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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Blacksburg, VA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

1 out of 10

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

1 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How will it affect you when/if you are sued by a patient?
What is the greatest problem in healthcare today and how would you go about fixing it? What do you think of socialized medicine?
Why DO?, Why VCOM? Why OMM?

What was the most interesting question?

How will it affect you when/if you are sued by a patient?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you think of socialized medicine?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

1 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton 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?

1 out of 10

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

2 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?

3 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

The VCOM website, VCOM handbook obtained prior to interview, SDN, mock interviews, asking various physicians ethical questions that I thought would be asked of me.

What impressed you positively?

The anatomy lab was the only positive component this school has to offer.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It it is laid back...but it is not that laid back. They attempt to create a relaxed environment; however, do not allow this to steer you away from acting professionally. Some other candidates that were interviewing became slightly too comfortable and did display a lack of professionalism and maturity.

What are your general comments?

This school is a tiny depressing building that seemed deserted and lifeless the minute I walked in. The students seemed slightly dull and the admissions staff are a throw back to a highschool popularity contest. They are looking for people who will play their game. Also, Megan and Bea were obsessed with the whole "hokie" thing. They also presented a rather scewed version of what osteopathy actually is and made a rather pathetic attempt to make this school look better than it actually is. They should choose admissions people who's IQ's exceed 75 to present the school and the practice of osteopathic medicine.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions staff is quite obviously fake and do not do a very good job of hiding it.