Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
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 good.
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 include "Why medicine and why this specific school?", "Tell me about yourself", "Tell me about your research", "How did you prepare for the MCAT?", and "What are your strengths and weaknesses in relation to medical school and being a doctor?" Some respondents mentioned being asked about MMI format, which may involve questions related to nondisclosure agreements regarding specific interview questions.
Tell us about (insert my unique extracurricular here). I've never met someone who does (extracurricular) and you'd definitely be a first in our program.
Explain why your MCAT scores are somewhat lower than other applicants (despite the fact that my numbers were right on if not above the averages for WVU according to the MSAR).
You got some lower grades but went to a good school. Do you think your grades are good because of the school or bad because they are not as high as they could be?
What is the most glaring thing on your application. What is your greatest strength? Weakness? Of your activities, which means the most to you? Tell us about this particular medical experience. Tell us about this activity.
Students said most interesting question asked at West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine discussed a variety of topics ranging from favorite body parts to personal experiences influencing their desire to practice medicine. While the interviews were primarily standard, some respondents mentioned questions related to unique aspects of their applications, such as hobbies, research, and personal experiences, indicating a diverse range of inquiries. Additionally, some responses hinted at the possibility of an MMI format due to references to nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a structured interview process that may have included scenario-based or situational questions.
They asked me a lot about unique aspects of my application, including hobbies and research unrelated to medicine which was cool
What is your favorite part of the brain and why? (I majored in Neuroscience and one of my interviewers happened to be a PhD who studied neurophysiology and neuropharmacology)
why did you transfer schools? how are you going to deal with the distance from your family? interviewer started asking calculus, organic chemistry structures (cholesterol) and physics questions. very intimidating.
All questions pertained to my file, so all were as interesting as I could create them to be for me! Your activities are too excessive, you've accomplished so much in your life, how can you guarantee us that you will not go overboard with your level of achievements and activities in Medical School???? hehe!
Students said most difficult question asked at West Virginia University Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center School of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including institutional actions on their records, future healthcare implications of elections, weaknesses in their applications, and memorization techniques for drug mechanisms. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some responses alluded to nondisclosure agreements, while others focused on standard questions about academic performance, career goals, and personal attributes.
Asked me about institutional action on my record and how I would like this presented to the admissions committee.
Both interviewers asked about a weakness in my application (one asked why I had less shadowing experience than other applicants, one asked why I took the MCAT twice.)
Tell us about (insert my summer research internship here). Explain the difficulties you had in developing your protocol. What did you do to fix the issues and what did you learn?
There really wasn't one. The whole thing was very laid back, possibly because it ended up being a one-on-one interview since one of the people got held up in surgery.
They seemed to pick out all of the activities I thought would be least important and asked questions about those, rather than asking me about my major research and volunteer activities
Does it make any sense to you why a dialysis patient would need erythropoietin? (dialysis machines sometimes filter out red blood cells and kidneys produce this protein, making patients anemic)
it was what i expected other than the calculus, physics, and organic chemistry questions. make sure you study the questions people post about the school, most of those questions were asked.
The interviewers said "Let's talk turkey" and got right to the one weakest aspect of my app. While this was stressful, I appreciated that he really seemed to have studied my file beforehand. So in that sense it was a mixed bag.
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their primary and secondary applications, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school's website, and reading sample questions. They also utilized resources like SDN, Dr. Gray's Premed Playbook, and online mock interviews to prepare adequately.
Dr. Gray's Premed Playbook Guide to the Medical School Interview, watching YouTube video mock interviews, lots of mock interviews with friends and premed advisors, reading over my application and the school's website
I extensively reviewed my AMCAS application and secondary essays. I also thoroughly researched the school and its programs and did some prep with basic interview questions and some ethical and policy questions (My entire interview was focused on my application/experiences. I could have skipped the healthcare policy and ethics prep entirely)
Applicants were particularly impressed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the students, faculty, and staff, as well as the collaborative and supportive environment of the school. They also appreciated the modern facilities, resources, and opportunities available, along with the personalized and conversational interview experiences.
The school's resources and the way they were presented
Everyone was kind, loved the school, so many different opportunities, and they want you to succeed. They did not make any big deal when I had to leave the room at the beginning of my interview to get my ID (oopsie on me).
My interviewers really put me at ease and I could tell they wanted to actually have a conversation with me as a person. They asked hobbies and interests questions and they were smiling and laughing a lot. Everyone on the interview day, including students, faculty, and staff, all raved about the collaborative environment there.
Very nice people, good resources at this school, Very quick to get back after the interview (they promise one week after the interview with a decision), Very respectful of students' needs and what they want our of their education
Very laid-back and happy students who were willing to help each other out, approachable faculty, nice facilities, school is very open to feedback, multiple campuses each with interesting opportunities
The students, staff and interviewers were enthusiastic and helpful. I felt very welcome and "at home." I could really see myself attending if accepted.
The campus location and the countryside. The culture. I really like rural areas and small-town feel. Plus a plethora of outdoor adventures for long weekends and breaks. :D
Students look happy. They do have free time during studying while doing well on Boards Examinations.
New classrooms look great.
Morgantown is a nice place (#1 dreamtown in the USA, blah, blah...) :)
They have a nice parking lot available which is close to school.
You have options where to go on clinical rotations (all in WV).
The student who I stayed with was a great guy! I was very happy staying with him; MedStay program is amazing!
Also, you get a little gift right after your interview. How nice of them!
The facilities were amazing. The people were super nice. My interview group was very outgoing, which might equate to a good student body (one of the girls in my group was quite beautiful). Just a great experience
The tour guides said that a lot of neat changes are coming to the school (one of them was on a committee for those changes). She said that they have really good board scores too.
The school was new, hospital was excellent, cost of living very cheap, students were enthusiastic, lots of outdoor activities, excellent quality of education, open door faculty, and so much more!
They are building new facilities (like a neuroscience center), everyone was very nice and tried to make the day minimally stressful. The new library is state-of-the-art. Also, living in Morgantown is ridiculously cheap compared to where I live right now (you can get a 1 bedroom apartment for $500 dollars according to our tour guide).
Everyone I met was very friendly. Stayed with a med student instead of the typical hotel... very happy with this decision. Beautiful area with rolling hills and fall colors. New construction and a lot of excitement about future additions to school.
The students seemed genuinely happy to be at WVU( though not so enthused about the tour). The admin staff and my interviewer were extremely congenial and made me feel at home.
The interviewers were very positive from the beginning stating that they were my liason to the admissions committee and that the purpose of the interview was to help them defend me.
The M4 tour guide told us it was easy to find research, as he did over the summer, was paid for it, and got published!
The student body is actively involved in community support (at least 100 hours mandatory to graduate but everyone overdoes this on their own).
"No student here is ever bored in their free time".
It's the primary Cancer referral site in the state and my interest is in Oncology.
People were in general really friendly all around Morgantown.
Lots of surrounding outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, biking, etc...). They have one of the best gym facilities in the country (though it's not near the Health Sciences Campus, WVU has this neat little tram system that takes you everywhere pretty conviently).
4th yr student tour guide was very informative; you receive a free mug after interview; decent number of attractive female students throughout the buildings;
the students that gave the tour were very nice and answered all of our questions honestly, all of the first year medical students we talked to really seemed to enjoy morgantown and the school, the admissions coordinator explained exactly how the selection process occurs
The friendliness of everyone (The admissions staff, the students and interviewers). I felt very respected and special. Also, the hospitals are very modern and the school has wireless internet in the classes.
I was pleased with all the information about the admissions process I got on my visit. The staff was helpful and informative and the interviewers were very jovial and easy to talk with.
Both interviewers seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me. They listened to my answers and asked follow-ups where they were necessary, but they did not challenge or deride my answers.
The students all seem very stoked to be there. The students who showed us around like the school and the area enough that they both want to do their residencies there.
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by rushed and interrogative interviews, lack of organization and enthusiasm, outdated facilities, limited information provided, minimal diversity, and disinterested tour guides. Suggestions included improving interview structure, enhancing facility tours, increasing diversity, and providing more thorough information to applicants.
The interview felt incredibly rushed and somewhat interrogative in nature. I wish the interview was two 25 minute sessions with one interviewer at a time as opposed to one 25 minute interview with two panelists.
Most of the day was spent with a couple of students. I only spoke with one doctor the entire day, who was one of my interviewers, and she spent more time talking about herself than she did asking about me. My other interviewer was a student. It didn't really feel like anyone was happy you were there and the interviewers seemed like they were just going through the motions.
located in small city in rural area with less cultural diversity, non-standardized basic science test questions (not from NBME CAS), unknown average step 1
Tour guides were getting lost - not very prepared. However, they were third year medical students, this was there first tour, and they were both on rotations from 6 pm - 6 am floating around the hospital.
I can't think of any particularly negative impressions. Some of the facilities were outdated and drab but that's simply a matter of aesthetics and does not affect my impression of the program, nor does it affect my desire to attend. Overall, after my interview day, WVU rose higher on my own school ranking list. I was originally indifferent but now it's one of my top choices.
I didn't feel like I got to talk about my passions and stuff outside of an academic setting. Most of the questions asked were revolved around MCAT and coursework
I'm not sure about Morgantown. I've heard it's a great place to live, but it seemed a rather dilapidated and dingy little place. To be fair, it was the middle of winter, and I didn't have the chance to explore too much.
The tour was very disjointed and fairly uninformative. For the most part the students were good at answering the questions we had, but they didn't have any sort of planned tour. It was more like, "Here's this place. This is what we do here. Umm...where else do you guys want to go and see?" Right.
not so friendly admissions staff, we spent most of the day just waiting in rooms without any structured activities. Our tour guides were friendly and great for questions, but we didn't see much of the facilities.
The tour guides did not have much to tell you.
They do not have printed slides of presentations to students before the lecture. Also, they do not have any note-taking service that I find very convenient.
You must buy an expensive laptop from school even if you already have one.
No info on financial aid at all!
You have to spend your third year at one the campuses and you don't always get your first choice, so you could end up in hicksville. The first year lecture hall is kind of crappy and there aren't big tables so you can't take notes on your laptop. Lectures are on powerpoint and you have to take notes by hand. But they seem to be builing new lecture halls, so maybe those will be an improvement.
Facilities: it didn't seem like there were many places to study. No info on financial aid. Also, we just walked a lot on the tour without seeing much of anything, not the anatomy labs, no lecture halls...
The tour guides didn't seem very excited to be at WVU. In addition they mentioned that 90% of their third year class was married, and that they had lost 25 classmates (out of a class of 110) to failing out by the third year.
Everything seemed to be somewhat smaller or cut back from how they are done at other schools that I saw, the interview and having to wait for almost 3 hours
The facilities that we saw left much to be desired. The lecture hall, study area, and library are pretty weathered. We didn't get to see much of the hospital either.
having to choose one of three clinical rotation sites before interview; library was old-school but not that bad; didn't really get to see much of the facilities; building is like a maze
The interviewer was an individual who did not seem easily impressed. Perhaps this is because he was a psychitrist! I could have told him I was an axe murderer and it wouldn't have made an impression. So I would say never read too much into an interviewers demenour, some are just like that.
I didnt really enjoy doing the tour with 3 other med students. I had a long drive the night before and then the early morning tour; I wanted to stay focused on my primary aim the interview. I wish I could have scheduled the tour some other time. Its too time consuming, I was totally disinterested and lost my focus due to my primary aim being the interview, and just wanted to relax more in the morning instead of arriving early for the tour. Also, the nerves of other med students waiting with you make your process a little more discomforting, its hard to remain detached from it all. My suggestions: If you can, you should request to just not attend the tour and schedule it some other time, like after you are accepted and then when you evaluate your plans to attend this particular school!
library was a dump, but it is scheduled for a complete overhaul (unfortunately the construction would be going on when I will be there - to be completed ?2006?) Also, labs were not that impressive, and student computer labs and lounge areas were poorly lit and kind of depressing.
The library was a floor in a building and it felt like I had stepped back to the 70s, given the decor. But they are in the process of building a new one.
I felt like they didn't really pursue questions to the point where I could convey myself to a satisfactory point. For example, they asked what the "status of medical schools in MI is" (I'm from MI), and after answering their question directly, I never got the chance to tell them how my decision would lie if I received acceptance both at a MI school and at WVU. The interviewers were very nice but also rather dry.
Applicants commonly expressed that they wished they had known more about the different campuses and the process of ranking them on interview day. Additionally, they highlighted the importance of being well-prepared for the interview questions and the relaxed and friendly environment of the interview day.
Don't stress so much! And know your application, both primary and secondary, really well.
I wish I had known more about the three different campuses. I did watch the recommended videos prior to the interview day but I wish I had researched them more. On interview day you have to rank the campuses based on your preference and while this does not affect your candidacy or acceptance, they do use this to place all accepted students. Your rank of the campuses on interview day determines which campus you are assigned to if accepted, so make sure to research the campuses thoroughly PRIOR to interviewing!
not to stress out about getting there on time, as no one from the school came to see us until an hour after our reporting time; to bring water; that we would have to rank our choices of the campuses for our third year during one of the waiting times
The hospital is huge, so leave time to find where you need to go for your interview. The information desk in one of the main hospital buildings was very helpful with this the night before.
When looking for a hotel in Morgantown to stay at, really research which ones are close to the hotel as some of the hotels they give you on the list they send out are 15 min. away.
I already knew about the three campuses. Pick Morgantown unless you're sure you want one of the others. You can switch any time before your third year, but another student has to agree to switch with you. Someone reportedly paid $10,000 to switch to Morgantown.
I was asked nothing about my grades or tests. The whole interview was about information given in the biography portion of the AMCAS application. I was asked very few practical questions and those that were asked were extremely detailed and impossible to answer.
If coming from out of town - Stay at the Radisson. It is about 10 minutes drive from the school but it is an awesome hotel for a fairly reasonable price.
Make sure when having your forms filled out by the pre-med advisor that they know the communication letter is not the same as a pre-med committee letter. My advisor didnt send in comments about my communication and they asked me about it and then made me send in another one, which delayed my acceptance/rejection by a month!
I knew about the Morgantown/Charleston/Panhandle choice, but it is in no way an irrevirsible thing. I think they do it to allow all students access to the type of program (hospital or clinical or rural) that they want to learn about.
I knew that I would have to chose between Morgantown, the Eastern Panhandle, and Charleston for my third and fourth year, but it was still a hard decision and I felt there was insufficient warning and information.
Make sure you know where you wish to practice your clinical rotations your 3rd & 4th year; there are 3 options: Morgantown, Charleston, and eastern Panhandle. If you dont, it will be very difficult to make a change later. MOrgantown is very fast paced-challenging and stimulating lifestyle, in a hospital based trauma 1 care. Charleston and E.P are both primary healthcare areas. Its easier to switch from Morgantown to the other 2; then vice versa!
WVU has three programs for the 3rd and 4th years which are barely mentioned on the website or in their paper info. One is in Morgantown, where the main school is located, one is in Charleston, and one is in the eastern panhandle of the state. The panhandle is very rural and community based, Morgantown is the only large hospital/academic medicine setting, and Charleston has hospital and community emphases. This info is difficult to come by, yet they get you to declare your decision while you are there for your interview! With a little prodding, the admissions secretary told us that people are always trying to switch into the Morgantown program and out of the other two - so when you get there, unless you're sure of one of the other programs, put down Morgantown, and you can always switch later if you want.
What a great school it is and that Morgantown is a really small town. I was shocked to hear that it only has a population of about 60,000 half of which are students.
Since the school has rolling admissions, it is possible to be interviewing for a place on the wait list. This year that didn't seem to be the case, but we were told that last year they had filled the class before Christmas. I think the admissions people would be honest with an applicant who asked if there were any seats left in the class.
Applicants generally found the interview process at WVU to be rushed and not very conversational, with concerns about the brevity and lack of depth in the interactions. Some appreciated the school's sense of community and opportunities, while others felt underwhelmed by the overall experience and the facilities.
Too short of an interview to get to know me truly. Half the time was spent reviewing negatives on my application (MCAT and institutional action from my freshman year of college). Felt like I was rushed and did not feel conversational. Great school and program though!
The whole day just did not feel welcoming. The students didn't really know where to take us half the time, we didn't get to speak with any faculty until the interview, and no one working there seemed like they were taking us very seriously.
Have an answer ready for why WVU and any connections to the state, You will have to make your campus selection on interview day and that will be your choice for 3rd and 4th year,
Overall I was impressed. WVU is not a prestigious medical school, but it seems to be a solid program. Not everyone can go to Harvard or Hopkins, and I'd be happy to get my medical education here.
The football stadium is right across from the hospital (you can watch the games on the jumbotron from the hospital). The facilities are really nice and the students seem very happy. I loved the school.
It is best to fly into Pittsburgh and rent a car.
Morgantown is pretty small but seems like a great city. I hope to get in!
I was really freaked out about my interview only lasting 15 mins. and I thought to myself, "This could be really bad, or really good. Either they already wanted to accept me, or they only continued to the interview because they offered already and they were ready to reject me. Or I just really said something stupid in the interview (which, I know I didn't)." My friend called me a few days later and said several kids in his class had 10-15 min interviews, so if your interview is short too, no worries. You're in good company. ;-)
Kind of left the interview experience thinking "that was it? that was worth all this driving and stress?" I left without much more of an idea about the school or the area
Went into a room with 4 other people. The admissions coordinator came in and talked with us and then we toured the school with 3 3rd year med students. We had lunch and then we were taken back to the room and interviewed sequentially. As of the 1st of the year, the class is only half full, so that's good news.
My interview experience was fantastic. My interviewers were very friendly. The food wasn't great, but it was hospital food, so what do you expect? Everyone seemed outgoing, especially in my interview group. The people from my group were from all over the United States, including myself (Michigan). I think my group made the experience much more relaxed because they were so talkative and easy to get along with. Only two group members attended WVU for undergrad, but they were great. I really hope that everyone who interviewed today gets accepted.
Try to locate where you're supposed to go BEFORE you have to go there - I didn't and was almost late. All in all, this school is pretty nice, the people are great. Nothing to worry about in the interview, I could have done it without prepping at all. Also, be prepared for snow.
It was really an easy experience. You get there, eat lunch and take a tour, have things explained to you, then your two interviewers come and get you (or you wait til it's your turn) and ask you about yourself. None of those hard questions about chemical reactions or anything. They really just want to get to know you.
I was very impressed. The school is constantly improving, and the faculty seems genuinely concerned with their student's educations. People were very friendly and open. You have a tour, lunch, and interview, very simple. I kind of wish they went over financial aid, if only briefly.
The day is pretty long...you talk with Beth Ann the admissions cordinator first, you have to rank where you would like to do your 3rd and 4th year rotations before you do anything else. Luckly the med student I stayed with gave me a little extra info on this. Then you go on a tour and grab lunch...After lunch (1pm) interviews start. Each person waits until the previous person is done interviewing to meet with an physician and 4th med student. If you are the eighth person in line, you'll have a very long day.
arrived to the interview room at 10:30, filled out some paperwork, had a tour/lunch with some M3s followed by an excruciating wait to be called upon to interview
It was a great experience. I hope I get in. I do not think I could be any happier at another school. I love doing community service and they just were rated the top school in the nation for service to the community. They are clearly set on being the best and I want to be a part of that.
Overall, it was great. The cramed 8 of us in a tiny room to sweat to death and wait for our interviewers to come and get us. Then, they take you out one at a time, over a 2.5 hour period (don't be the last person). The interview was very laid back and the guy said ''I want to be able to convice the Adcom to admit you, so help me get to know you better''. Then you get a tour of the hospital (kind of old, but being new construction is everywhere), and then you get a really really good lunch!
The whole experience was very relaxed. The interviewees sat in a room and chatted, so waiting for my turn wasn't as nerve-wracking as I thought it would be. The staff and interviewers were friendly and tried to make you as comfortable as possible.
This was my first interview, and at first I didn't have any strong feelings either way, but as I interviewed at other schools this experience moved further and further down the list. There isn't much to the day: a brief intro about the 3 campuses, a tour, and the interview. No overview of the curriculum, no info on financial aid, not much of anything. I simply wasn't impressed. The interview itself was fine, very conversational. I suppose I would have gone there if I hadn't gotten in anywhere else, but thankfully that is not the case.
First all the interviewees waited in a room where we were given a brief explanation of the three campuses in which you could spend year 3 and 4. We had to choose which campus we perferred. Then we were taken to lunch and given a brief tour. We returned to our room and waited to be called for the interview. It was a 2 on 1 interview. Very relaxed. The interviewers make sure to let you know they are your advocates and help to ease the stress.
This was my first panel interview and it was no where near as bad as I thought it would be. It was very conversational and they weren't trying to intimidate or trick me at all. Overall a very positive experience.
Very relaxing atmosphere. Doctor and a 4th year med school student. Doctor seemed more concerned with fleshing out my activities and personal statement from my AMCAS app while the med school student seemed more interested in what I do to relax, for fun, etc.
All in all it was a very laid back, conversational interview. I was interviewed by a medical student and a basic science professor, and both seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me. This was my first med school interview, and it was a real confidence booster for the interviews at other schools that followed.
All four of us waited in a small room to be interviewed. One by one we were escorted to another room where we were interviewed by two individuals (professor and physician). Though nervous, the interviewers quickly made me feel comfortable with their friendly attitudes and smiles. The interview flowed freely as they took turns asking me questions. They (as I had heard from other feedback) really seemed to have studied my file. The 30 minutes went by very fast.
I got there in the early morning and had a small brunch with some med students who also gave the tour. I couldn't get over how much the plae looked like a high school with the long halls and lockers everywhere. I was in a group of 6 people and was number 4 in line to be interviewed. The problem was that the same two people were interviewing everyone one after the other, so I waited over 2.5 hours to finally get into my room. The two-on-one approach made me pretty nervous and the woman seemed to laugh at everything I said for some reason. I was especially insulted by the question about why my MCATs were somewhat lower than other candidates. How do you answer something like that? It was over quickly and I took my mug with blue fortune cookies and got out pretty quickly. Honestly, for me the only real draw of WVU over other schools was that friends of mine were going/going to go there. I'm still on their waitlist (which I am told can last up until the day classes start), but I have already accepted an offer at a much better school for me.
Laid Back! The day started with a brief intro and simple paperwork. This was followed by lunch with two students and then a tour. The student's were happy to be at WVU and had good things to say about the school. Though they did not mention the construction that is underway to improve the school. Which kind of suprised me because in its current state the school is somewhat worn down. Though construction on a new library is already started and a Neuroscience facility is coming soon. Tour was followed by my interview that would have been two-on-one had one of my interviewers not fallen ill. the interview was converstaional and lasted about an hour even though it was only suppossed to last half an hour. Overall, I think the program is great but the facilites were not so great. Last but not least, there was no real information session or financial aid presentation which left me feeling a bit unfulfilled.
the interview itself was fine; low stress. the questions were pretty standard.
the tour, however, was awful. the girl didn't know she would be giving one, and she was really bizarre. we walked really fast around the hospital, and she didn't show us things like the anatomy labs or student check up rooms, but she would point to a staircase and say "that's a staircase." or "that's a closet that we put our bags in." really weird.
A good professional conversation.
Never felt as if I was under a microscope.
In general I'm just a nervous interviewer, otherwise I would give higher interview scores.
I felt it was very short. In my group of four there were two of us that were in staters. We had short interviews compared to the out of staters. I had one fourth year student as an interviewer; she just read questions from a piece of paper and didn't seem as prepared and comfortable as the professor who also interviewed me. But overall it was good.
You have to wait until they call you in, and depending on the premade order, you may be the last one to go, which means you may be waiting over two hours. You get brought in, and a very relaxed discussion begins regarding who you are, your academics, and questions about your activities, and medical related experiences. Very calm and pleasant.
2 doctors interviewed me who are professors during your 1st two years of school. Both were very nice, one just probed more into what I knew about my experiences. They really study your file and seem to have an impression of you before you walk in there... so just don't blow it! It was a laid back environment, just relax.
The day started at nearly 11a, so you get to sleep in most likely. No 6a wakeup call. Information, tour, then lunch all before 1p. The tour was with a 3rd yr who really seemed to enjoy the school but was very realistic about the medical profession. Interviews began at 1. The interview was very laid back. I interviewed with Dr. Ferrari, who was just amazing. He was more interested in getting to know me. He was raised in the town over from my parents, so we had some personal topics of conversation. Expect the usual, "Why medicine?", "Why WVU?", etc.
interview is with four other applicants, starts at 11am -brief introduction by admissions secretary, tour by student, lunch, then interviews from 1-4pm, then you can leave.
Everything went really well. The 4th years were extremely informative and helpful during the tour. They had a no BS attitude that made it easy to ask questions.
A two person team took turns asking specfic questions about my resume. They did not question me about my grades or MCAT scores. They did question me about my clinical experiences and what influences made me want to become a doctor.
show up and beth talks to you for a bit. You go on a tour with two students, get some lunch, walk around the school a little longer and meet back at student services and wait for your interview. I was first so I got to leave when I was done, you could be unlucky and have to wait an hour and a half or so for your interview with nothing to do. The interview itself was simple, they just talked to you and got to know you. No ethical questions or anything like that.
Overall, WVU gave me an excellent interview experience. Everyone was very nice and upbeat. The questions weren't too hard - they basically wanted to get to know you! Make sure you know your application!!!!
It was very positive overall. I wouldnt be too concerned. No ethical or current healthcare problem questions. Be very familiar with you application. They asked me very detailed questions.
day started at 11 am, then a short introduction, and spent a lot of time with the students who gave us a tour and took us to lunch, and then had interview.
One of the shorter overall interview experiences. Myself and the other 3 interviewees were out-of-state. Day starts 10:45am with school info from Beth Ann (admission coordinator). Then tour of school followed by lunch with student tour guide. Interviews started around 1pm. You can leave right after your interview is finished.
I was surprized that all four of the people interviewing were out-of-staters. The interviews were at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 and you got to leave right after your interview. Before the interview, we had a tour given by two third year students followed by lunch. We were told that other than EDP acceptances, no acceptances have been given yet this year. Although it is rolling admission, large batches of acceptances usually go out around the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, and Easter). Don't worry if you get waitlisted because it may just be that they are waiting to get a large pool of completed applications before giving out any acceptances.
The school and the people who comprise it are amazing. Nothing could have been done to make the experience more positive. However, my second interviewer did not show up and the interviewer who did attend was very detail-oriented. He asked the most detailed questions and was unsatisfied with my answers, even when his answers were the same as mine just using different words. Overall, it went well I think.
This is a very solid clinical program that treats its students (and interviewees) with respect and care. I would gladly go if accepted. The admissions staff are very thorough in their explanations.
You will most likely be interviewed by 2 people at the same time. Don't let that faze you.
It was a little frightening in the beginning since 2 people were interviewing me at the same time with my application in front of them. But they were both very friendly, prepared and had studied my application well which I liked. They did not ask me any ethical/medical questions, just strictly personal. They wanted to know me as a person, where I grew up, what I enjoyed most at school...Very impressed by the school and totally conversational interview. I'm a city person but would absolutely love to go to this school.
The interviewers were so nice. They did their best to relax you. It was initmidating at first because its 2 on 1 and they are staring at your file right there. I felt confident at the end of the interview that I had let them know about me as best I could. I would love to go to this school. Morgantown is small and I am a big city person but I think it would be a great experience. (The gym is a major plus!!)
The interviewers asked me questions to elaborate on some parts of my application. They asked me about my family, places I've worked, my volunteer work, my hobbies, research I've done, and classes I've taken.
You'll like this interview process, they truly are a nice group. Expect two interviewers, even though I only got one due to illness. Ask alot of questions of the student tour guides, because they have no input into the decision and it's worth your while to learn as much as you can. WVU is a great school and I'm sure all but the most driven, prestige oriented person would be happy there, but I doubt it is the type of school that attractsd that kind of applicant. Great place, great town.
The interview was sort of difficult, only because I felt like the interviewer had already made up their mind and the meeting was just a formaility. I was rushed through questions and cut off, which made it disatisfying. I'm sure this one person was just an exception. There was supposed to be a student interviewer as well but they did not show up.
Overall, it was much as I expected - they asked very typical questions, and as long as you are relaxed, the interviewers were very easy to get along with.
It was a great experience and I really fell in love with the school. Everyone is really helpful. I was afraid that being such a small town it would lack diversity, but I was really surprised to see the wealth of diversity.
This was my first interview and I guess it was an overall good experience. Leaving the interview, I felt a little puzzled about the half-pursued questions, but I guess they were satisfied with my answers and I know that I gave it my best. I really loved Ruby hospital and would love to attend WVU. I really appreciate the fact that they will let us know our status as soon as possible and like the free mug! I can now rest knowing that God is in control- don't know what I'd do if I didn't have that!
The third-year students who showed us around were great. They were very upbeat about their school and the experience there. They gave us good, useful information. The folks in the admissions office are unfailingly helpful. The facilities are good (the library being the one exception I saw; it's adequate) and should remain that way as long as Robert Byrd is a senator. I was interviewed by an MD and a PhD. One had very little reaction to anything I said and it was hard to judge if he thought I was the greatest applicant ever or just another bozo who gets the 'no thanks' letter next week. The second interviewer was a bit eccentric and threw out some total non sequitors every now and again. He was amusing, but I had to work to bring the interview back to why they should let me in. They had clearly looked closely at my application packet and letters. They were well informed about where I was coming from. I did get the impression that they wanted the interview to last 30 minutes and no longer. I only had time to ask one question of them before one interviewer got up and opened the door as a signal that the interview was definately over.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested increasing the length or number of interviews, providing more detailed information on research opportunities and programs, improving communication about financial aid, offering clearer directions to the admissions office, and enhancing the overall interview experience with better communication and amenities like water and coffee during waiting periods.
Make the interview longer or increase the number of interviews done
When I came for the interview I was excited to learn more about their research opportunities. However, I could not get a solid comment from either faculty or the students as to the specific projects and programs that are available.
None. Very up front. Explained when committee was meeting and when you would receive a response. Was told that they are meeting a week from interview and will have answer the following week on acceptance.
