Just wanted to throw in a plug. Many of you have already interviewed, but others are still looking forward to theirs and here is some advice for you:
First off, since you have an interview, you have a great shot at getting in. WVSOM has one of the highest acceptance rates for those they interview. They look heavily at your application to make sure students fit their mission. They do not care about your grades as much as your fit with their mission. In your interview, just keep going back to how you want to work with underserved in rural areas, that you're interested in primary care (it wasn't my number 1, but I still slipped it in during the interview), and then about your interest in practicing in WV (This is important so check up on healthcares facts in WV)......For example, there is a massive opioid crisis in WV and it could be said that WV has the most unhealthy people in the nation in terms of things like obesity, diabetes, etc. When I brought that up, they were excited that I knew any of that information.
As far as the interview process.....you'll get there and have your interview right away. I had to sit and wait for a while in the admissions building so you just chat with other interviewees and it's kind of a dreadful wait. Then you go in for your interview and it lasts 30-45 minutes. You will have multiple people asking you questions, but they are generally easy and super conversational. You shouldn't stress too much about it. They just want to get to know you better. You'll feel like you did a lot of waiting around in the admissions building and you are right. When everyone is done interviewing, you'll go on a tour and then have lunch with some students. Ask them whatever you want and be engaged. Each student has the ability to write you a review that will go in your admissions file and play a role into your acceptance. For those of you who know students who are already attending WVSOM, you can talk with them about submitting a letter to the admissions committee to further recommend you for acceptance.
Hopefully this will answer most of your interview questions, but if you have any more, I would be happy to answer. Good luck!