Dothan, AL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 32% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's interest in osteopathic medicine, study habits, leadership experiences, community involvement, handling stress, and ethical scenarios. Many responses also allude to an MMI format, suggesting that respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked during the interview process.
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Do you have experience with DOs?
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How do you feel about OMM?
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Why ACOM?
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Tell me about yourself.
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What brought you here to ACOM?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal motivations for pursuing medicine, handling ethical dilemmas, addressing opioid overprescription, managing time, and scenarios related to professionalism and patient care. While the responses varied, some may have been related to an MMI format, and respondents might have been under a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the questions asked.
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All of them were interesting. It was very conversational, so questions really just naturally flowed.
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Which of your experiences had the greatest impact on your desire to pursue medicine?
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How do you think you will acclimate to our diverse population?
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How is your time management skills?
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If you were giving a 15 minute presentation to the community, what would it be about?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult questions asked at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a range of topics, including future goals, ethical dilemmas in medicine, leadership style, overprescribing opioids, vaccination decisions, academic readiness, and reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine. Some respondents noted challenges in explaining academic weaknesses, experiences with ethical/unethical situations, discussing personal weaknesses, and elaborating on controversial healthcare topics. Additionally, responses varied from specific academic difficulties to broader questions on the Affordable Care Act, influencing factors, and the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment in future practice.
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None were particularly difficult.
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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What is your leadership style?
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Asked about how I would give a patient bad news
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Tallahassee
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Panama City Beach, FL and Destin, FL
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Panama City Beach - ECP
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Panama City
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Panama Beach, Florida
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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la quinta
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Sleep Inn
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Residence Inn
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Red roof inn
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by researching the school extensively through its website, talking to current students, and using resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview feedback and practice questions. Additionally, many applicants reviewed their applications, practiced common interview questions, and engaged in mock interviews with friends, family, or current medical students to prepare effectively.
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SDN, review primary and secondary applications, review school website
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Read SDN
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SDN feedback, Dr. Ryan Gray's book
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Practice questions on SDN
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Practiced common questions, researched the school online, went over my primary and secondary
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere at the school, the genuine personalities of staff and students, the extensive resources available, and the emphasis on student success. They also appreciated the welcoming and conversational interview process, the dedication of faculty, the quality of clinical rotations, and the overall positive environment of the campus. Suggestions were made to maintain the strong focus on student support and success, as well as to continue fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all.
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The genuine personalities of everyone encountered. The campus as a whole.
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Supportive administration, vast amount of resources
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Interviewer was very relaxed and made the situation more comfortable.
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all the resources at the school
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How kind and easy going the interviewer was
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of personal connection in interviews, feeling rushed, and the school's location in a remote area. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, providing more time for interviews, and addressing concerns about the school's location.
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Nothing.
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I wanted to express more of myself personally as opposed to just my medical aspirations.
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Nothing
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Felt a little rushed in my interview
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview would be conversational and relaxed, with a low-stress atmosphere. Some mentioned specific details such as the school's history, the emphasis on OMM, and the need to eat before the interview due to the timing of lunch.
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How conversational it was going to be.
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How relaxed the conversation was going to be and to not stress.
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the interview was very conversational and really not stressful.
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The rushed/not laid back atmosphere of the interviewer
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had positive experiences with ACOM, mentioning great interview experiences, supportive faculty, top-notch facilities, and a strong sense of community. Some feedback included suggestions to improve personal interview skills, be prepared to discuss red flags on applications, and learn more about OMT.
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Great interview experience and great school!
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I had a great interview. It was very conversational and not as stressful as I made it out to be. The post-interview presentation was great and it seems like the school/admin really care about their students.
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Interviewer was a great person and the presentation afterwards was informational and helpful, seems like a good school.
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I was interviewed by a professor from ACOM
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It depends on who interviewed you how it will go/ what the atmosphere is.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for their efficiency and friendliness, with a few suggesting longer interview times and more communication after acceptance. Some also mentioned a desire for confirmation emails for deposits to avoid the need to follow up.
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None! Everything and everyone was absolutely fantastic!
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My only complaint was the lack of time allotted for the interview. 30 minutes is not enough time to adequately be questioned by the interviewer AND have time to ask questions and get a feel for the interviewer/s. I had several questions prepared for the interviewers but only two minutes left once I was allowed to ask them.
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They get back to you very quickly. Since being accepted, I have had constant communication from the admissions office on the process between now and matriculation.
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None
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