Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Lillington, NC
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 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 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?
Based on the responses provided, the most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about previous failures, conflict resolution, career choices outside of healthcare, reasons for pursuing medicine or osteopathic medicine, research experiences, qualities that differentiate the candidate, and personal reflections on regrets or disappointments. Some responses suggested an MMI format with questions related to non-disclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with a focus on ethical considerations and professionalism.
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Discuss a previous failure in my life
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What does your wife do for work?
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About other jobs I’ve had
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Why DO
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How did you resolve a conflict in the workplace?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including differences between MDs and DOs, personal interests and hobbies, views on healthcare policies, problem-solving scenarios, values alignment, and handling challenging situations. Many responses hinted at an MMI format and possible nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of specific questions asked and the interview structure.
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What is my mile time?
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Do you notice a difference between MDs and DO in their practice
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My last binged TV show/book
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If you could have a career other than healthcare/medicine what would you choose?
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Questions about my hometown where interviewers wife did residency
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics such as explaining the RAAS system, sharing patient interactions, addressing low scores, discussing healthcare issues, and evaluating personal accomplishments. Some responses indicated an MMI format where nondisclosure agreements may have been in place, with questions focusing on various scenarios and ethical dilemmas, alongside personal and academic assessments.
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I was asked to explain the RAAS system
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Explaining my MCAT journey
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Discuss a patient interaction not on your application that you learned something from and do you think you will use that lesson in the future as a physician?
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Why are you interested in primary care? All you’ve shadowed are surgical specialties.
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What is the most pressing issue in healthcare today?
✅ 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 3 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 an open 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for their interview by reviewing their application, using resources like SDN, and practicing with mock interviews and sample questions. Suggestions included researching the school, practicing answering specific questions, and staying relaxed before the interview.
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SDN, Reddit, Reviewing My Application
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SDN, CUSOM's website
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SDN, Dr. Gray's book, meditation
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SDN. Talking to myself in the mirror.
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SDN, reviewed secondary, watched videos of mock interviews, mock interview.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were most impressed by the friendliness and approachability of the staff, faculty, and students, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and resources available at the school. They appreciated the conversational interview style, high board scores and match rates, as well as the emphasis on camaraderie and support among students. Suggestions for improvement were not prominent in the feedback provided.
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The school and the medical students that are there seem pretty laid-back
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Really nice faculty, super conversational interviews.
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super kind, super helpful student panel
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the kindness and enthusiasm of everyone involved with interview day
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Faculty are mostly MDs with wonderful experience in academia.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the lack of engaging student experiences shared, interruptions during interviews, negative aspects highlighted during interviews, distant or unenthusiastic staff interactions, strict dress codes and seating policies, limited research opportunities, and the rural location with few amenities. Suggestions include improving interview experiences, enhancing student engagement, addressing negative aspects more constructively, and considering the impact of location on student experience.
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When asking the students the biggest strengths of the school, all they could really talk about is that classes weren't mandatory and literally one student was bragging that she hadn't been to class all semester. Felt odd if that was the only positive aspect of the school to sell us on.
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One interviewer kept interrupting my response to his question, so I lost my train of thought as a result.
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The admission staff should log off during the student panel
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couldn't be there in person
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly expressed a wish to have known in advance about the identity of their interviewers, the relaxed atmosphere of the interviews, the importance of being oneself and honest, and the need to be prepared for ethical scenario questions. They also mentioned logistical details such as the location of the interview, the lack of vegetarian food options, and the structured schedule of the interview day.
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Who interviewed me
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Who my interviewers we’re going to be.
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Nothing
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What the surrounding area was truly like
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Nothing really.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience positive and highlighted the impressive facilities, supportive faculty, and welcoming atmosphere at the school. Some applicants mentioned the importance of preparing questions, while others expressed concerns about the rural location or specific interview experiences.
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Overall interview day felt bland and generic since it was virtual. Feel like I didn't get a sense of what the school is like at all.
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Prepare questions to ask your interviewers because they left about 5-10 minutes at the end for you to ask. Know why DO and why CUSOM. Be yourself.
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Great school. I’m heading here next year.
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I thought the campus and facilities were outstanding! I definitely think this school will prepare great physicians.
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Extremely nice people, wonderful student atmosphere and fantastic USMLE and COMLEX scores
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally appreciate the work of the admissions office, but suggest improving communication speed and potentially enhancing the student-led tour experience or lunch offerings during interviews.
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Keep it up
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They did a good job
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They are amazing but I wish they would get back to students faster. Most interviews starting mid-October don't hear back for a month and a half.
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Keep doing what you're doing, the interview day was great!
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📍 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 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
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Fayetteville
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RDU
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Raleigh
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Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh-Durham
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 Microtel.
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Baymont INN
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Comfort Inn
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Days Inn -- Dunn
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Fairfield Inn (Dunn)
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Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
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
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