Norfolk, VA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I stayed with a student and it was a really great experience. It saved me money on a hotel and allowed me to discuss the whole interview process and get answers to the many questions that I had. The interview itself was so much more laid back than I had expected. Most of the time it felt more like a discussion than an interview. My advice is to be prepared but do not stress over it.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why you want to be a physician (you almost always WILL be asked this so have a concise answer it looks extremely negative on your part if you stumble over this answer)
What was the most interesting question?
As an ER doc what do you do if a 15 yo girl comes in telling you she is suicidal and she just got raped…and then what if she attempts to run away from the er.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN feedback (most helpful) Mock Interview and some reading up on current events/healthcare (which I didn't really need)
What was the most difficult question?
I was honestly very surprised to not have any questions that tripped me up.
What impressed you positively?
The entire place is really great. Their standardized patient program is impressive. The atmosphere of the school is warm and welcoming.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Maybe try to get the earlier interviews (2 or 2:45) because it will get boring waiting around.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
With students at the school
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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