Kansas Health Science University- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Wichita, KS
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
6.8
Mixed
Mixed experience; organization and communication appear average with varied impressions and occasional stress.
Based on 46 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.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (67%)
Negatively (11%)
No change (22%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (11%)
Good (44%)
Average (44%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally expressed mixed feelings about the school, acknowledging its potential while also pointing out areas for improvement such as the need for better preparation on ethical scenarios and self-introduction questions.
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I appreciated the practice but was not super impressed with the school.
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This school will be one to watch in the years to come. It has much potential.
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Prepare for ethical scenarios and also for general questions about yourself. not open file, so they really don't know anything about you
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
47 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
0% Open-File
100% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
KansasCOM-COMP interviews are an average of 47 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 100% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation behind pursuing a career in medicine, communication skills in challenging situations, personal reasons for choosing medicine and a specific institution, self-introduction, and the impact of literature or media on one's life. Additionally, some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place during their interviews.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why Medicine?
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Tell me about a time that you had to communicate something difficult? how did you approach it? and how was the response?
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Why do you want to be a physician? Why DO?
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Why medicine and why this school?
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Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Kansas Health Science University- Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios like being late for a committee due to poor planning, self-reflection on career choices, symbolic color representation, and critical thinking on healthcare policy.
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You are late for an important committee you are involved in due to your personal poor planning, what will you do?
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Tell me about a time you questioned if you were on the right path and what diid you do to figure out that answer?
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If you were to choose a color to represent you, what color and why?
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Critical Thinking questions regarding healthcare policy
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching specific school questions, practicing with mock interviews, and discussing questions with friends. It was important to familiarize oneself with common interview questions, conduct mock interviews, and research the school to enhance preparedness.
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I researched prior questions for the specific school and other DO schools. I did a mock interview.
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Practice questions with friends
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Researched the school.
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 weighing pros and cons of being a doctor, handling patient requests to withhold information, sharing medical records with family, and comparing physician requirements to other professions.
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What are some good and bad sides of being a doctor?
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What would you do if a patient asked you to not document something out of fear that their insurance company will bill something?
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Patient's parent is requesting to see their medical files. Do you give it to them?
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Questions regarding other professions, and what it takes to be a physician
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere created by the interviewers and administrative staff. They also appreciated the school's willingness to integrate AI and the organized admissions process.
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Their willingness to integrate AI.
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Interviewers were very welcoming. Lots of trying to sell Wichita to you
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Welcoming atmosphere.
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Welcoming and supportive administrative staff with authentic desire to see the students and school succeed.
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How organized admissions was
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of diversity in the institution, unprepared interviewers, high non-refundable deposits, and interviewers not showing interest or professionalism during the interview. Suggestions included encouraging diversity, providing better interviewer training, revising deposit policies, and ensuring interviews are more conversational and engaging.
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Very white, very male. Did not encourage to pursue to research. Additionally found the job positing for someone to interview. Interviewers did not know very much about the school. $2000 non-refundable deposit is very steep!
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Still working through growing pains as a new institution.
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Went over the time limit, wish it was more conversational, interviewer didn’t seem interested in anything I had to say right from the start
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the specific interviewers and the types of questions asked, including a focus on ethical and critical thinking scenarios. Understanding the format of the interviews, such as traditional versus ethical-based questions, was highlighted as important for better preparation.
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Who would actually be interviewing me.
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Very ethical/critical thinking question heavy
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N/A
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One interview is traditional, the second interview is an ethical based situation
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly recommend that the admissions office should clearly communicate the interviewers' identities and ensure they can provide information about the school, suggesting overall better preparedness for the interview process.
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1. communicate who is doing the interviews 2. Have interviewers who can answer questions about the school 3. Generally be more prepared.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (50%)
Faculty member (25%)
Other (25%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (75%)
Neutral (25%)
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