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University of Virginia School of Medicine

Charlottesville, 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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a patient that stood out to you and why.
Which of your volunteering experiences do you value the most?

What was the most interesting question?

When do you lead and when do you follow?

What was the most difficult question?

I don't recall any.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

CHO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

UVA Inn at Darden

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read through AMCAS app and secondary. Made list of common interview questions and possible answers. Read up/watched videos on the US healthcare system and its issues. Did a few practice interviews with random people online (through r/premed reddit page).

What impressed you positively?

The campus is beautiful, and the lunch (plus the conversation with the 2 students) was good! Interviews were very conversational. Extremely quick decision time (give you a decision by the Friday on the week you interviewed). Students seemed happy and eager to share their knowledge. The 18 month curriculum. Option to do rotation at Inova campus or in Charlottesville (with away rotations).

What impressed you negatively?

Not much information provided on extracurriculars. The price tag.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much I would love the school. And also that CHO is a very small airport, and American Airlines sucks.

What are your general comments?

I would choose this school immediately if it was cheaper. It's an awesome school in a great location (college town, but close proximity to other areas), with great academics and a focus on student happiness.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No complaints