Monroe, LA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about ethical dilemmas, personal motivations for medicine, handling academic challenges, dealing with professional misconduct situations, and contributing to the medical community. Some respondents mentioned questions related to stress management, future practice plans, and past experiences shared in applications.
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Explain your grades.
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If a student came to class with alcohol on their breath, what would you do?
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Where would you plan on practicing?
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How have you prepared for med school?
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What will you do if a patient sues you?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus discussed scenarios like managing a class situation involving alcohol, addressing healthcare issues for improvement, and handling a malpractice lawsuit. These questions may indicate a focus on ethical dilemmas, problem-solving skills, and professionalism during the interview process.
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If a student came to class with alcohol on their breath, what would you do?
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Whats an issue in medicine and how would I like to ‘fix’ it?
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If you were being sued for malpractice, how would you handle that?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus discussed the aspect they would be most disappointed about while practicing medicine.
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None.
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What will you be most disappointed about while practicing medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Townplace Marriott
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Courtyard Mariott
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), participating in mock interviews, and seeking advice from SDN forums. These methods helped them gain insights into common interview questions and practice their responses effectively.
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Student Doctor Network
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SDN thread
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SDN, mock interviews,
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff and students, as well as the pleasant campus and facilities. They also highlighted the engaging and stress-free interview experience as a standout positive aspect.
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How friendly the staff and students were.
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The medical school building was nice. The campus looked nice and the library looked big. The students are nice and honest. I enjoyed the ‘game’ that allowed us to interact with other interviewees.
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The interviewers were so friendly and great listeners! Seriously the least stressful interview I've ever had.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants expressed negative impressions regarding dismissive attitudes towards diversity and representation in medicine, with one applicant feeling gaslighted during the interview process. Additionally, concerns were raised about the overall reputation and experience at the school, with some students describing it as 'backwards' and only staying for the degree. Suggestions for improvement include fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for applicants and students.
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Nothing about the school negatively impressed me.
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My interviewer gaslighted me the entire time. She dismissed my personal experiences. She pretty much said representation doesn’t matter in medicine. Such a dangerous mindset to have- to be able to excuse patients hardships just because you were privileged enough to not have to deal with those issues. I asked a few students about their experience at VCOM and they described it as ‘backwards’ and that they were soely here for the degree but leaving once they graduated. They had positive things to say about the faculty though so maybe my interviewer was just having a bad day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for prior knowledge about limitations in applying to multiple VCOM schools through AACOMAS and the lengthy duration of the interviews, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and time management.
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Not to apply to multiple VCOM schools on AACOMAS since you’ll only be considered for 1 school.
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It's a long 3- 30 minute interviews so be prepared for a long time on your computer!
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally recommend getting a good night's rest and eating breakfast before the in-person interview day, and advise staying engaged and smiling during virtual interviews. They appreciate the conversational interview style with multiple professors, which helped them feel more relaxed and comfortable as the interviews progressed.
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Great rest the night before and eat breakfast because the in-person day is long and you won’t eat until 1pm.
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I think it's easy for some applicants on zoom to zone out and look bored even if they're not, so try to smile and interact as much as you can !
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Great interview style. 3 interviews with different professors that lasted about 30 min a piece. I was way more relaxed and comfortable with communication after the first interview. The second and third interviews felt more conversational rather than question and answer
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should gather feedback from interviewees and consider shortening the length of the interview day. Additionally, they recommend streamlining the process by presenting certain information, like financial aid details or tours, through virtual videos instead of in-person activities.
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The admissions office should get feedback from interviewees after their interview. Also shorten the length of the interview day. Financial aid, game, bus town tour were all unnecessary and could have been presented in a virtual video.
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