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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was a really great experience. My interviewers were very friendly and made me feel at home. The interview was actually fun!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Will you continue your practice of public health when you're a physician?
What was the most interesting question?
Many IRBs stipulate the requirement that researchers in developing countries provide the same standard of care for patients as they do in the U.S. Do you agree with this?
How did you prepare for the interview?
The Medical School Interview book, sdn interview feedback, U Washington Medical Ethics site, AMCAS, my essays, mock interviews
What was the most difficult question?
Many IRBs stipulate the requirement that researchers in developing countries provide the same standard of care for patients as they do in the U.S. Do you agree with this?
What impressed you positively?
The students seemed to really love it there. Everyone was really friendly and positive. The children's hospital is great. The school has connections with a diverse array of clinical facilities. Also a big fan of the use of standardized patients and the early clinical exposure students get.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That out of state tuition was so much and that, at the time of our interview, they had already sent out enough offers to fill the class.
🤝 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 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?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Other
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Waterfront Sheraton
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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