Indianapolis, IN
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 30% 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 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 pursuing medicine, contributions to the school community, handling rejection from medical school, qualities beneficial to classmates, ethical scenarios, academic challenges, and personal growth experiences. Some respondents mentioned MMI format questions related to ethics, cultural/language barriers, and impactful life events, indicating the interview style may have been an MMI format with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Average Questions
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What would you contribute to the school/student body?
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Why DO/why medicine
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Why Marian
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting questions asked at Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed experiences with patients, the role of faith in medicine, stress relief methods, hobbies, ethical dilemmas like timing life insurance advice with diagnoses, and potentially indicated an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
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Tell us about a difficult experience with a patient.
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How does your faith play into the role of a physician?
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What I do to relieve stress
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What do you like to do for fun?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed various topics including contributing to the school, personal strengths, and challenging MMI scenarios. The presence of MMI prompts and nondisclosure agreements suggests that respondents may have encountered a structured Multiple Mini Interview format with specific scenarios and ethical dilemmas.
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What would you contribute to the school/student body?
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One of your strength
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MMI scenario
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Do you have any questions for me?
🤝 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 3 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 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 above 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 Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
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Indianapolis International Airport
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Indianapolis
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IND
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Sleep Inn & Suites
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JW Marriott
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Drury
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Candle wood suites
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 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?
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?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their applications, studying common interview questions, utilizing online resources such as SDN forums, practicing with mock interviews, and familiarizing themselves with the school's mission. Some also focused on studying MMI scenarios, reviewing ethical principles, and staying updated on current events.
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Review application and school
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Reviewed common traditional interview questions and reread my application
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SDN
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Read online common questions
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SDN interview feedback, mock interviews, practice
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere of the school, the conversational nature of the interview process, the inspirational speeches given, the focus on student success and well-being, the state-of-the-art facilities, and the forward-looking curriculum. Many also appreciated the school's service orientation, lack of religious pressure, and the professionalism and efficiency of the admissions team.
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Friendlyness
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During presentations, staff and student panelists seemed honest and supportive
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Very kind, not trying to trip you up.
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The interview was very conversational
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The clear service-orientation of the college. Has religious roots but they do not push their religious beliefs on others. You can participate in their religious culture or avoid it altogether and they are okay with it.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions about disengaged interviewers, lack of transparency in admissions information, unenthusiastic students and staff, biased student panels, and a perceived sense of being a second-choice option. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, providing more transparent and realistic information, ensuring diversity and enthusiasm among students and staff, and offering unbiased perspectives during student panels.
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My interviewers seemed disengaged
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She seemed very sleepy and not very interested
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The first presentation was information that could be entirely found on the website
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There was a HUGE disconnect between what the admissions team was saying about the culture of the medical school and what the students said. They contradicted each other multiple times on issues such as student life, housing, and competitiveness. The admissions team was very deceptive when telling their averages of board passrates and rankings. THey would share data from multiples years previous and skip over the most recent years to try and shine a better light on the school than realistic. When asking the students why they chose that school, every single one said it was because they didn't get into an MD school. I am applying osteopathy because I love the principles of it, not because I couldn't get into an MD school, and the atmosphere was very much one of second-choice bitterness.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview process would be relaxed and that interviewers were not out to trick them. They also recommended bringing comfortable walking shoes and being oneself during the MMI, as it was informal and not overly challenging.
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None
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closed interview
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How nice everyone would be!
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Bringing comfortable walking shoes
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That the interviewers weren't evil, out to trick me or get me.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be quick and emphasized the importance of being oneself. They varied in their opinions about the school, with some expressing positive impressions of the community and clinical affiliations, while others had concerns about the interviewers' demeanor and student feedback.
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Interview goes by very quickly with all of the questions they ask you, so be brief.
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I ended up liking the school a whole lot more than I thought I would. I really liked my interviewers and their focus on the community. Definitely moved up to be one of my top choices for DO.
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Honestly, I interviewed at 5+ medical schools, and this one ranked the very bottom. The interviewers came off very cold and all the student panel would speak about is how they could've gone to an MD school. Their scores are not great and if I were you I would not even apply here
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I think if you've gotten an interview invite: just be yourself and you will do great! They clearly have an interest in you :)
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants generally praised the admissions office for its excellence and professionalism, with some suggesting minor improvements such as breaking down complex questions during interviews and incorporating ice breakers to create a more welcoming environment.
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The first question I had was more like 4 questions in 1 during my interview. It would’ve been better to divide that question into 4.
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Having ice breakers to make students feel more welcomed and at ease.
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Keep up the excellence :)
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Absolutely nothing. The admissions office is amazing.
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None, keep it up!
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