Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
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 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
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools seem to be part of the MMI format, where respondents encountered scenarios at multiple stations with one traditional interview station. Some respondents mentioned being subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the MMI format.
Students said most interesting question asked at Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine discussed revolved around the MMI format, indicating a structured interview with multiple scenarios. It appears that respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked during the interview process.
Students said most difficult question asked at Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine discussed Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) scenarios, indicating that applicants may have faced challenging scenarios during the interview process, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
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?
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✅ 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 questions, reviewing their application, and articulating their motivation for medicine. Some mentioned using resources like mock interviews and MMI prep materials to practice talking to a camera and improving their interview skills.
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.
Applicants were impressed by the welcoming and genuine staff, resources and facilities on campus, the sense of community among faculty and students, and the school's focus on student success both during and after graduation. They also appreciated the school's emphasis on community-based curriculum, clinical sites, and support for those interested in rural medicine.
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.
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.
The school very clearly cares about the success of their students and seems to do everything in their power to help their students succeed. They also have resources available to their students even after they have graduated.
Applicants commonly expressed frustration with aspects such as inconvenient campus location, lack of student amenities, irrelevant campus tours, and uncertainty around regional placements. Suggestions included improving campus facilities, streamlining the interview process, and providing more transparency regarding site placements.
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.
Applicants wished they had known ahead of time that the MMI process would not be as stressful as anticipated, with a focus on creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They emphasized that the interviewers were warm and aimed to make them feel at ease, without intentionally trying to stress them out.
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.
Applicants generally found the MMI format manageable and appreciated the friendly interviewers. Many praised the quality of education at the school despite its new status, while some expressed caution and recommended considering other options if not committed to rural medicine in Washington.
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.
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested that the admissions office should consider sending out additional offer batches in November, December, and January to reduce the long waiting period between the initial October batch and the next in February/April.
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.