How did the interview impress you?
“What kind of specific study techniques do you utilize?”
“Is compassion something you can teach?”
“Why do you want to be a physician?”
“Why osteopathic medicine in a rural setting?”
“What would I do if I knew someone was cheating”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“They specifically asked me about a class I didnt do well in.”
“Tell us about your journey to medicine?”
“Why is your MCAT low?”
“The path that lead me to want to be a DO?”
“If you were to get into all of your schools, what factor(s) would make you choose WVSOM out of all of them?”
“Would you like to continue with research?”
“Tell me about the path that lead you to choosing osteopathic medicine.”
“What made you change your mind and choose medicine.”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years”
“Have you shadowed other medical staff other than the osteopathic physician who wrote your recommendation?”
“Why WVSOM? Most stressful aspect of going back to school (I am non-traditional student)? With all my healthcare experience, whats the biggest problem with healthcare? Explain why I have a gap in my application? What aspect of my previous professional education will help me with school and what aspects will hurt me?”
“What are you going to find most stressful about medical school?”
“What brings you to Lewisberg?”
“How do you spend your time outside of school/ what do you like to do for fun”
“How did you hear about WVSOM and why do you want to go here?”
“Tell us about yourself and how you got involved with medicine and specifically osteopathic medicine.”
“Are you interested in primary care? Where do you want to practice?”
“Can you handle the cold weather of West Virginia? “
“Why Osteopathic Medicine? Why WVSOM?”
“Why do you want to be a DO/ what do you want to specialize in?”
“Why did you choose WVSOM?”
“Why do you want to be a DO? When did you learn about WVSOM and why did you choose to apply?”
“What do you like most about medicine?What do you like least about medicine?”
“Why physician, Why Osteo, “
“Why WVSOM/ Why DO/ etc?”
“What do I look for when choosing a school?”
“What size area do you want to practice in?”
“Tell me about your military experience and what you did.”
“What do you think youll find the most difficult about med school?”
“What do you think is the difference between Osteopathic and Allopathic medicine?”
“tell us about yourself, etc.”
“I noticed there are some Ws on your transcript… can you please explain what happened that semester?”
“Why DO and why WVSOM?”
“What attracts you to osteopathic medicine?”
“What specialty are you considering?”
“What is your biggest concern about Med School?”
“Why do you want to be a doctor?”
“Before we get started, tell us about yourself and how you got to where you are today.”
“tell us about your teaching experiences”
“Main difference between allopathy and osteopathy?”
“what do you like to do for fun ?”
“How will you deal with the heavy work load of medical school? “
“Tell me about the physician you shadowed.”
“First thing they ask you to do is to tell about your self, so come up with something good”
“Why did you apply to WVSOM and how did you learn about the school?”
“How do you handle stress?”
“Why do you want to be a primary care physician?”
“How did you first find out about WVSOM? Why did you decide to apply here? (Paraphrased)”
“What do you think about osteopathy? -very open ended”
“Tell us about yourselve and why you are applying to medical school?”
“Tell us little bit more about yourself.”
“What do you do in your free time?”
“Are you familiar with OMT?”
“What do you do for fun when youre not studying?”
“What do you do for fun?”
“Tell me about your undergrad school. Were your classes challenging? Tell me about your piano & guitar classes.”
“Why do you want to do osteopathy?”
“Why medical school over research?”
“standard stuff they asked before on here. “
“Why Osteopathic Medicine? Have you applied to MD programs?”
“Which track I was interested in SBL or PBL.”
“Why did you apply to WVSOM?”
“Why DO? Why WVSOM? “
“What do you like to do for fun?”
“Basically most of the questions were specific to my application and my activities.”
“How did you learn about osteopathic medicine?”
“Why do want to get into medicine?”
“Why do you want to go into medicine? Osteopathy?”
“Tell us about yourself, how did you get here (applying to DO school?)”
“Why do you want to be a DO?”
“Where else did you apply and why? What type of medicine do you want to practice?”
“Tell me about yourself and why osteopathic medicine?”
“What is your biggest weakness?”
“Why DO? Why do you want to be a doctor? What led you into becoming a doctor?”
“Tell me about your MCAT.”
“What is one of your weaknesses?”
“Tell me about yourslef. Why osteopathy? What do you like todo for fun? Your average MCAT score does not reflect your high GPA, why is that? What was your most difficult undergrad semester, what would you do differently if you could go back to it? “
“What kind of medicine do you see yourself practicing? and PBL VS SBL, what do I think (the DO hated the idea of PBL)”
“What made you start looking into DO medicine?”
“Have you had any encounters with death in your family or friends?”
“Tell us when you decided you wanted to pursue osteopathic medicine instead of allopathic?”
“Tell me the differences between osteopathic and allopathic medicine.”
“Tell me about yourself? What do you do for fun?”
“Why do you want to be a D.O.?”
“What do you do in your spare time? How are you going to deal with medical school?”
“what did you do the second time when you took your mcat?”
“Tell me about an interesting encounter you had with a patient.”
“What is my favorite show? last book I read”
“I see on your application that youve volunteered at the hospital. Tell me about … (a medically related volunteer experience youve had).”
“How do you reconcile your GPA with your MCAT score?”
“Did you take an MCAT prep course?? Do you think it helped improve your MCAT score?”
“Did I take a MCAT prep course?”
“Why DO? Why WVSOM? What other schools have you applied to? Why not them? Have you observed OMM?”
“Standard interview questions. Nothing suprising.”
“How would you handle a stressful situation?”
“How did you become interested in medicine?”
“Where do you see yourself in ten years?”
“Tell me about your clinical experience.”
“how did you decide to become an osteopath”
“Basic stuff about my background, why medicine, what do you want to practice.”
“What do you think about scientific research?”
“How did you learn about osteopathy”
“What kind of animal would you be and why?”
“How did you learn of osteopathy/WVSOM?”
“All typical – what are your strength…..”
“How do you study? PBL or Systems based preference?”
“If we gathered ten of your friends, what would they say your strength is?”
“Do you like to read?”
“How do you have fun; What was your hardest semester, therefore how do you plan to handle the medical school information; Why did you choose the schools you did”
“Why osteopathic medicine? Why WVSOM?”
“What is the difference between DO and MD”
“Why do you want to be a DO? What schools did you apply to other than WVSOM? How would you decide where to go?”
“Why did you pick WVSOM?”
“What strengths would you bring to the field of medicine? Weakness?”
“Personal questions: They asked about why I made several long distance moves around the country, about my musical experiences, and to give more details about one of my volunteer experiences.”
“Why do you want to be an Osteopathic physician?”
“How do you feel about general practitioners delivering babies?”
“If we called up three of your friends, what would they say your strengths and weaknesses are?”
“Why osteopathy? Have you ever experienced OMM?”
“What was the last book you read?”
“What type of medicine do you want to practice?”
“Tell us about yourself? “
“What does osteopathy mean to you?”
“how will you decide which medical school to choose”
“How did you hear about our program and what made you decide to apply here?”
“Why a DO program over an MD program?”
“Why are you applying to osteopathic schools?”
“What geographic area would you practice in? of course they want to say WV, rural areas.”
“How have you overcome hard classes previously?”
“What are 3 qualities a physician should have?”
“Questions about my ECs, current job, and research”
“Where do you see yourself in the future (ambitions)?”
“Why do you want to go to West Virginia?”
“Why do you want to be a physician?”
“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
“What have you done to improve your study habits?”
“Explain some red flags on your record.”
“How did you hear about WVSOM?”
“Will you practice in WV?”
“What was the most difficult class I have taken?”
“How did I learn about WVSOM”
“Where do you see yourself in 10-15 years”
“What do you do in your free time?”
“What do you know about osteopathic medicine?”
“tell me about your research”
“Do you have experience with manipulative techniques of DOs?”
“Do you like living in a city or a smaller town?”
“Why did you get a C in Chemistry? What did you do when you realized you werent doing so well in the class?”
“What interests you in Osteopathic Medicine?”
“Have you had any experiences shadowing a DO?”
“What did you learn by being a Div 1 athlete”
“How did you decide to apply to WVSOM?”
“What kind of medicine do you want to practice? Are you interested in rural medicine?”
“So we notice that you had a pretty rough freshman year. What happened?”
“Tell them why I chose my undergraduate major”
“Do you think you will be able to handle the work load of being in medical school?”
“Youre living in a metropolitain area, what is your interest in rural medicine?”
“What kind of medicine do you want to practice (Family/general, surgery…)?”
“What do you see yourself in 15 years?”
“What is going to be the most difficult thing during the first year at WVSOM?”
“What are my hobbies and how will I deal with the stress of Medical School”
“Where do you see yourself in 8-10 years?”
“Why WVSOM? Why DO? Have you applied to allopathic schools as well? Do you want to go into primary care? (or something to that effect…I do not recall specifically)”
“What will be your hardest adjustment/transition – how will you handle it”
“Would you consider yourself an MD that does manipulation or a chiropractor that can dispense medication?”
“Basic questions: Why D.O? Why Doctor?”
“What concerns do you have about starting medical school?”
“Are you familiar with OMT?”
“You took the MCAT twice, tell me about that.”
“How did you get interested in medicine/becoming a dr./particularly D.O.?”
“I see you had a couple of bad semesters. Can you give us details about those experiences?”
“Have you been to this area before?”
“why DO, what piqued interest in OMM”
“Why osteopathic medicine? Why WVSOM?”
“Have you ever visited WV or WVSOM? What do you think of the area?”
“Tell us about yourself and how you got here.”
“Have you seen OMT ever practiced?”
“Do you plan to return to your homestate to practice medicine?”
“What do you think of West Virginia? Have you ever been here before?”
“Have you ever visited WVSOM before?”
“Why rural medicine instead of inner city work for underserved areas?”
“Why DO? Why Med School?”
“tell us about your experiences with the mcat”
“Describe the most touching experience to you in the Emergency room (Im an ER tech)”
“Why do you think we should except you?”
“how do you plan to pay for medical school ?”
“Explain what you know about the philosophy osteopathic medicine, what makes it different? “
“most of the questions were about extracurricular stuff”
“They asked my clinical experience”
“When did you decided to go into medicine?”
“Some questions pertaining to my experiences I included on my application.”
“How do you resolve a bad situation that seems to be beyond repair?”
“Why DO? Why this school?”
“Why do you want to be a DO?”
“What have you gathered, from all of your clinical expereince, to be the biggest challenges with being a doctor?”
“Have you seen OMT and what did you think about it.”
“What is your stance on OMM?”
“How will you adapt to the transition from an urban to rural setting?”
“Why WVSOM and do you think the transition from a Large City atmopshere to a small rural town will be easy?”
“What attracted you to WVSOM over all the other osteopathic schools?”
“In your mind, how does the osteopathic profession differ from the allopathic?”
“How many hours a night, on average, do you spend studying?”
“Are you interested in rehabilitation medicine? Geriatrics? (based on recommendation)”
“What areas of medicine do you want to practice?”
“how do you think you will do here?”
“Why West Virginia? Do you like WV?”
“Why Choose WVSOM for your education? Why are you so interested in our program?”
“Why do you want to be DO?”
“If you had a pile of acceptance letters at home, why WVSOM?”
“Tell us about your research and the experience you had in a foreign country ( I went to Sydney for research). “
“What do you know about osteopathic manipulation?”
“What do think of Lewisburg and how do you feel about rural medicine?”
“Why did you apply here”
“Describe your first day in the ER?”
“What do you believe you would bring to this school?”
“You live in a big city. Would it be difficult to adjust to small town life? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“What do you do for fun?”
“Why do you want to be a doctor?”
“Do you think West Virginia is a good fit for you?”
“What will you do if you are not accepted to medical school this year. How did you find out about osteopathy?”
“What type of doctor do you want to be?”
“How do you like West Virginia? How do you like your current place of residence? “
“Why WVSOM? Have you applied anywhere else? Any medical experience? Why Osteopathy? “
“How do you think you will handle the stresses of medical school?”
“Handle large load of classes?”
“Why this school? Why D0? Why second MCAT wasnt a significant improvement?”
“Tell me about the patient contact you have had. Why did you choose _____ for your research topic (followed by many questions relating to the research)? What field of medicine would you like to go into? “
“Where do you see yourself practicing- environment and location? (Hospital or small clinic, rural vs city)”
“Have you ever had an experience with a difficult patient? How did the doctor [that i was shadowing] deal with it? How would you have dealt with it?”
“Have you taken an MCAT prep course?”
“Are you considering rural primary care?”
“Why did you apply to this school?”
“What do you like to do for fun?”
“How will you pay for medical school?”
“How did you get here?”
“How do you study? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“Did you also apply to M.D. programs and why?”
“What are you looking for in a school? What do you like to do for fun? Can you live in a small town?”
“Do you feel you will be able to handle the demands of a 38 credit load? (One of the interviewers gave the analogy of having your lips sealed aroung the end of a firehose and cranking the flow to its maximum flow rate)”
“Put 10 friends in a room strength, weakness. Make a weakness into a strength. “
“What strengths do you have that will make you a good doctor? And conversely, what weaknesses do you have that will challenge you as a doctor?”
“Why DO, why rural medicine, why WVSOM?”
“Why do you want to be a DO and why WVCOM?”
“Why did I choose to go out of state for my undergrad?”
“Explain the difference between MD and DO and why you want to be a DO?”
“Who else did you apply too”
“Why are you so set on being a D.O.?”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Why primary care?”
“Why did you chose DO instead of MD since I could most likely get into any school I applied to? (not trying to brag here…anyway I chose DO school for the simple fact of the WAY DOs are trained and practice)”
“What do you think of the Problem-Based Learning curriculum and would you like to participate in it?”
“You have done a lot of research; tell me about it.”
“Do you have any weaknesses?”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 yrs?”
“Why do you want to attend this school?”
“What are you currently doing this semester? How are your classes going?”
“Where else have you applied?”
“Favorite Undergrad class? Worst undergrad class? Because of content or professor… “
“What do you think you could bring to the school and the osteopathic community?”
“If we gathered ten of your friends, what would they say your weakness is?”
“Why WVSOM, Lewisburg, Osteopathic medicine. (note: be careful they asked me all these in one).”
“What are your weaknesses? What are your strengths?”
“Where do I see myself in 10 years?”
“Asked me about my clinic volunteer experience.”
“How did you become interested in becoming a DO. Specific questions about what my previos job was all about. “
“What assets would you feel that you would bring here?”
“How did you find out about osteopathy, and why do you want to study it?”
“What is one of your weaknesses and one of your strengths?”
“Name one of your weaknesses. “
“Will you be ready to start school next week?”
“how do you apporach new material(regarding new PBL program)”
“What are your hobbies? Your strengths and weaknesses? How did you get here?”
“Why osteopathy? Have you ever seen an osteopathic manipulation?”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“When did you decide to become a doctor?”
“Have you and your family considered what it would mean to stay in West Virginia to practice?”
“have you ever spent an extended amount of time in a rural area”
“Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you would like to pursue a career in osteopathic medicine.”
“In 10 years where do you see yourself professionally and geographically?”
“Where did you first here about osteopathy?…basic stuff that you should know…very low pressure/ very friendly staff.”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years”
“What specialty are you most interested in at this time?”
“It looks like youve had some difficulties in your schooling. How do you plan to handle academic hiccups in medical school?”
“Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician?”
“Discuss a time when you struggled in a class and how you coped with this.”
“Why the switch from [previous career]?”
“What do you do in your spare time?”
“What do you want to do?”
“What are 3 qualities of an excellent physician?”
“This was specific to my application, but they asked about my experience working for a DO who is a dermatologist and how that influenced my opinion/exposure to the osteopathic career.”
“Questions regarding my personal statement and clubs joined in college”
“What are your experiences with rural communities?”
“How did your clinical experience in a hospital influence your decision to pursue osteopathic medicine.”
“Why do you want to be a DO versus an MD?”
“why did you apply here”
“Do you still play violin in that band? (specific to my file and extracurriculars)”
“What kind of doctor do you want to be?”
“How did you get interested in Osteopathic medicine? Tell us about your shadowing experience”
“What kind of medicine do you want to practice?”
“What areas of medicine are you interested in?”
“If you dont make it this year whats your backup plan?”
“How do you know the D.O that gave you a letter?”
“What path do you think you want to take in medicine/where do you see yourself in 10 yrs?”
“Something specific about my application.”
“How do you think you will cope with the schedule equivalent to 30 credit hours in a semester?”
“What do you know about OMT?”
“Why do you want to be a doctor?”
“What do I do to deal with stress?”
“How much clinical experience do you have? Describe it.”
“What do you do in your free time?”
“What other schools have you applied to this year?”
“Tell us more about your shadow experience.”
“You shadowed a DO, please tell me about that experiance.”
“What kind of physician do I want to be (family practice, specialized, etc.)?”
“What do you do for fun? What do you think of Lewisburg? “
“Tell us about your internship/shadow experience at …”
“What/who are you depending on while in medical school?”
“What would your friends say is your biggest weakness?”
“Do you think the only point of learning is to prepare for tests?”
“What do you like to do outdoors?”
“If you are struggling in your first semester and arent doing so well, what will you do?”
“What do you think is the most important advance in biomedical science in the last decade?”
“how many hours a day do you study?”
“Would you stay in West Virginia once you finished school?”
“Can you describe what you do in your research?”
“Youve been out of school for awhile, how do you feel about going back into such an intense program? How are you going to prepare yourself?”
“See the interesting q above.”
“What type of medicine do you plan to practice?”
“Compare your undergrad experience to what you hope to get in medical school.”
“A question about some research I did as an undergrad. Again, glance at your application before the interview to make sure you remember everything on there!”
“What was your hardest class?”
“Difference between DO and MD?”
“How did you feel about getting a C+ in English? (My only C in college!)”
“What do you think of the area?”
“What will be your biggest challenge in medical school?”
“How can we improve the healthcare system in the U.S.? (being that I lived in a different country)”
“why do you want to be an osteopath ?”
“If you were struggling academically, how would you deal with it? “
“What qualities do you have thatwould make you a good student/physician?”
“If you are accepted to multiple schools how will you make your decision?”
“What made you want to become a physician?”
“They asked about how i learn, what i do to study. (based on which tracked would i choose, SBL or PBL) then they asked what if i told you that med school was double your heaviest load in undergrad “
“What specialty are you considering?”
“Did you apply to MD school? What are the differences between allopathic and osteopathic?”
“Explain the disparity between your MCAT scores and GPA (my undergrad school is tough academically)”
“If your grades were to slip, what would you do to alleviate the problem?”
“Did you apply to any schools located in your home state?”
“Tell us about your internship.”
“What do you do besides applying to med school? Where do you picture yourself in 10 years?”
“What type of Doc do u want to be”
“Do you do anything else outside of school, volunteering, shadowing, and your family?”
“What field of medicine would you like to go into.”
“Will you practice OMT? Do you think all of the DO doctors use OMT?”
“What specialty do you want to go into?”
“How do you intend to fund the out-of-state tuition?”
“What field are you looking into?”
“Why DO and not MD? Or if you have applied to both types of schools, what draws you to osteopathic medicine?”
“Do you feel ready to take on medical school?”
“Where else did you apply?”
“Where would you like to live?”
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“What is some of your experience in research?”
“What is your biggest weakness? Then as a followup..if this is your weakness, how will you deal with it during medical school?”
“PBL or SBL? future plans in medicine?”
“Do you feel you would be an excellent candidate for the PBL track? Explain. “
“Specific questions relating to my application.”
“Do you have any questions for us.”
“specific questions about my file (nice that they actually did that, some of the schools Ive been to didnt).”
“If you were accepted to all of the schols you had interviews at, what would make you come here instead?”
“What area of medicine are you thinking about going into at this point? “
“What other schools you have applied to?”
“I see you got a C the first time you took Organic, what have you learned since then that will allow you to excel in medical school science courses?”
“Your dads an MD so why do you want to be a DO”
“What aspect of medicine do you see yourself practicing?”
“What other schools have you applied to?”
“if you return home and find a pile of acceptance letters, what factors will help you determine which school to attend?”
“Do you have any questions for us?”
“What do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“How have you prepared for the rigors of Medical School?”
“Tell us about your shadowing experience. Are there any questions that you would like to ask us?”
“How will you handle living in such a small town when you are used to such a large city?”
“Do you want to go SBL or PBL? Why?”
“Did you apply to other DO schools? “
“Are you prepared for the rigors of Med school? PBL or SBL? “
“Where did you apply and what were your criteria?”
“If you cant get into a medical school this year, what would you do?”
“What electives would you have taken if you had more time in your undergrad schedule?”
“Handle expense? nothing to difficult but generally wanted to get to know me.”
“What about PBL? That was really it. Nothing about my personality. So at the end I added a bunch of stuff that I felt they needed to know.”
“What are your strengths and weaknesses? What other schools did you apply to and why? Did you apply to any allopathic schools? What is your criteria for picking a medical school? Are you interested in PBL?”
“Why Osteopathic medicine(you better have done your homework, know about Andrew T. Still M.D.-know about their philosopies- have examples)”
“Do you want to return to your home state?”
“What is the biggest issue facing healthcare today?”
“Are you interested in problem based learning?”
“Are you prepared to handle 30+ hours of school at a time?”
“Describe to me a weakness that you have? Have you given any thought to what field of medicine you would like to practice?”
“What was the last book you read, and movie you saw?”
“What are your bad/good qualities? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“Describe your work experience? Have you applied to any other schools? “
“Do you feel they will ever find a Unified Field Theory? (This was asked as a follow-up to a comment that I made in answering a question about my interests and how I deal with stress. I had commented about being interested in Quantum Physics, Superstring Theory, and Chaos Theory. The interviewers were definitely quick on their feet…so be able to back up anything that you say.) “
“What other schools I applied to? Why do you wanna be a doctor and why osteopathy?”
“Have you thought about what area of medicine youd like to get into?”
“What do you do for fun?”
“What kind of Dr. was the DO you shadowed? What did you observe him doing? Did he use his hands a lot?”
“Where do I see myself in 10 years? “
“What other schools did you apply to?”
“What do you do for fun? What books do you like to read?”
“What negative aspects about your personality would you never speak of?”
“What other schools have you applied to and why?”
“What do you see yourself doing in ten years and where are you???”
“what do you think about west virginia, speak about you living in a rural setting”
“What do you like to do on free time?”
“Would you be interested in our PBL pathway? Questions were quite boring, I was disappointed. However, I feel that if you were really interested in the school, they would be more challenging and specific.”
“What is your favorite book?”
“What kind of practice do you see yourself having in ten years?”
“What is your criteria on choosing a school”
“What do you like to do for fun?”
“If you got accepted to all of those schools, what would your criteria be in choosing a particular school?”
“I attend a very large undergrad university…they wanted to know how I would feel in a small class and rural setting…”
“What is your greatest weakness? (find something negative and make it a positive)”
“What would you do if you were not accepted this year?”
“If you were an animal what animal would you be. (I wasnt asked this, but 3 people I was there with were asked this).”
“What are some issues facing doctors today?”
“A patient comes in, then what?”
“If four of your best friends were asked what they would change about you, what would they say?”
“What if I got in to every school I applied to (MD and DO) what would I do. What did my fiancee think about coming to WV. “
“What is your greatest weakness?”
“What else do we need to know about you?”
“What is your motivation to become a D.O.? “
“What do you do to relieve stress?”
“what was your clinical exposure”
“What was your toughest course load? What would you say if it would be double that in medical school?”
“Would you consider a problem-based learning curriculum?”
“If you were accepted to more than one school, why would you pick WVSOM?”
“If you where accepted to all the schools you applied to how would you decide where you would attend?”
“Why DO? Why this school?”
“what are your study habits”
“Do you think you will be able to handle the accelerated pace of medical school?”
“Why did you choose the schools that you applied to and how did you go about selecting those particular schools?”
“Do you know what specialty you want to go into?”
“If you received a 71% on an exam, how would you go about changing studying to do better the next time?”
“What would you do if a medical peer was going through a mental health crisis?”
“is there anything you are curious about”
“Describing how I studied for the MCAT.”
“Situational: a friend is going to miss a class with in-class participation – What would you do?”
“Do you think you could live in this area for medical school?”
“Could you see yourself living in a small town?”
“How do you feel about not being close to a mall? lol”
“Is your GPA an accurate representation of your knowledge base? It is very high. Did you actually retain all of that information?”
“Specific to me about a volunteer experience.”
“What do you like most about WVSOM?”
“Tell me about the most difficult situation you have encountered at your current position (I work in research)”
“Why pick a school way out in West Virginia?”
“What science classes did you like most/least?”
“What kind of speciality are you interested in?”
“Have you seen an OMT demonstration? What do you know about Osteopathic medicine?”
“mostly questions based on my particular application”
“How did you study for your MCATS specifically”
“Questions relative to my application.”
“How would you react if Aunt X said Osteopathic medicine was not a real medical profession.”
“How was your trip over here? (Im from Seattle and I told them about how it was an adventure, taking 3 planes, eating alligator, and driving an SUV for the first time ever :P)”
“They were all fairly standard, get-to-know-you questions.”
“How did you manage to get along in the Czech Republic the first couple of weeks where their simplest word is “ahoj”? (This was based off my application)”
“Something particular to my application.”
“Have you ever been to a small town like this before?”
“Based on one of my medicine related jobs.”
“specific for me….sorry…but one I expected…dealing with something in my past”
“What do you like to do for fun or in your free time?”
“What do you like most about medicine?What do you like least about medicine?”
“What were your best and worst shadowing experiences?”
“Explain an instance during your shadowing when you knew you wanted to go into medicine and one where you thought you werent so sure. “
“Are you interested in missionary work?”
“If youre in a grocery store and a patient comes up to you with a problem in their leg, what do you do?”
“Besides WVSOM, what brings you to the Lewisburg area?”
“All the usual questions. Nothing extraordinary.”
“What do you think is the most important biomedical advancement of the last decade?”
“Nothing out of the ordinary…All standard questions.”
“What type of specialty do you want to go into?”
“How many hours a week do you study?”
“There wasnt anything too out of the ordinary. Be prepared to answer questions about your file and motivation. “
“What are the big challenges and issues facing physicians today?”
“Medical school is difficult. How have you prepared to handle the challenges and need for lots of studying?”
“They asked a lot about my hobbies and jobs.”
“Two patients are brought into your ER in respiratory arrest. They have the exact same vital signs. Your nurses are busy with another critical patient and you have one ventilator. What do you do? (I feel that I may have been asked this question as I am an EMT and had mentioned my interest in emergency medicine.)”
“How do you explain Osteopathic medicine to your friends who are unfamiliar with it?”
“All pretty basic, nothing really interesting.”
“What do you know about OMM? “
“Youre a doctor in a small rural town, in a hospital of about 100 beds. Youre in the ED, all other nurses are busy. You have one respirator. Two patients are being brought by an ambulance, both in critical condition with respiratory distress. Both are unstable with the exact same vitals. The ambulance driver has no medical training. What do you do?”
“How does your dad feel about not wanting to take over the agribusiness?”
“what has changed from this application cycle from the last”
“Describe the most touching experience in the ER?”
“Tell about the you being deployed overseas? Were in the war?”
“How do you plan to pay for medical school ?”
“Pretty much all the questions were quite generic.”
“None really, the questions were pretty standard. Why DO? Why West Virginia? etc.”
“A question related to my knee injury that I thought was a little awkward.”
“nothing really interesting. what do you do for fun?”
“Everything seems pretty basic. They asked my why i was taking botany and ecology my senior year and it was because i had to fulfill my biology reqs and they asked me abou tmy undergrad school because they never heard of it, and when i told them it was a womens college and they geared the education toward the way women learn, they asked me how women learn”
“Whats the correct way to say flute player…flutist or flautist? “
“When did you decide to go into medicine? “
“Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”
“What do you do when a bad situation seems impossible to resolve?”
“Nothing interesting, the usual. “
“As you can see we dont have a swimming pool and youre a swimmer. What activities will you do for fun/to relieve stress if you are accepted here?”
“Is your fiance smarter than you? (It was a joke, but I was baffled as to what to say. I later lamented, Arent they always?)”
“perhaps how I was going to afford med school since im out of state and i want to work in more impoverished areas not making big bucks”
“A question about the winemaking class that I am taking.”
“What is the most hours you have taken in a semester?”
“Recent survey indicated that sixty percent of the doctor would have choosen different profession, if they were given another chance. Why do you want to be a doctor?”
“If I brought in 6 of your friends into this conference room without you here, what would they say is your biggest weakeness?”
“How the transition from an urban setting to a rural setting will affect you.”
“eh. All the questions were pretty much your basic interview questions. Nothing Too Spectacular or exciting.”
“What experience have you have with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment?”
“”What has been the most important molecular genetics breakthrough in the past 5 years””
“what would your mother say is the criteria for being sucessful. Difference between osteopathic and allopathic medicine”
“What are some of the problems that I would expect in practicing medicine?”
“They asked personal questoins about my application which showed that they had read it and remembered unique aspects. “
“They asked me about my views on the inhalable insulin”
“Number of times you have taken the MCAT? Nothing else out of the ordinary.”
“No interesting questions. just basic stuff.”
“What makes me happy…what do I enjoy most about life?”
“if you had a pile of acceptance letters in the mailbox. how would you choose?”
“why didnt you go into research? “
“Why did you choose to major in Biochemistry?”
“You have a good job now working in the medical field. Why on earth would you want to become a DO?”
“They asked me what other schools I am applying to, not sure why.”
“Nothing off the wall, just get to know you questions.”
“Tell me about yourself. “
” Problems in medicine in the rural areas.”
“What area of medicine do you think you will go into?”
“Why do you want to come here?”
“Describe something that makes me angry?”
“Nothing really. How will you be able to drive in the snow? Im from the South But it wasnt really a unique question.”
“Why do you want to be an osteopathic physician?”
“”since you are a very hardworking individual, how will you not overwork yourself?””
“How would you respond to me saying, “you will not make a good physician”?”
“Nothing terribly interesting, just standard get-to-know-you stuff and goals for the future.”
“Coming from a large school (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign) how do you think you will be able to handle the transition?”
“Have you had any OMM experiences?”
“Do you have a shirt with a Salamander on it? (I am researching salamanders)”
“Why do you want to be a doctor and not a veterinarian? (Due to my essay relating horse judging to osteopathy)”
“What would you do if you consistently told patients to live healthier lives and they didnt listen to you?”
“Did you ever make any beer? (referring to my food microbiology class) *They asked pretty general questions, nothing too wacky.”
“Interview was both one-on-one AND group. No particularly interesting questions: Why did you apply to a West Virginia school?”
“Interesting? All of the questions asked of me where direct and to the point. Probably the most “interesting” was a discussion concerning my family and my ability to handle Med School. “
“i was asked why I want to come to WVSOM. Why come to a small town to study from a big city?”
“Since my undergrad school was only 15 minutes from my parents place, “why on Earth would I want to go all the way to West Virginia?””
“Where do you see yourself in 15 years?”
“What do you think about PBL track.”
“What do you think about PBL? – it was only interesting because one of the faculty members hated it”
“Did you have the physician you shadowed perform OMT on you? Why not?”
“none were too interesting, pretty basic, but pertinent questions.”
“Do you like snow and cold weather?”
“What is the last movie I went to see?”
“Have you had any encounters with death in your family or friends?”
“Why did you apply to West Virginia?”
“How did Osteopathic medicine start?”
“What is first name of the DO you shadowed?”
“If you were accepted at both ______ and here, which school would you choose and why?”
“What would you do if you had an ill patient who you did everything you possibly could for and they passed away.”
“How do you study? Which class did you like the most in your undergrad and why?”
“What did you learn from your medical volunteer experiences in Guatamala.”
“Nothing really…I practiced what was on the this website. It was a very relaxing interview so when he asked me why do you wanna be a doctor and why osteopathy? I was caught by surprise, but it was good overall. Very relaxing and friendly people.”
“What do you like to do for fun?”
“How do reconcile a relatively low science GPA with a relatively high MCAT score? “
“The questions were all pretty much general….no ethical questions or anything like that. What do you like to do for fun?”
“Your MCAT score is pretty good, did you use a prep course?”
“Are there any questions that we did not ask, that you wished we would have asked?”
“How many lives have you saved?”
“Well they didnt get to ask me alot of questions because I basically asked them so many questions about osteopathic medicine and how it would positively affect the way I practice medicine. “
“What is the most interesting patient you have met while working or shadowing?”
“Why I had a pilots license.”
“If I could be any animal what would it be?”
“What qualities do I think that I possess that would make me a top candidate for WVSOM.”
“This is quite a distance from your home (Boston). Why are you interested in WVSOM?”
“You mentioned that your MCAT testing site had a noisy environment with loud music. How will you deal with distracting circumstances in the future?”
“Would you consider the PBL track???”
“a question about a faculty member at the university of pennsylvania. one of my interviewers had ties to philadelphia.”
“Best movie I have seen lately.”
“All were pretty basic, nothing extrordinarily interesting.”
“none- routine questions pertaining to my interests”
“What was the last book that you read?”
“Why did you start your ECs and volunteering so early?”
“If I put 10 of your friends in the back room, what would they say were your strengths? your weaknesses? What are you doing to improve them?”
“What is the latest book youve read?”
“When was the first you heard about osteopathic / WVSOM”
“Describe the happiest moment in your life and the saddest. “
“You are in pharmaceutical research… isnt it ironic that you are applying to osteopathic medicine”
“Do you have any pets?”
“What was your hardest semester in undergraduate? “answered” followup… How do you plan to make it all the way through medical if its said that med school is a lot harder than anything youve overcome in undergraduate school.”
“Are you interested in PBL or SBL? Why? (One of the interviewers was definitely for PBL the other was more traditional lecture-based learning.)”
“What I would say to a 75 yo man who just had a heart attack came in from the EMT and I was the attending physician!?”
“Why did you do so much volunteer work?”
“A question about why one of my MCAT sections was so much lower than the others (biological sci…and Im a bio major)”
“What does photography and practicing medicine have in common.”
” I was asked why a person gets nauseous during a MI”
“Nothing too bad. Just told me to tell them about myself. There was the ubiquitous “What is your greatest weakness?” question.”
“I lived in Vail, CO for several seasons, and they asked me about the town and how I felt about moving away from there.”
“Which instruments do you play?”
“What is one of your weaknesses”
“What is the most intersting movie youve seen lately?”
“Tell me about working for UPS.”
“why didnt you apply to the new school in blacksburg, va?”
“did i play golf and what was my handicap?”
“What do you look for in a school?”
“I see you were selected as sophomore of the year and junior of the year at your undergraduate college, what happened your senior year?”
“”if we brought in 3 of your closest friends, what negative things would they tell us about you””
“Do you know where PahPah, WV is? (My husband is a WV native)”
“So I hear you are in a band!?!”
“If all MD and DO programs that I applied to accepted, which one would I choose and why? What would be the selection criteria for picking the one program?”
“What stresses you the most? How do you deal with conflict or stress?”
“What other life experiences do you think have taught you lessons on how to be a good physician?”
“Describing a time I struggled in a class and what I did to overcome the struggle.”
“None of them were difficult. Incredibly straightforward.”
“Why wasnt your MCAT higher?”
“what would I do if i struggled in med school”
“I didnt think any were difficult.”
“Really none. They were all standard “why do you want to be a doctor/why this school/where do you see yourself in x years” questions.”
“What happened with (class I didnt do well in)?”
“What is something about medicine that you dont like but will have to just get through? Something like that. I think they meant like regarding insurance stuff”
“Explaining the red flags on my record.”
“What will be the biggest challenge in medical school?”
“Where do I see myself in 15 years”
“Tell me about the difference in your science GPA and overall GPA (with follow up questions because I didnt quite understand what he was asking apparently)”
“what will be the biggest challenge you will face in medical school?”
“What are your fears of the medical field?”
“Why do you do so much community service?”
“Why didnt you get accepted to medical school last year?”
“They kept asking me why I got a C (the only C I had- my GPA is 3.9!)”
“why did you retake the MCAT?”
“What is the worst part about medical school in your opinion?”
“Questions of a more personal nature.”
“Why do you want to know about board preparation at this school? (I had asked about any reviews they might have, then had to explain why)”
“None. They really dont want to try and trip you up or fluster you. They just want to get to know you. ZERO stress. Seriously, I didnt believe it before I interviewed, but its true.”
“Something particular to my application.”
“What will be the hardest part about medical school?”
“None were difficult, it was more of a conversation.”
“Based on info in my personal statement.”
“Why dont you have experience shadowing a D.O.?”
“None were difficult. The 45 minutes spent with the three interviewers was more conversational than anything else.”
“None were difficult. It was very conversational, just getting to know me.”
“None were difficult as the interview was more conversational.”
“Nothing at all, but the “hardest” was specific to me”
“Really relaxed. But I prepared well for my interiview!”
“The one about who/what youre going to depend on while in medical school – I wasnt sure what they were looking for there. “
“Whats your biggest weakness? Im far from perfect but I had to think for a minute the best way to approach this.”
“Same as above, but they asked it three times with small changes (you have a party to get to, you have 10 min. to get what you need).”
“You had a rocky start at the beginning of your college career, tell me about that.”
“What do you think the most difficult thing will be when you start medical school?”
“There were not any really difficult questions. The most difficult was also the most interesting (see previous).”
“What would your friend say is your biggest weakness?”
“How many hours a week do you study? (-_-);”
“What are the big challenges and issues facing physicians today?”
“You seem to have very little science background (my major is art history)…convince me that you will be able to handle med school?”
“We notice you have very high grades… we find that our students with high GPAs tend to do poorly their first semester in medical school- does that concern you?”
“Do you think you will return to your homestate to practice medicine?”
“Same as the most interesting. Took me a while to think about it, but I was told I did get the answer right.”
“There were no difficult questions.”
“Why you want to be a DO. Shouldnt have been hard, but they came at it from a differnt way than I was prepared. Make sure you have every angle covered.”
“What do you know about OMM? “
“What is something important about rural medicine?”
“All my questions were standard. The only that made me think was the medical situation I mentioned.”
“how would you respond to the statement that based on your academic performance you will not do well here”
“You did not retake the MCAT despite your low scores, are you that confident of yourself?”
“What do you think is the main philosophical difference between allopathic and osteopathic medicine”
“Why did you withdrawal from P Chem ?”
“I was asked to explain some of my poor grades from freshman year. It was difficult in that I didnt want to sound like I was making excuses. “
“All the questions were to be expected.”
“They didnt ask any questions I wasnt prepared for. All of the questions were pretty general and all were already listed on this website so none of them were difficult.”
“What will you do when you get to your breaking point in medical school?”
“What do i think i will have the most problem with in school and what i think i will do the best in, coursewise. i said biochem as the worst and one of the interviewers laughed and said, thats what everyone says!”
“I see you had some Cs in some of your science classes…how do you explain this? “
“What was the best patient encounter during your internship at the hospital?”
“None of the questions were difficult.”
“No questions were very difficult. The interviewers were very nice and really seemed like they wanted to get to know me. The interview was very dynamic and most of the questions they asked me stemmed from conversation. I was very pleased with the interview and actually had fun during it. “
“How do you know that youre ready and able to handle the riggors of med school?”
“What are some of your reservations about attending medical school?”
“What do I think about osteopathy.”
“Recent survey indicated that sixty percent of the doctor would have choosen different profession, if they were given another chance. Why do you want to be a doctor?”
“Tell me about yourself and why you chose WVSOM.”
“What contributions do you intend to make in medicine through the osteopathic approach to medical care and will you be using OMT in your practice?”
” Difference between osteopathic and allopathic medicine”
“What are some of the problems that I would expect in practicing medicine?”
“Why WVSOM and why DO?”
“Sadly, it was what courses I had last semester, I couldnt remember!”
“Weakness and why medical school over research”
“If you are not accepted into WVSOM, what or where would you go? (I have been accepted into two other osteopathic schools)”
“What is your biggest weakness?”
“what is the greatest hurdle do you foresee in medical school?”
“How did you do so well in undergrad? (i didnt think i did extremely well so i was kind of caught off guard)”
“Do you plan on staying in West Virginia if you were to attend this medical school?”
“Tell me about yourself. I wasnt really sure where to begin or end.”
“What is the biggest challenge when teaching. (I am a high school chemistry teacher.)”
“What do you know about osteopathic manipulation?”
“I see you got a C the first time you took Organic, what have you learned since then that will allow you to excel in medical school science courses?”
“Tell me about yourself (sounds easy but I mean I can go on for hours so what exactly would you like to know)”
“Describe Something that makes me angry? It just caught me off guard.”
“Nothing really. What area do you want to enter? “
“If I asked your friend what you biggest weakness is what would they say?”
“Is there anything you feel that we have not asked you that will improve your chances of being selected for admission?”
“They asked me about my GPA dip my junior year–not a difficult question, but they certainly wanted to know what happened.”
“Nothing too difficult, general questions. What would you do if you did not get into medical school this year?”
“Do you have any questions for us? Everytime I asked one, they said it will be covered later on in the day.”
“Tell us about your volunteer experience at the nursing home and what struck you about it. The “what struck you about it” kinda threw me.”
“So you dont like physics? How do you plan to get through physiology when it is _% physics?”
“Tell us about yourself… No matter how much I prepared for this type of question I still felt like it caught me off guard.”
“Why dont you have any clinical experience?”
“Tell me about your MCAT score.”
“How do you explain your low organic grades (C)? “
“If you cant get into a medical school this year what would you do?”
“I see you took the MCAT three times, starting two years ago. Did you apply to allopathic schools in the past? Are you applying to allopathic schools now?”
“What would be your biggest concern with medical school.”
“What do you know about manipulation? “
“What is your biggest worry about goin to medical school? I wasnt really sure how to respond to this one.”
“If you were to go back and do your most difficult undergrad semester over, what would you do differently?”
“What would a friend say is my greatest weakness?”
“Where do you see yourself in ten years?”
“If you were already excepted to Kirksville, why did you come here for an interview?”
“Why do you want to become an osteopathic rather than allopathic physician?”
“What other schools did you apply to and why?”
“Do you feel you will have any weaknesses to overcome before entering medical school?”
“Why do you want to practice rural medicine”
“What other schools did you apply to and why. Did you apply to any allopathic schools. “
“Why do you wanna be a doctor and why osteopathy in one question.”
“What other schools have you applied to? Why do you want to go to that school?”
“If I want to be a physician, why am I only applying to one school?”
“What do you believe will be the greatest challenge for you at WVSOM/medical school?”
“None, they were laid back and wanted to indulge my curiosity as well as listen to what I had to say.”
“What is your greatest weakness?”
“Why I was a good candidate for osteopathic school.”
“Why such a high GPA and only average on MCAT (22)?”
“What I like to do for fun, what makes me happy (it threw me off guard).”
“What frightens you most about your medical education?”
“You applied to both M.D. and D.O. schools. Why?”
“the questions were not difficult, however they were very nebulous….i guess to give me a starting point to talk. for instance: how did you decide you wanted to become an osteopathic doctor? “
“Tell what I know about the history of Osteopathy.”
“Why medicine/what about our school would make you want to come here.”
“routine questions about interests/ where i see myself”
“What do you think is the most important advancement in biomedical research in the past five years”
“What qualities can you bring to our school”
“What is most rewarding–financial stability or patient security? (meaning would you rather see 60 patients/day 5 min a piece or 35/day 15/20 min a piece?)”
“No difficult questions; They did ask which semester in undergrad was the most difficult, which was a hard one to answer since no semester seemed any more or less difficult.”
“Had to explain a low MCAT and high GPA. I pointed out my cummulative effort over the past four years. “
“Why did you get a D in Organic Chemistry 2?”
“There was no really difficult question. I guess the only one that I hadnt thought through already was: What do you like best about the doctor who wrote your recommendation?”
“Why did you apply to all the schools you did? It was actually really hard to defend the choices Ive made for each school.”
“How would you fix the healthcare system?”
“What I would say to a 75 yo man who just had a heart attack came in from the EMT and I was the attending physician!?”
“Whats the difference between DO and MD schools?”
“None were really that difficult or unexpected.”
“I was given a rural EMT scenario and asked what to do.”
“You told us about your ideas on pulmonology in rural areas. Perhaps you could elaborate why a town of 600 would be in the need of the services of a pulmonologist? (this was the dour interviewer that asked me this)”
“Why do I think I can handle the academic rigors of med school after being out of school for 5-6 years?”
“None in particular… Just know your application and be prepared to elaborate on your experiences. One girl, who had been an EMT, was given a scenerio in which she had to triage patients. The other interviewees were given similar questions relating to their background.”
“If you received 6 acceptances in the mail to various medical schools, what would your criteria be for selecting a school.”
“How would you approach a situation in which you studied very hard and did not succeed how did you study for mcat(got the same score 2X)”
“If we called up three of your friends, what would they say your strengths and weaknesses are?”
“nothing terribly difficult or out of the ordinary”
“how will being an attorney impact my practice of medicine?”
“nothing really. just a little tense.”
“There really wasnt a difficult question.”
“Explain my research. (Not really that bad, because I had thoroughly prepared. But, the subject is a difficult one and kind of hard to explain.)”
“You get into every place you apply….Where do you go?”
“If you got into all the schools you applied to, how would you decide where to go? (what would be the deciding factors)”
“Why are you applying to DO schools, especially since you applied to allopathic schools in the past.”
“Talked to a current student, researched the school”
“Prepared answered – ended up pulling from these preparations to answer questions”
“sdn, reread secondary and primary”
“SDN, PreMed Guide by Ryan Gray MD, mock interview”
“Looked at ADN interview feedback”
“Played Minecraft the entire night before.”
“SDN, Researching the school, and Reviewing my application (primary and secondary)”
“read over questions from other users”
“SDN and I read a book on how to prepare for medical school interviews.”
“Read over my primary and supplementary applications and researched the school website. They didnt ask me about anything not covered in my applications.”
“Read through WVSOM website, reviewed my primary and secondary applications, thought out some answers.”
“I read SDN and practiced answering the questions I found.”
“Looked here, looked at the website.”
“Read about the school online”
“Student doctor network, practice with friends and previous interviews helped a lot too.”
“This, and the school website”
“Reviewing Student Doctor Network forum, reviewed my application and personal statement, researched the school”
“I read standard med-school interview questions online, and formultaed ideas for answering those questions. I did not rehearse most of the answers because I didnt want them to sound staged.”
“SDN, school website, reading over my own essays”
“SDN!!! and practice saying answers outloud so I dont ramble!”
“Mock interviews, SDN, read their website, studied history of osteopathic medicine, read college catalog, reviewed my application”
“School website and reviewed my app”
“SDN helps a lot! I also read Perfect Phrases for Medical School Acceptance by Paul Bodine. Also make sure you know a lot about the school!”
“SDN, reviewed app, philosophy of DO”
“SDN, reading my application and interview feedback”
“SDN, primary + secondary file, interview books”
“Mock interviews, this website, reviewed my statement, essay, etc. prepared for “typical” questions, prepared questions for my interviewers.”
“relaxed, was most nervous for this one since it was my top pick. But everyone is nice and the school is all i thought it would be. so relax and be yourself.”
“re-read primary and secondary apps, read schools website”
“Researched the school through the website, read SDN, and really thats all. There arent any tricky questions. They are WONDERFUL!”
“SDN interview feedback, poured over the school website, reviewed my application, personal statement and secondary to the school, D.O. medicine website.”
“Relaxed. Read SDN. This was an easy interview. Be yourself and you will do just fine.”
“Read SDN interview feedback, thought about why I wanted to be a doctor.”
“SDN, read over my application and personal statement”
“Read SDN feedback, the website for WVSOM is a good resource as well.”
“Reviewing their website, reviewing my own application material, watching Patch Adams, and reading “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pautsch”
“read interview feedback on SDN, reread my apps, read the schools website”
“PRAYED!! Looked on here, researched general questions”
“This website, school statistics and accomplishments, became familiar with Lewisburg, reviewed all application materials.”
“SDN interview feedback, my application, and WVSOM website”
“Took all the questions off SDN and anwsered them in one paragraph. I had a total of 6 pages and was fully prepared for any question they ask. I spent about 2 weeks everyday going over these with my gf.”
“Reviewed their website – its very complete and has so much info. “
“SDN, UCD pre-health website, review primary and secondary application.”
“WVSOM research, previous interviews, SDN, watched Patch Adams”
“SDN and a lot of thought/reflection mainly, some discussions with current students”
“Looking at my info, SD, and looking over WVSOM website.”
“Prior interviews, SDN, recited my answers to basic questions”
“SDN, talked to current students, reviewed my application.”
“SDN, this database, read over secondary and primary, read school website”
“Studentdoctor.net, reading the student catalog, reviewing my own personal statements”
“SDN, reviewed my file, talked with my advisor.”
“I read over my AACOMAS application and my secodary application.”
“SDN, read over personal statement/app”
“I reviewed my AACOMAS application and my secondary. I read WVSOMs literature and website. I was given a pamphlet by a professor that helped too. It listed questions to ask yourself before you interview.”
“SDN!!, school website and catalogue, reviewing current events and my own application, rehearsing in front of a mirror”
“SDN, reviewed the school mission and goals. Looked over my application briefly.”
“Read the feedback here and reviewed my application”
“the schools website, sdn, my application file, friend whos a current student there.”
“Read SDN, prepared some answers in advance (why do you want to be a doctor or D.O.?), read the school website”
“read my essays and their website…and most of all did a lot of thinking and soul serching…”
“Mock Interviews, read a lot about the school on their website and SDN”
“SDN, reviewed my application, read the WVSOM website”
“SDN forums and interview feedback, talked with a friend at the school, review school website, review application”
“I read a brochure from the school and looked at the website.”
“This website, my essays, school website”
“SDN, preparing answers to questions, Mock interviews.”
“Read up on the school and the town, read SDN, did a mock interview, and read my application.”
“SDN feedback. I have already interviewed, so the most important thing I did was relaxed. I think if you are relaxed then most interviewers will relax as well. “
“sdn, internet, ethics books, school website, reading Dying well”
“Read the website thoroughly, sdn, spoke with an alumni,practised questions with my bro. and taped interview rehearsal. “
“SDN, school website, reviewed application”
“Read SDN feedback, read over my application.”
“Read information on schools website, Pfizers Medical School manual, SDN”
“SDN, school web, interview feedback, researched surrounding community, and flew in a day prior to get a feel for the community.”
“read over file, researched school”
“SDN, talked to physicians at work, practices questions with my mom, looked at the school wesite (review SBL and PBL before the interview) “
“Schools website, SDN, Own application essays etc…”
“SDN, reviewed apps, read up on school, internet”
“SDN Feedback, books, pre-med committee mock interview”
“Reviewed the schools Internet site and walked around the town talking to shop owners and residents. You are almost certain to meet some first and second year students in the coffee shops during the evening hours. Everyone I met seemed to be really enthusiastic about the school and the small town setting in which it is located.”
“This website, schools website, read up on DO philosophy, mock interviews.”
“SDN, practiced Qs, read over personal statement”
“SDN, TPRs Planning A Life in Medicine, Other students who interviewed that day :)”
“just read over my materials…. but it was my first interview and i thought it went horribly but I was accepted the same day they reviewed my file”
“Read feedback. Tried to relax.”
“look over primary and secondary app., SDN, looking over school website, mock interview, etc.”
“Student Doctor, and School Website.”
“Read “The D.O.s” by Gevitz, read interview feedback, browsed the schools history and important info.”
” SDN, read my essay and school website.”
“Read SDN interview feedback, looked at posts on SDN, read up about WVSOM through their website, reviewed some commonly asked interview questions.”
“SDN interview posts. Reviewed their website. relaxed. “
“SDN forums, schools website, reviewed applications and essays, and examples of interview questions pulled from the web. “
“SDN, read over application and personal essay”
“Read about the school, its awards and talked to some staff members.”
“Read SDN, schools website, DO application and supplemental application. had a few mock interviews too.”
“schools website, primary and secondary, mock interview”
“SDN, Mock intervied with friends and professors, talked to friends who interviewed already, read up on current news and info relating to DO programs and the profession. Read Dr. Fulfords Touch of Life…amazing book and gave me a greater insight into osteopathic medicine. “
“Read SDN website, reread application essays, visited the schools website.”
“SDN, read my application, and was just myself.”
“Read SDN Interview feedback; AACOMAS and WVSOM apps; read up on Osteopathic medicine. “
“School web site. Principles of osteopathy. My application material.”
“read SDN, mock interview, read up on WVSOM”
“This website, school website, appliation and personal statement”
“read SDN interview feedback, skimmed WVSOM history”
“Read SDN and the schools website.”
“SDN, school website, talked to an alumnus, and mock interview”
“SDN, schools website, talked with other interviewees”
“Studied this website, reviewed personal statement, asked around, did mock interviews.”
“SDN, Secondary, Research on DO schools, school reserach”
“SDN, school website, general questions asked in interview”
“Studied my applications, looked on SDN interview feedbacks from this year, studied the university”
“SDN, read over my application, and read the schools website.”
“SDN interview feedback, read the website, practiced interviewing with a friend”
“SDN, read schools website and information packet, studied my applications, got a good nights sleep.”
“Read here, checked out schools website.”
“Talked to students, reveiwed my application and the WVSOM website.”
“SDN, secondary application, school website, medical school books”
“Read their website, reviewed my application, and of course looking at all the previous feedbacks. “
“Read over my primary and secondary applications, read SDN, mock interviewed, and read about the school and Lewisburg.”
“SDN, School materials (WVSOM), application, website, practice questions from books. (not really needed)”
“Read WV website, overview application.”
“This website, reread my supplemtal application and my previous research, and did mock interviewing with a friend.”
“sdn, reviewed research, get to know the town – it always helps”
“created a list of questions from sdn, and drafted answers. Turned out i probably didnt need 2 go through all that — the interview was very laid back and conversational”
“Read SDN, which was way helpful, and that is why Im filling one of these out too! To hopefully help someone like it helped me. I went over some things in my own head but I didnt want to sound rehersed when I went in there, so I just kinda went for it.”
“mock interview, SDN website, WVSOM website”
“SDN, read my file, essays, current events, school website, etc.”
“Read ethics book (unhelpful as there were no ethical questions)”
“This website, friend who had interviewed there, Kaplans Interview guide. “
“This website and the schools website”
“Checked out SDN, discussed Osteopathic Theory with several DOs, and read the Philosopher Physician and The DOs”
“This awesome website and the schools website. “
“Lots of practice interviews! I spent time interviewing with a 2nd year hematology-oncology fellow. She gave me great pointers and helped me by pointing out areas I needed to work on for the real interview.”
“SDN, review my AACOMAS and secondary application”
“SDN, read over application and CV”
“This site, and the pre-osteopathic/osteopathic forums on SDN”
“I read through the WVSOM student prospectus. Thats about it.”
“SDN, shadowed DO, read website and osteopathic history info”
“SD, practice questions, feedback, other med students”
“Re-read my supp app essays, got a good nights sleep in a great little historic inn down the road (The General Lewis Inn- stay there, the breakfast is right there in the morning so all you have to do is dress and walk down the hall) “
“I read the medical schools website, read about D.O. philosophy and history, and practiced lists of interview questions. This site helped the most.”
“I read this website, WVs website, and slept well the night before.”
“Read this site and school catalog.”
“SDN. I didnt prepare much at all for this interview.”
“previous interviews, going over osteopathic essay”
“I read the guidebook and did research about the school on the internet.”
“Other than reading SDN Interview Feedback, I didnt really prepare”
“This site, schools web site”
“SDN, talked to friends who had their interviews already at WVSOM, Career Services at school”
“This site and their school website”
“read this site, looked over the schools website and catalog, practiced mock interviews with friends”
“SDN, book: “how to prepare for medical school””
“I looked thru the website, read up about OMM or OMT KNOW what PBL (Problem Based Learning) vs. SBL (System Based Learning) tracks are for the school. They do tell you about it, but I maybe useful to know about and think about it for the interview.”
“read up about the school on the website”
“Read about the school, SDN, reviewed my applications.”
“look over my application. “
“I looked over their website and the materials they had sent me”
“This site, Kaplans book, rehearsal with my dad.”
“Read “Touch of Life” by Robert Fulford, DO. Reviewed their website and visited the campus.”
“Interview questions found on the internet as well as StudentDoctor.net”
“Read the DOs by Gevitz and looked at the schools website”
“school site, SDN feedback, several books on osteopathy, primary care, rural med. etc.”
“this site, gevitz book, the website”
“reviewed school literature, ranking of WVSOM, talking to present students”
“This web site, asked doctors what to expect.”
“read over my application, thoroughly explored the school website and SDN, and read over common interview questions.”
“Website, Interview Feedback, and Practice Interviews”
“Websites like these and practicing with my advisor”
“I read the website for the school and read interview feedback.”
“Visit sites like this one, looked at schools web page, read over what I wrote for my primary and secondary.”
“Read DO in America, by Norman Gevitz, Read my essay and application………….. “
“Admissions team and interviewers were very nice”
“The staff is very kind, the facility is amazing. The simulation lab is awesome and so is the sheer size of the cadaver lab.”
“how nice the faculty and students were even through the online platform”
“The people were so incredibly nice and the students were happy to be there and very open with us.”
“The facilities and area are beautiful”
“Being an old military campus, WVSOM was absolutely beautiful and the additions they add on really makes it feel like a traditional college campus. They also noted that it was the only medical school in West Virginia without an operating deficit.”
“I love kind, genuine people hoping to make the world better, and thats exactly what I found at WVSOM.”
“Their conversational and relaxing style.”
“interviewers were very nice and relaxed”
“The interviewers were very genuine and were actually interested in getting to know you as a person.”
“All of the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. The interviewers were very sweet, and even though I knew I was rambling at times they seemed very interested in what I had to say. Everyone I met was very kind.”
“The people were very nice and helpful.”
“Friendly faculty, staff, and students. Beautiful campus.”
“EVERYTHING! The staff was incredibly helpful and nice, the students were so friendly, and the schools facilities are top-notch. The interview was very well organized and despite the rainy-snowy weather the tour was fun and awesome.”
“Friendliness and down to earth nature of the students and staff. The campus really feels like home. All the students seemed genuinely happy.”
“The friendly atmosphere between the staff and the students alike.”
“SIM lab, Gross Anatomy lab, Admissions Office, beauty of Lewisburg, confidence and politeness of the OMSII students”
“Time the school has been around.”
“The facilities and the environment”
“The people are extremely genuine and nice. Even the staff and interviewers made sure you were comfortable and relaxed. The Dean came and spoke to us and he seemed like a real, caring and genuine person unlike others that I have encountered. The surrounding town is small, but charming. The surrounding environment is amazing if you love to hike, rock climb, white water raft…basically be outdoors. AND, rent is very cheap (or at least much cheaper than what Im used to).”
“How the whole day was stress-free and how everyone is so nice”
“The school has wonderful technology and a virtually smell-less anatomy lab. It was great to walk around campus and learn about the school by Lynnette.”
“School feels like its designed to give students the best experience possible, others schools feel like their designed to take you in, fill you with knowledge and spit you out.”
“The entire day was enjoyable and very laid back. The admissions staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.”
“everyone was SO nice, the students seemed really happy and not too stressed out, the facilities were beautiful”
“Warm southern hospitality! Students and admissions were SO helpful!”
“The technology including anatomy lab and the simulation robots. I thought the facilities were top notch. Large beautiful campus. Everyone was very positive and seemed happy.”
“State of the art facilities”
“The people there! So nice and welcoming. The town was larger than I expected (thought it is still pretty small) The schools facilities are excellent.”
“This is the #1 D.O. school in the country! They are extremely advanced. There is no dress code for lectures, you get your own seat for the whole year, they have 15 SIMs (one of them is a little boy that randomly gets up on his own- scary). The medical school is the only thing that is on the campus- no dental, etc. I liked it a lot!”
“The school is amazing! It has so many resources and tools for students…definitely understand why the tuition is so high. But seriously…15 simbots?”
“how friendly and welcoming the staff was”
“The admissions staff, the professors and the great campus facilities. This school is absolutely top notch.”
“The people. The school. The town. Everything. “
“great school, nice campus, nice anatomy lab, friendly students, home-y little personalized area in lecture hall for each student”
“Im amazed by the campus and how happy the students are. The facilities are top-notch! Also, Angie is the nicest person on the face of the planet. :)”
“Pretty much everything. The Dean took 10-15 minutes to talk to us on the tour and individually shook our hands and wished us luck. Nice guy! The anatomy lab is awesome!! They were done with anatomy when we toured but there was no stench at all, they have an amazing ventilation system set up and the whole thing is top notch. They also have a new center for simulated patient practice and its completely up to date and high tech. The gym facility is awesome!!! Nice weights and cardio machines. One of things that I liked the most is that everything (except the main portion of the library) is open 24/7 to students. You can study anatomy at 2 in the morning if you have a test coming up. If you feel the need to lift some weights in the middle of the night you can do that too. Your ID card gives you access to everything at all hours. Everyone at the school seems genuinely interested in your well being and the admission staff are amazingly nice. You may find the area slightly boring. But youre there to go to med school, not party, so its not a big deal. The area is full of history and very pretty.”
“The location of the campus. It is amazing! I loved the area and I grew up in the metro Atlanta area. Board pass rates are 94%”
“1) Friendliness of admissions staff; there was a real down-home feel to the school and the town. 2)The students seem happy. Everyone has their own little space in lecture hall that theyve personalized. The anatomy lab was nice but very crowded when I was in there. It was interesting that they showed the prospective students cadavers on interview day, but I appreciated seeing what anatomy lab really looks like. 3) Plenty of parking. 4) The area. The mountains of West Virginia are beautiful and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.”
“The hospitality of everyone at the school, they dont try to intimidate you, the anatomy lab and other facilities, the faculty really cares about the students, the area is beautiful”
“How friendly everyone was. The amount of simulator robots they had.”
“The facilities are amazing, the people are kind and easy to talk to… especially the dean surprisingly, the option of problem-based learning”
“The school is beautiful. The campus buildings have an “old” ivy league feeling to them like youre at Georgetown or Harvard… until you get inside anyway. The surrounding area is pretty in the fact that its in the mountains. The facilities are nice, one of the best anatomy labs Ive seen. I loved the group lecture halls and the fact that every student had a little personalized desk area for lectures and study time. “
“warmth of the staff, facilities are great”
“Everyone is kind and I mean everyone. School is an actual campus and not just one building. Anatomy lab and OMT facilities are amazing. On-campus clinic. ALCS certified in second year, begin clinical exposure in first year. Soon to be 10 robotic simulators (currently 4). Beautiful campus, town and state.”
“Robots, first year lecture room, Friendliness of EVERYONE, beautiful location”
“The campus and area is beautiful. I liked how its only med students on campus, no other graduate programs. “
“The state of the art labs, lecture halls, library, and fitness center- the campus is beautiful. There has been no crime on campus in 8 years, very secure campus. The Dean and admissions committee are so down to earth and friendly.”
“The beauty of this school, the exceptional facilities, the warmth of the admissions staff, the friendliness of the interviewers, the happiness of the students, and how ideal Lewisburg is to live and study medicine”
“Everything. The surrounding area and campus are beautiful. The staff is incredible. Its not possible to find a more friendly group of people. Of course the facilities (labs, patient sims, etc) are as good as it gets as well.”
“How nice everyone there was.”
“Facilities (OMM lab, Anatomy lab, overall campus and location). Anatomy lab is overdone though. Anatomy is anatomy and you learn it or you dont!”
“Facilities, faculty, and student body. Very welcoming institution. An overall amazing experience.”
“The quality facility and the friendliness of the people”
“The students were very friendly and willing to offer advice. The admissions staff was awesome as well.”
“The people are super friendly. Not just the staff or students at the school, but the residents of the town too. The campus is awesome, and the lab…the lab…it was odor free. They ventilation system was incredible!”
“Um, everything. Love the staff, the facilities, patient simulators, location.”
“The admissions staff, students, and interviewers went to a lot of trouble to make us feel comfortable and relaxed.”
“Everyone is really nice and the interview was super laid-back. I sat in on a PBL session and afterwards, the students sat and talked with me for a few minutes.”
“THE FACILITIES. the campus is VERY nice. incredible OMM lab. those funky robots used for clinical practice. the new anatomy lab wing: clean, fresh smelling, well-planned area. tons of cozy and private study nooks. the safety of campus and surrounding area (people leave their stuff in the study rooms all the time). the librarian who cooks for students. THE STUDENTS: uber friendly, honest, and humorous. very cute/quaint downtown area. the faculty seems very student-friendly as well. the fact that one student said his biochem prof would tutor him personally several times a week was also impressive.”
“The facilities were outstanding, some of the best Ive seen. The town was small but quaint. Everyone was genuine and very nice. “
“The friendliness of just about everyone I encountered at the school and in the town. Theres a lot more to do and see in Lewisburg than I originally thought.”
“The school is beautiful, the staff are warm and friendly, the manequins are a great way to learn, the anatomy lab that DOESNT smell like formaldehyde, and the clinic across the street.”
“how extremly nice everyone was, how beautiful the area was, and how helpful and encouraging the faculty and stuff is to the students (we had lunch with few students so i was able to see the school from their perspective)…they bend out backwards to help you succeed.”
“The facilities are very up-to-date. The school seems to be very organized and willing to help their students succeed.”
“The staff and students were warm and welcoming. The campus is beautiful and up-to-date with patient simulators, lecture halls with microphones at each chair, and the anatomy lab!”
“The anatomy lab. Plenty of room and natural lighting. Each lecture hall seat has a microphone that you speak into when asking a question so the entire class can hear you. Students can customize their desk in the lecture halls. Friendly campus, friendly town (it was quite odd at first since Im not used to that where I am from, but it was a great feeling).”
“The facilities are amazing and the people are so friendly. The dean of the school invited us into his office and skipped part of a meeting to talk to us. The students who we ate lunch with were very helpful, too. “
“The technology at the school and the students.”
“Faculty/Staff are very nice!!! Took us out to a very nice lunch!”
“How each student was treated with extreme respect, all the other students seemed really happy with their decision to attend WVSOM, and the facilities are amazing.”
“The patient robot simulators. You can even simulate pushing meds.”
“The way all of us who were interviewing were treated. The students were happy and very friendly. They didnt seem like they were selling a program, but that they genuinly cared about providing a quality medical education in a comfortable enviornment. “
“The atmosphere the faculty and staff create to make the rigors of med. school tolerable.”
“Facilities and number of sim patients”
“The facilities were very nice, and everyone was extremely friendly. I got the impression that it was a friendly and family-like atmosphere.”
“The students seemed genuinely happy to be there. The small town atmosphere would definitely focus you attention to your studies. There would not be much else to do in Lewisburg. The anatomy labs and OMM rooms are very modern and new looking. They also have started the problem based learning path which at least shows that they are willing to try new things.”
“The facilities are great and everybody was really nice. It was almost kinda scary.”
“State of the art anatomy lab, new facilities to include the new fitness center that was awesome, first and second year students are allowed to personalize their desk space by setting up pics, flowers, file cabinets, etc. Students were happy to be there!”
“The technology the school had. They have these robots that simulate medical situations. They students were great. They really loved the school and you could tell.”
“The school is very nice. They have recently updated the entire campus. The anatomy lab is gorgeous. It is truly state of the art. The classrooms are great, everything is new. They have 2 patient simulators right now and are in the process of getting 4 more, including an infant.”
“OMM lab, gross anatomy lab and simulators…how high tech the campus is despite the rural setting”
“The Dean of the school is very nice. He invited us to his office and told us about the school. The admission staffs were very welcoming. The students were helpful in answering the questions. The anatomy lab is very clean and odorless. “
“The facilities were much nicer and larger than I expected from the website. I was really impressed by 24/7 library and the nice cadaver lab. Even though its a small town, theres still some nice places around, like a sports bar some of the guys at the interview were at the night before.”
“Close knit community, anatomy lab, friendliness of current students and staff”
“The Dean seems very genuine about making you a great physician and encourages an open-door policy if any student has a problem or suggestions. The faculty will come in and teach overtime to help the students review before important exams. The campus is beautiful and very clean. The gross anatomy lab and lecture hall looks brand new and both are simply amazing. The residents of Lewisburg seem very proud of their town and speak well about the school and its students. “
“Seems like a safe and quiet place to live. Everyone seems friendly there.”
“the campus is beautiful, the facilites are amazing and everyone was extremely friendly”
“The staff and the students were really friendly and eager to answer questions. The lunch with both PBL and SBL students was extremely valuable. Angela Bowyer is the nicest admissions representative on the face of the planet.”
“the coffee shops in town and the Irish pub they are putting in… which was funny cause I came from Notre Dame”
“The facilities have been updated and the entire campus is Beautiful inside and outside.”
“They actually knew about my application, and asked me specific questions about it.”
“Very nice campus. All of the students are helpful and friendly. “
“Great and Friendly Staff, The Lecture Halls, and the Anatomy Lab.”
“The Admissions Staff was extremely enthusiastic and seem to really love working at WVSOM and living in Lewisburg. Campus is beautiful and the gross anatomy lab is one of the best Ive ever seen.”
“*Everyone* is friendly and very enthusiastic.”
” The poeple. Very frinedly and relaxed.”
“The facilities are amazing, and the campus is beautiful. They emphasized how available the faculty is to the students, and the students seem to be a pretty close-knit group of colleagues.”
“There seemed to be a tight knit community amongst the first and second year students. Everyone I met was very friendly.”
“Everyone was incredibly nice, and Lewisburg is beautiful with lots of places hiking/biking. Nice lecture rooms & anatomy lab. You can download all lectures.”
“Everyone was extrememly nice and extremely laid back. I was highly impressed with the ventilation system in the anatomy lab. I loved the human patient simulator”
“Enthusiasm of the school, especially the people. Everyone seemed to want to be there.”
“Absolutely everything. I have been to several schools and the atmosphere, campus, not to mention lab/anatomy facilities are TOP NOTCH. The school is considered one of the top medical schools in the country.”
“The laid back nature of the school as a whole. it is very condusive towards a positive learning environment in a small, rural town in WV. Everyone seems to truly love it there.”
“everyone is friendly! a student walked up to me and gave pointers for the interview. tons of pictures on the wall of social events. everyone seemed happy. intermural sports, lots of clubs. “
“friendliness of everyone, everyone seems to know each other”
“How friendly and genuine everyone was. I was lost on the way to the admissions office and one current student got out of her car and answered all the questions I had which included where the admissions office was and what program she was part of, etc. “
“Everyone was super friendly, especially the admissions staff. Also, the other people being interviewed were fairly chatty; it eased the tension for a while.”
“SO beautiful and lots of technology. “
“The faculty were incredibly nice, one even took the time to give me a personal tour when I was wandering around. They really treat you like an equal, and friend. It was an incredible environment to learn in. The students say that some faculty even invite you to hang out at there house as well. Their interaction with the students I noticed was the same as my experience. The whole day was FIRST rate. And the admissions people were so kind, I really appreciated that. They expressed sincere interest in everyone. Even the people in town would say hi to me on the street, even though they had no idea who I was.”
“They are building a new lecture hall and making the campus completely wireless. The patient simulator is really awsome as well. “
“Very laid-back, open, friendly student, staff, and admissions people. Had lunch with female OMSII doing PBL; said that all students are Type A but that cooperation, mutual learning experiences were key at school. “
“Having interviewed at other schools I can compare my experience. Enthusiatic and helpful staff and students at WVSOM. You get a feeling that they want you to be part of their family. The atmosphere reminded me of my private high school. A lady student was very informative about the PBS program during lunch. We had a good tour of the facilities. I got to see the head of a cadaver in the anatomy lab, and I did not freak out! The interview was conducted in a warm but professional manner, unlike some schools that treat you like a “worm” during an interview. Overall, the experience was good. “
“Everyone is incredibly friendly! Not only were the admissions staff, the interviewers and the faculty, but 4 or 5 students randomly introduced themselves in the hallways and chatted until all questions were answered. Im a history buff so I loved Lewisburgs Civil War heritage.”
“SBL or PBL, the prof teaching the class I sat in on, lunch at the general lewis was really good.. best cheeseburger and fries Ive had in a lonnng time”
“Everyone at the school is so nice. They really provide a positive environment.”
“The 24 hour access to library, study rooms, and fitness center.”
“How warm and welcoming everyone at the school was.”
“How friendly everyone is. The students are fantastic. The town is like so safe.”
“friendliness of students, faculty, staff, and community members”
“Everyone was very friendly and positive about the school and its program, both for the SBL and PBL tracks.”
“Facilities at the school, student professor ratio, individual attention”
“They are building a new facility for next years class.”
“The campus was excellent and had a GREAT atmosphere! Everyone I met was excited to talk with me, and talk to me about anything concerning the University.”
“Everyone was really nice and friendly. Random people would stop and talk to you and answer any question you have. The OMT lab room was really nice as was the anatomy lab and the rest of the facilities. That the town was so rich in history and was gorgous.”
“The friendly admission staff and students and the new lecture building that will have better technology”
“Everything about the school was awesome. The school is adding new classrooms which will be wireless in 2006, the library is nice, the school is soooooo beautiful. They also have a workout facility. “
“The facilities all seemed new and clean. Students were all very friendly.”
“How super friendly EVERYONE is.”
“The staff was awsome, people were friendly and helpful. I would say that even if you have to drive like 16 hours to come to Lewisburg, DO IT!! Its worth it for sure. The school has a charm to it that others dont. Plus all of the interviewers were very social and helped me connect well to the schools mission. You have tons of opportuntiies in the school and PBL and SBL path means that their circiculum is modern. JUST DRIVE AND GO, dont postpone because this school is one you have to go to inorder to experience. the town is safe and has a history to it. its better than any WV school for sure….dont miss it.”
“How nice the students were, really outgoing and welcomed questions. The admissions staff was very nice and so were my interviewers. “
“Its located in a small town. The facility looks relatively modern and up-to-date. Constructions were going on, which means they are doing well as an institution. “
“The family-feel, open-door policies, friendly faces, and encouraging staff and administrators.”
“The school is fantastic. There is a new addition being added on for lectures and will look great when completed. The anatomy lab is great! The staff and interviewers were nice and easy to talk too. Lewisburg, though far away, is wonderful and historic.”
“The facilities were so clean and up to date. Angie in admissions was awesome! The students were so friendly!”
“Everyone was so nice and the town had a nice country feel to it. Seems like a very traditional old civil war town.”
“Everyone had a really positive attitude. The fact that wvsom students are more sought after by area hospitals than those from other schools in the state.”
“The location of the school is amazing! In the mountains….much better than flat OH! The anatomy and OMM labs were really great.”
“The faculty and staff are incredible, the dean stopped and spoke with me in the hall before my interview just to say hi – which I just thought was cool. The students truly seem to love the school and what they are doing!”
“the free food at the General Lewis Inn and the nice, supportive staff and overall environment at WVSOM.”
“The town in gorgeous and the people are all very friendly.”
“The classes are taped for personal viewing, the classrooms are the nicest Ive seen, they have the best gross anatomy lab, and they have the most friendly staff of the 5 interviews Ive been on (2-osteopathic, 3-allopathic)”
“The campus was extremely nice and everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. Ventilation system in Gross anatomy lab was amazing. “
“There were several students in individual rooms studying and the professors were with them answering all of their questions outside of their normal office hours or class time. The staff, including the professors I saw, were all very helpful and available to the students.”
“Its a good school, good program.”
“The facilities were quite impressive – the gross anatomy lab, the OMT lab, and the lecture rooms were just unreal. Lewisburg is nestled in the appalachians, definitely a beautiful setting. The New River Gorge is only 45 minutes away…endless potential for rock climbing, hiking, whitewater kayaking, etc. The students, staff, and faculty had nothing but positive things to say about the school…definitely an impressive group of people. Angie in admissions was outstanding. “
“Great staff, everyone is SOOOO friendly, great anatomy lab, nice campus.”
“Everyone at WVSOM is so geniunely nice! I loved the small town atmosphere. Students and faculty members would walk right up to you and introduce themselves, and ask you about the interview. All the students had great things to say about WVSOM.”
“The students!! They all seem very happy to be and very willing to answer any and all of our questions. For the most part, the facilities were outstanding. All the SBL seats and PBL rooms had full ethernet capability (no wireless though). The gross anatomy lab, multiuse lab, and and OMT room were outstanding. “
“All the staff and students were extremely nice and answered al my questions honestly. The town was very pretty. The overall atmosphere was great.”
“The wonderful campus, small town straight from the movies, friendly staff, and genuine students.”
“Wonderful school, like a family. The faculty and staff knows every students name!”
“Entire school, students, proffs, cute town (clean, well kept).”
“The Schools facilities. Ive interviewed at alot of MD schools and none of these schools have as nice of a facility than WVSOM. The anatomy lab is state of the art and everyone has ethernet hook-ups in the many classrooms. This place is teeming with technology even though its out in the middle of nowhere.”
“The facilities were awesome. The people are friendlier than any I met. The choice of PBL or SBL tracks is really cutting edge. Rotations in 3rd and 4th year are done throughout the Appalachian region, but you keep in touch with the schol via weekly reports that are available to the students when choosing a core hospital for years 3 and 4. Its really an advanced way of doing rotations.”
“Very friendly people, intelligent conversation…”
“I was very impressed with my whole visit. I could not believe the facilities (TOP NOTCH)that were nestled in a small town in the mountains of WV. I thought the town was very quaint and had a very friendly feel. Perhaps there might not be much clubbing going on, but how much free time will one have in med school?”
“Everything about the school, town, faculty and students.”
“Abosolutely everything. I almost didnt apply to WVSOM because it was in WV (never been there but heard stories-ha)but was close to where some family live in Virginia. I had also heard from a friend that it was considered to be one of the hardest to get into and a highly respected school. I interviewed at Edward Via in Virginia the next day. All I can say is, I am keeping my fingers crossed, I am on the waitlist, this is my top school of choice and I have interviewed at six Osteopathic Schools. I have been accepted into all but two. My credetials are top notch, this lets me know that WVSOM is definetly hard to get into. I cant say enough about the facilities, the people and the town (I come from a huge city and was not brought down by the very small town atmosphere). I loved every minute I was there. ESPECIALLY my stay at the General Lewis Inn. Fabulous.”
“I was impressed with everything- the people, the school, the town. Southern hospitality is incredible! I felt so incredibly welcome. The facilities are fantastic, the students and staff are very friendly. The school is well respected both in the local community and across the country.”
“The faculty was very friendly. Everyone stopped to say hi and the day was scheduled with breakfast, lunch, and student contact.”
“The school itself and the meals at the Lewis Inn.”
“the facilities are very modern/advanced (anatomy labs), the students were all very positive and there seemed to be a strong sense of comraderie among them. Perhaps it is b/c interviewees stick out like sore thumbs, but all of the professors and staff either stopped and smiled or wished us luck and tried to alleviate our nervousness. “
“Seems like great people and a great atmosphere for medical school.”
“The sense of camaraderie of everyone in the program, including the faculty. There really is a “family” type of feel. No gunners. PBL pathway seemed like it was well planned.”
“Lewisberg is a nice, quaint town. Students were friendly and very nice and did a nice job of answering questions. We were able to sit in during lectures.”
“The students and staff were very friendly and it seemed to be a very relaxed and supportive atmosphere.”
“The FRIENDLY, FRIENDLY town The state of the art campus The excellent student culture on campus (one big family) Beautiful scenery”
“the anatomy lab and how friendly the students were”
“I met some students the night before my interview who were kind enough to show me around and give some advice! I loved the family feel of the school and the quaint mountain town-it was gorgeous. The school seems to really take care of its students. “
“Everything! This is a great school in a great location.”
“How friendly everyone really is! Random people came up to us throughout the day and talked to us. I sat in on a problem based session…mixed emotions which need to be further clarified if I were accepted. Definitely a learning atmosphere. I want to practice in rural areas and WVSOM has national rankings in primary care. “
“beautiful campus, community get together to cook dinner for students during exam week”
“The admissions staff knows everyone–even the janitors and all the students. Also the gross anatomy lab is great. The campus is very uniform (all the same brick and architecture) it is a very pretty campus. It helped that is was 75 and sunny that day. “
“Loved the small atmosphere of the school. The fact that they have a PBL. How friendly the staff was and organized the day was. The clinical education office (for years 3 and 4) are REALLY good. They work very hard to get you where you want. Theyre very flexible.”
“In the lecture halls, each student had their own seat that was decorated with their own pictures and other keepsakes. No dress code. Very relaxed atmosphere. Great anatomy lab–natural lighting–each cadaver is individually ventilated.”
“How wonderful the people and staff were. The area is BEAUTIFUL! Anatomy lab is sooo great!”
“Everyone there is so friendly and down to earth, not snobby at all. They want their students to succeed. A family-like feeling.”
“The town and the anatomy lab.”
” I loved the peopel at WVCOM. I liked there was a clinic right on campus. I also liked that I heard from them realitively quickly about my status( I got accepted). We also got to sit in on classes, which was an awesome touch many schools dont do. Also I loved that we were taken out to breakfast and lunch at a restaurant. Also the surroundings are beautiful. The anatomy lab is awesome and the OMM lab is beautiful.”
“The staff and students were very friendly. If you go, make sure you meet Angie in the admissions office–real nice woman. I got to see the problem based learning group in action because the systems kids were taking their block tests. The anatomy lab sounds great.”
“Students and staff were VERY friendly, introduced themselves, and offerred assistance and info all day. Anatomy lab is top-notch, with great ventilation system. One professor told me flat-out that this was the best medical school, and I should go here. Students seemed very pleased with their choice of school. Problem Based Learning track as an option.”
“The extreme beauty of the West Virginia mountains. I was also impressed by how quaint the town was, yet it is large enough to have a Super Walmart! Yay! The classes are held in historical buildings (I believe it was once an academy?), however the best parts of the history have been maintained while keeping the facilities state-of-the-art. Apparently their anatomy lab is so advanced that other schools (Edward Via Virginia and others) have mimicked it. And similar to what seems to be the case at most Osteopathic schools, the students and staff were extremely friendly and helpful! Oh yeah, there is no dress code.”
“Pretty campus, decent facilities, friendly staff and students”
“All of the staff members were kind and really were glad that we were even there to interview. The genuinely want you to come to their school.”
“Awesome faculty, nice campus, students were very content great preparation for primary care”
“How friendly and relaxed everyone was, the financial aid presentation.”
“the anatomy lab is great. the facilities on a whole are very nice and the students are incredibly friendly.”
“the congenial atmosphere; accessibility of the faculty and student body”
“How family-like all the students were.”
“Everyone was very nice, from the faculty to the students.”
“The town and the school is very nice, the students were extremely friendly and cheerful..they were interested in talking with us even though they were in exam week.”
“I loved the anatomy lab. Absolutely no odor!! And the staff was great.”
“How friendly everyone was (Including the surrounding town) “
“The beautiful campus and the friendly students and staff.”
“How nice the students were there…they would always come up to us and ask us how we were doing/ willing to ask questions and gave us advice.”
“The beautiful campus, and the wonderful, great student body”
“Not a very good format for interviews. I had 2.5+ hours between my individual interview before we met as a group. The interview contained almost no information about the school or its curriculum.”
“The size of the town the school is located in”
“its kinda too rural lol”
“Honestly, I cannot think of anything that was super negative”
“The lack of information given during the day. There was only a powerpoint going on in the background while waiting for the interview”
“They didnt present any information regarding curriculum or yearly structure like other medical schools typically do.”
“I felt that there was information that I wasnt able to talk about due to the direction the questions took.”
“I was the last of four people in my group to interview. I wasnt stressed out at all when I first got there but my hands were shaking after I had to wait for two hours.”
“Students did not feel they where treated fairly paying 50k in tuition. They stated that it was contradictory to WVSOMs mission.”
“Nothing, its just far from home for me. The school is great.”
“The town, that you go off site your 3rd and 4th years for rotations, no major hospital is in the area (it seems)”
“Some students were told to show up for a morning interview slot, but werent actually interviewed until the afternoon. This didnt happen to me, but that seemed a little unorganized.”
“Class rankings, overly high deposit.”
“So many robots/Sim-man patients instead of REAL patients for practice… not the same!”
“No good coffeeshop in town- nothing bad to say about the school!”
“The town is very small and old and there is not a lot to do. Also you have to fly into Roanoke and drive for 2 hours. If you are scared of heights this is not the place for you lol.”
“That students didnt give the tour. I really love the admission staff but they couldnt really answer questions that we had while taking the tour.”
“the 22 inches of snow outside ….a blizzard came through the town on the week of my interview”
“The out of state tuiton”
“Nothing. Id like to address a posting about no cafeteria on campus. If you are concered, dont be. First, there is an hour break for lunch. Plenty of time to drive the 3 min it takes to get home, to a restaurant or store. Also, in talking with staff and students, food is often available on campus for presentations, etc. as well as througout “block week” while students are testing. It is very apparent to me that the staff really care about the students, a more important aspect of the school than a cafeteria.”
“some of the students seemed stand-offish, but you get that everywhere. mean people suck.”
“Nothing really… I wish the school werent so far away. The interviewers may not seem super duper enthusiastic, but they are certainly not rude or negative.”
“Price of tuition and the inability to get in-state tuition if not currently a resident.”
“1)Like most DO schools, there is no affiliated hospital, so you have to move third year to another site in WV. 2)The whole place seemed a bit generic. There was nothing particularly special or interesting about the campus. For example, there hardly any pictures on the walls. Something about it just struck me as odd. It feels like they just moved in yesterday. Very strange. 3)Staff referring to female applicants/students as “girls.” This might be picky of me, but they are women seeking/getting a professional education, not high school students.”
“The area is so isolated and small. “
“Honestly, through one of the halls there was a really strange odor. I know that sounds kind of weird but I really didnt like walking through that hall.”
“The school is in the middle of nowhere and the students reflect that. One of the interviewers even bragged that he was born and raised in Lewisburg and had lived there his whole life. I wondered how anyone could stay in that town for so long. Also, the tuition is way too high.”
“hard to read interview staff”
“Out-of-state tuition however, they are constantly building and updating their program. Bringing in 6 more robotic simulators and adding onto the recreational center. Im not going to try and convince you its worth it but, your tuition is not being wasted.”
“The out of state tution cost”
“Their questions were so vague and it only took them 10 minutes to ask them. My questions took another 10, and I was determined to use up the full 30 minutes, so I conversed with them for the last 10. Dont be discouraged if you cant read them. I couldnt, but they did offer me a spot, so my worries were for nothing.”
“The tuition!!! Not a lot of diversity among the students.”
“The high tuition for out-of-staters. The students kept saying “you get what you pay for.” Well, I am going to pay for a great education. Will I get one out of WVSOM? People say that it is what you make of it, but if I wanted to go to a medical school just to learn the material myself, I would go to the cheapest place just as long as I could be certified to be a doctor. WVSOM just left too many unanswered questions for me. But maybe I did not investigate enough. You will love the school however! “
“Tuition is high for out of state students.”
“Cost of out of state tuition”
“There was very little mention of financial aid. As an out-of-state applicant it was discouraging to only be given a pamphlet.”
“The hotel I stayed in. I should have called the admissions office to get recommendations before booking a hotel room.”
“The weather was crappy, be prepared for rain and snow!”
“it was bitterly cold the day we went. though the snow flurries were kind of a treat, coming from CA. the surrounding neighborhood is definitely either to your taste or not. wasnt a big fan of the fact that the Walmart seemed to be the lifeblood of the town. no cafeteria or student housing. the evident NEED for a car while youre living there. student body (from what i saw) is not as diverse as im used to.”
“It was cold, but I could get used to it. The school is also a long way from anything. “
“the location, out in the middle of nowhere”
“Nothing really, it will be difficult for my husband to find a job, which well need with the high OOS tuition!”
“The surrounding area… and high OOS tuition”
“High OOS tuition and lack of outreach programs”
“All out of state students know about the tuition.”
“How much it costs to go there.”
“It seemed that the school only cared about money and not education. The facilities were practically few renovated stables called classrooms/medical school. During the tour I actually saw one of the faculty wearing cowboy boots/hat and a belt buckle while teaching the class. Call me old-fashioned but I just donĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąt think thatĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąs appropriate for a medical school. The big Ă¹ùâÂŹĂ âselling pointĂ¹ùâÂŹĂ for the school was how Ă¹ùâÂŹĂ ârelaxedĂ¹ùâÂŹĂ their students wereĂ¹ùâÂŹĂŠ I donĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąt need to pay $40,000 to be relaxed. The students who gave us the tour talked nonstop about how they party all the time, I donĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąt know if thatĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąs typical but it sure didnĂ¹ùâÂŹĂąâÂąt impress me. “
“Nothing really, I guess if you dont like the small town atmosphere it could be a negative, but not for me personally.”
“There is nothing to do in the town, but its in a really pretty area.”
“As most would say, the town. But this will not weigh into my decision to attend or not. Same with Tuition. “
“remote location, however that could be a plus, as there would be fewer distractions.”
“location !! this school is out in the middle of no where ……… and there is no major teaching hospital anywhere on campus or even in the county!”
“The cost for out-of-state students is absurd, but I knew that going in. “
“If you go to West Virginia, be prepared for a VERY rural setting. The rotations would probably require some moving around. That would not bother me at all if I were a swingin single. “
“How there is absolutely nothing to do in Lewisburg. Apparently the students there go to the local bowling alley to have fun. Im sure if youre used to a small town this wouldnt be a problem, but Ive always lived in or close to a big city and I think Id go stir crazy!”
“The only bad thing is the out of state tuition rate which is approximately $38K and due to go up by 7% next year. The chances of applying and getting in state tuition are slim to none! Expect to be almost $250K in debt after completing a medical degree here.”
“i didnt like the format of the interview.”
“The town in kinda small, im from a big city and i dunno how well i would adjust. They have problems with housing and one of the students told us that people had to live in hotels their first few months. The school is expanding faster than the town is.”
“The interview left a little to be desired.”
“Lack of sidewalks on the main road between my hotel and the school.”
“The town is such a small town with population of 3,500 but I can live there. They have Walmart, Applebees, and Arbys. No Taxi service in the town but there is a shuttle available to/from the airport. “
“Nothing, since I like the small-town/small campus feel.”
“The school charges three-thousand dollars to reserve a spot if accepted. The fee is non-refundable; however, it is used towards your tuition. The school is also very expensive for people who are not West Virginia residents.”
“A little worried about housing availability since increase of class size.”
“how difficult it can be to find housing and how difficult it is for significant others/spouses to work close to home”
“Fire alarm went off due to construction (a positive if you really think about it..), nothing serious”
“3rd year rotations are kind of a lottery and I may or may not get to stay in Lewisburg (I have a family).”
“Had to wait for a long time to interview. “
“The Area and the Town itself. It seriously is in the middle of nowhere.”
“Not many places to live by yourself close to campus. Apts and houses fill up quickly.”
” The town itself. “
“Lewisburg is quite small compared to where I am from, so if I end up going to WVSOM I realize that I will have to make some major adjustments.”
“$2,000 deposit!! to hold your spot in the class which was not mentioned by the financial aid presentation and came up in conversation later. “
“Very expensive for out of state.”
“The rec center is a little small, but other than that everything is fantastic!!”
“Overall lack of technology although they are moving to all wireless and new classrooms to accomodate the increase in class size.”
“The location of the school. “
“72,000/yr!!! currently no real technology or enough computers. buildings are old in appearance but they are building 3 new buildings with wi fi, technology, patient simulator…etc. nothing close to the area except lowes and wal mart. 3rd yr rotations are only in WV due to limited slots, did I mention 72,000”
“there is nothing that stands out in my mind about the school”
“Nothing really, the current lecture hall seemed to be a bit old, however, they are building a larger lecture hall for next year so that isnt even a problem at all. “
“The cost of attending ~72K per year. Also, I was the last interview of the afternoon and the interviewers seemed anxious to get me out the door.”
“There seems to a rift between the PBL and SBL students. Also, the price.”
“Tuition, but thats because Im out of state, and inevitably expensive.”
“A lot of unanswered questions; not really sure what they are going to do with all the new students coming in (uping their class size from 100 to 180 approx.)I am not sure the OMM lab could handle that many more kids and the gym def. cannot. The price tag for out of staters, 72 grand, makes me want to faint. “
“Wasnt sure if breakfast was being provided or not; ate beforehand (thank God). “
“Felt like they tried too hard to “sell” PBL.”
“The campus was dark and dingy, inside of the buildings run down. school is WAY too expensive and the low cost of living in WV does not make up for it, theyre taking on twice as many students this year and dont know where they are going to put them in class or in housing… nothing was thought out in detail about how theyre going to accomidate these new students, the anatomy lab was poorrrrrly ventilated “
“The D.O. in the interview seemed a little put out about halfway through the interview. I wasnt really able to get a read on her. Also all the interviewers were female”
“The smallness of the location. “
“nothing, everyone is very nice there “
“This is a small town. I went to undergrad in a small town, but this is a SMALL TOWN. Walmart is the big place to shop.”
“The town is small, but not as bad as I had first thought.”
“The city is VERY small, and the University is very EXPENSIVE!!”
“The roads around the school and in some parts of Lewisburg. Many are one way only and I wouldnt be surprised if there was a bit of congestion during the morning.”
“The old lecture halls…Im glad they are updating to newer facilities. “
“The amount of incoming students for 2006 will double from the previous year.”
“Day was organized rather poorly. There were no signs in the Alumni Center directing us where to go. The admissions staff seemed to be planning everything on the fly.”
“No Wireless around full campus, but they have wireless in new buildings and also have many computer places. overall, i did not find anything bad because people were very friendly.”
“No student housing. Library is relatively small, lacking study space. Library hours are strange and short. “
“Cost to attend, but they are all expensive!”
“Not as high tech school as I would have thought. Their anatomy lab was less high-tech than my Undergraduate University human anatomy lab. Very rural! No cultural life what so ever. No student Housing.”
“Tuition and location. They will not be changing to wireless internet any time soon. “
“Not a lot of city life-which I knew going in, but their towns highlight is a wal mart and applebees.”
“As rural as it gets and not very ethnically diverse”
“Of course, the cost. Its way too expensive to go there, although if I get accepted, I will make it work!”
“Yikes, the out of state tuition is about to rise 7% over the already sky high 40 grand a year.”
“The main facility is actually an old military school, and they havent kept it that up to date. The classrooms are nice, but everything else looks just like my old middle school.”
“The town is too small. There are no job opportunities if you have a significant other.”
“The DO interviewer…she was very stand offish and sounded negative”
“Cost–you are looking at borrowing around 70 grand per year Also, the school has no cafeteria “
“I felt that the interviewers were just firing questions off at me and not really interested in what I had to say. I also felt like they were cross examining me. “
“They didnt provide us with shuttles from the hotel”
“The insanely high tuition. “
“Cost. They are on dial up internet connection and will be for the next 10 years. (Advisor told us this)”
“I wish I could have spent more time in Lewisburg. Unfortunately, the interview ended around 3 pm, and I was so exhausted from the little bit of sleep I had the night before. I was not able to check out the town, because I had a 5 hour drive home.”
“The only thing that negatively impressed me was the library. It was pretty small as college libraries go. Apparently, the school does have online subscriptions through EBSCO and MD CONsult, though.”
“Cost of tuition. (Im from out of state)”
“The fact that my interviewers showed zero emotion.”
“The cost of out of state tuition ($40,000)”
“At first, Lewisburg was kinda a downer because it was so small. However, after receiving my acceptance letter to WVSOM I went up there to find a place to live and it really isnt so bad. Theres golf and horseback riding and skiing and everything you really need. Beckley is about 45 miles to the West and Snowshoe, WV is just a short drive up hwy 219. The people are super friendly towards the students and I urge you to try to find a better Hardees than the one that Lewisburg has. You cant, best fast food breakfast Ive ever had. đ Thats important when you know youll be dragging arse every day to class!”
“The lunch with the med student was so awkward and the tuition is crazy expensive. The budget for next year is $67,000, and for ever $1 you borrow you pay back between $2-3 so by the time you were done you could have to pay back almost a million dollars.l That would take a while in rural primary care which is what they want you to practice.”
“There was one student at lunch that was particularly negative and a bit cynical, but most likely because it was hell week for exams. I was still highly impressed.”
“The financial aid meeting disclosed that the price of the school increases about 7.5%/year and next years tuition is $40,000 for out-of-state students.”
“the location of the school. the town is not part built around a college , so there is no “college town” atmosphere, nor is there really any “quaintness.” it is simply a very small town, however, that is not to say that it doesnt have potential. a large metropolitan area it is not, however, i doubt there are tumble weeds blowing through the streets either. “
“The town is very small. It is a medical school, not a university, no other professional schools nearby. Out of state tuition is really high.”
“It is located in a fairly isolated location. I completely disliked the style and distance of the 3 interviewers- they did not crack a smile- but rather very stoic. The cost for out of state is incredibly high- almost 40,000 for tuition.”
“how small the town was–I like bigger cities (since I got accepted though I may overlook that since the school was really good) they also had a low board passing rate this past year for some reason”
“Although I did love the quaintness of the community and small class size of the school, the towns population of 3700 might be a bit stifling.”
“The cost for out of state. They will start to loose good people due to this.”
“Out of state tuition is $$$!!!!”
“the lack of diversity…seriously there is no diversity there.”
“no diversity, almost fell on my face when I heard that board passing rate for class of 2003 was 17% (another interviewer actually asked that question during her interview)”
“I had lunch with second year students that I did not have very much in common with. It made lunch kind of boring.”
“You get very little clinical experience your first two years in the Lecture based learning pash.”
“The day was really long.”
“The small quaint town feel, but that could also be a plus. The out of state COSTS!! “
“the length of the whole day. you start at 7:30 am and end around 3:00 pm”
“I am not sure how hard the faculty pushes you and helps you get the tough residencies. “
” It was pretty rural. Im not sure I would be comfortable in such a small setting.”
“Didnt get to see the anatomy lab because of the tests. While two of the interviews were nice, the other was rather dry/dour. Never smiled–but I just kept right on going.”
“A 7% tuition hike for next year, requiring in-state students to seek private loans in addition to federal loans. “
“In previous years the school boasted an impressive board passing rate. However, for some reason this last year their passing rate dropped below 80%! (Although it is easy for statistics to jump considering their relatively small class size) They do maintain a 98% “finish rate” though. Apparently 98% of those who start there, finish with their D.O. degree (took boards twice?). Nonetheless, 80% is a very low passing rate. They have the new PBL track now and that seems promising. “
“One interviewer was particularly dour. “
“Not a large study space in the library, I believe they are working on setting up an affiliation with one or more hospitals (current locations for yr 3 & 4).”
“the cost!!! tuition next year will be over $37,000 for out-of-state applicants. (that makes the budget close to, if not a little over, $60K)”
“The interview was somewhat tense. They challenged me and wanted clarification on issues I thought I had explained well enough.”
“There is nothing to do in Lewisburg. Tuition for out of state. ($35,000) In state is $15,000”
“all students are in class at the same time, exam week, and grades posted for all to see. The school was large but did not offer a lot for classrooms. There are only vending machines on campus.”
“I had no bad impressions.”
“It rained for the entire 24-hours I was there (essentially nothing was that bad)”
“school is in a VERY rural area.”
“How tiresome online interviews can be”
“I wish I would have known that interviews are not that scary. They just want to get to know you. They are curious about them and are also very normal people themselves.”
“How large the campus is – for the tour, make sure your dress shoes are comfortable. I have Yeezy insoles in mine.”
“The wait time while other candidates are interviewing.”
“To not be as stressed out as I was (even though people told me that beforehand!)”
“The interview is very short — only 30 minutes. I expected more time to get to know the interviewers.”
“Not to worry at all! It was so easy and relaxed. They just wanted to get to know me.”
“That I would be the last one to interview in the afternoon, and I had to wait from 1:30 until 4 with nothing to do.”
“Not much, these surveys prepared me 100%. So hearing from everyone that the day would be laid back made me not nervous at all..and it in fact was as laid back as it could possibly be.”
“how relaxed the interview is”
“How relaxed the interview committee was.”
“I wish I had known how laid back the process was. It would have saved me a lot of worry and stress.”
“How absolutely gorgeous that area is! It is rural but nestled in the mountains and valleys of the Appalchian Mts.”
“How laid back it would be!”
“That family members would be welcome on the tour and presentation. Also, the tour lasted a lot longer than expected.”
“DO NOT take the VA 311, it is the scariest road ever. You end up almost sideways on top of a mountain with no safety railings on the sides. Know as much as you can about osteopathic medicine. Try to get an afternoon appointment so you can talk to the current students before your interview!”
“that i could relax a little bit more. it was one of the least stressful interviews i had and i felt like they really wanted to get to know me beyond mcats and my gpa”
“There was no need to be SO nervous!”
“That it would be about a 3 day turnaround to hear about acceptances”
“That there are no taxis or shuttles in Lewisburg. I had to scramble and find a rental service that lets 23-year-olds drive their cars. :P”
“That it would rain. haha. But they had umbrellas for everyone when we went on the tour so it wasnt that bad. It was out of my control, but the travel was super expensive. I had to make three connections to get to Roanoke and then I still had to rent a car and drive an hour and a bit. Just know that. If youre coming from far out-of-state I would be sure to leave the morning before the interview so you have plenty of time to get there. “
“That even though the school touts its commitment to rural primary care, many of the students are not interested in this at all. “
“That theres no need to worry or stress. They are SO nice. It was really an easy day.”
“The drive through the mountains at night was not fun.”
“If you get there early and noone from admissions is there yet, the doors unlock automatically at 7:30 am so you dont have to wait outside in the cold… “
“That there is very little culture or diversity amongst the students or the town in general.”
“nothing really, everyone was very nice”
“I took a quick peak at the school and town when I visited in Sep. for a rafting trip on the N. Gauley. Size of Lewisburg will surprise you if you are unfamiliar with WV.”
“That the drive would be so long from Charleston.”
“How great the General Lewis Inn would be. You should definately stay there. You get a student discount ~ $ 89.00 per night and this place is a museum in itself, not to mention the excellent food and service.”
“How beautiful the country is. I would have planned my trip to see more of the surrounding towns and countryside. “
“They would be taking our pictures.”
“I discovered much more about their problem-based learning track. I had many questions by the time I left. Luckily, I left with contacts that I could ask.”
“Huge deposit required if you want to hold your spot and there are virtually no job opportunities for significant others in the area.”
“PBL sessions are M/W/F 8-10am. arrange to sit in on one before you get here.”
“The quality of the facilities and the quality of the education was top notch.”
“that air ticket to get Lewisburg is so expensive!”
“I had forgotten it was a panel interview, so 3 interviewers and yourself sitting at a table. Also, the jury is out because I have received mixed answers about this, but the fact that once you are paying OOS tuition you can change it, even if your spouse is employed and paying WV taxes.”
“the area is very rural but i fell in love with it…also the facilities were top notch”
“That the website really doesnt do the school justice and lack of outreach programs”
“This place has a Carnegie Hall in town complete with music performances! Seems to be a lot going on with music and theater. Very cool.”
“This an old military school converted to medical school!”
“Its a pain to rent a car if youre under 25!”
“The flight into the lewisburg airport was on a puddle-hopper of a plane. Fly into charleston and drive !”
“that they did not have a large teaching hospital on campus.”
“Nothing really caught me by surprise. “
“Just how small the town really is.”
“I knew what I was getting into before hand since a friend of mine already goes there. I knew the town was small and out of state tuition was ridiculous. The campus and staff more than make up for it.”
“the $3000 you have to put down to reserve your spot and that you only have 2 weeks from the time they tell you that you are accepted to do so”
“Hard to rent a car there. “
“The rediculously high out of state tuition compared to instate.”
“3rd and 4th year rotations will almost certainly require another move.”
“I had over-prepared for the interview, were really very basic questions.”
“That the facilities were so amazing – the lecture halls and the anatomy lab were simply the best I have come across. I was honestly taken aback. I have no idea how such a quaint community supports such an amazingly-modern medical school. I grew up in a small rural town, and I could not imagine a medical school being located there. VERY impressive to say the least.”
“nothing really… i was much more impressed with the facilities compared to other medical schools ive worked at and been too”
“to do PBL you have to write an essay basically asking if you can participate and you dont do this until after school starts.”
“I didnt research at all PBL vs. SBL”
“Out-of-state tuition and that lewisburg is a really nice town but somewhat isolated.”
“The Location and the atmosphere of the town.”
” That the interview would be three on one. But didnt bother me so much.”
“Nothing; I had done enough research about WVSOM and the interview process to feel relatively prepared for the day.”
“The school is in a small town setting. Most places are about an hour or more away. “
“Should have left earlier and gotten more sleep.”
“That Lewisburg is the little town that you read about in fairy-tail books. Very nice!”
“3rd yr rotations are only in WV, school is expanding to 200 students/yr. not enough housing. . you have to submit a letter to request to enter PBL. not everyone gets it. they didnt offer kaplan to study for boards here. have to drive 3 hrs away”
“Nothing, I came prepared knowing as much about the school as anyone possibly could have known without actually going there. “
“I would be the last person to be interviewed (even though I arrived a half hour early)and that a snow storm was coming.”
“That I didnt need to freak out about the interview because its purpose was to get to know you as a person. I wish I wouldnt have worried about the increased class size because they are definitely ready for it. It isnt going to be an issue, the staff are very willing to talk about it, and I think some people have blown it up to be an issue when its not. “
“The tuition for out-of-state students is ~$43K/year. With cost-of-living from housing, insurance, food, car payments, etc., school estimated that total costs would be around $72K/year. “
“Hampton Inn sells a “suite” which is one room and not two rooms as expected. Also, the staff is as cooold as the weather outside!”
“that the general lewis was haunted =0 Me and another interviewee were sitting in the lounge at 1 am talking and the lights went out and the fireplace turned on and then 3 seconds later things went back to normal! We freaked out.”
“Couldnt get cell signal in the town or within an hour radius of the area.”
“how much the school really does care about its students succeeding”
“There is a ton of outdoorsy stuff to do–hiking, fishing, skiing, climbing. If you like that sort of thing, you may enjoy coming to this school.”
“There are not any taxis”
“That Lewisburg isnt as rural as some wold lead you to believe. That or most people havent been in a really rural area. Lewisburg has a Wal-mart, applebeas, and several other restaurants and shops so its not that bad. I come from a town that doesnt have anything nicer then a fast food restaurant and a Wal-mart is 30 minutes away so I thought Lewisburg was great.”
“The interviewers were very laid back and friendly, they were very calming. Also the surrounding area is not that rural, they have lots of stores and places to eat, not as secluded as I thought it would be. STAY AT THE GENERAL LEWIS INN!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“There were no coffee/bagels during the pre-interview meet and greet. “
“I live near the school so there were no surprises for me.”
“The fact that Lewsiburg has many things in the small town. I thought the school would be in a isolated placed, but the town is quite good.”
“how nice the town was, yeah its rural, but it was still very charming”
“I have to agree with M.M.S, (hey M.M.S. you can contact me at [email protected]) make sure you have a lot of questions to ask them. I asked them three questions but they kept on asking is there anything else you want to ask? I said no cuz I couldnt think of anything else. Negative impression?”
“That the school is doubling its size for this upcoming year!”
“Budget of $71,000 a year to attend.”
“Try to make up a lot of questions to seem like your really intersted in their school during the interview.”
“Third year rotations need to be conducted in WV but are not close to the school. Most people have to pick up and move for the third and fourth year rotations.”
“How much I would like it there, and how nice everyone is.”
“The General Lewis Inn is supposedly haunted :o”
“Nothing was of any surprise.”
“That there is most likely going to be a 7% increase in tuition again this year.”
“you must apply separately for PBL.”
“How awesome the school was. “
“There is no cafeteria and you cant eat on campus unless they provide food, which they do on some “club days.””
“There are only two restaurant in the entire town.”
“That there is nothing to do there but study.”
“That the tour of the school entailed being outside for a significant amount of time in freezing weather. Dress warm!!!”
“This was my first interview and I was very nervous, had I not been so nervous I think that I would have done much better.”
“The school doesnt have a cafeteria”
“The fact that the tuition will be increased by 7% each year over the next few years and that the class size will be increased significantly over the next few years. This seemed to be a concern with some of the staff because there might be some growing pains associated with accommodating such an increase in the student population. This also might have the potential to compromise some of the strengths that WVSOM has come to be known for…although I hope that is not the case.”
“nothing just the cost is really high especially for out of state. “
“You cannot gauge how your interview will go based on the comments of other students that interview before you. A student that interviewed before me felt that he was drilled with tough questions and insinuations were made against him that he would not be a good doctor because of bad grades he recieved his freshman year. I didnt feel any of the questions were particularly difficult, and I thought my interviewers were very nice.”
“How beautiful West Virginia is! How helpful the staff is (Ange, you rock!)”
“The cost of out of state tuition ($40,000)”
“That WV is pretty cold! But, I liked it. On waiting list.”
“Its 3000 bucks to reserve your spot. Of course I put it on my credit card but also be prepared…it is a buttload of money to go here. Youre looking at a 245,000 loan if you are from out of state. But hey, you want to be a doctor, its worth it. trust me, I have 3 degrees in computer science, philosophy and chemistry. The corporate world sucks, be a doctor and do what you like no matter what the cost! WVSOM seems like money well spent.”
“Lewisburg is not a small town if you are from a small town. I am from a tiny place with no redlights and they have both a Super-Walmart and a Super K-mart so thats pretty big by comparison. If you are from a larger place you better enjoy outdoor activities because that is all there is to do in Lewisburg.”
“That I would actually like Lewisburg.”
“How truly friendly southern folk are. I quite really never new. I felt like I had been adopted by strangers all of a sudden. I loved the staff and students. So nice.”
“How great it was and why I didnt apply last year!!!”
“How beautiful WV is. I need to get outside the city more often (born, raised NYC)”
“I wish I had known more about the Problem-Based Learning track that WVSOM is now starting to offer. You can read about it on the school website. I showed great interest in it and hope to be admitted into it if I am accepted. “
“Nothing. Just read SDN and the day will be very predictable.”
“How far the drive is too Snowshoe Mountain from Lewisburg.”
“the cost of the tuition for out of state residents. the school suggests a budget for 1st year students in excess of $61,000. “
“Wasnt really a surprise, but the out of state tuition is high.”
“That I had forgotten to remove the tags on my new suit until minutes before we were supposed to meet for breakfast:)”
“I probably should have realized how expensive the school was by checking out the website. Be wary of the Rodeway Inn- didnt sleep a wink due to the loud noises coming from faulty heating/air conditioning unit.”
“How much WALKING you have to do–my feet were killing me! Also, I wish someone would have told me that you have A LOT of time to yourself to just roam around campus.”
“I probably did not need to be so nervous for my interview… The interviewers were great and the whole process was really laid back.”
“I thought the place would be in the woods by how most people describe the place. I thought the place was an average size town with more stuff than most.”
“WV is very beautiful. Its not diverse but people werent indifferent. They were actually curious about my culture. “
“I was pretty well prepaired. Though you should be friendly to the people you are interviewing with since youll spend every moment with them from breakfast til lunch and the tour and everything.”
“WVSOM was ranked in US News for rural medicine (18th)”
“If you get accepted you have to put down about $3000 (out of state) before you matriculate ($2000 in Dec and another $1000 in March) You cannot get financial aid for this. “
“The lack of clinical experience you receive in your first two years. THE PRICE!!! OUCH!! 37K for tuition only for an out of state student. “
“Definitely stay at the General Lewis Inn. Normally, its over $120/night but as an interviewee you get a special rate. Its especially convenient since breakfast starts there at 7:30am. Go to the breakfast to meet some of the staff and the rest of your interviewing group.”
“that the day was going to be so long”
“That there was no need for me to be so nervous about the interview. It was very laid back just like everyone told me. Be ready to ask them questions and it will take the heat off you. They will talk and talk.”
“That there is a $3000 deposit needed to hold your spot $2000 due in December. Its alot of money to put down so early in the admissions process.”
“I think I was pretty well prepared”
“How quaint the town is. People will let you out on the roadways (except near the Super Walmart). People in the town are very friendly, especially to the students there. Also, the towns main road is a perpetual traffic jam. Oh, and stay at the General Lewis Inn–absolutely wonderful place–wished I had stayed there.”
“Whole day involves a fair amount of walking… wear comfortable shoes.”
“Last years low board passing rate. “
“Average tuition increased 7.5% this year and will probably increase another 7.5% next year. It is roughly 37,000 now.”
“I was glad to discover how close it was to where I live.”
“How relaxed it would be.”
“That they were planning to add a problem-based learning curriculum next year.”
“the breakfast is important to attend because you meet with two faculty members and two other interviewees who share the day with you.”
“It is soooooooo cold in Lewisburg.”
“How small of a town lewisburg is.”
“The students were all in exams therefore we were unable to actually go into any classrooms. “
“I wish I had realized how open they were to nontraditional students and out-of-state students, especially if youre truly interested in family and/or rural medicine.”
“Not to stress out because it is easy”
“I knew just about everything that I needed to know.”
“town population was 3600 “
“Rather than hear from the president for 20 minutes, there should be a brief overview about the curriculum or clinical years.”
“Overall it was a great experience despite being remote and not seeing the campus in person. I could tell that they were all excited to have us there and their enthusiasm was infectious (faculty and students)!”
“Overall an incredible school and one Id happily go to.”
“Positive and lower stress experience!”
“The interview was very conversational and relaxed. They really want to get to know you and want to hear about your experiences.”
“I loved the environment and the preclinical experience opportunities, both with the simulators and the clinic on the campus.”
“Great experience, this was the least stressful interview I have ever been to. Just be yourself and youll rock it.”
“wonderful staff and expect a smaller interview group. mine had 6 for the day”
“It was a great experience overall.”
“Love the campus, hope theres something to do there besides go to the school.”
“I absolutely loved this school. The students seemed genuinely happy, the admissions people were so nice, and the curriculum and facilities were top notch. I just wish it was closer to home for me.”
“Dont underestimate West Virginia! It is beautiful and full of great natural fun – the houses are a bit delapidated on the drive in, but that is no indication of the campus – picturesque!”
“Very nice school that is focused on the students.”
“Very relaxed, no stress. Amazing school!”
“This was the most relaxed out of all my interviews even though they asked a couple difficult questions. Ms. Angie is so incredibly nice and the whole staff actually are just so welcoming that you dont feel stressed at all.”
“The people here are wonderful. The admissions staff is extremely nice, helpful, and honest. The people in the town are very nice also. If you are ok with rural areas, this school is great! Angie gave everyone a hug before we left- how rare is that!!”
“Everyone at this school is amazing. From the students to the staff, they are all there to make you the best doctor you can be. I made it a point to ask as many students as i could what you hated about the school, and most said something like, the town nightlife sucks or studying for boards takes up a lot of time. All of which had nothing to do with the school, whcih means the students really love the place and its legit”
“WONDERFUL! I cant say enough good things about this school! The people were outstanding! The admissions people were wonderful! Very nice and very kind! I was really nervous at first and they did a great job of making me feel comfortable. My interviewers were also very nice and had many interesting things to say. I could go on and on, but to sum it up, it was a great day at an excellent school with exceptional people.”
“Great school in a beautiful area. OOS tuition is a little outrageous though”
“Relax. This school is going to be one of the most laid-back interviews you will ever have. I was accepted 4 days after the interview, so they have a great response time!”
“Awesome school. Ten years ranked as a top medical school, and it shows. They want you to succeed and will help you reach your goals. You will love this school. Stress level on interview day is ZERO!!!! They just want to meet you and get to know you. They interview around 600 and offer acceptances to slightly over 500. Unless you seriously botch it and are nothing like you say you are in your application, you have a good chance of getting accepted once offered an interview. I freakin love this place.”
“Be relaxed and it will show. These guys are amazing. I found out within 2 days of interviewing that I was accepted. Just check their web site for updates.”
“Overall, a positive experience. The interview panel was polite and friendly. One of the interviewers turned the heat up a little bit. I think this school has everything in order and students going here will get a solid education. I also learned quite a bit more about OMT from being here and am more interested in it than before I interviewed.”
“The interviewers are hard to read. It was hard to tell if they were interested in what I was saying. I heard other applicants says its like a conversation in the interview, but it was not for me. I felt like they just asked me a few specific questions and that was it, so I was worried at first. It turned out well in the end though so dont be discouraged if you dont get a good vibe from them.”
“It was a very pleasant experience, and the Dean was surprisingly very friendly.”
“Be relaxed but be confident. The interviewers seemed like they could sniff out unease from a mile away. They may seem like theyre trying to play good cop bad cop but theyre really all just good cops.”
“The school and the facilities are nice. The campus is beautiful and I love the serenity of a mountain town, however I dont see myself fitting into such an isolated place. Maybe because I live in a city Im used to more diversity, but diversity is something that is important to me and I think beneficial to anyone who wants to be a doctor. The fact that students get shipped out to even more isolated areas of WV for their 3rd and 4th year scares me even more. The tuition is way too high, even for a really great program. I would have to seriously weigh my options if I chose to go to school here over anywhere else.”
“be true to yourself. “
“Relax, this school doesnt play around with you. They dont interview for laughs, they really truly want to get to know you. Smile, be polite and yourself, and Im certain you will do just fine. Good luck!”
“The campus is so beautiful and everyone there is so enthusiastic and friendly. We came across 4 students at different times throughout the tour and everyone of them emphasized how lucky they are to have a school like wvsom.”
“A great school. They seem to care about their students and have good standards and integrity.”
“Lewisburg is tiny, but very charming.”
“Lewisburg is a quiet area, but Im going to study medicine…not live up the night life. WVSOM will be an excellent place to focus.”
“I loved it here, but there were other D.O. schools that felt more like I fit there better. The price is an issue for me (especially with todays economy). Good luck. You will do fine if you know your application inside and out, and if you can elaborate on it. “
“Great school, great tour and interview process. The admissions are extremely nice and very helpful. Pretty laid back interview for myself but others thought it was slightly more intense. They provide water and snacks along with a good lunch at the General Lewis Inn. The ruben looked great but I got a salad due to nerves!”
“The interview experience at this school was very comfortable.”
“I felt like I was in a good cop, bad cop situation throughout the interview. It was not a comfortable conversation like I had read in other postings. I felt like I was being interrogated. I went home feeling discouraged, with no hope, but three weeks later I was accepted. “
“From beginning to end, it was a very pleasant experience. The tour of the school was great, they treat you to lunch where you get to talk to current students, and the interview was so personal. It was more than just the, why do you want to be a DO, but they take the time to read your application before you go in, and actually get to know who you really are.”
“They want to get to know you, therefore they try to make it as relaxing as possible. They are proud of their school and rightfully so. The students seem very happy. Interviewers said we should hear something in about 2 weeks. “
“My interview experience was extremely positive. I was relatively relaxed and I had enough exposure to the school and students to be able to ask informed questions during my interview.”
“I was the first to go which was great because I was done at 9am and then just enjoyed the day. We had a tour and lunch with students then had a talk with the PBL dean or assistant dean.”
“It went well, I got in. The interview is very personal and not stressfull. They want you to be yourself to see what kind of physician you will be. They really look to test bedside manner. Shy and closed individuals will have a difficult time.”
“this was my very first interview so i was nervous as hell. but as luck would have it i was able to connect with two other interviewees at the airport, as well as two first year students, who took us under their wing, gave us a private tour and insider info đ and hung out with us the night before. with their help, i felt like i was already a student at the school, which gave me a much more clear feeling of whether the school would truly fit me or not. the tour guide annette was great but it was the coldest day theyve had in a long time so walking outside was pretty painful. the interview was as relaxed as everyone said it would be..so dont stress out like i did. this school has wonderful resources and a great demeanor, but i think the cost and lack of help with the cost from the school might be the deal breaker for me.”
“The interview was amazingly laid back and the admissions staff along with the interviewers were all wonderful.”
“The interview and the whole day was very relaxed and easy-going. So dont stress out about it. A few people who were interviewed earlier in the day were asked about their grades or MCAT scores though. Angie and Annette in the Admissions Center are incredibly nice and friendly. The students at lunch were also nice and honest. One student was married and said that theres a campus organization for the spouses and significant others of students, which is pretty nice. If you have time before your interview, check out the downtown area. Im from a metropolitan area so Im used to having a lot of options for entertainment, shopping, arts, dining, etc. but I was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of little shops and restaurants as well as a theatre, a movie theatre, and a Carnegie Hall.”
“I was really nervous since it was my very first interview so I wish I could have done better and elaborate more in the interviews. However the admission staff and students are SUPER friendly. I made a few minor mistakes here and there during the interview…such has mentioning USMLE as the boards instead of COMLEX, but I did correct myself. Anyhow, I was accepted!”
“Fantastic! Very laid back and conversational, just as everyone else said it would be!”
“loved the school…very happy i applied there and was accepted. interview wasnt bad, the adcoms were extremly supportive and made it more like a conversation style then putting you on the line…”
“Very laid back interview with straight-forward questions. The staff answered all of my questions honestly. The students seemed very happy to be there!”
“Youll be interviewed by a current physician, a member of the science faculty, and someone from the admissions office. Believe what everyone tells you- it is pretty laid back. Know your file (they sure will!), know why you want to go into osteopathic medicine and why you are attracted to WVSOM. Other than that just let it roll. Be yourself and youll be alright. Have a few questions ready too. I heard their decision in a week.”
“Overall, it was a great day. Everyone I met was extremely friendly and positive. The atmosphere was pleasant, not intimidating, and I felt like they really just wanted to get to know me during the interview.”
“I really liked it. The school was amazing and the admissions staff was wonderful. The interview was stressful at first, but I must have said something they liked because they let up and the second half was easy. That, plus I got in a week later.”
“General comments about this interview: This was my first interview so I didnt know what to expect. I was NOT impressed! “
“It was overall a great experience, the faculty and admissions staff all were so nice. Besides that, there was a student oriented feel to the entire college; the faculty really cared about the success of their students. The only concern I have is whether my husband could find a job in the area. A great overall interview experience and visit to the West Virginia area. “
“Everyone was really nice. They gave different arrival times for the interviewers, so I freaked out a little when I arrived and a bunch of people were already there. The tour guide was really excited and helped calm the interviewees. Med students took us to the General Lewis Inn for lunch–one student who went with us was on the PBL track. The interviewers spoke to me more about how I felt about the surrounding area than why I wanted to be a physician, which seemed odd to me.”
“I was skeptical about the institution. After I stepped on campus and met faculty/staff and saw their facilities I was completely blown away. What spoke volumes to me was the way in which every person was treated. Current students as well. “
“a bit intimidating, make sure your prepared to explain any short comings or mistaakes you may have made in the past”
“I was a bit reluctant about the city, however upon my arrival, I found everyone to be very kind and helpful, even the Gen. Lewis Inn Limo. driver knew alot about the school, their mission and their rankings in the states. He also gave me a few tips, and made me feel at home. The staff, as well as students that took us on the campus tour were very helpful in answering questions and reassuring us. They also seemed confident and proud of their remarkable facilities and rankings in primary care. The interview was pretty laid back, although I did freak out, cos I was the last to interview that day, and I got to interview for like 40mins. However, everything must have gone o.k, as I got accepted. “
“The interview went really well. Was supposed to have 3 interviewers but one couldnt make it so I only had a professor and a admissions committee staff member. No clinician. It was really laid back and very comfortable. People complain about the location but its a perfect area to be in med school; no big distractions.”
“It was not positive. They charge HUGE out of state tuition, then force you to teach yourself in PBL, and do not even have a major teaching hospital to learn in.”
“The interview was pretty laid back. I interviewed with two women, a professor and a woman on the admissions staff. There was supposed to be a third to-be-determined interviewer, but he/she was a no show. Three people interviewed immediately in the morning and then we were joined by people who were scheduled to be interviewed in the afternoon. We were then taken on a tour by a woman from the admissions staff and then taken out to lunch by three students at a restaurant. After that, we had a presentation from the PBL track dean and a presenation from the clinicals director. We were then given packets about financial aid. The three people who interviewed in the morning were free to go (around 1:30) while the afternoon interviewees stayed. “
“Overall, the school seems to be “
“The whole process was pretty laid back. Annette Moore who gives the tours is awesome. She was really enthusiastic despite the icy cold weather. The campus and facilities are top notch and the anatomy lab is immaculate. You could barely smell anything due to their high tech ventilation system. I went to the interview thinking I wouldnt really be interested in going to the school because of the location, but I left really considering it as an option. Overall it was a very positive experienc.”
“The interview went very well and was an enjoyable experience from start to finish. They have a very good institution and place the success of the student as top priority. However, if you dont think you could survive”
“I didnt like being put at the end of the table like being interagated.”
“It was VERY laid back. Of course i was nervous, but once i got in the room with the interviews it was a very comfortable atmosphere. I was the first to interview and that was nice because i wasnt anxious during the tour, it was nice to get it out of the way. Everyone at the school is so nice. I had a great experience”
“The interview was held with a professor, DO and admissions staff. It was only 30 min. long and was very generic. I felt like I spent a lot of money and time traveling to West Virginia and that the school had little interest in really getting to know who I was. The people where very nice however, I was just very surprised at the lack of interest in my application. The town is nice though, rural but with cute shops, coffee and bakery shops, gallerys etc…The greenbrier river trail is gorgeous. I was there in October so it was just beautiful.”
“It was a very pleasant interview experience…especially it being my first. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. No stress at all. The only thing that caught me off guard was that they asked me what I do for fun twice in a row…”
“Overall experience is great. Low stress. Amazingly, I got accepted in a week. however, during the interview I felt a little bit of a rush by the interviewers. I had to wrap up my answers quickly because another interviewer seemed ready to move on to the next question. I thought the interview was very short( felt like 10 mins) but in fact it was 30 mins. May be because I have a lot to say. SDN questions are very very helpful I thinks they have guideline on what questions to ask. They were filling out the answers on a sheet of typed paper while I was answering their questions. “
“The interview was very nice. Low stress with easy questions. Every one I met, from students to faculty and staff, was very nice and said hi. The president normally had students into his office to chat. The students who gave us the tour were nice and all the facilities were really good.”
“They try to make you feel relaxed. New lecture hall and lab looks good. Able to sit in on PBL class. Students seem willing to talk to you and help if they can. “
“It was my first interview so I was pretty nervous but the admissions staff kept telling me not to worry. My interview was more of a conversation rather than rapid fire questioning. We went to lunch w a PBL and SBL student which was very informative and went on a tour. It was a really good day and Im glad I had such a great first interview experience.”
“The interview experience was my first, so I was nervous without having interviewed previously. That said, the interview was extremely laid back and Ms. Bowyer was excellent as a tour guide and admissions rep, and she made every effort to make us feel welcome and comfortable throughout the day. After a tour and an introduction to the PBL curriculum, the students provided an invaluable means of information when they took the interviewing group out to lunch at the General Lewis Inn. After that, we watched a video about clinical experiences. OH, and I have to mention Otto which simply amazed me… it was a robotic patient that responds to treatment and can be used to practice clinical stuff before using real humans (They have 3 robots total including a child robot for pediatrics). The anatomy lab was devoid of formaldehyde smell and it was extremely open with skylights! I cant emphasize enough how much I enjoyed my visit to WVSOM and how positive the interview experience was.”
“everyone was very nice and very positive… the dean was like you have an interview this early you are going to be getting in some where and have decisions to make… I was like settle down big guy I need to stay grounded… ive been to WSU and IU and OU and this school is really great and ppl care and I liked the area and i was glad not to see a starbucks for once and actually coffee shops with good coffee”
“Fabulous, the staff and facilities were awesome. The students were happy and helpful. I love the samll town!”
“The faculty was very nice and the interview was pretty relaxed. “
“Very nice campus and student and faculty members were really friendly. “
“The school has amazing facilites and everyone is very enthusiastic and nice. The actual interview was very laid back and conversational.”
“Interview was great! Very friendly, very low stress, and obviously did pretty well because i got accepted. The interviewers genuinely wanted to get to know you, which is lacking in many other schools. They wanted to know who you were and your reasons for becoming a DO. They didnt try to catch you off guard with their questions, nor did they try to really emphasize your low points. They made an active effort to really strengthen their view on you as an applicant to present the strongest case possible to the admissions committee.”
“Staff and the admissions committee there who interviewed were one of the friendliest and most enthusiastic people. They genuinely wanted you to come to their school. IT was just a nice and refreshing way to conduct an interview.”
“Very relaxed and positive. Interviewed with a DO, admissions committee member and the Dean. Very striaghtforward and open.”
“Outstanding institution with the friendliest people imaginable. The interview was low stress and the interviewers were very kind.”
” Be prepared and take it seriously even though it all seem casual.”
“The entire day, including the interview, was welcoming and laid-back. I liked my interviewers, and they seemed very receptive to what I was saying. Many of their questions went off of my responses, or were based on my application. WVSOM is wonderful and the faculty and students (some of whom you get to meet when you go out to lunch with them)are very kind and open to any questions that you might have. Everyone is easy to talk to. I hope that others have the great experience that I had. “
“The interview and other interview candidates were both better than expected. Low stress, but take it seriously. It was obvious that the interview was not just a formality but they were not asking difficult questions rather trying to find out more information about the candidates. “
“Everyone was extremely helpful and extremely friendly. It was a wonderful experience. They didnt ask any questions that put you on the spot or anything that didnt come naturally to answer.”
“I never thought my big city ways would want to end up here, but the overall experience was amazing. I felt such a peace while I was there. The students were very helpful and all seemed very happy, not fake whatsoever. I plan on taking my acceptance and attending in the Fall. I am looking very forward to it.”
“It was a little more stressful that I had anticipated. one of the interviewers was pretty darn stoic and didnt open up till the end when he told me to have a safe trip back home. THey asked basic questions but seemed serious and asked them in a “grilling” nature. “
“great interview! startd at 8 but mine wasnt until 10 so walk around, I sat in on a pbl class. easy to talk to, laughing, gave good feedback during the interview. then a few things about pbl, finance, nice tour. got accepted a few days later!!! the students are definitely a positive driving force for the school. the lunch with students reinforce that. despite paying the hefty fee, they all say its worth it. there are 3 clnics to practice OMT on campus. “
“Very friendly atmosphere. The interviewers wanted to get to know me on a personal level and understand what kind of medicine I am interested in practicing. They also showed an emphasis on training physicians for West Virginia. Although they are not very intimidating, they expect you to take initiative and iterate all your positive traits and how they relate to being a successful physician specifically at WVSOM. They seemed to like that a lot and I think thats what got me my spot.”
“The interviewers didnt give me a lot of feedback on my answers. They will ask if you have questions, but then seem almost bored when they give the answers. They also practically shut the door on my coat as I left the room.”
“Awesome experience and I loved the people I interviewed with!!! I didnt know how advancded the school was with all the cool technology. We had a chance to sit in on a freshman lecture and right as we walked in everyone started to laugh…it just so happened that they were talking about the male sex organs and viagra…so that was funny. Everyone was so nice and wanted to help answer questions. Lunch was AWESOME! I also got to see my first cadaver in the anatomy lab. Seems like a really close knit school. “
“Had our presentations, lunch (really good), then tour, then interviews. There was just enough downtime to calm me down, but no more than Ive had at other interviews. Everyone was very forthright and honest.”
“The interview was very relaxed. The only problem was that the interview day was not structured. We sat around talking to one another until we were brought in for an interview. Then, we sat around somemore until everyone was finished and then, finally, started the day (about 2 hours later). The three interviewers were really nice though. No hard questions were asked and they just wanted to hear all about you. They even gave positive feedback for your questions. I felt like I was welcomed at the interview, def. moved it to one of my top choices. “
“This was my first interview, so understandably, I was a bit nervous. The drive from Western NY where Im from was a little crazy, especially in the dark and fog. I was really impressed by how nice all the students, staff, and faculty were – very chill ppl. Interview was very conversational, very fluid, and will probably be my easiest (have interviews coming up at KCOM, NYCOM, and NSUCOM). Be prepared to explain in detail about your motivations and background (goes without saying). Went to lunch with some MS1s, MS2s; really interesting discussion about SBL/PBL tracks. Not too sure about PBL since it seems a bit unorganized, but lunch at the General Lewis was excellent. Finished with a tour of campus; saw Otto the human patient simulator, 24-hr study areas, library, bookstore, and g. anatomy labs. Anatomy labs were pretty impressive; apparently they were faculty-designed and have a unique ventilation system that works well. “
“A M. D. who teaches at the college interviewed me. This pleasant person lowered my stress level to “zero”. I feel we had a good discussions on principles of osteopathy. It was interesting to discuss osteopathy with an M. D. I hope I get selected, for this is the college of my choice.”
“This is just in response to a person who left feedback on 11/9/2005: There seems to be some concern as to where all the new students are going to go. Although the construction on campus is pretty obvious and the new building is big perhaps this person didnt see it. However, the new classes are going to be in a brand spanking new building which will well accomondate all the students. There are also new apt complexes being built in surrounding areas. Though not in walking distance from the school. However, there are still quite a few housing options near the school anyways. As far as anatomy ventilation goes — its one of the better ventilated anotomy labs around. Not only that but because of the new class size increasing a large part of the anatomy lab space will be new next year. That is all. “
“Very relaxed & conversational. I had one science prof (PhD), one clinical prof (DO) and the head of admissions.”
“Went in and they were very nice, interview was SO relaxed and I couldnt tell how I did because they pretty much wanted you to talk. I guess I did OK because I got in. It was very very laid back. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR THEM!!! At the end they want you to ask some, so come prepared. “
“Overall It went pretty well. It was a very low key relaxed atmosphere. “
“It was nice. Nice, new admissions center although there was no sign outside. The school has been around for about 30 yrs so the facilities were quite extensive although you could definitely tell which parts of the building were originally part of the transformed military school.”
“I was the first interview in the morning so I did not have to sit around and wait. The interview was very relaxing, more like a conversation than an interview.”
“The whole day was fantastic. My group was not very lively, but everyone was really nice. The class I sat in on was male urogenital diseases, so that was very interesting. I believe I am sold on PBL though. Although the school is expensive, living in a very safe place makes up for it. I really hope I get in there.”
“very laid back and personable”
“The interview was very relaxed. They really werent trying to trip you up or confuse you, they just want to talk. I was very impressed by the way they stand by their school…great loyalty. Dr. Leach is incredibly nice. I asked the interview board about reasons for expanding their program, and their first answer was money…apparently their funding has been slashed. That was a little concerning, but overall, a blip on the radar.”
“Generally positive, very impressed with schools facilities”
“Awesome staff. Everyone is so friendly. Makes you feel like home. “
“I showed up in the afternoon and we went over the logistics(funding, programs on campus) and then we went on our campus tour. After this we went and ate at a restaurant with students, and then we had our interviews.”
“Our day started at 8 where we were given a schedule of the day and what times we were to interview. The interview was very relaxing and conversational. They truly seemed to just want to get to know you. When we werent interviewing we were free to look around and sit in classes. We met with fin. aid, a PBL instructor, and the clinical director. We had lunch at the General Lewis Inn with some students and then we had a tour of the school. If we had interviewed in the morning we were free to leave. The students interviewing in the afternoon didnt have to be there til 11:30.”
“Overall, the interview was very relaxed and enjoyable. I wasnt nervous in the least, which surprised me. The key is to go in and be yourself. Answer the questions to the best of your abilities and let God do the rest. I received my acceptance from the school today, only 3 days after the interview đ and trust me, if I can do it, you can do it!”
“Awesome school, beautiful location, relaxing interview. Angie is the best!”
“So laid-back it was worrisome. “
“My interview was very relaxed, everyone was very friendly and put me at ease.”
“started in group interview with 4 people(relaxing and very well done) and then talked one on one with a faculty/DO. That was also relaxing.”
“Two of my inteviewers were really nice and asked me the less difficult questions; why osteopathy, what field of medicine etc. The third guy was more aggressive, he was not unfriendly he just asked the more difficult questions. Someone has to do this, it would be strange if they didnt challenge you in the interview, so expect it. The made it really easy to be as relaxed as possible anyhow. Just be yourself. Stay at the General Lewis, its close and gives you a feel for what the town is about.”
“I was the last one to interview from the morning group (out of 5 guys). We were there at 8:00AM as instructed and were given the option to fill a form agreeing to have our pictures taken (individual pictures). The interview was more relaxing than the waiting part but it helps if you find something to do or someone to hang with to keep your mind off of it. I seem to connect really well with one of my interviewers. She backed me up on a lot of my reponses. I connected with the microbiology professor from the beginning until the last question. Damn! As for the other one she was nice but caught me off guard with a few comments/questions based on my previous reponses. Choose your words wisely!”
“I arrived at the admissions office at 8 am; I was the first applicant there. They give you juice, fruit, coffee, water, and crackers to eat while waiting for the day to begin. They then give you a sheet of paper with your interview time. Before and after the interview, you are free to walk around campus, sit in on classes, and talk with whomever. The interview was with three committee members – the Dean of Admissions, a clinician, and a professor. It was a very laid-back, easy going conversation with three knowledgable people and myself. Everyone at WVSOM is friendly, and they all convey that family demeanor! After the interview, we were given a short presentation on financial aid, third and fourth year rotations, and the PBL track. Then it was off to lunch at the General Lewis Inn with current medical students and a walking tour with Angie! Then we were done. If you are called for an afternoon interview, your day begins with the presentations and continues on in the same order, with your interviews ending the day! Good luck!”
“Overall, great interview. They wanted to know about me as a person and didnt try to intimidate me at all. They generally wanted to get to know me and I was quite comfortable. “
“Well I was second to last to go, so I had 2 1/2 hrs to walk around the very small campus. There was nothing to do except get more nervous, also sat in a lecture. The Professor had a long pony-tail and was a male. Didnt give a great professional experience. The interviewers didnt seem to personal to me. They werent until they said do you have anything else to add at the end and I just put in all the stuff I felt like they should know like my strengths and stuff that I thought they would have asked me, but didnt. They did seem pleased when I took initiative, So if they dont seem personal at first just say what your going to say. Gotta fight for your spot!”
“Overall the interview went really well. I had the interviewers laughing so it made things a little bit less stressful. I was myself and did not try to say what they wanted to hear, I answered each question honestly and to the best of my ability. They asked me a lot about the things in my application. It seemed like they memorized it!! Overall I would say that it was pretty laid back despite my high level of stress.”
“Very low key. It was my second interview and I heard it was a casual conversation between you and two retired faculty members which is exactly what it was.”
“Everyone was extremely hospitable and friendly. Although it is hard to imagine that a panel interview could be relaxed and conversational, this one was. Unlike the “no feedback” policy most med schools seem to adopt, they were very responsive and encouraging.”
“Stay at the General Lewis. Its really cute there, and it just makes it easier. You meet and have breakfast there at 7:30am, then you go to the school and meet some admissions people. Then the interviews are conducted, while it isnt your turn you are free to roam the building and sit in on lectures, which was cool. Then you go for lunch one on one with a student, which is good to get to know the school from a students view. Then you go back and take a tour of the school. Its pretty basic, but its really relaxed. They dont want to make you feel intimidated. Hope this helps!”
“Everything was great, they do their best to help you feel as relaxed as possible. If you can go to breakfast, do it, it makes a great icebreaker, and is a good way to learn about the school in a relaxed atmosphere. “
“Overall, a pleasant experience–minus all the travelling.”
“Very laid back, it was only supposed to take 30 minutes but we really clicked and I was honestly having a good time. “
“It was pretty stress-free. They told me the interviews would be like a conversation but that wasnt entirely accurate. It was a boardroom setting with me against three faculty members. They just asked questions and I answered them. Not a conversation at all, but they were easy, “Get to know you” kinds of questions. Later we got to check out the facilities and classes while they were in session. It was a nice day overall. Unfortunately, some things arent that high-tech. They dont have wireless yet, and they dont have some facilities like at Kirksville and Des Moines where they bring in actors for you to be practice patients.”
“The interview was friendly, and they really wanted to get to know you. One of the interviewers was actually an MD. The students are informative and friendly.”
“The school and students were very nice!”
“Very laid back interview “
“Overall, I was impressed with the school and their welcoming attitude. During my interview, I tried to be myself and show them that I was intelligent and capable of doign the work but that i was also personable and able to interact well with people. Just be yourself and youll do great. I think thats a lot of what they were looking for in their interview.”
“Overall, I dont feel like I did very well on this interview, I felt that the interviewers were bombarding me with questions, and that I didnt always have the right answer. Also, they have taken a long time getting back with me.”
“On the whole it was a relaxed day. Stay at tbe general lewis (thats where you will meet somebody from the school and have breakfast). The interview was a little harder than what i had experienced so far. But overall, it wasnt that bad.”
“The interview was laid back and comfortable. Nothing to get stressed about. One of my connecting flights was canceled due to severe weather and I was re-directed all over the country and didnt get into Charleston until 2am and then didnt get into Lewisburg until 4:30am on the morning of the interview. So, I ended up getting about 45 minutes of sleep before the day of the interview…not an ideal situation. Yet, it didnt seem to matter because the interviewers really made the interview comfortable and conversational. The three interviewers seemed genuinely interested in who I was as an individual. I was definitely impressed by the faculty there. I did think it was slightly strange that I wasnt asked about my reasearch because I have several solid stem cell research publications, yet as I think about it research really isnt a prominent focus at WVSOM. To be honest I didnt think I did all that well in the interview, yet I must of done better than I thought because I was accepted yesterday. “
“Great school, they have 2 tracks. Everyone is so nice. Interview was more like get to know you, they asked me how the drive was to calm me down, it worked, lots of laughs, no hard questions. They give a response quick in 1-2 weeks. đ I am def. going to consider it, but my first choice is NYCOM. “
“My interview was supposed to be with a doctor, a scientist, and a member of the admissions staff. The scientist was ill, so I only had two interviewers. Both of them were very nice and easy to talk to. I was a little nervous at first, but soon I felt like I was just having a discussion with some close friends. “
“Overall, a great experience! The day starts with breakfast at the General Lewis Inn. They rotate faculty for this, so you dont know who youre going to get. It is a great way to break the ice, though. Next they take you to the admissions office where the director goes over your file and any missing requirements. Next you get to set in on the PBL and SBL sessions while the interviews are going on. The interview itself wasnt too bad. There were three comittee members including the Associate Dean for Admissions. After everyone has interviewed, you have lunch with several 1st and 2nd year students, all of whom are very courteous and helpful. Finally you get the grand tour of all the facilites. Overall, it was a great experience. You get a LOT of unsupervised access to the students, which I think speaks very well of the school. The Lewisburg area is absolutely beautiful (Im sure it didnt hurt that the leaves were at the peak of their color when I was there). Be prepared though: the area is very rural. If you absolutely live for the breakneck pace of a Mega metropolis like DC, New York, or Chicago this is probably not the place for you. If you want somehwere that is quiet and the students and faculty are tight-knit, then you should definitely check out WVSOM.”
“Very good day. Although it was a little long, we sat in through 2 of the med students classes. The atmosphere was positive and stress free. I really liked this school and hope to get in. The average time to find out your status is 2-3 weeks after the interview.”
“Great experience! If you go, stay at the General Lewis Inn; it is very charming and relaxing. The overall interview process is low stress and they do a great job of making you feel like you belong there.”
“This school is awesome. If the tuition were not so high it would be my number 1 pick!”
“Excellent, the school sells itself, dont pass up this school without a visit”
“Never thought I would be as interested as I now am in this school. I cant explain the experience…almost ethereal.”
“This is in reference to the previous post… I am a student on waitlist waiting to get into WVSOM. I have been accepted into two other school and incidentally have a 30 on the MCAT. If you look at the other previous posts, no one has had any high stress in their interviews and have had very pleasant experiences…whether from a big city or not. It seems like this person felt unsure enough about themselves to be immature and slandering on a site where they are just supposed to give simple opinions, not hate messages. Hopefully their self-esteem will improve later on in life. I can assure you, as many people have in their reviews here of WVSOM and their records state (have been in the top medical school in the country for in Newsweek for 10 of their 35 years as a school) that WVSOM has a highly respectable interviewing process, is unbiased and provides a quality education…if not, I wouldnt have turned down two other schools to risk getting off their wailist. Best of luck to you.”
“Positive. The staff are very friendly as are the students. You will eat breakfast at the General Lewis Inn, then go in for interviews at the school. Afterwards you get a tour of the school and then a financial aid session. Whole process took me from 8AM till 3PM. All I can say is dont be turned off by WVSOM because of the small town. Its better than it seems and the school is state of the art. The staff really cares about their students and they even have a Problem Based Learning Track. Once you are in you are family.”
“Overall it was good. The day seemed kind of rushed, but they were trying to get everything in by lunch because a girl had an early flight out of Roanoke and the weather was horrible. The mornng began with a review of your file with the director of admissions and she was also one of my interviewers along with a DO and a PhD. All 3 people were at one conference table and I sat at the head and they took turns asking questions. I thought this was so scary upon entering the room, but surprisingly this was my most relaxed interview so far. There is nothing to be nervous about! Then there was a tour of the facilities in the rain, but they provided umbrellas so that was a nice touch. The school is so nice and modern. Evrything has been remodeled and the facilities are top notch. You no longer have breakfast at the General Lewis Inn with admissions people, but it is still a really nice place to stay and you do have lunch there one on one with a student. My first year was not very talkative so I was struggling to make conversation and she seemed to get really offended whan I asked if the PBL students learn as much as the systems based group, but the food was really good so that was a definite plus. Our interview day ended after lunch. “
“Basic interview experience with added comfort and geniune interest in student.”
“The interview was one of the best Ive had. I have been accepted into an MD and one other DO, but suprisingly want to go here as my number one choice. I hope I hear something soon. I do wish I hadnt applied so late. I was trying to cover all my bases, yet I am glad for the experience if nothing else. If I get in I would very much like to attend the PBL track. It would be amazing.”
“Very good experience, nice people, cared about what I had to say. Made me comofortable.”
“The interviewers were very interested in what I had to say, we got into some deep topics after the initial questioning. Every single student I say was happy. Is that possilbe? In med school? Every other place I went to people were grumpy! Ha.”
“Being from Boston, I wasnt sure what to expect from a school located in such a small, rural town. But I was completely blown away! They have incredible facilities, a great faculty-student rapport, and a real heart for osteopathic medicine. Definitely tied for my top choice.”
” Stay at the General Lewis INN (~$60 after interview discount. It is a quaint, bed-and-breakfast place. The admissions office is very friendly, and the students and faculty make you feel at home. The facilities are modern (the school is not very old), and the workout center is an added bonus. Overall, if you are looking for a school focused on primary care and rural medicine, and arent concerned with the high tuition rate, the school is a fabulous fit.”
“The day started off well and ended well. And if you like a little town, this place is perfect. I look forward to starting there in the fall.”
“the day starts out with breakfast at the general lewis inn. the inn is very quaint and has a historic ambiance. the breakfast was delicious and a great way to start out the day and get to know some of the other potential candidates. from the get go, you get the sense that the interview will not be overly competitive, and the two faculty at breakfast wanted us to speak candidly and offered to answer any and all questions. i interviewed third out of four people, so i had the chance to attend the second years lecture on GI pathology. to be honest, the majority of the class seemed unenthused, however, they had the powerpoint slides as handouts and could probably find better ways to spend their time. the interview itself, was what i expected, typical how and why type questions, but nothing off the wall. the tour was great and very informative. the school is in its first year of a pbl (problem-based learning) curriculum, and the students (21) that are members, all seem to love it. they seem enthused and yearn to learn more. the tenets of this type of learning make sense and the program seems very well organized, however there is no data on the success of the students as of yet. “
“Great school and people. The faculty, staff, and students all make you feel comfortable and leave a positive impression.”
“This interview was a learning experience. Practice, if you will, for other interviews I have in the next few weeks. It confirmed my belief that I dont want to live in WVirginia. I think it really is a great school for the right student. I really got the impression that you will have a successful and complete education, and will learn what you need to have a great career. I personally dont feel that I belong there. Im very much a bigger city type of person. Would likely go crazy in this type of environment. Stay at the General Lewis Inn! You have to meet there at 7:30am anyway, and it was full of character. Like a true colonial Inn. It felt like I went back in time to the late 1700s. Interviewee rate is way cheaper than normal rate, and totally worth it.”
“The worst of my many interviews by far. The interviewers were very distant and impersonal. The woman giving the tour, however, was pleasant as well as the students we met.”
“This was the first interview that I have participated in. I was very nervous going into the interview, but found the interviewers to be very friendly and they made it quite comfortable. They interacted with me, and were very receptive to my responses. “
“Went well!!! Letters are already on the way…nervousness is kicking in Make sure you talk with Anjie in the admissions office, she kicks a$$ “
“I thought it was a pretty good experience overall–the interviewers dont show much emotion during the intervie so that is a little intimidating. Also dont be afraid if your interview didnt last the whole 30 minutes–none of the people who interviewed with me did either.”
“This school is keeping on top of things to ensure they are one of the best DO schools out there. Theyre expanding in both the facilities and the curriculum. If I accepted, Im going.”
“I enjoyed my day in West Virginia. The Lewis Inn is really nice. It was was relaxing to start the day with two faculty members. They just got us talking and Im sure they read our files prior to the breakfast cause they seemed to target each interviewee about somethign or the other. My actual interview felt stressed. I felt my answers didnt measure up to their expectations. “
“I met 2 really other interviewiees at the interview whom i thought were really cool. Other than that there is a huge lack of diversity, someone stated earlier that there is only 3% minority. I saw one non caucasian student on campus, which is the basis of me giving it a no change status. the town is very small, 3000 people including the students and it is a very personal school. IE the school gives to the surrounding community etc. Id go there.”
“no research on this campus! if you are against diverstiy, this is it. i saw two minorities on the entire campus.”
“The school is really small and friendly. The problem-based learning track is new and very cool. The facilities are all relatively new and updated. The staff and faculty were very friendly. Oh, and the town closes down at 6pm. Also, there are not many sidewalks and absolutely no edge to the road so if you decide to go for a run or walk–stick to the downtown area where there are sidewalks!”
“A Great school and a great curriculum! A little too far away from everything else, but if you dont mind doing lots of traveling to get anywhere. Far, any questions PM me: jonb12997.”
“Great facilities and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Great place to study medicine.”
“It was a truly great experience, BOOK EARLY AT the GENERAL LEWIS INN or youll end up at an econolodge! The people are great, the staff was friendly and the students generally seemed to enjoy what they were learning. “
“the students there are really really nice, but the school is in the middle of no where, and there is hardly any diversity among the student body”
“It was a nice day. Breakfast with the faculty gives you a chance to calm down. The interviewers were friendly and laid back, not grilling you at all. I love this school and the area so much. I found out today that I was accepted, and I am definitely going to go there next fall!”
“Very nice students and staff. Family type atmosphere. I loved Lewisburg. It is a small town with lots of outdoors stuff to do. “
” I lvoed it here and I am considering going. Great people , both faculty and students, and a great learning atmosphere”
“Pretty good. Dont let the dour interviewer get to you. All the questions are straightforward if you prepare. The interview is not meant to stress you, it is just for them to get to see your personality. And meet the students and the Graduate TAs, because they can give you great information.”
“The interview was fairly laid-back. I didnt feel that I really connected to any of the interviewers, but I didnt feel that I was being grilled, either.”
“It was very low stress. I suggest going to the breakfast before the interview to get to know the other applicants. It was my first interview and I was just accepted, woohoo! Now to go check out the competition. “
“Very friendly staff and student body. The glaring interviewer was obviously playing a part in trying to increase the stress level, although it really wasnt that bad. All of the interviewees commented on his demeanor, though. Besides that, it was a positive and laid back experience overall.”
“I enjoyed the experience. I left with a positive feeling.”
“unstressful and it was my first, faculty and students were very helpful, admissions staff was great full exposure to school and town, thorough interview day”
“It was a very good interview experience.”
“its very low stress. all in all, its a very good experience. i left feeling impressed with the school.”
“it was a great interview and the school does a good job in presenting its best side”
“It was one of my more challenging interviews, but I did not fold.”
“I felt very comfortable. The fact that it is in a small town really lets you concentrate on studies if you are one who is easily distracted. Although students said if you want to go out for a good time its possible. I was fed two meals, breakfast and lunch. WVSOM is not affiliated with a single hospital. Rotations are done all over the state. Overall it was a good experience. Im considering going there if I get accepted.”
“I was very much impressed with the school and students. The faculty is dedicated to the students and will assist them at anytime. The interviewers were very nice and friendly and tried to get to know you and offer as much information about the school as they could.”
“I was greatly impressed with the school. And I love the small class size. The small town is quite active and even has a community college. Best of all, they notified me in 10 days that I had been accepted! What a way to begin the interview season! But my decision is now made. WVSOM Class of 2007! “
“interviewers werent friendly, but the staff and students were great”
“Everyone was really friendly and the interview was so laid back. No questions were difficult to answer or inappropriate. It was an all around good time.”
“It was a very laid back and non stressful environment. It was more of a conversation than an interrogation.”
“interviewers/ students were very nice…be prepared to study in a RURAL town if you want to come here.”
“The interviewers were very friendly, the admissions staff were very courtious. “
Who was the tour given by?
“Provide an individual that will talk through all the information on the powerpoint, make the powerpoint available to interviewees, and/or provide a packet of information”
“They should keep doing what they do best and make applicants feel welcome!”
“Absolutely none, the admissions office is perfect because their staff are SO NICE!”
“Please ask questions not asked in the supplemental application. I had many experiences and opinions I wanted to discuss but could not because of the very general nature of the interview questions.”
“The wait to interview is difficult if you are one of the last to go for the day. Perhaps have people come in at different times.”
“None. They were excellent and so welcoming.”
“Keep doing what you are doing :)”
“None- Keep doing what you are doing.”
“Please be more understanding and lower your deposits. You have to realize that students are probably waiting on other schools and to demand $3000 is just unreasonable and contradicts your “focus on the student” attitudes you shared on interview day.”
“While admissions was extrememly laid back and friendly, the interview itself was stuffy and formal – please warn students to snap back into serious mode! Its easy to feel like the whole day is going to be a breeze with the helpfulness of the staff but we need to put our business hats back on!”
“No suggestions, they answered all of my questions and were kind and considerate.”
“Email invites faster, my status changed 4 days before I got an email”
“None. Nicest people ever! Very supportive, and incredibly friendly.”
“Angie and Annette are the nicest people ever!”
“none. they were so friendly and willing to help with anything that i needed.”
“None. They do an awesome job at making the experience a stress free one.”
“Schedule interviews for when students are not having tests.”
“keep doing what youre doing”
“None, they were very friendly.”
“Take a bottle of water into the interview in case your throat gets dry.”
“Admissions staff are by far the friendliest admissions people you will ever meet.”
“Nothing, admissions staff is ridiculously friendly, you will understand when you get there.”
“Absolutely nothing. This was the fifth interview Id been to, and this admissions staff was the mos”
“Very friendly and eager to assist with any questions or concerns.”
“No suggestions. They were hands down the friendliest, most welcoming admissions office of them all!!”
“Absolutely nothing. They could not have been more friendly! What an amazing staff!”
“Have more water available throughout the day. I was parched by lunch time.”
“The only thing I would suggest is to offer rescheduling for interviews if need be. It did not affec”
“Nothing, phenomenal staff. They do an amazing job.”
“Nothing, Annette and Angie are both great!”
“Nothing! Keep doing what youre doing, its great!”
“None. They are too awesome for words.”
“I felt very welcomed and relaxed. They even provided bottles of water, fruit juice, and snacks for”
“Keep up the great work!”
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Adventures at WVSOM: Medical School Interview Edition!
Itâs officially 48 hours since a finished my interview at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, WV! That means Iâve replayed all the minute details in my head about 96 times and while I think the interview and situational assessments went well, I keep thinking about how I could have done better. However, at this point, all I can do is say Câest la vie and pray that in 2 weeks I receive news of my acceptance.
For those interested in WVSOM or looking for advice on how an interview goes, I hope this article helps!
Iâll be honest, this was my first time to West Virginia and I wasnât exactly sure what to expect. After visiting my grandpa in Arkansas and adventures to many corners of the world, I was ready for anything. I was up at 3am and off to the airport to catch my flight! Flight back home! Leaving Sacramento at 6am Sunrise
As the plane lowered through the dense cloud cover, my eyes are glued to the window as I take in the beautiful hills laced with low lying clouds
that hugged their curves. I noticed that the towns residing in the valley were small and for that I was grateful. âI think Iâm going to love thisâ was my first thought as I sat there with a big grin on my face. I landed in the small Charleston, WV airport and proceeded with a 2-hour drive through some heavy rain, thick fog banks, and pitch black highways until I reached the small town of Lewisburg. It must have been about 730pm and I was starving!
My dad, with one week left before he starts work after his medical leave from his heart attack, was super excited to see the school that Iâve havenât stopped talking about for the past 2 months. I will say, as a 23-year-old future med student, I felt a little childish having my dad come with me, but I love my dad and was so glad to have shared this trip with him. He had fun exploring and now only has 3 states left to check off before he can say heâs seen âem all!
Anyway, we asked the hotel reception lady the best places to eat and we were off to Food and Friends downtown. (HIGHLY recommend eating here, the breadâŠ. OhMyGoodness THE BREAD IS AMAZING!!) Now 9pm and starting to rain again, we drove over to scope out the campus. Iâve watched just about every YouTube video and read a good handful of personal accounts of the campus and I was still blown away at how beautiful, welcoming, and safe it all felt. (I mention âsafeâ because I was there late on a dark stormy night and the campus was well lit and there were a few people around. Mothers like to know these things.) White Coat ceremony happens in the lawn area. WVSOM at night! Cool clock tower!
Interview Info:
As I mentioned in my last article HERE, I wonât be able to tell you what went on behind closed doors, but hereâs the general layout.
7:30 â Doors Open at the Admissions Building and I enter with shaky hands and a mixture of excitement and nerves
8-10am â The 6 of us interview individually with a small panel of doctors and admission admin.
10-11:40am â We walk over as a group to the Clinical Eval Center, have a quick tour, and start our way through the SAEs.
11:40-2pm â Now with the hard part done, we tour the rest of the campus to see the lecture halls, anatomy lab, and a few other main buildings. We also have lunch with a few 2nd year med students where we picked their brains for a solid 50mins. At the end, we all had our pictures taken for our ID cards if we get accepted.
It was a long day, but I think it all went by so quickly!! The president of WVSOM was under the weather so sadly we didnât get to meet him, but he sounds like such an amazing guy. Apparently not only is he a physician and president of a med school, but he is a lawyer and a magician that stars in a PBS kids show where he does magic tricks to teach kids how to eat healthily. #toocool
Traditional Interview Setting:
Ok back to the nitty gritty. The interview with the panel was very traditional. I had prepared by reviewing and collecting my thoughts on some major issues, both political and personal, such as âWhy do you want to be a DOâ and thoughts about the Affordable Care Act, vaccinations, etc. As nervous as I was, I think it went well. There were some things I wish I could have talked about more, such as how I want to use my love of aviation to fly to rural areas in need of medical care, more about my life altering experiences at Camp Korey, or my travels. Sadly, I think my nerves got to me and for some reason or another, I didnât talk about these like I wanted to. Overall, the interview was more like a conversation/âget to know youâ environment. There were some more serious questions and one that kind of threw me off. Like I said earlier though, Iâve reviewed this in my head about 96 times and though it might not have been my best interview ever, I think I did well and hope that conveyed my passion for people and medicine.
After getting to know the school, its opportunities, the area, and the people, I LOVE this school and would be crazy not to want to go there. I still chuckle at how surprised the interview panel was when I told them Lewisburg had a bigger downtown than my small town in CA. (Goes to show that a bigger population doesnât mean everything.) #ruralmedicinerocks #inlovewithsmalltowns
SAE = Standardized Applicant Encounters:
This is similar to an MMI. Since we had to sign a non-disclosure agreement, I canât share what exactly happened. If youâre the type of person, like me, who likes to be prepared for everything, you can review other articles about MMIâs or ethical scenarios. Overall, the best thing you can do is be yourself and if youâre a half decent person, youâll be ok. I promise!
The SAEâs took place in the Clinical Evaluation Center which is my new FAVORITE thing! WVSOM has 24 robotic training patients that they can program to have certain symptoms. There is an infant, 2 children of varying ages, several adult models, and 2 that simulate birth! My favorite was a military grade patient that they take out side to practice wilderness triage to be prepared for lost limbs, tourniquets, and general rescue procedures as they will sometimes have this one lost in a cave or by a river.
For the rest of the tour, you get to see there two lecture halls and proceed to their anatomy lab. The anatomy lab was another awesome building where you can see how much WVSOM cares for their students. There are 50 tables with 4 students per donor. Though it might sound crowded and smelly, WVSOM has a TV monitor at every table so the instructor can show you what to look at and how to do things without everyone crowding one table. There are also personal vents at each table that clear out the lovely formaldehyde smell. I really liked that there also windows so it doesnât feel like youâre stuck in a basement for hours on end.
I definitely also have to mention the Admissions Program Coordinator who was giving us the tour is one of the friendliest people Iâve ever met! All throughout the tour we were talking about the area, the weather (which was in the mid 30âs, overcast, and breezy), and how much I loved the campus. In fact, everyone I met at the school, students and faculty were very welcoming.
Once the tour was over, I met up with my dad who had explored the whole town and we went off to see Carnegie Hall, the North House museum, a few antique stores, the Wild
Bean (great coffee shop where all the med students go! I saw some in white coats and felt like I just saw a celebrity!), a Confederate grave yard, and further down the road, the Greenbrier River Trail 
and a house made out of 30 tons of West Virginian coal. Since our plane left at 2:30pm the following day, we had time to check out The Greenbrier (something I recommend to any history buff). The massive white resort is the spot where past âGone with the Windâ era high society and modern society go to relax. There is also a declassified cold war bunker hidden below!!!
The Greenbriar and sulfur spring gazebo sought for its âhealing powersâ
Final Impression:
Since this was my first interview, I wasnât sure what to expect. I was completely blown away by how amazing this school is and would love to go here if I got accepted. It takes about 2 weeks to hear a decision so we will see what happens!
Alright, now that youâve read through one of my longest blog posts yet and I could keep on writing, I want to thank you all for keeping up with my journey and encourage you to tell your friends to follow my blog! I hope this info helped you in some way, if not to at least book a ticket to Lewisburg, WV which by the way was rated the #1 coolest small town in America in 2011.
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