I was accepted into multiple MD schools and chose VTCSOM for a variety of reasons. Those reasons included: small class size, PBL/lecture hybrid curriculum, emphasized clinical experience and knowledge early on, the large amount of time allotted for Step 1 studying, required research with time set aside specifically for it, and (less importantly but still relevant) the proximity to lots of hiking, biking, running, etc. We are right next to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Roanoke has a great greenway running through it, and doing things outside is my best stress relief.
I am unsure what you are asking with the second question....what experiences have I had now at the school that would have influenced my original self making the decision to come here? It has been challenging, but all medical schools are. It has also been very interesting and sometimes even fun! The small class and small group style learning has really made the difference for me here. I would make the same decision again today.
Hope this helps! Happy to answer more questions if ya got them!
