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  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Blacksburg
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Blacksburg, VA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

35 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)?

"How would you fix healthcare in America?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to practice medicine because that's different from just being a doctor?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why D.O.?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"What was the last book you read? The one before that? If you get Dr. Santo, dont just say "I read lots of books". " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

""How would you fix healthcare in America?" there's no right answer so be honest. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, mock interview with prof., practice with family." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The facilities are amazing and the people they have teaching and the admin. go above and beyond what I expected." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"nothing really. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"How laid back the interview really is. They do everything to help you relax. It's a fun day. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"It was an excellent experience overall. The interviewers did a great job by not making it stressful at all. I didnt have ANY ethical questions and I was ready for them. They'll tell you that what they need to know is on your file and they've all read them. Just tell them who you are b/c that's what they want to know." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

none

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

02/10/2006

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

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