Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Spokane, WA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.7
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 46 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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 respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools are part of the MMI format, where respondents may be subject to a nondisclosure agreement. Stations typically include scenarios and a traditional interview segment, with a focus on assessing various skills and attributes of applicants.
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NDA
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MMI
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There were 8 stations in the MMI: 7 of them had scenarios and 1 of them was a 13 minute traditional interview
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine discussed was related to MMI format, indicating a structured interview process. Due to potential nondisclosure agreements, specific questions were not disclosed.
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MMI
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine discussed involved Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) scenarios, with some scenarios proving to be more challenging than others, indicating a potential nondisclosure agreement in place for respondents.
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MMI
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Some MMI scenarios were harder than others
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 5 or more people.
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.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing MMI questions, reviewing their application, and articulating their motivation for medicine. Some also engaged in mock interviews, studied the school's website, and purchased resources for practicing speaking to a camera.
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I did their mock interview which was offered by SNMA (Student National Medical Association) at WSU. I also had to practice talking to the computer camera and I did that by purchasing a few resources for that.
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MMI Prep
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Read MMI practice questions and responses; studied ESFCOM's website; studied my application
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Nothing. Ran through a few MMI scenarios, but you can’t really prep
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Went over my application (no need for this in hindsight), practiced articulating my motivation for medicine, went over general practice questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere at the school, the genuine and helpful staff, the camaraderie among students and faculty, the campus resources and facilities, and the school's focus on student success both during and after graduation. They also appreciated the community-based curriculum and clinical opportunities offered by the school.
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The interview was pretty much all day and it was exciting to learn more about the school and what it has to offer. The staff seemed to be very genuine and helpful.
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Coordination and resources on campus
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Faculty and students were wonderful and kind. Facilities were nice. Spokane is a nice place.
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Camaraderie among students and faculty
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Nice little campus, laid back vibe. All of the students seem very enthusiastic to be going there, and most seem very "chill". Awesome school if you are interested in rural medicine in Washington w/their community-based curriculum and clinical sites.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were generally unimpressed by the lack of amenities and access to affordable parking near the separate WSU Spokane campus, as well as the seemingly irrelevant campus tour experience. Some applicants also expressed concerns about the perception of the program being experimental and the potential uncertainty of regional site placements for years 3 and 4. Suggestions included improving the campus experience, addressing concerns about regional site placements, and ensuring more transparency and clarity in the program structure.
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Nothing, I thought everything was great.
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Having to tour before interview while other group interviewed then toured
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Separate from WSU main campus (which is in Pullman, WA) so there aren't many student amennities to have access to. No affordable parking near campus.
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Majority of the campus tour seemed irrelevant and more just something to do for the group who wasn’t interviewing
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Currently (Dec. 2018) seems like a bit of an experiment, and they are figuring things out along the way. A couple of the students gave off the "I'm so great/entitled millennial" vibe, which was kindof annoying.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the MMI would be relaxed and friendly, with interviewers making an effort to put them at ease. They emphasized the importance of not stressing too much and feeling comfortable during the interview process.
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Not to stress as much
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That the MMI was going to be really chill and easy.
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How chill the MMI was and how warm/friendly the interviewers were
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That they truly do their best to make you feel at ease on the interview day and during the interview. There are no acting scenarios and no questions specifically designed to stress you out.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the MMI format manageable and the interviewers to be friendly and calming. Some expressed concerns about the school's newness but overall recognized its potential and reputation.
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I was nervous about the MMI format, but it was actually just fine. The scenarios were pretty simple and the interviewers were very nice and help you feel calm.
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Great in-state school
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You get the opportunity to interact with a number of the students (you have lunch with them and go on a tour with them), see the anatomy lab, and see most of the campus (which is tiny). Seems a little risky for now since having only started a couple years ago (Dec. 2018 when I interviewed), but WSU in general has a reputable name and is a quality university. My advice would be to go here if you for sure to go into rural medicine in Washington, but otherwise I would pursue other opportunities.
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the 13 minute one on one went by fast
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Clearly an excellent program. Although it is new, I would have no concerns about the quality of education I would receive from this school.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should send out additional offer batches in November, December, and January to reduce the long waiting period between the initial October batch and the next offer round in February/April.
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They told us that they send out 2 batches of offers: the first at the end of October and the next in Feb/Apr. I wish that they would send out other batches in Nov/Dec/Jan. If you don't make the Oct batch, Feb is a lonnng time to have to wait.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)
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Spokane GEG
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Spokane Intl.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the responses provided by the users, the most commonly mentioned hotel is the "Courtyard Marriott."
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AirBnB
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Courtyard Marriott
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Davenport Tower
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
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