Roanoke, VA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 35% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate 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 average 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 above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above 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 appear to be in the format of an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), with respondents mentioning the need to sign nondisclosure agreements due to the confidential nature of the questions presented. While specifics are limited, the MMI typically involves addressing scenarios or situations and may include a more traditional one-on-one interview as well.
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MMI- Confidential
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They played 20 questions with me lmfao
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NDA; but MMI was tough
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MMI
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MMI - confidential
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine discussed the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, with respondents mentioning confidentiality agreements (NDA) related to the MMI questions, indicating a focus on non-disclosure.
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MMI
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MMI - confidential
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MMI confidential questions
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Signed a NDA for MMI, but similar to other MMI questions I've had.
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Signed NDA
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine discussed MMI format questions, with references to confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements.
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MMI
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MMI - confidential
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MMI confidential questions
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Signed a NDA for MMI, but similar to other MMI questions I've had.
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Signed NDA
🤝 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 5 or more 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.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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 Admissions staff personnel
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?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
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Roanoke Regional Airport
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Roanoke
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Sleep Inn Tanglewood
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Ramada Roanoke
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Ramada
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Days Inn Roanoke
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Cambria Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing MMI scenarios, reviewing their application, researching the school and patient population, reading up on bioethics, and preparing to discuss ethical scenarios. Additionally, many candidates emphasized the importance of familiarizing themselves with the school, practicing MMI questions, and learning about healthcare topics to enhance their interview performance.
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Practiced a ton of MMI scenarios, be ready for complex but interesting prompts
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Reviewed my application/activities, looked through their website, read up on some ethics/healthcare topics
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read up about the school and patient population
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Read up on school, browsed sdn, practiced MMI scenarios
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Read up on bioethics
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the warm and inviting faculty, brand new and beautiful facilities, high STEP scores, emphasis on research opportunities, and the dedication of the staff and administration. They also appreciated the small class sizes, the personal and professional interview process, the unique curriculum design, and the commitment to student success shown by the school.
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Faculty was very warm, inviting, and friendly
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Being done
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Students
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Curriculum, enthusiasm of faculty and staff, student testimony, facilities, charm of Roanoke area
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friendliness of faculty, modern facilities, integration of research, high STEP scores
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were negatively impressed by the lack of diversity among interviewees and students, long MMI process, limited amenities in the surrounding area, the school's new and unestablished reputation, uncertainty about the curriculum, and concerns about being part of a new program. Suggestions included increasing diversity, improving communication during interviews, and providing more clarity on the school's future plans and success.
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It was a lot of psycho babel type questions
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The fact that the only response to all of my answers was "ok"
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Small Campus, stoic interviewers
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Low diversity of interviewees and students (ethnicity and more); only a couple students came to talk with us at lunch (though the Friday night reception was quite good and helpful)
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MMI was really long
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants expressed that they wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be more pleasant and low-stress than anticipated. They also recommended not stressing too much, bringing only essential items like a pen, and being prepared for a positive experience.
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It would be a waste of time and money
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This was not my first MMI, but it was very difficult
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How low-stress the reception is the night before.
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How wonderfully pleasant the experience would be. They do their best to keep you calm and are very transparent about the process.
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I wish I hadn't stressed out about it so much. It was no-big-deal!
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the welcoming atmosphere and friendliness of the school and interviewers, with positive comments about the interview experience and facilities. Some mentioned concerns about the school being new or its location, while others highlighted the unique aspects of the MMI style and the potential of the institution.
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Absolutely loved the atmosphere of the school and students seemed very happy
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Don’t apply unless you want to waste money
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Be a bit friendlier
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very warm, kind interviewers who seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me
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Very laid-back and friendly interview atmosphere
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested implementing virtual interviews and improving the professionalism of the interview process to enhance the admissions experience.
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Have virtual interviews and a better professional interview process
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none
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