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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

A new patient of yours who has lung cancer walks into your office and tells you he wants to end his life...
Imagine you are on trial and we are the jury. Try to convince us that you are compassionate and empathetic.
What are the biggest problems facing health care

What was the most interesting question?

A new patient of yours who has lung cancer walks into your office and tells you he wants to end his life...

What was the most difficult question?

Imagine you are on trial and we are the jury. Try to convince us that you are compassionate and empathetic.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

5 out of 10

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?

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

4 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read books about the health care system. Read many articles related to the health field.

What impressed you positively?

The unique decentralized opportunities at UW.

What impressed you negatively?

I guess I would prefer P/F in the second year as opposed to H/P/F. Not a big deal though.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

Be prepared to talk in detail about problems facing our health care system. Try to remain calm and explain your reasoning if you get flustered.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Quicker response to questions