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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center School of Medicine

Richmond, VA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

What was the stress level of the interview?

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

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

The interview was conversational style rather than Question, question, question....the tour was good - saw all the important stuff and the two students were very open about their experiences.
💬 Interview Process

What was the most interesting question?

Describe your value/belief system to me.

How did you prepare for the interview?

looked over research, AMCAS, secondary

What was the most difficult question?

Describe your value/belief system to me.

What impressed you positively?

Student really seem happy, Richmond is a nice city - lots to do.

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the facilities are a little dated. My interviewer was actually a current MD/PhD student - I didn't meet any actual faculty other than the info session with the dean.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Construction around the parking garage they told us to park in made driving around a little confusing!!
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

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?

Automobile

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

$201-$300

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Sheraton Richmond West

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes