Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Glendale, AZ
Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 good.
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 good.
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 based on user responses include inquiries about the motivation for pursuing podiatry, reasons for choosing a specific school, personal interests and extracurricular activities, challenges facing healthcare or podiatry, study habits, and future contributions to the field. Some respondents mentioned questions related to previous exposure to podiatry, research experience, academic capabilities, and views on healthcare policies. There were no references to MMI format or nondisclosure agreements in the responses provided.
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What drew you to podiatry?
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Why podiatry, why AZPOD?
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What do you do for fun?
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Why AZPOD?
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Why Midwestern?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal interests, healthcare experiences, ethical dilemmas, and future aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the variety of questions asked, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement as some responses hinted at the nature of the questions being more conversational to get to know the interviewee.
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Why not optometry (since I had worked as an ophthalmic assistant)?
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What do you do for fun?
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Talk about a topic in healthcare
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Have you shadowed a surgery in person?
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What undergrad class did you think you would not have liked, but liked. And what class did you not like?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal failures, ethical dilemmas, healthcare challenges, and professional aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements, while other common themes included questions about addressing conflicts, handling academic challenges, and envisioning the future of podiatry.
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Tell us about yourself?
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If you were on a school campus promoting the field of podiatry, how would you approach it?
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What is something you failed at and what did you do to fix it?
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Who is someone you disrespect or despise?
✅ 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 3 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 reviewing their application and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview feedback and questions. They also emphasized the importance of staying calm, being natural, and researching the school and program thoroughly in advance.
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SDN
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I looked over my application
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Sdn questions
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SDN, mock interviews
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SDN and asking ambassadors via email.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive faculty, the beautiful campus with great facilities, and the collaborative and positive atmosphere among students. Many highlighted the rigorous academic standards, integrated classes with DO students, and the genuine interest shown by staff and students. Suggestions for improvement included enhancing security measures, providing more details on faculty members, and continuing to foster a close-knit community.
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The faculty was super nice and seemed genuinely interested in me.
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The interviewers and staff were very friendly and the campus was beautiful
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Amazing campus, friendly faculty and students
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Cleanliness of the school, friendliness of the dean and staff, nice students giving tour, nice facilities.
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Dr. Jensen is a great intelligent man that makes you feel at home from start to finish, The campus is beautiful and the vision for this college is inspiring.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of financial aid presentations, limited student interaction, long wait times, and a perceived lack of attention to podiatry students. Suggestions included improving campus diversity, enhancing student-faculty relationships, providing more thorough tours, and addressing issues with technology and facilities.
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Out-of-state student
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n/a
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The wait time between when you check in and start the interviews was too long.
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Financial aid and powerpoint presentation was not really expected, but it was not present. The gym is small.
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No student ambassadors were present when they should be, but that was due to finals week finishing up.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the timing of the interview relative to the tour, the wait times, the closed-file nature of the interview, and the presence of other DO students during the interview day. Suggestions included preparing for tough questions, bringing questions for downtime, and being aware of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere during the interview day. It was also recommended to dress comfortably and be prepared for a lot of walking during the campus tour.
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Interview was prior to tour and lunch.
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The wait time for the interview.
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you get interviewed first before the tour.
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The day was done at 12:15 not 2:30
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That there would only be one panel of interviewers and you would have to wait to be interviewed.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the campus facilities, faculty, and residency placements at AZPod, although some expressed concerns about construction, disorganization during the interview day, and certain faculty members' conduct during interviews. They appreciated the relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and opportunities to interact with current students.
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There was about a 2 hour break between my interview portion and the rest of the interview day events. All in all the interview went from 10:15am to 2:45pm and includes your individual interview, overview and Q&A with the Dean, and Q&A with 2 current students.
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The campus is beautiful and they have nice facilities, including an ultrasound lab and podiatry lab.
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Lots of construction on/around campus, will be interesting to see it all done.
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I had a very positive experience at AZPod from the friendliness of the staff, the tour, and talking to the students and believe everyone should interview here if they are given the option to. Phenomenal residency placements, board pass rates, and you can tell how invested they are in their students just by talking to the dean.
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AZPod is a beautiful campus, with exceptional board pass rates and great residency placements.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Many applicants suggested providing more information and presentations on financial aid, housing, and other important aspects of the school during the admissions process. Some applicants also recommended improving organization and communication with candidates throughout the application and interview process.
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Financial aid presentation.
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Give financial aid presentation on interview day.
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Give more presentations such as financial aid and/or housing.
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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 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
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Mesa
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PHX
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PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor)
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Phoenix
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses provided is "Comfort Inn".
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Comfort
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Comfort Inn
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Comfort Inn Phoenix North
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Comfort Inn Suites ($79/night)
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Comfort Inn and Suites Telavi
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?
No responses
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