How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"What was the last book you read? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"This has been posted before, If a 15 year old girl wants an abortion, what do you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What specialty of medicine do you want to practice?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Twenty years from now when you are an attending, what do you see as your typical day?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Not too hard, but they asked me to talk about a problem in health care today of my choosing." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"This web site, the web site of the school, u.s. news" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The standardized patient program was highlighted and rightfully so, I was impressed. Also, I liked that the children's hospital and main hospital were on campus. I also enjoyed the area near the water." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I would have liked the tour of the hospital given by a student, but it was nice to know the volunteers are helpful." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Girls, wear comfortable shoes! " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I really liked EVMS. I liked the idea of living near the water for four years. During the interview day as some of us walked around the campus other students came up to us and said good luck, etc. The students seemed upbeat and nice, which impressed me. I also visited the standardized patient center which I encourage others to do. I got to watch the first years do their first patient interviews from the control room, very interesting!! I was accepted about three weeks after my interview and I will probably attend!" Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

09/29/2004