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New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY Interview Feedback Summary

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Old Westbury, NY

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.6
Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 1,155 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 above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (71%)
Negatively (9%)
No change (21%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (38%)
Good (43%)
Average (13%)
Poor (5%)
Bad (1%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience to be relaxed and conversational, with a mix of positive and negative impressions of the school itself. Many noted the friendly students and faculty, while others expressed concerns about the impersonal atmosphere or the lack of focus on osteopathic medicine during the interviews. The lengthy waiting periods and the traffic to the campus were common points of feedback.
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  • I felt less nervous than I expected.
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  • I wasn't expecting all the questions I received, and some of them were a bit tough to prepare for, but my interviewer established a very calm, easy tone going in. With this in mind, I say it was moderate difficulty.
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  • You can choose who interviews you, so use this to your advantage. Also, make sure to have 3-4 good questions to ask your interviewer! One question I asked was, “What’s your favorite thing to do or favorite place to eat in Old Westbury?” And the interviewer liked that question.
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  • Very quick. Interviewer reads through a list of questions and does not give any feedback or make any type of side conversation, so be prepared for that.
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  • Interviewer was super nice, I was just so nervous
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💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
22 Minutes Average
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Number:
1.2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
97% One-on-One
3% Group Interview
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File Type:
89% Open-File
11% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person

NYITCOM-Long-Island-COMP interviews are an average of 22 minutes, with an average of 1.2 interviews. 97% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 11% 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 personal accomplishments, motivations for pursuing medicine, experiences with diversity, challenges faced and overcome, knowledge of osteopathic medicine, and reasons for choosing a specific medical school. Several responses indicated an MMI format with a focus on nondisclosure, suggesting respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement during the interviews.
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What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY discussed a variety of topics such as receiving negative feedback, handling patient demands from the internet, and personal traits for physicians. The interview format might have been an MMI with some respondents under a nondisclosure agreement, while questions ranged from personal experiences impacting career choices to opinions on healthcare accessibility and unique aspects not on applications.
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How did you prepare for the interview?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), school websites, and practicing with friends through mock interviews. They also reviewed their applications, researched the school, and familiarized themselves with the osteopathic philosophy. Some also mentioned the importance of staying relaxed and confident during the interview process.
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What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY discussed involved a range of topics from personal experiences to medical ethics, but the most common themes included questions about handling failure, discussing personal characteristics, and explaining motivations for pursuing a career in medicine. While some responses mentioned unique or unexpected questions, the majority of challenges centered around self-reflection and articulating reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine or addressing weaknesses and strengths.
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What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed with the friendliness of staff and students, the beautiful campus and facilities, the emphasis on student well-being, the conversational and relaxed interview atmosphere, the use of technology in education, the strong clinical rotations and residency placements, the diversity of the student body, and the enthusiastic student ambassadors. Suggestions included providing more information about the Doctor Patient Continuum program, improving the interview day experience, and highlighting the school's unique features to differentiate it from other institutions.
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What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of personal interaction during interviews, inefficient time management, impersonal interviewers, large class sizes, high tuition costs, inadequate facilities such as small libraries and gyms, limited campus amenities, and unenthusiastic student ambassadors. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, providing more opportunities for questions, addressing facility shortcomings, enhancing campus life, and offering more transparency on curriculum changes and financial aid.
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