Rootstown, OH
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 50% 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?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation to pursue medicine, personal experiences that shaped this decision, strengths and weaknesses, career goals, challenges in medical school and as a future physician, views on healthcare systems, ethical dilemmas, and how applicants handle stress and time management. Some respondents participated in an MMI format, which may involve a nondisclosure agreement, while others faced questions tailored to their application materials and experiences.
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Tell me about yourself.
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What do you like to do for fun? What does your wellness routine look like?
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What made you want to do medicine?
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What are 2 things that draw you toward NEOMED, and 2 things that give you pause about attending medical school here?
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Asked about specific experiences in my application.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine (NEOMED) discussed a wide range of topics such as personal hobbies, ethical dilemmas, role models, legacy, and handling challenging situations. Some respondents mentioned MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, hinting at a structured interview process with specific scenarios and ethical questions.
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They asked about my hobbies that were in my application (like dance and rock climbing)
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What was the last non-science/non-academic book you read?
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Do you like to read? What was the last book you read for fun?
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who is your role model and why
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What do you believe will be your legacy?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine (NEOMED) discussed various topics including learning styles, ethical dilemmas, personal motivations for medicine, healthcare policies like the Affordable Care Act, and scenarios involving ethical decision-making. Some respondents mentioned questions related to MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific ethical and situational inquiries.
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What is your learning style?
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What do you dislike about NEOMED?
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"What do you want me to know about you"
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What first got you interested in medicine?
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Tell me what you think about the affordable care act.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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 an open 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 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 0-1 hour 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
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Cleveland
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Cle
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Akron-Canton
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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super 8
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KSU Hotel and Conference Center
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Holiday Inn Express in Kent, OH
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Fairfield inn
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Days Inn
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 reading SDN interview feedback, practicing mock interviews, reviewing their application materials, and researching the school's website and curriculum. Many also sought advice from current students, brainstormed answers to common interview questions, and engaged in mock interviews to prepare effectively.
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Read up on SDN interview feedback
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SDN, mock interviews
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Read my application, drank a bottle of wine
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Practiced with advisors, had answers for as many questions I could find, practiced in the mirror
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Brainstormed answers to common interview questions (strengths/weaknesses) and reviewed my application (personal statement, activity descriptions, secondary essay)
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and kindness of the staff, students, and interviewers at the medical school. They appreciated the warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the conversational and low-pressure interview experience. Suggestions were also made to explore specific facilities like the Wassan Center and to appreciate the school's focus on medical education without other graduate programs.
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Interviewer was very nice and laid-back.
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My interviewer was a doctor and she was very nice. The interview was very conversational and low pressure.
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The kindness of the students and staff
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Everyone is so nice and it seems that the school really listens to the students
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Very nice people, many hospital partners/variety of options, on campus apartments
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the rural location of the school, lack of engagement and interaction during the admissions process, outdated facilities, and concerns about the curriculum and teaching methods. Suggestions included improving the admissions process, updating facilities, enhancing the curriculum, increasing student engagement, and providing more information about the school's benefits and support for students.
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The admissions team had us record our answers on a webcam rather than taking the time to actually interview applicants and get to know us.
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The tuition costs for OOS students and how limited the area is. None of your rotations are in town, there is no attached hospital.
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Very high out of state cost of attendance, somewhat small campus
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Though the "village" of apartments on campus is new, it feels like a dorm; the admissions tour guide didn't seem to have a plan, just went with things as they came up
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the possibility of being waitlisted, hidden fees, the flipped classroom approach, and the short nature of the interview day. They also recommended wearing comfortable shoes for lots of walking during the tour and being prepared for a good cop/bad cop interview style.
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NEOMED does a flipped classroom approach
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I think that EVERYONE needs to know that you will get waitlisted no matter what unless you're a pathway student. Everyone needs to realize this. Many people at the current class got waitlisted but are here now and it is great. But prepare to be waitlisted and it is different than a normal waitlist.
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Hidden fees.
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Be prepared for a lot of stairs and wow the Ohio snow is cold.
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Wear very comfortable shoes - lots of walking on the tour
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the school, with a particular emphasis on the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews. Some mentioned the small town feel of the campus and the personal attention given during the interview process, while others highlighted the efficiency of the day and the quick response regarding acceptance decisions.
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Out of all the schools I interviewed at, this was the least impressive as it was the only school that decided to not do live interviews during COVID.
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The students are very kind and informative and the administrative staff seem super sweet. The school had a very small town feel. The lunch provided was pasta and salad from a buffet style table. water and lemonade available all day to drink. The staff had a coat rack set up and will hold your luggage if you bring it with you. The tour was wonderful.
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Have fun, seriously. You were invited because they like you and you deserve to be there. Meet some new people and enjoy the process
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There were 2, one-on-one interviews with MDs, each lasting about 30 minutes each
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overall i had a really nice experience. i was scheduled to arrive at 8:30, but did not interview until 11:30, so bear in mind that you may have a few hours there before they interview you
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should conduct live interviews instead of pre-recorded ones to show respect and engage with applicants. Additionally, many applicants appreciated the efforts made by the admissions office to create an enjoyable and positive experience during the admissions process.
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Be like every other medical school, show some respect for applicants and actually take the time to interview them. The pre-recorded interview defeats the entire purpose of an interview.
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They did a great job making it an enjoyable day
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