Positively
3 out of 10
30 minutes
At the school
3
One-on-one
Open file
"Why do you want to be a physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What qualties do you have that would benefit VCOM? (or a variation of this)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Others specific to my application file." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Nothing remarkable or unexpected. All questions were straightforward, fair and directed towards my application information." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"N/A. Again, all questions were straightforward and fair." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"VCOM website, SDN and reviewed my application." Report Response
"Everything. The admissions director is an extraordinary person. As well, the staff and faculty are great. Top-notch program and facilities. Students are required to take the USMLE. The education and training emphasizes primary care in the rural setting. Professional-casual dress code. Students are encouraged to work together for a common goal. The program is tough but the staff and faculty make themselves available to assist you any way they can. Clinicals are offered at affiliated sights throughout Virginia. Blacksburg is a charming town and not too far away from metropolitan areas." Report Response
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"The interview day went well and was well organized. The day started with an overview of osteopathy and VCOM. About 30 minutes later the interviews started. There are three interviews, 30 minutes in length and they are given in succesion. My interviewers consisted of two Ph.D.s and one M.D. The interviewers were professional and personable. The interviews were conversational for the most part. After the interviews, a campus tour was given by a staff member. The facilities and technology are incredible. Every school boasts about their anatomy lab, but VCOM should be reserved the right. Seriously, the anatomy lab is state-of-the-art and has many windows that provides increased light and a nice view. After the tour, lunch was served. At the start of the day, I was allowed to select my lunch, which is ordered from a local cafe. Needless to say, lunch was great. I had lunch with a student and gained a wealth of information about the medical school experience. After lunch, a tour of Blacksburg was given by the admissions director. This tour provides opportunity to learn which living facilities are good and which to stay away from. The day ended with the registrar and financial aid director giving their presentations. This school is great. When coming to interview at VCOM, leave your nervousness/anxieties at home. The staff and faculty have a genuine professionalism, cordialness and are friendly down-to-earth people. I believe this school is and will continue to be in a class of its own. My thoughts and impression is that they are not looking for those with the highest g.p.a. or MCAT. Rather, it seems they are interested in mature candidates who are academic sound, understand the osteopathic tenets and are interested in primary practice in the rural setting. If offered a seat at VCOM, I will accept it. VCOM has an added depth to it that distinguishes it from other programs. To understand completely, you will need to experience it." Report Response
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