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 mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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, particularly for podiatry programs, revolve around the motivations for choosing podiatry, experiences in research and shadowing, study habits, academic challenges, extracurricular activities, handling failures, and personal attributes contributing to being a good doctor. Some respondents mentioned questions specific to MMI format, research experiences, and the reasons for choosing a particular school, potentially indicating a Multiple Mini Interview format and nondisclosure agreement requirements.
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What drew you to podiatry?
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Asked about my study habits.
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Asked me about my mission trip experiences.
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Why podiatry, why AZPOD?
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What do you do for fun?
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, academic experiences, ethical dilemmas, and future aspirations. The interview format may have been MMI (Multiple Mini Interview), as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements, while others described a conversational approach focused on getting 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 the most difficult question asked at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics such as personal failures, approaches to promoting podiatry, controversial policies, healthcare challenges, and ethical dilemmas. Some responses indicated an MMI format, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement, with questions about handling cheating classmates, balancing work and life, and future visions for podiatric medicine.
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Tell us about yourself?
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N/A
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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 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 3 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 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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SkyHarbor
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Sky Harbor PHX
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Sky Harbor Int'l (Phoenix)
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Sky Harbor
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SLC to PHX
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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Thunderbird
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The Clarendon Hotel (used hotwire.com)
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Springhill Suites Glendale/Peora
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Sleep Inn
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Ramada Inn
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 good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
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 reviewing their application materials, reading Student Doctor Network (SDN) interview feedback, practicing mock interviews, and researching the school and program extensively. They also focused on staying calm, being natural in their responses, and seeking advice from others who had gone through the interview process.
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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 friendliness and enthusiasm of the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the beauty and modern facilities of the campus. Many highlighted the rigorous curriculum, collaborative atmosphere, and integration with other health profession students as positive aspects of their experience. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, with some mentioning a desire for more specific details or information during certain interactions.
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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 long wait times, lack of financial aid presentations, limited student interaction, small campus, lack of diversity, disorganization, and a focus on other programs rather than podiatry. Suggestions include improving the efficiency of the interview process, providing more information about financial aid, enhancing student engagement, and addressing diversity and campus climate.
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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?
Most applicants wished they had known ahead of time about the closed file interview format, the potential wait time before the interview, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the interview day. Suggestions included preparing questions, dressing comfortably for the tour, and being aware of the potential for downtime during the day.
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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 shared positive feedback about the facilities, faculty, and residency placements at the school. Some mentioned concerns about disorganization during the interview day and varying experiences with interviewers, while others highlighted the welcoming atmosphere and interactions with students and staff.
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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?
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants include requests for more informative presentations on financial aid and campus facilities, an emphasis on organization and communication throughout the admissions process, and a desire for increased engagement and thoroughness in providing necessary information to applicants pre-interview.
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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
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