How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"If the president gave you unlimited funds, how would you deal with the 44 million uninsured Americans?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Picture your medical practice ten years from now. Describe how you envision a typical day, from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"If there was only one spot available, what would you say to the admissions committee to convince them you should be admitted?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Is healthcare a privilege or a right?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"If you were admitted to every school to which you applied, how would you decide where to go?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed current ethical issues, SDN, AMCAS app, and EVMS secondary" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The standardized patient program seemed incredible, students were happy to be there, new library, availability of numerous community health initiatives" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Norfolk wasn't anything to write home about, lack of affiliated teaching hospital, lack of name recognition, tuition cost out of state" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The school doesn't validate parking so expect to have $8 on hand. Also, because you may have several hours off between lunch and your interview, bring something to read" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Everyone was worried about the ethical questions that would be asked, but I did not encounter any questions of that nature. My interviewers were pretty laid back, and asked good "thinking" questions, but I didn't get the feeling that they wanted to trip me up. Overall, the interview wasn't too stressful, but make sure you prepare for "standard" questions about your motivation, personal attributes, etc." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/15/2003