2021-2022 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)

[ilovevegetablez]

I’m super grateful to have interviewed with WVSOM, but was anyone else thrown off by the format of the interview? I was expecting some explanation about their curriculum or clinical sites but didn’t feel like they covered this much or at all

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[Jambandman]

I’m super grateful to have interviewed with WVSOM, but was anyone else thrown off by the format of the interview? I was expecting some explanation about their curriculum or clinical sites but didn’t feel like they covered this much or at all

Yeah I know what you mean. The website has a lot of info, but it doesn’t have some day to day info. Would love for a current student to jump in here.

 

[HVWebster]

Might have missed it, but is there any accepted applicant social media group or group message beyond the Facebook group?

 

[J_Silver]

There's a Fb but not sure about GroupMe

 

[MustyElbow]

Can a current student comment on how the classes are?

Are any of them mandatory except labs?
Are any classes P/F?
What is the quiz/test schedule like?
Are tests made in boards question format?
Have you had ample time to study for boards/any dedicated time?

Yes, there are some mandatory classes.

All classes have a numeric grade, with the exception of clinical skills, which is P/F.

Depends on the course. When I was in preclinical years, we probably averaged a quiz/exam every 2-3 weeks. I know the new preclinical dean is trying to put all of them on Fridays. Wasn't the case when I was taking them.

Not really, at least in my opinion. They'll tell you they are but they're not really like boards at all speaking from experience. Some are, but a lot aren't. The timing of the exams mirrors boards though in regards to time/question.

Yeah, we had 8 weeks of dedicated. One of the big benefits of WVSOM imo. Plenty of time to teach yourself what you need.

 

[MustyElbow]

Yeah I know what you mean. The website has a lot of info, but it doesn’t have some day to day info. Would love for a current student to jump in here.

What exactly are you looking for info on?

 

[Jambandman]

Yes, there are some mandatory classes.

All classes have a numeric grade, with the exception of clinical skills, which is P/F.

Depends on the course. When I was in preclinical years, we probably averaged a quiz/exam every 2-3 weeks. I know the new preclinical dean is trying to put all of them on Fridays. Wasn't the case when I was taking them.

Not really, at least in my opinion. They'll tell you they are but they're not really like boards at all speaking from experience. Some are, but a lot aren't. The timing of the exams mirrors boards though in regards to time/question.

Yeah, we had 8 weeks of dedicated. One of the big benefits of WVSOM imo. Plenty of time to teach yourself what you need.

Thanks for all this! Just paid the deposit

 

[Jambandman]

I just made a GroupMe for the incoming class. Anyone can join!

You're invited to my new group 'WVSOM Class of 2026' on GroupMe. Click here to join: GroupMe

 

[whodunnit]

Received a II this morning but for their waitlist. Any idea on how many people get off the waitlist every year?

 

[ilovevegetablez]

A today!

 

[Hanooox3]

FIRST MED SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE!!

 

[Jambandman]

Yes, there are some mandatory classes.

All classes have a numeric grade, with the exception of clinical skills, which is P/F.

Depends on the course. When I was in preclinical years, we probably averaged a quiz/exam every 2-3 weeks. I know the new preclinical dean is trying to put all of them on Fridays. Wasn't the case when I was taking them.

Not really, at least in my opinion. They'll tell you they are but they're not really like boards at all speaking from experience. Some are, but a lot aren't. The timing of the exams mirrors boards though in regards to time/question.

Yeah, we had 8 weeks of dedicated. One of the big benefits of WVSOM imo. Plenty of time to teach yourself what you need.

What percent of classes are mandatory?

 

[tired1]

Does anyone know how full the class is at this point? Are the remaining interviews for the waitlist?

 

[whodunnit]

Does anyone know how full the class is at this point? Are the remaining interviews for the waitlist?

I received an interview invite on Wednesday (02/23) and my email said that they will only be interviewing for the waitlist here on out.

 

[stylin456]

Got an II here recently and they mentioned it was basically an interview for the waitlist. Should I even bother interviewing if that’s the case? What are the chances of being taken off the waitlist?

 

[Jambandman]

Got an II here recently and they mentioned it was basically an interview for the waitlist. Should I even bother interviewing if that’s the case? What are the chances of being taken off the waitlist?

I mean do you want a chance at attending this school? If you are already accepted elsewhere and think you’d be better off somewhere else then it’s probably a waste of time. If you haven’t secured an A yet then what do you have to lose?

 

[whodunnit]

If anyone is interviewing on Monday (03/07) and wants to get dinner tomorrow or something (03/06), feel free to PM me!

 

[catcats3233]

Im confused about the interview day, on the school portal thing it says 8:15-11:15 am virtual individual applicant interview at designated time, does the interview day start at 8:15? Or is it 10:00am thats what the other email says? And how long is the actual interview?

 

[J_Silver]

Im confused about the interview day, on the school portal thing it says 8:15-11:15 am virtual individual applicant interview at designated time, does the interview day start at 8:15? Or is it 10:00am thats what the other email says? And how long is the actual interview?

So you would join in at ~9:55 AM EST.

 

[catcats3233]

So you would join in at ~9:55 AM EST.

Thank you!! How long is the interview if the next collective thing is at 11;30?

 

[ilovevegetablez]

Thank you!! How long is the interview if the next collective thing is at 11;30?

It’s about 30 mins. Then you log off until 11:30! My interview was at 8:15 so I had nothing to do from 8:45-11:30 haha

 

[hd1120]

For those that interviewed 03/07-03/11, has anyone gotten a decision?

 

[stylin456]

For those that interviewed 03/07-03/11, has anyone gotten a decision?

Not me

 

[whodunnit]

For those that interviewed 03/07-03/11, has anyone gotten a decision?

I think they'll probably come next week. At my interview on 03/07, they had said there's a big deposit deadline on the 15th which was only yesterday so I imagine they were waiting for that first!

 

[tired1]

Has anyone who interviewed on 3/3 or 3/4 gotten a decision?

 

[pettingzoojustice]

Wvsom match list this year was 🔥

 

[lexaford]

Is there an accepted students groupme, my friends?

Yes did you find it?

 

[wannadodoctorstuff]

Has anyone who interviewed on 3/3 or 3/4 gotten a decision?

No response for me yet either.

 

[catcats3233]

No response for me yet either.

Interviewed 3/10 still waiting

 

[stylin456]

They review applicants on Tuesdays so we should likely hear back tomorrow or the day after

 

[Aristocats]

Wvsom match list this year was 🔥

Where did you find it? I only see 2021..

 

[btsk]

yeah i got it, thanks lex

 

[pettingzoojustice]

Where did you find it? I only see 2021..

I have an inside track. At least 4 ortho, lots of EM, IM, anesthesiology, radiology, dermatology

 

[CaliGal777]

I have an inside track. At least 4 ortho, lots of EM, IM, anesthesiology, radiology, dermatology

And quite a few Neurology (university programs).

 

[hd1120]

Just checked my application status and it says “alternate list.” Is that the waitlist? Has anyone else been put on it?

 

[whodunnit]

Just checked my application status and it says “alternate list.” Is that the waitlist? Has anyone else been put on it?

Mine also says the same thing. I just called and asked and the alternate list is the same is the waitlist!

 

[hd1120]

Mine also says the same thing. I just called and asked and the alternate list is the same is the waitlist!

I wonder how much waitlist movement there is. I also thought they were interviewing for the next cycle?? I remember it being mentioned in the interview.

 

[stylin456]

Hmm did you both get an email as well?

 

[Knowaiden]

Got put on alternate list today interviewed at 2/24 no email yet I just checked the status portal. Any one know if we can expect any movment in the list?

 

[hd1120]

Hmm did you both get an email as well?

No, just checked my wvsom portal. No email.

 

[whodunnit]

Hmm did you both get an email as well?

I did not get an email. Just my portal.

Got put on alternate list today interviewed at 2/24 no email yet I just checked the status portal. Any one know if we can expect any movment in the list?

I remember that in my interview, one of the staff members had said that they see a lot of movement in the waitlist in May. Nothing is guaranteed of course but that has been the trend so far

 

[stylin456]

Got the official waitlist email just now

 

[catcats3233]

Alternate list email just now

 

[Jambandman]

Accepted students join our GroupMe!


'WVSOM Class of 2026'

GroupMe

The free, simple way to stay connected with those who matter most.

groupme.com

 

[LiteralLungs]

Do you think it is worth applying here if I have no rural experiences?

 

[J_Silver]

Do you think it is worth applying here if I have no rural experiences?

Yes! I'm from NYC and just be honest in your answers.

 

[hopefull!!]

Pre-I R. Hope you this gives some reassurance to those on the waitlist that interviews have concluded!

 

[jwlm99]

Anyone else get an email offering a seat for the class of 2027? I got mine 3/28. It also stated that I have the opportunity to move up to the class of 2026 if space opens up.

 

[catcats3233]

Anyone else get an email offering a seat for the class of 2027? I got mine 3/28. It also stated that I have the opportunity to move up to the class of 2026 if space opens up.

Have you sent in a LOI or anything? I would love this offer too if they have it available i was recently WLed

 

[jwlm99]

Have you sent in a LOI or anything? I would love this offer too if they have it available i was recently WLed

I have not sent in a LOI, the email was labeled "WVSOM Alternative List" which is why I did not get too excited when I saw the "congratulations!" message, but in the email it said I was offered a seat for 2027, however the only instructions were to hold tight to see if I get offered a 2026 spot with the option to stay with 2027 if I so desired. I know during the info session they mentioned there was a chance that they would offer a 2027 seat but they made it seem like it was not a common thing for them to do.