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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Anything you would have done differently in your life?
How would you react to this ethical delimma? [handed short paragraph to read]
Why are you entering medicine NOW as opposed to earlier in your life?

What was the most interesting question?

Explain to me what you meant on your AMCAS essay when you wrote XYZ? [many of these]

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you say you could see yourself as a radiologist when you mention you wish to have more interaction with patients?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

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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?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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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?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

This site, a small book on health care issues, my AMCAS and UVA essays

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers, a 4th-year student and a teaching M.D., seemed interested in me and engaged in the conversation. The campus is probably the most beautiful one I have ever seen.

What impressed you negatively?

The students are happy they go to UVA but gripe about the cirriculum, noting that half of what they learn they will never use again. Of course, maybe that is the same for all medical schools. Parking is very difficult, so most students live within walking distance and that limits your choice of living conditions. In-state students get up to $8,500 and out-of-state get up to $13,000 scholarships based on need. Thats wonderfull for 99% of you, but because I am older and have savings I get absolutely nothing, and I'm bitter about that. There are very few older students.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Not much. Lunch was at 11:30 and in a fancy place, so I should have skipped breakfast. Oh, I also learned that it was actually 45 minutes from UVA to the Wintergreen Ski Resort -- instead of 30 like I thought it was -- and there are no fast food joints on the way.

What are your general comments?

Best interview so far, thanks to the interviewers. They took the time to review my application and were intimately familiar with it. Expect questions concerning your essays and experiences. Plus, the interview were only 30 minutes long so there was no time for the conversation to get stale.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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