Las Cruces, NM
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.3
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 107 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
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 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 include inquiries about how experiences have prepared candidates for medical school, expectations met while volunteering, thoughts on telemedicine, addressing vaccination issues, and creating collaborative projects. Some respondents mentioned being asked about Osteopathic Medicine, reasons for choosing a specific institution like Burrell, and scenarios involving patient refusal of vaccinations. Additionally, references to nondisclosure suggest that the interviews may have been in an MMI format, potentially requiring candidates to agree to a nondisclosure agreement.
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How have your experiences prepared you for medical school?
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Were your expectations met while volunteering and working? What expectations? This is such a vague question?
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why Burrell?
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tell me about yourself
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed various topics including US history knowledge, favorite poets, the basis of medicine (curiosity vs. desire to help), extracurricular activities, and preferred regions for clinical years in New Mexico. The interview format appears to be an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on references to building off answers and nondisclosure agreements mentioned by some respondents.
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What are you reading?
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Question about US history they expected me to know
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They often built off of answers and so I really enjoyed just going into more detail
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Not allowed to disclose
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Do you have a favorite poet?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a variety of topics including personal reflections on pursuing medicine, cultural awareness, handling challenging scenarios like dementia, and ethical considerations such as the rights to healthcare. Some respondents mentioned a nondisclosure agreement indicating an MMI format for the interview process at the institution.
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Have you ever had second thoughts about pursuing medicine?
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What can you bring to BCOM
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No hard questions
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Started asking history questions? Super weird.
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How would you handle a person with dementia who believed it was 1920?
✅ 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 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.
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 like SDN, mock interviews, and online platforms to practice common questions and research the school. Some also focused on understanding the school's mission and history, while others emphasized practicing verbalizing their responses to questions.
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SDN, school website, reviewing my application.
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SDN, mock interviews, Youtube, interview prep book
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Practice interviews and researching the school
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sdn, other forums, practice questions
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Practice sessions and ethics questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere created by both staff and students at the school. They appreciated the genuine interest shown by interviewers and admissions teams in getting to know them, as well as the transparency regarding costs and resources provided during the admissions process.
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Interviewers and admissions team had good energy and genuinely wanted to get to know the applicants. They also gave us a timeframe of when they were gonna get back to us.
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Faculty interviewers were very relaxed and friendly, rotational sites in FL which I wasn't aware of
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The administration presentation. The actual admissions presenter was extremely warm and kind.
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Nothing
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They remembered my personal statement and secondary questions and would try to implement details. I LOVED how URM focused the school is.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about rushed interviews, high tuition costs, unenthusiastic student panels, lack of transparency, awkward interview experiences, and small campus size. Suggestions included allowing more time for interview questions, addressing financial information more thoroughly, and providing clarity on costs and program details.
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Interview was really rushing me and cutting me off after 5-6 words each question. No time to clarify what the questions were.
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very high tuition, student panel seemed incredibly un-enthusiastic
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One of my interviewers went on personal negative rants
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Don't really have anything negative to say. If I were to be nit-picky I would say that the school does not hide the fact that it's expensive to get a medical degree (Tuition + living expenses). When they started dropping the numbers and going into detail, it kind of caught me off guard bc the other info. sessions I attended for other schools do a pretty quick gloss over the numbers to get into other parts of their presentation, sometimes even ignoring living costs and other aspects regarding cost. In the moment, it's a lot to handle all at once but I appreciated the honesty/bluntness of it afterwards.
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known ahead of time about the conversational nature of the interview, the importance of concise answers, and the focus on personal fit with the school or program. They also recommended preparing for ethical scenarios and being aware of the school's emphasis on student retention in the area.
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How conversational it was. Questions stemmed from responses.
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Prepare to answer your questions in one sentence or shorter
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That it was going to be a 1:1 Q&A interrogation of questions that had absolutely nothing to do with myself/application or the school/ program
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That the school is very student centric. They truly take feedback and apply it.
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Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally shared positive feedback about the program's organization and structure, with a few mentioning negative interview experiences or awkward moments during the interview process. Suggestions include ensuring consistency in interview questions and maintaining a conversational tone to create a more positive experience for all applicants.
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Honestly thinking of withdrawing due to the negative interview experience
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Interviewer would ask questions I would answer say the answer they were looking for then they would go “that’s not correct it’s…..” and repeat exactly what I just said
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Highly recommend!
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Very well run program
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I had a great experience there.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should ensure interviewers actively listen to applicants and ask relevant questions, avoiding making the interview feel like an interrogation. Additionally, applicants appreciate follow-up communication and a welcoming atmosphere during the admissions process.
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Have the faculty giving interviews really listen to the applicant, have them ask appropriate questions regarding the applicant. Don’t make it interrogation. Interviewer was lacking social cues
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To continue to f/u with applicants.
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None
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Thank you for making me feel right at home
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N/A
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
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 El Paso International (ELP)
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El Paso
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El Paso International
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None
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel among the responses is Hilton Garden Inn.
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Air B&B in Mesilla
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Airbnb
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Courtyard by Marriott
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Hilton Garden Inn
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None
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
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Poor | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | No change 😐 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Negatively ☹️ | Poor | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2018-19 | No change 😐 | Poor | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2017-18 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2016-17 | No change 😐 | Poor | N/A |
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