Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Memphis, TN
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 39% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low 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 as average compared to 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 inquiries about the applicant's background and motivations, such as "Tell us about yourself" and "Why this specific medical school?". Additionally, questions may focus on the qualities and characteristics important for a successful doctor, especially in the context of osteopathic medicine. Some responses suggested an MMI format, possibly involving a nondisclosure agreement.
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Being in the room with a patient awaiting results for x time
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Tell us about yourself ? List top 3 specialities? I was told to type on a keyboard my strengths I bring.
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Why Memphis? Why DO? and Why BUCOM?
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Why BUCOM? Why Memphis?
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What characteristics are important for a DO?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios related to empathy, stress management, patient interaction, specialty preferences, future goals, and a unique weightlifting inquiry. Some responses alluded to a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement due to references to a "cheating one."
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Why is it significant for an osteopathic physician to be emapthetic?
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Act out a Patient nervous about test results. How do you Navigating stress? You actually talk to a professor that is actually acting like he is nervous. He was a good actor too. It was awkward but it was supposed to be.
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Medical school is hard. How do you deal with stress and maintain balance?
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Patient scenario acting question
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How much do you bench? (I put weightlifting in my primary as a hobby)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Baptist Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a variety of topics including personal ethical dilemmas, handling uncertain diagnoses, alternative career choices, and contributions to the institution's mission. The responses did not specifically mention an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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Tell me about yourself
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A case diagnosis and how you would handle it.
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Describe an ethical situation that you have been in and how you responded?
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How would you deal with a situation where you are unsure of a patient’s diagnosis?
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If you were to choose another career, what would it be?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 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 low 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 a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
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 like Student Doctor Network (SDN), mock interview practice, reviewing school websites, and watching interview videos to anticipate and answer questions effectively. They also emphasized the importance of having questions prepared to ask the interviewers.
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Dr Gray videos + ChatGPT
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SDN, basic mock questions, asked previous students. Had a response to “Do you have a question for us”
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Studied SDN, practiced responding to the typical questions.
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Studied the school’s website.
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SDN, mock interviews, school's website
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the kind, motivating, and personable faculty, as well as the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the school. They also appreciated the strong connections between the school and hospital system, highlighting a positive interview experience overall.
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How kind and motivating the faculty was
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It was the best interview experience I had. They brought us in the Dean talked a lot. The student affairs.
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How personable and caring the interviewers are
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How friendly everyone was.
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Everything! The tour was great. All of the faculty and staff were amazing and kind. It truly was a great interview experience.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions related to the inconvenience of the interview process, such as writing essays at some MMI booths, difficulty finding the location, and dealing with construction site tours wearing hard hats. Suggestions included improving the logistics of the interview setup and ensuring that the campus is more accessible and presentable to visitors.
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I wish all the MMI booths had people, some just had us write a secondary-esque essay which seemed stressful
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It’s hard to find and within a gated area so getting there at first was hard. Also I understand if your interviewing they assume you’ll accept your letter of acceptance, but it was a lot of info to sit through just to choose a different program. They were not accredited at the time.
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Nothing unless I get rejected...
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Having to do an in person interview.
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Nothing really. I had a great experience!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known not to stress about the interview, as being genuine is key, and that the process would be exhausting. Many also mentioned the importance of researching the program and being aware of potential outcomes like provisional acceptances.
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Didn't feel that way
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MMI questions
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Not to stress about it because they want you to be genuine, and stress = not genuine.
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How exhausting the interview process would be.
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Not to stress lol. Even though it was an MMI, it was very laid back and conversational. They really just want to get to know you as a person.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed positive impressions of the school, program, and staff, noting a promising future and strong potential. Some mentioned concerns about accreditation status and unfinished campus facilities.
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Great school. Great admissions. Great staff. As soon as it becomes accredited it will be a high DO school.
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Great school and program, very impressed, especially with rotation setup.
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Overall was a pleasurable experience.
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Seems like a very promising school
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Great staff, I trust that they're gonna build a very strong program together and I would gladly attend here.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for being great but suggested reevaluating the necessity of in-person interviews, citing cost and the impact of the pandemic as factors to consider.
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Admissions was 10/10 really great.
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Keep up the great work!
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In-person interviews are costly and unnecessary. It was great meeting the staff and seeing your plans and facilities in-person, but it definitely caused a dent.
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Mandatory in-person interviews, especially coming off the heels of the pandemic, are not necessary for any real reason.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Faculty member
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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Memphis International Airport (MEM)
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MCO -> MEM
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Memphis
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Memphis Airport
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 is Courtyard by Marriott.
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Comfort Inn Memphis Airport
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Courtyard by Marriott
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Hilton Garden 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 are your comments on where you stayed?
Based on the responses provided by the users, the most comments on where they stayed revolve around the fact that one user found the cheapest hotel near Memphis which was 30 minutes away for $56, another user mentioned that the hotel was great with good restaurants nearby and close to the school, and the last user expressed a neutral opinion by simply stating that it was a Comfort Inn.
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Found cheapest hotel near memphis. Was 30min away and only 56$ for one night.
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Great hotel. Good restaurants nearby within walking distance. Only 5 minutes from the school.
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Meh, it's Comfort Inn.
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2023-24 | N/A | Average | N/A |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
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