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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Elmira

Elmira, NY

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 58% 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 were neutral 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 had average performance 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?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about motivation, addressing healthcare challenges, professionalism, views on healthcare rights, personal adversity, experiences with bias, and reasons for pursuing a career as a physician, specifically as an osteopathic physician. Some respondents mentioned questions related to the MMI format, indicating a structured interview process where a nondisclosure agreement might have been in place.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Elmira discussed scenarios related to motivation, handling errors as a resident, and personal experiences of taking unconventional paths. These questions aimed to assess candidates' decision-making abilities, ethical judgment, and resilience in challenging situations during the interview process.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Elmira discussed the greatest problem in healthcare in America and how to solve it, as well as identifying and addressing issues in the current healthcare system.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 15 minutes or less.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a in a group 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.

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 average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

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?

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 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 practicing with their undergrad's career center, researching questions asked at other campuses, and conducting mock interviews to improve their performance and boost their confidence.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the school's strong community impact, its own hospital system and GME opportunities, as well as the friendly and helpful admissions staff.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with technical issues during the interview process, such as having to redo questions, concerns about the school's lack of a graduated class, and discomfort with recorded interviews. Suggestions include improving the interview platform, providing more information about the school's history, and considering alternative interview formats for a more personal touch.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Most applicants wished they had known that the process would take longer than expected and that the video recorded session was the actual interview, as well as being aware of the rural and somewhat dangerous nature of the city.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should allocate more time for interaction with medical students and ensure timely updates through email communications.