Dothan, AL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 34% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include topics such as 'Tell me about yourself', strengths and weaknesses, reasons for choosing medicine or osteopathic medicine, study habits, ethical scenarios, research experiences, and handling academic challenges. Many respondents also mentioned questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, indicating possible nondisclosure agreements in place during the interviews.
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Tell me about yourself
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Tell me about yourself and something NOT on your application.
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Why DO?
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Tell me about yourself. What is one of your strengths in a leadership role?
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What is one of your weaknesses?
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 strengths and weaknesses in their applications, personality traits, ways to unwind from stress, impacts of AI in medicine, and handling ethical dilemmas. The interviews may have been in an MMI format as mentioned by some respondents, with questions tailored to personal experiences and applications, and some respondents noted a conversational flow to the questions.
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MCAT, GPA, clinical experiences, volunteering, etc. are all part of the application process. Which part would you consider your strength and weakness?
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What is one thing you want to highlight about your application?
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What are three words you think others would use to describe your personality?
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What is your worst habit?
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With studying medicine comes long days, what do you do to unwind at the end of the day?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including strengths and weaknesses in the application, future goals, ethical scenarios, and reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine over allopathic. Many responses indicated questions about personal weaknesses, challenges faced in academics, and ethical dilemmas, with some mentioning specific academic grades and the importance of empathy and healthcare relationships. Some responses hinted at an MMI format, suggesting possible nondisclosure agreements due to the vague or specific nature of questions.
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MCAT, GPA, clinical experiences, volunteering, etc. are all part of the application process. Which part would you consider your strength and weakness?
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what is one thing ACOM can improve on?
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Why djd you get [specific grades]?
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N/A
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None were difficult
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as SDN, Reddit, and mock interviews to practice common questions and review their application materials. Suggestions included researching the school's website, practicing with friends and family, and familiarizing oneself with the school's mission and values.
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browsed SDN and Reddit for advice and potential questions, videotaped my answers
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Some basic prep. I was overprepping. Bullet point style is much better.
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SDN, reviewed AACOMAS application, practiced in front of friends
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SDN, ChatGPT, Reddit
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SDN, ChatGBT, and reviewing my application and common med school interview questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the supportive and collaborative community at the school. They also appreciated the emphasis on student success, the quality of resources and facilities, and the conversational and welcoming interview experience. Suggestions included maintaining this positive atmosphere and continuing to prioritize student support and community engagement.
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Interviewer was nice and not emotionally blunted
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How friendly everyone was and how much students and faculty loved the school. They really emphasize their responsiveness and feedback from current students. Everyone seemed happy.
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supportive & collaborative community, impressive sim lab
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How kind everyone was!!
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Everyone was so kind!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were primarily concerned about the lack of engagement and emotion from interviewers, the remote location of the school in Dothan, and the limited academic and research opportunities offered. Suggestions include improving interviewer training to be more personable, enhancing academic offerings, and increasing research opportunities to attract more applicants.
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Difficult to make it conversational because my interviewer didn't engage that much
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The location is a bit odd and can put you off. But if you come from a college town, it's a bit smaller than that.
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Don't love the surrounding area
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N/A
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time how relaxed and conversational the interview would be, encouraging future candidates to chill out and not stress. They also suggested preparing questions in advance and being ready to discuss their narrative while highlighting their strengths during the interview.
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How to find opportunities to sell yourself and tell your narrative while answering questions
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Chill out! It's a very relaxed/conversational structure
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Nothing
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Come up with a lot of questions just in case your interview ends earlier
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How chill it was going to be
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience at ACOM to be positive, with many mentioning the supportive faculty and staff, the conversational nature of the interview, and the school's commitment to student success. Some applicants highlighted the school's impressive facilities, community involvement, and emphasis on holistic evaluation during the interview process.
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Make sure to bring questions. I was only asked 4 questions.
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Seems like a great school! It was also a great interview
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It was very conversational but you need to be sure and touch on the things that make you a unique/stellar applicant! Given the volume of interviewees, this is super important.
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The school faculty seems really supportive, and they want you to succeed.
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Great interview experience and great school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for their efficiency, friendliness, and communication but suggested providing more time in interviews and confirming successful deposits via email to enhance the overall experience.
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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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NA
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None
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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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ATL
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ATL and Dothan
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ATL, DHN
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Atlanta
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DHN
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn
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Airbnb
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Clarion Inn
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Comfort Inn
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Comfort Inn & Suites
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Comfort Inn (highly recommend)
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
N/A
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Most hotels were within 10-20min away from campus. So don't worry about which one you book.
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