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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?

8 out of 10

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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

ethics question around handling an older patient who wants to kill themselves.
Why do rural areas have a hard time attracting doctors--why would doctors not want to practice in a rural area.
why does the US spend so much money and get such poor results compared to other countries?

What was the most interesting question?

See below

What was the most difficult question?

the questions were predictable--healthcare policy and ethics.
🤝 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?

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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?

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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

The Bodenheimer Health Policy book--a really interesting read! NY Times, FIDLI report (drug research news) and PI. Reviewed their website and my app.

What impressed you positively?

how many options the UW has--it is a school with so many choices for its students. I got excited about all the different locations I could study and topics I could consider.

What impressed you negatively?

my meeting with the office of multicultural affairs was odd--made me feel uncomfortable--it wasn't clear what their role was in admissions or why the meeting was scheduled one on one. Students complained about being stuck in a windowless building all day.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The building was cold--bundle up!

What are your general comments?

the day went quickly--a tour through the labryinth of the health sciences building followed by an overview talk by a faculty member and a short lunch with some medical students. The interview goes quickly so keep your answers short and to the point!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

more vegetarian friendly lunch option. -allow time to see classroom/go to class.