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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?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your research.
Tell me about your shadowing experience.
Why do you want to go into medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

How would you deal with an ungrateful patient?

What was the most difficult question?

What has been the single most important lesson that life has taught you?
🤝 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?

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?

Out of 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?

With students at the school

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?

8 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Interview feedback on SDN, looked up school information, re-read primary and secondary apps.

What impressed you positively?

Practically everything, but the biggest and best thing I noticed was how universally happy everyone was--students and faculty alike. Charlottesville is also a wonderful small city, with lots to do and see but not stifling or overcrowded.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

To save room for the dessert menu at lunch time!

What are your general comments?

Wonderful school and program. Don't let the location dissuade you--I come from a fairly metropolitan area and I found Charlottesville charming, bustling, and folksy. It's really not as rural as some might have you believe.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None, they were an absolute pleasure to meet and spend the day with.