SDN Logo
 
 

University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 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?

How do you anticipate handling the stress of the physician lifestyle?
So...tell us a bit about yourself.
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Why medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Other

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?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

No responses

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

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed UW website including the ethics page.

What impressed you positively?

I really enjoy Seattle...

What impressed you negatively?

The school is quite over rated. The facilities are run down and my interviewing team seemed a bit arrogant and insincere. They definitely enjoyed their power...it was subtle but detectable.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Parking was ridiculous. I nearly abandoned my car in the middle of the street to get there on time!

What are your general comments?

If you want to specialize, UW is NOT for you...you won't find much support for specialized residencies; they want to keep their #1 position as the best primary care school. Also, read the interview that was posted a few back. It was the negative from last January...this is true, although a distastefully stated. I have numerous friends from the WAMMI who interviewed last year and had horendous expereinces with Dr. Nottebom. Don't sweat it if you get him. Just know that he has adopted a self rightous attitude and loves his power. Be humble yet honest. If he cuts you off don't get frusterated- STAND YOUR GROUND! Remember, this is not that great of a school anyway, just cheap. You'll do fine and have other, better options!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses