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California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Clovis, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 41% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 include inquiries about favorite memories, handling unprofessional behavior, personal motivations for pursuing a medical career, plans for fun during medical school, experiences with OMT, teamwork examples, and understanding of specific medical practices like TBL and OPP. Some respondents mentioned being asked questions in an MMI format, which may have involved a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed favorite memories, fears/anxieties about starting medical school, a Team-Based Learning (TBL) question, reapplication experiences, and coping mechanisms for stress.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios involving unprofessional behavior, reapplication challenges, and goal-setting with regard to how the institution can support their aspirations.
🤝 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 1 person.

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.
📍 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 average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

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.

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 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?

✅ 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?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing their materials, taking notes on key points, practicing through mock interviews, and recording themselves to evaluate their performance. Some also mentioned the importance of being comfortable and alert during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and kind faculty and staff, the innovative programs, and the responsiveness to student needs such as technology, collaborative culture, and public health clinical research opportunities. Additionally, the enthusiastic and well-versed interviewers, along with the laid-back and conversational atmosphere, left a favorable impression on many applicants.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with internet connectivity issues, lack of conversational interviews, insufficient preparation for exams, and lengthy events. Suggestions included improving internet reliability, making interviews more conversational, enhancing exam preparation, and optimizing event duration.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Most applicants wished they had known that the interview would be more relaxed and less stressful than anticipated. Some also mentioned they would have liked to know about the robotic nature of the interview in advance.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally appreciated the relaxed and conversational interview style of the school, with positive feedback on friendly interviewers and well-organized processes. However, some felt the interviews lacked personal connection due to a structured set of questions, suggesting the need for more room for natural conversation.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office consider building a campus closer to LA to accommodate students and improve accessibility.