How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"All three interviews asked Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

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

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

"Tell me about your research...mentoring...etc (specifics about your application)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Question about ethics regarding abortion and Rural health clinic?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"How is the case against McDonalds food leading to obesity (and subsequent health problems) different from the case against the Tobacco Industry?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

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

What impressed you positively?

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

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing" Report Response

What are your general comments?

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

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

12/15/2002