Washington State University

Nothing, I thought everything was great.

The interview was pretty much all day and it was exciting to learn more about the school and what it has to offer. The staff seemed to be very genuine and helpful.

I did their mock interview which was offered by SNMA (Student National Medical Association) at WSU. I also had to practice talking to the computer camera and I did that by purchasing a few resources for that.

Not to stress as much

Having to tour before interview while other group interviewed then toured

Coordination and resources on campus

MMI Prep

I was nervous about the MMI format, but it was actually just fine. The scenarios were pretty simple and the interviewers were very nice and help you feel calm.

That the MMI was going to be really chill and easy.

Separate from WSU main campus (which is in Pullman, WA) so there aren't many student amennities to have access to. No affordable parking near campus.

Faculty and students were wonderful and kind. Facilities were nice. Spokane is a nice place.

Read MMI practice questions and responses; studied ESFCOM's website; studied my application

Great in-state school

How chill the MMI was and how warm/friendly the interviewers were

Majority of the campus tour seemed irrelevant and more just something to do for the group who wasn’t interviewing

Camaraderie among students and faculty

Nothing. Ran through a few MMI scenarios, but you can’t really prep

You get the opportunity to interact with a number of the students (you have lunch with them and go on a tour with them), see the anatomy lab, and see most of the campus (which is tiny). Seems a little risky for now since having only started a couple years ago (Dec. 2018 when I interviewed), but WSU in general has a reputable name and is a quality university. My advice would be to go here if you for sure to go into rural medicine in Washington, but otherwise I would pursue other opportunities.

Currently (Dec. 2018) seems like a bit of an experiment, and they are figuring things out along the way. A couple of the students gave off the "I'm so great/entitled millennial" vibe, which was kindof annoying.

Nice little campus, laid back vibe. All of the students seem very enthusiastic to be going there, and most seem very "chill". Awesome school if you are interested in rural medicine in Washington w/their community-based curriculum and clinical sites.