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West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, WV

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Compare your undergrad experience to what you hope to get in medical school.
Do you plan to return to your homestate to practice medicine?
Why DO and why WVSOM?

What was the most interesting question?

They asked a lot about my hobbies and jobs.

What was the most difficult question?

Do you think you will return to your homestate to practice medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Brier Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, reviewed my application, read the WVSOM website

What impressed you positively?

The staff and students were warm and welcoming. The campus is beautiful and up-to-date with patient simulators, lecture halls with microphones at each chair, and the anatomy lab!

What impressed you negatively?

High OOS tuition and lack of outreach programs

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the website really doesn't do the school justice and lack of outreach programs

What are your general comments?

Very laid back interview with straight-forward questions. The staff answered all of my questions honestly. The students seemed very happy to be there!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses