Pittsburgh, PA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.5
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 56 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 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 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?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for pursuing osteopathic medicine, reasons for choosing a specific medical school like DUQCOM, and personal reflections on the appeal of osteopathic medicine. Some respondents mentioned questions related to their interest in osteopathic medicine and their overall commitment to the field.
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"Why Osteopathic Medicine?"
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Tell me about yourself and why medicine (specifically, Why Osteopathic medicine).
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Why DUQCOM?
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Why I was drawn to osteopathic medicine
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios like balancing future roles, handling student DUI cases as the Dean, and ethical dilemmas related to sharing test answers.
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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)
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What would I do as the Dean if a student received a DUI?
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If a fellow medical student were to ask you for the answers to a test, what would you say?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed personal qualities and contributions they would bring to the school. Additionally, some mentioned a question about the one-word descriptions from family, friends, and self, highlighting the importance of specific qualities in a physician.
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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.
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What skills/strengths do you feel you will contribute to DUQCOM?
✅ 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 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 an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by practicing common questions, researching the school, and the area, without overdoing it to avoid sounding rehearsed. They emphasized the importance of being genuine, knowing about the school, and being yourself during the interview to allow your personality to shine through.
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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.
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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.
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Practice questions/interviews
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Mock interview, looking at common questions
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and genuine faculty, the well-developed school facilities, and the emphasis on student success. They appreciated the school's dedication to providing a positive interview experience, the state-of-the-art resources such as brand new buildings and technology, and the extensive clinical rotation opportunities available.
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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The facilities, cadaver labs , holoanatomy, sim hospital
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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.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants generally had positive impressions of the interview experience, with some expressing concerns about the school being new and lacking established clubs for students and guaranteed research opportunities. Suggestions included addressing concerns about the school's newness, offering more opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and clarifying the availability of research opportunities.
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Nothing
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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.
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No clubs for students yet, research is not guaranteed, dress code is business professjonal
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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
No responses
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of thoroughly understanding their application and being prepared to address any questions or concerns. Additionally, many applicants highlighted the significance of interview experiences in shaping their perceptions of different schools or opportunities.
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Know your application in and out. Be ready to answer questions about your app - bad grades, withdrawal, if any, and whatnot.
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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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by Admissions staff personnel
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 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane 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 Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
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PGH
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PIT
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 Marriott.
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Cambria
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Marriott city center
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, the most common comment on where they stayed appears to be its proximity to the school and availability of a student discount with Duquesne.
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Right near the school, good spot, decent price
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They have a student discount with Duquesne
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Average | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | In Person |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Average | In Person |
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