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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 27% 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 1,151 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.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

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

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼

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.

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.

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.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known more about the location and accessibility of the school, the relaxed nature of the interviews, the need for extra time due to potential delays, the lack of provided meals, and the emphasis on being well-prepared but not overly nervous. Suggestions included arriving early, bringing snacks, and being aware of potential waiting times.