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?

60+ 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)?

"What's the biggest problem with US healthcare today? How would you fix it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Question about teenage girl who wants abortion (above)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What's different about your application this time around? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Suppose a 15-year-old patient you've known well walks into your practice and says she is pregnant and wants an abortion. What do you do? (Remember to first mention giving a pregnancy test: trick question!) Then, suppose you have the same situation but the baby is the result of incest. What do you do?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Nothing difficult, really. Just standard stuff about healthcare system, how to fix it, and the ethical question above." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read SDN, EVMS website, AMA website, bioethics.com" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"I stayed with a student, and he was very welcoming and answered all my questions. in fact, all the students i encountered during my interview day were very friendly and stopped to chat and answer any questions about the school. Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters is awesome, great place to do a pediatrics rotation. The school is very linked to the community, and it is obvious." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"norfolk isn't the most exciting town, but there ARE things to do in the area." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview day at EVMS was great. The day started with an introduction and a presentation on the school's SP program. the admissions staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. the standardized patient program is amazing; definitely a big reason to attend EVMS - as a student you get massive amounts of patient exposure and clinical experience. Next was a tour of the children's hospital, excellent facility. Then came lunch along with a financial aid briefing. Lastly, the interviews. I had interviewed here a couple of years ago, and I can definitely say that the experience this time was totally different, much more relaxed and friendly. Maybe because i had different interviewers? Regardless, the interview panel was very down-to-earth, quite jovial. The healthcare and ethical questions were to be expected; reading SDN and consulting with someone with clinical experience helped alot. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

11/12/2004