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Kansas Health Science University- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Wichita, KS

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-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 as average compared to other schools.

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include: "Why medicine and why this school?", "When is a time do you think is ethically okay for a doctor to lie to a patient?", and "Tell me about yourself." Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements based on references to 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', or 'non-disclosure'.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Kansas Health Science University- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a color to represent oneself and critical thinking questions on healthcare policy.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Kansas Health Science University- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios like whether to provide a patient's parent with medical files and inquiries about other professions compared to being a physician.
🤝 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 2 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 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 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 4-6 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

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✅ 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 practicing questions with friends and conducting research on the school. This allowed them to feel more confident and knowledgeable during the interview process.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere created by interviewers and administrative staff, as well as the organized admissions process. They appreciated the genuine efforts to make them feel valued and welcomed.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with new institutions facing growing pains and interviews that felt rushed, non-conversational, and disinterested. Suggestions include improving interviewer engagement and creating a more welcoming and comfortable interview environment.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more awareness of the heavy emphasis on ethical and critical thinking questions during the interview process, with one traditional and one ethics-based situational interview.

What are your general comments?

Applicants commonly expressed positive outlook on the school's potential while recommending preparation for ethical scenarios and personal questions during interviews, noting the lack of background information available to interviewers.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses