How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"Why medicine? Why now?" Report Response

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

"What will your career be like in 10 years?" Report Response

What was the most interesting question?

"Respond to an ethical vignette I was asked to read." Report Response

What was the most difficult question?

"What are the qualities of a good doctor? How closely do you fit that profile?" Report Response

How did you prepare for the interview?

"UVA website. Read my application. Read this website. " Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Great facilities. Happy students." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"No mention of diversity issues re. race, age, class, geography, etc. Not re. the med school class or the patient population." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The first 2 years will be all pass/fail." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"UVA is a terrific medical school. If you're not from the south you have to be prepared to assimilate into its culture and traditions." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

12/03/2002