How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Why osteopathic medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Who has most influenced your decision to pursue an osteopathic medical education?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How do you anticipate resolving the insurance/healthcare problems present in America today? (from my file) " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Kind of difficult to predict, especially when you are open to doing mission work, and/or are still pondering.... " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read my app(primary and secondaries), read their website, read over general DO information, spoke to my DO recommender, made lists of possible questions, relaxed." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Very nice staff/faculty (except for one interviewer), integrated program, pro-student, technology (anatomy Lab does not smell like formaldehyde AT ALL!), small and close-knit student environment, great interviewers (except for one--the particular person seemed detached and impersonal)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I have read other postings, and personally am not a big fan of the dress code. It is not too bad, however, requiring that students only adhere to it while in lecture, and not in OMM labs, Anatomy Labs, or while studying. Required attendance is a small problem as well, because in medical school, each person develops their own approach, and that requirement may prevent some students from developing their own individualized study habits. Did not like that a member of the staff sat in during the lunch period--it should have been an open session for current/prospective students to share their honest opinions and experiences about VCOM. Lack of study hours is one of my concerns, as med students study at odd hours." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That all the spots were full..." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I did not expect the school to be located where it was, but I quickly grew fond of it after having many of my questions answered during the interviews. I like the block system, and do not like it. It keeps your mind fresh with information, but cuts down on your vacations--which is a sacrifice that I am more than happy to make because it is medical school after all. The weather was not all that nice, but the school makes a genuine effort to get to know you, and "sell" themselves to you." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

03/31/2004