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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

All three interviews asked Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Tell me about your research...mentoring...etc (specifics about your application)
Why rural medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Question about ethics regarding abortion and Rural health clinic?

What was the most difficult question?

How is the case against McDonalds food leading to obesity (and subsequent health problems) different from the case against the Tobacco Industry?
🤝 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?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

No responses

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ 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?

Read VCOM website, SDN, ethics background...read over my own application.

What impressed you positively?

The positive attitude of the faculty and the staff. I was also surprised at how much I liked Blacksburg... Also, they have such an attentive staff! There is practically no waiting throughout the process.

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

Dean Rawlins has done a great job putting together a patient-centered curriculum with enthusiastic faculty. Everything looks great on paper---but, you have to wonder how the program will actually materialize taking logistics into consideration. The interviews are nothing to worry about---unlike some other schools, they just want to get to know you and why you are interested in entering medicine. Just be yourself, and be excited about VCOM's potential. Also, be sure to talk one-on-one with Dean Rawlins.... Obviously, its her school and if she likes you, you'll probably get your acceptance letter the next day!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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