Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 51% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did well.
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 as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to 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 appear to be in the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, with respondents mentioning nondisclosure agreements (NDA) and being asked MMI case questions. Respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the nature of the MMI format, which typically involves multiple scenario-based questions.
Students said most interesting question asked at California Northstate University College of Medicine discussed a nondisclosure agreement, indicating that the interview may have been in an MMI format with restrictions on sharing specific questions.
Students said most difficult question asked at California Northstate University College of Medicine discussed nondisclosure agreements (NDA), indicating the interview may have been in MMI format with restrictions on sharing specific questions.
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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching the school online, reading tips on platforms like Reddit and SDN, reviewing their application, and practicing with online MMI resources. It is important to familiarize yourself with the school, practice common interview questions, and seek advice from others who have gone through the process.
Reading online about the school + Reddit & SDN tips
Applicants were impressed by the genuine passion and belief of interviewers in their school, despite facing challenges. Additionally, the clean and new facilities, along with ambitious plans for an academic medical center, left a positive impression on applicants.
Despite being put on probation by the LCME, interviewers really believed in their school and seemed genuinely passionate about their roles as instructors.
The students seemed to have neutral or positive attitudes about the school. The facilities are clean and new. Their plans for an academic medical center are bold (we'll see if they happen according to schedule, my guess is no).
Applicants were negatively impressed by a lack of transparency and communication, particularly concerning the interview process and dates. Additionally, concerns were raised about the school's location in an industrial park, the president's discouragement of student advocacy, and the for-profit nature of the institution with limited financial aid options.
When asked whether they believe the probation from the LCME was warranted, one of the interviewers essentially say they could not comment on that question directly. He did say, however, that the issues that led to the probation had been resolved.
The school is located in an industrial park in Elk Grove. The President of the school gave a weird rant about how students should never be advocates because they have one job: to learn. Seemed like he doesn't want students protesting the university admin...weird thing to rant about on interview day. The school is for-profit. You can only take out private loans, and there's no financial aid.
Applicants commonly wished they had known in advance that the interview would be 1-on-1 with a consistent format, and desired clarity on the timeline for post-interview communication and modernization of acceptance protocols to an online platform for efficiency.
That the interview was 1-on-1; both interviews follow the same format (MMI question + Dialogue)
How long it would take them to get back to me post-interview. And their acceptance protocols/paperwork are archaic considering it's a brand new school. Everything needs to be moved online.
The most common feedback and suggestions shared by applicants are concerns about the school being for-profit with sketchy rumors, but also positive impressions of the staff's confidence in preparing students for future roles as physicians. Applicants generally express a willingness to attend if it's their only option, but recommend exploring other MD options if available.
Though it is a for-profit school with a lot of sketchy rumors surrounding it, the staff I spoke with seem to really be happy in their positions and confident that the students they work with are 100% prepared for their future roles as physicians.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should transition to electronic acceptance paperwork to streamline the process and reduce paper waste.