MSTP Interviews Process

 

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The Interview Process - We do most of our interviews during designated two-day visits on Thursdays and Fridays.  One day interviews occur at other times as needed.  MSTP interview dates cover both the Medical Scientist Training Program and the Medical School interviews.

We generally invite about 48 applicants to interview.  If you are invited for an interview, your first contact from us will be an email to set up a phone conversation.  We will work with you to find a visit that works for your schedule.   We pay for Wednesday and Thursday nights in nearby accommodations and other expenses during your visit, and we provide a travel allowance towards your travel expenses.  The first event of the visit is Wednesday night dinner, and we wrap up at 2:30 or 3:15 pm on Friday, depending on your interview schedule.  

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2007-8 UVA MST Program Interview Dates

October 3 - 5, 2007 

October 17 - 19, 2007

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2007

November 14 - 16, 2007

December 12 - 14, 2007

January 30 - February 1, 2008

February 13 - 15, 2008

February 27 - 29, 2008

Second Look Weekend:  March 28-30, 2008

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The Interview - UVa MSTP interviews take two days.  Thursday starts with a comprehensive presentation over breakfast by the MSTP Director, Dr. Gary Owens, and a chance to introduce yourself and meet the other applicants on the visit.  Following the presentation, applicants begin their Medical School interview day with a brief introduction by the Medical School Admissions Office and a lunch at the faculty club and a campus tour.  The Medical School portion of the interview concludes by 3:30 p.m. 

Primary Care CenterLate Thursday afternoon, you will have two interviews, one with a director or executive committee member of UVa MSTP and one with a current MSTP student.  Thursday night, applicants and current students head downtown for the evening. 

On Friday, applicants meet with MSTP Faculty Mentors who work in areas of perceived interest and have lunch with MSTP students on the Corner (the shopping area near UVa).  Additionally, if you haven't met with Dr. Owens yet, you'll do that on Friday, and depending upon availability with other MSTP Associate Directors as well.

During the interview days, applicants interact with numerous current MSTP students during lunches and dinners, and get extensive exposure to the Medical School, Hospital, research laboratories, and Charlottesville.  Applicants dress in business attire for Medical School interviews on Thursday.  On Friday, applicants still want to look business-like but can be less formal than for Med School Interviews. 
Women may wish to wear shoes comfortable for walking on both days, as there is a tour on Thursday, and Friday will involve a lot of walking between buildings to visit faculty. 

If you have any questions, please email us at mstp@virginia.edu.

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