Blacksburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What are some qualities of an osteopathic physician?
What was the most interesting question?
What could you do as a physician for tobacco farm owners if people stopped smoking? (I had done a lot of undergraduate research on the cessation of tobacco use among adolescent females)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN and school's website
What impressed you positively?
Everything. I was expecting the school to be great but it went beyond my expectations. Facilities are great, faculty members are great, and there seems to be a lot of opportunities for mission work.
What impressed you negatively?
The school had a dress code, requires attendence (not really that negative), and doesn't have online videos of lectures like some schools do.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The 3 one hour interviews were not as bad as I expected. They were very laid back.
What are your general comments?
Arrived at VCOM at 8:30 AM. Provided water and an informational presentation. The first interview was with Dr. Prater. She was great and seemed to be finding out who I was and how the school matched my goals and needs. The second interview was with Dr. Wyeth. He seemed to be the only interviewer that asked really difficult questions. He was a really nice guy though. The final interview was with Dr. Kerger. He was very laid back and listed the benefits of all the schools I had applied. He was interested in me finding the best match. After interviews we took a tour of the school and then took lunch back to the informational room where we ate with two students. Afterwards, we went on a tour of Blacksburg to learn about VT and housing opportunities. Finally, we received a presentation from the registrar office and financial aid. Overall, the interview day was long but helpful and exciting.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of 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
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
AmeriSuites (aka Hawthorne Suites)
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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