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New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY

Old Westbury, NY

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 27% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ 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 revolve around applicants' motivations for pursuing medicine, their understanding of osteopathic medicine, experiences with diversity, handling failure, teamwork, and dealing with challenging situations. Some respondents mentioned being asked about specific topics like research, accomplishments, weaknesses, goals, and preferences for specialties, indicating a broad range of inquiries. Additionally, references to MMI or Multiple Mini Interview formats and nondisclosure agreements suggest a structured and confidential interview process for some respondents.

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 wide range of topics, including receiving constructive criticism, handling patient demands conflicting with medical advice, personal characteristics of physicians, and unique aspects not on applications. While there were diverse questions asked, some responses indicated an MMI format may have been used, with specific questions tailored to individual experiences and insights, possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said the most difficult question asked at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY revolved around personal experiences, decision-making criteria for medical school selection, and qualities of a physician. While some respondents faced challenging questions about past failures or specific topics like osteopathic medicine, the majority reported a conversational and relaxed interview experience with no exceptionally difficult inquiries.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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 above 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.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either at a hotel or {{value2}}.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
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?

Many applicants prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as Student Doctor Network (SDN), reviewing their application materials, and practicing mock interviews with friends. The most common advice shared was to thoroughly research the school, review typical interview questions on SDN, and be familiar with the osteopathic philosophy.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness of the interviewers, faculty, and students, as well as the welcoming and conversational interview atmosphere. Positive feedback was also given about the facilities, technology, beautiful campus, diverse student body, strong clinical rotations, and residency placements. Suggestions included more information on the Doctor-Patient Continuum track, emphasizing the school's research opportunities, and providing more details about the curriculum and specific programs offered.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed concerns about lack of engagement during interviews, rushed interviewers, limited interaction with students, delayed interviews, outdated facilities, large class sizes, high tuition costs, and insufficient information provided about the school and curriculum. Suggestions included improving interviewer training, providing more opportunities for student engagement, updating facilities, reducing class sizes, addressing high tuition costs, and enhancing transparency about the curriculum and school offerings.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the history of osteopathic medicine, to not worry as much, and to arrive early due to potential navigation challenges. They also mentioned the importance of being relaxed for a conversational interview, having extra time for travel, and being prepared for a long day with minimal food provided.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview experience at NYCOM to be relatively relaxed and conversational, with interviewers focusing on expanding on application materials rather than asking stressful or challenging questions. The school itself was perceived positively, with friendly students and faculty, though some applicants noted concerns about the impersonal or rushed nature of the process, while others appreciated the school's clinical affiliations and residency opportunities.
  • I felt less nervous than I expected.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Interviewer was super nice, I was just so nervous

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office improve communication and organization by providing clearer directions, staggering interviews to reduce wait times, offering more information on the interview process beforehand, and enhancing the overall friendliness and enthusiasm of staff interactions.