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 mixed with a low 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 low 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 discussing past failures, explaining motivations for pursuing medicine, addressing career choices outside of healthcare, elaborating on experiences with conflict resolution, and articulating personal goals and values. Some respondents mentioned being asked about multiple MCAT attempts, non-disclosure agreements for MMI interviews, and specific questions related to osteopathic medicine and cultural competency.
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Discuss a previous failure in my life
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Elaborate on my multiple MCAT attempts
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What does your wife do for work?
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Why CUSOM?
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Why osteopathic medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the 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 hobbies, healthcare policy changes, problem-solving scenarios, values alignment, and how to handle challenging situations. The interviews may have been in MMI format with potential non-disclosure agreements due to the variety of questions that were asked, including those related to ethical dilemmas, personal regrets, and decision-making processes.
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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 most difficult question asked at Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including explaining medical concepts, personal reflections, career motivations, healthcare challenges, and ethical dilemmas. Additionally, the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses that mentioned nondisclosure agreements, suggesting a structured scenario-based assessment.
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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 Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
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.
📍 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 above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
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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raleigh durham
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Raleigh-Durham, NC
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Raleigh-Durham
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Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Microtel Lillington
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Microtel Inn
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Microtel
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Micohotel
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Marriott off 95
How would you rate the hotel?
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 average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ 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 applications, practicing with mock interviews, researching the school on SDN or its website, and practicing answering common interview questions. Many also engaged in self-reflection, rehearsing answers out loud, and seeking feedback from friends or family members.
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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 consistently impressed by the friendly and supportive environment created by the faculty, staff, and students, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and resources available at the school. They appreciated the conversational interview style, the focus on education and student success, and the high board scores and match rates.
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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 commonly expressed concerns about the lack of engaging or positive aspects highlighted during interactions, interruptions during interviews, issues with campus location and facilities, lack of research opportunities, and negative experiences with interviewers. Suggestions included providing more balanced and engaging information during presentations, improving interviewer behavior, addressing campus dress code and attendance policies, and enhancing opportunities for student engagement and interaction.
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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 wished they had known ahead of time who their interviewers would be, how relaxed the atmosphere would be, and that they should be themselves during the interview. They also suggested bringing a pen and paper, preparing for different types of questions, and being aware of the school's location and facilities.
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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 commonly mentioned a mix of positive and negative feedback about the interview experience at the school, with some noting the virtual format impacted their perception, while others praised the facilities, faculty, and friendly atmosphere. Suggestions included preparing questions for interviewers, understanding the school's unique aspects, and being yourself during the interview.
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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 overwhelmingly praise the admissions office for their great work and suggest improvements in communication speed and expanding lunch offerings during the interview day.
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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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