Spokane, WA
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
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.
⭐ 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 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.
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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 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.
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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 Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) scenarios, indicating that applicants may have faced challenging scenarios during the interview process, potentially under a nondisclosure agreement.
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MMI
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Some MMI scenarios were harder than others
🤝 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 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.
📍 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.
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 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 Intl.
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Spokane GEG
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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Davenport Tower
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Courtyard Marriott
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AirBnB
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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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