Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus Interview Feedback Summary
Monroe, LA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.0
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 29 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (60%)
Negatively (20%)
No change (20%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (20%)
Good (80%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly suggest getting adequate rest and having breakfast before the in-person interview day, and recommend staying engaged and smiling during virtual interviews to make a positive impression. They also appreciate the interview format involving multiple conversations with professors, which helped them feel more comfortable and relaxed 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
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
45 Minutes Average
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Number:
3.4 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
33% Virtual
67% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location
VCOM-Louisiana-COMP interviews are an average of 45 minutes, with an average of 3.4 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 67% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios like addressing a student with alcohol on their breath, inquiries about reasons for choosing a specific medical school, and how applicants manage stress in medical school. Additionally, mention of MMI format and nondisclosure agreements suggests that respondents may have experienced an MMI-style interview with confidentiality agreements in place.
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If a student came to class with alcohol on their breath, what would you do?
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Why VCOM/Osteopathic Medicine?
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Why VCOM?
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Asked how I will deal with stress in medical school
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus discussed scenarios such as addressing a student coming to class with alcohol on their breath, identifying medical issues to resolve, and handling a malpractice lawsuit. These questions indicate a focus on ethical dilemmas, problem-solving skills, and professionalism in the medical field.
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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?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), participating in mock interviews, and engaging in SDN threads to gather information and insights. These activities helped them feel more confident and ready to showcase their skills and experiences during the interview process.
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Student Doctor Network
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SDN thread
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SDN, mock interviews,
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana Campus discussed the potential disappointments in practicing medicine.
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None.
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What will you be most disappointed about while practicing medicine?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere created by both staff and students, as well as the positive interactions during the interview process. Additionally, the well-maintained campus and facilities, along with the attentive and supportive interviewers, left a lasting positive impression on many applicants.
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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 concerns about negative interview experiences, including feeling dismissed and gaslighted, as well as hearing feedback from current students that the school was described as "backwards." Suggestions included ensuring interviewers are respectful and mindful of applicants' experiences, and addressing any concerns about the school's environment to improve overall perceptions.
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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 wish they had known not to apply to multiple VCOM schools on AACOMAS as they will only be considered for one school, and to prepare for long, 3- 30 minute interviews that can be time-consuming on their computer.
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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!
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should gather feedback from interviewees and consider shortening the interview day by eliminating unnecessary activities that could be presented in a virtual format, such as financial aid information, games, and town tours.
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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.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Courtyard Mariott (average ranking 8/10), with some staying at Townplace Marriott (average rating 6/10). (Top 2 displayed)
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Courtyard Mariott
8/10
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Townplace Marriott
6/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
Admissions staff (25%)
Faculty member (50%)
Student (25%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (75%)
Neutral (25%)
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