Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Huntington, WV
Interview Format
Format Type
Traditional
Number of Interviews
2
Delivery Method
Virtual
Two live virtual one-on-one interviews.
Interview Day Overview
PROBABLE INTERVIEW FORMAT FOR 2025 ENTERING CLASS • Applicants selected for interviews will be invited to two live virtual interviews with different interviewers. • Interviews will be conducted via secure Zoom during the weekday as scheduled by the Admissions Office. • Each interview may last up to 45 minutes. Interviews will be consecutive with a fifteen minute break in between. • Applicants will also be required to meet with current medical students via Zoom for discussion. This will be scheduled separately from the interviews and will include a student-guided video tour of the campus. An optional Zoom session with the Dean and other faculty is also available. • The applicant will be given direction about the live virtual interview, including an agreement of terms and conditions that must be signed in advance of the interview.
Interview Invite Timeline
Most schools begin sending invitations September–October on a rolling basis. Earlier is better — submit your primary early. Schools with rolling admissions fill seats throughout the cycle, so late applicants face a more competitive pool for fewer spots.
How to Prepare
Research This School
- • Read Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine's mission statement — interviewers expect you to know it cold
- • Understand the curriculum style — is it problem-based learning (PBL), lecture-based, or hybrid?
- • Look up unique programs: dual-degree tracks, research opportunities, community health initiatives
- • Check recent news — faculty achievements, new clinical partnerships, or curriculum updates
Common Question Types
Motivation
"Why medicine?" · "Why Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine?"
Behavioral
"Tell me about a time you..." (use STAR method)
Ethical Scenarios
End-of-life care, resource allocation, patient autonomy
Current Events
Healthcare policy, health equity, insurance access
Day-of Tips
- Professional attire — business formal; err on the side of overdressed
- Arrive 15 minutes early — give yourself buffer for parking and check-in
- Prepare 2–3 thoughtful questions to ask your interviewers (not things on the website)
- Send a thank-you note within 24 hours — a brief, genuine email to each interviewer
Interview FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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