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Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, 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?

9 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?

How will you balance your activities in medical school with the rest of your life?
What do you do for fun?
Will you continue your practice of public health when you're a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

Many IRBs stipulate the requirement that researchers in developing countries provide the same standard of care for patients as they do in the U.S. Do you agree with this?

What was the most difficult question?

Many IRBs stipulate the requirement that researchers in developing countries provide the same standard of care for patients as they do in the U.S. Do you agree with this?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

Other

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Waterfront Sheraton

How would you rate the hotel?

10 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?

7 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

The Medical School Interview book, sdn interview feedback, U Washington Medical Ethics site, AMCAS, my essays, mock interviews

What impressed you positively?

The students seemed to really love it there. Everyone was really friendly and positive. The children's hospital is great. The school has connections with a diverse array of clinical facilities. Also a big fan of the use of standardized patients and the early clinical exposure students get.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That out of state tuition was so much and that, at the time of our interview, they had already sent out enough offers to fill the class.

What are your general comments?

It was a really great experience. My interviewers were very friendly and made me feel at home. The interview was actually fun!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses