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 reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine, discussions on personal experiences influencing the journey to medicine, explanations on alignment with the school's mission, ethical scenarios related to medical practice, and general self-introduction linked to motivations for pursuing medicine. Some respondents may have participated in an MMI format interview and might be bound by a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked in the process.
"I see [extracurricular activity/clinical experience] here, can you tell me a bit more about it and how it influenced your journey to medicine?
What's something about DUQCOM's mission that stood out? (a lot of questions about the mission and why DUQCOM, what makes it unique to you, why apply there)
Students said the most interesting question asked at Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios such as balancing future roles, handling student DUI incidents as a Dean, and ethical dilemmas like sharing test answers.
Any idea about what you will be doing in the future while staying within the role to give you a sense of accomplishment like a balance (for example, doctor in the morning, teaching/mentoring in the evening for me)
Students said most difficult question asked at Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed the one-word descriptions from family, friends, and self along with the most important term as a physician, as well as the skills and strengths they would bring to DUQCOM.
The interview wasn't really difficult --> In one word, what would your family describe you as, what about your friends, and what about you yourself? And of these three words, which one is most important as a physician.
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 practicing basic questions, researching the school and location, and ensuring they were familiar with their application details. Many emphasized the importance of being genuine and not sounding rehearsed, while some also mentioned conducting mock interviews to practice common questions.
Practicing basic/common questions: Why DO? Why this school? Researched the school and the area (very important). Why Pittsburgh? Don't overdo it, just be yourself. They can tell if you're reading a script; be natural and let it flow on its own.
Honestly, I mostly winged it. Didn't want to rehearse answers and sound like a robot. Learn everything you can about the school, and make sure to know everything you put on your application. After that, they truly just want to get to know you, so be yourself, as cliché as it sounds - it couldn't be more true.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and supportive faculty and staff, as well as the state-of-the-art facilities and resources offered at the school. Many highlighted the personalized attention during the interview day and the emphasis on student success and well-being. Suggestions for improvement were not prominently mentioned.
The whole day was dedicated to interviewees. Learned a lot about the school, what it offers, curriculum, etc. Really nice administration/faculty, brand new building and resources.
Everyone was so nice and really wanted you to succeed. It is a really well-developed new school with so many clinical rotation sites. Literally have every single residency option there, you could do anything!!!
Pretty much everything. The brand new building and technology are a HUGE plus, but mostly the faculty and staff were very welcoming and genuine. They have a clear vision of who they want to be and why they are doing it.
The staff was SO friendly and interviews were conversational - I was stressed going into it but after my first one-on-one I felt so comfortable and relaxed.
Applicants were generally positive about their impressions, with one expressing slight concern about the school being new. Some mentioned the lack of student clubs, uncertainty around research opportunities, and the strict dress code as areas that left a negative impression. Suggestions included establishing student clubs, providing more research opportunities, and possibly reconsidering the dress code policy.
Nothing, honestly. The interview only left positive impressions. The fact that it is a new school is the only doubt I have, but they put that mostly to rest with everything they presented on and showed us.
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of thoroughly knowing their application and being prepared to address any potential issues. They also highlighted the significance of interview experiences, noting that a positive interview can make a significant difference, even when compared to more well-established institutions.
Know your application in and out. Be ready to answer questions about your app - bad grades, withdrawal, if any, and whatnot.
I've only been to two in person interviews so far, but this one was by far the better of the two, despite the other school being much more well established.