Interview Information
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VCME program will be conducting virtual interviews.
In addition, all applicants will be invited to join residents and faculty to several informal social events.
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Interview Season
Early November-
Early January
Interview Days
Wednesdays
except during National Holidays.
Acceptance and Slot Assignment
After initial screening, interviews will be offered on a 1st come 1st serve basis. We will hold up to 12 interviews each half day to ensure that applicants get a chance to thoroughly review program details and ask any questions from faculty and residents.
Interview Format
A brief greeting will be provided by the program director, then interviews will be conducted by two faculty and one resident. These interactions will be virtual on Thalamus platform. In addition, regular live and virtual social gatherings will be conducted in selected evenings.
Hospital and Site Tours
Interview will include virtual tours of the hospital, clinic, and community in the form of videos. Applicants will be given plenty of opportunity to interact with faculty and residents for questions and further details.
After the Interviews
VCME interview committee will review applicants throughout the season and in certain occasions, a second interview may be offered. Applicants will be ranked based upon final scores and the program then will participate in the final NRMP match followed by SOAP.