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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic that has affected traveling restrictions worldwide, we will be offering virtual interviews using Zoom as the platform, instead of our usual in-person meetings. We understand that this limits our applicant’s capability to physically visit our campus and facilities, as well as interact with various faculty and staff members. Please view the videos below to learn more about our campus and graduate medical education program.

Learn more about our GME programs

Our community-based Graduate Medical Education is one of the nation's few training programs in which all residencies are integrated among a number of hospitals and community clinic settings, instead of one fixed setting such as a university hospital. Our residents work at 14 teaching affiliate hospitals, staffing hospitals 24 hours a day, implementing new treatment methods and conducting research. They see patients from diverse backgrounds and work with community faculty.

Explore our shared campus

One of the benefits of attending EVMS is the close proximity to CHKD and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The shared campus gives students access to educational opportunities as well as high-level subspecialty care.

Recommendations & Tips for our Interviewees

Getting Started with Zoom

  1. Where do I download the latest version of Zoom?
    You can download the latest version of Zoom from their Download Center. Learn more about downloading Zoom.
  2. How do I use Zoom on my PC or Mac?
    After downloading Zoom, learn how to use the Zoom Desktop Client.
  3. Do you need an account to use Zoom? 
    A Zoom account is not required if you are strictly joining Zoom Meetings as a participant. If someone invites you to their meeting, you can join as a participant without creating an account.

Tips Using Zoom

  1. Make sure you have an accessible webcam on the day of your interview, since it will be a videoconferencing call layout, and download Zoom ahead of time.
  2. If you lose connection during any part of the interview process, if your internet connection re-connects quickly, it will automatically put you back into the meeting, if it doesn’t you can still log back in using the links provided to you on your Outlook calendar invite.
  3. Please make sure your screensavers are off. If a screensaver is enabled, it will log you out of the meeting.
  4. There are limitations when using an iPad so it is best to use a laptop or desktop computer.
  5. You have the ability to mute your audio and turn off video during the meeting, so if you would like to do so between interviews, you are more than welcome to.

Virtual Interview Tips

  1. When positioning your webcam, please make sure we can see you at least from the neck up.
  2. Dress the same way you would for an in-person interview, such as business casual attire.
  3. Manipulate your environment as to limit interruptions during your interview. This can include: positioning your computer and webcam in front of a blank wall; turning off the television, radio, cell phones, or computer noise such as email pop up notifications; and avoiding pets, children, or other family members in the background.
  4. Set up your technology ahead of time and do some test runs.
  5. Most importantly, be yourself!

We look forward to virtually meeting you!

For questions or issues on interview day, please reach out to:

Lynn Vass, C-TAGME
Program Coordinator
Urology Residency
225 Clearfield Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757.452.3459
vasslm@evms.edu