California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Clovis, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private 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
7.4
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 60 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 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?
In addition to traditional questions like "Tell me about yourself" and "Why have you committed to becoming a physician?", respondents also encountered scenario-based questions such as "What would you do if you caught another student cheating?". These responses suggest a mix of personal, ethical, and situational inquiries commonly asked during medical school interviews.
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tell me about yourself?
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What is your favorite memory ( can be clinical or nonclinical)?
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This is a long road full of stress and sacrifice...why have you committed your life to becoming a physician?
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Tell me about yourself
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What would you do if you caught another student cheating?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a variety of topics including favorite memories, fears about starting medical school, stress management techniques, and experiences with Team-Based Learning (TBL). Some responses indicated questions related to reapplication and ways to cope with stress, possibly suggesting a Multiple Mini Interview format where respondents may have been under a nondisclosure agreement.
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thoughts on tbl?
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What is your favorite memory ( can be clinical or nonclinical)?
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What is something that scares you or makes you anxious about starting medical school?
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The TBL question
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The reapplication one
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed various topics such as teamwork dynamics, challenges in medical school, handling unprofessional behavior, reapplication concerns, and goal-setting. Additionally, some respondents referenced an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a structured interview process with potentially confidential scenarios.
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What are the positives and negatives of teamwork?
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what challenges do you expect to face in Medical school?
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What would you do if you overheard your classmates talking unprofessionally about a professor?
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n/a
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Also the reapplication one lol
✅ 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 1 person.
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 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 another location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by conducting mock interviews, reviewing primary and secondary materials, taking notes on key points, practicing through self-recorded sessions, and getting comfortable. Some also used resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) and just relaxed with a little caffeine before the interview.
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mock interview
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SDN
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Reviewed/studied my primary and secondary materials. Took notes on the important points I wanted to come across, practiced by recording a zoom w only myself and watching it back. Rinse and repeat.
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Mock interviews
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Just had some caffeine and got comfy
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the high level of support and technology offered by the school, as well as the friendliness and enthusiasm of the faculty and staff. They appreciated the welcoming and conversational atmosphere during the interviews, along with the innovative programs and responsiveness to student needs displayed by the school.
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The amount of support the school offers its students and how high tech the school is.
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my interviewer was great
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My interviewer was nice.
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Faculty and staff very welcoming, they are interesting people with a lot of insight to share. Technology, collaborative culture, public health clinical research opportunities/requirements built into the curriculum.
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Very laid back and conversational. Everyone was super kind
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the additional stress caused by extra classes, non-recorded lectures, mandatory attendance policies, and the lack of conversational interview experiences. Suggestions included reducing the length of events, improving internet connectivity, incorporating more STEP preparation, and reintroducing a conversational interview format to the process.
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It seems like the curriculum adds extra stress on students, with additional classes like cooking and Spanish, non-recorded lectures, graded courses, and mandatory attendance policies.
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Lots of internet issues on their end and the interview wasn't as conversational as I hoped
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Not as much STEP preparation as other programs and the classes give letter grades..
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The whole event felt a bit long-winded at 3 hours, especially for an online event.
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the interview format tried to remove bias, but, in the process removed the conversational piece any good interview should have. no cadavers, augmented reality for anatomy labs
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known more about the level of stress and formality of the interview process ahead of time. Some were surprised by the relaxed atmosphere, while others found the interview to be more robotic than expected.
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that their pharmacy school lost accreditation
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nothing, they sent a lot of info ahead of time.
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Interview is going to be very relaxed
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Nothing in particular
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It was not going to be as stressful as I anticipated.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally appreciated the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, with positive comments about friendly staff and a non-robotic approach. However, some felt limited by a structured question format that hindered natural conversation and connection with interviewers.
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Great impression of the school, would love to attend. Don't stress, as long as you're not robotic and can carry a conversation you'll be fine.
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Definitely one of the more relaxed and conversational interviews. The staff were also relaxed and quite conversational. Good time overall.
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The faculty member who interviewed me was awesome! She was super friendly, conducted it as more of a conversation, and validated my answers. The Admissions Team was great and it was very well-organized.
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felt like I didn't connect with interviewers because they had a set of questions they asked each student. no room for conversation or natural flow
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office consider building a campus closer to Los Angeles to accommodate students.
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Maybe build a campus closer to LA if possible.
📍 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 in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses
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 is La Quinta.
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Fairfield Inn
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La Quinta
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
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, it is not clear where they stayed. Therefore, the most common comments on where they stayed cannot be determined. The value for this question is N/A.
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just crashed for the night. has wifi, not great breakfast.
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Home because Zoom interview
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Average | Virtual |
| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | N/A |
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