the facilites sucked, the city was bad, and i am going elsewhere.

What are your general comments?

was not happy with vcu. the school did not impress me and the hospital didnt impress me. the facilities are sub-standard.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student