Eastern Virginia Medical School

the whole day felt more like "how are you a social justice warrior" not "why you should want to learn to be a doctor at EVMS". I didn't apply to be a politician, I want to be a doctor who cares for all people regardless of race or SES

It was a calm, conversational interview. They asked a few follow-up questions and made me feel like they were interested in what I was saying and wanted to get to know me as a person and what I have accomplished.

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The amount of community projects offered at the school

Mock interview & SDN

I didn't have time to go to the information session that was earlier in the week (you can go to a later one street your interview) and I think that would've given me a better sense of the school

The interviewers were nice

Reviewed the school website

They ran a practice stimulation case; orientation was very interactive and interesting

Ultimately it was not as stressful as I was expecting and I had great interviewers who were kind and talked to me a little about the answers I gave to the questions.

That we would be asked to volunteer to complete a simulation with a standardized patient. It was completely voluntary and went well but it was very surprising.

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They did an excellent job in the school info sessions the morning of on emphasizing the community-based culture and the connections with local schools and hospitals.

Mock interviews, writing out answers to questions from this site

Had done enough research about the process. Nothing.

The interview was very relaxed and they made sure to emphasize that at the start. They were very nice and validated my experiences and responses. Made me feel very comfortable.

Sifted through all potential questions on SDN and wrote out my responses. Practiced with friends and family.

I was hoping the interview was conversational -- more Q and A/ interrogation type of interview

The interviewer's info! At least their names and profession