Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 25% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 the motivation to become a doctor, desired specialization, ethical dilemmas such as patient vaccination, handling unprofessional behavior, discussing medical topics with diverse groups, teamwork experiences, personal qualities, and reasons for choosing a specific medical school like Noorda. Some respondents mentioned being asked about their research experience, moral scenarios, leadership qualities, and perceptions of healthcare systems, with a variety of non-standard questions also being posed, indicating a mix of traditional and behavioral-based interview formats.
Students said most interesting question asked at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a variety of ethical dilemmas, including scenarios where lying to a patient may be considered, as well as questions about personal interests, career alternatives, and leadership aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements in place, given the nature of the questions asked.
Do you like sports? (It was sports day at the school)
Students said the most difficult question asked at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenarios involving ethical dilemmas, such as lying to patients, defending stances on medical ethics, and dealing with challenging personalities. Some responses indicated a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format with nondisclosure agreements possibly in place, suggesting a structured interview with various scenario-based questions.
If you were the head honcho and had to make a decision, what would you tell a patient who needed to get vaccinated but was unwilling?
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?
Stayed at an airbnb in Springfield, Utah it was very close to the school and cheaphttps://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1182603371722403048?search_mode=regular_search&check_in=2025-01-16&check_out=2025-01-18&source_impression_id=p3_1736446486_P3XwwlRtnjA9XxSU&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=06bd17f4-0bd4-4b06-8fbb-46ddfd520ba9
Solid hotel, not fancy but nice and clean. You also get a really solid discount if you use the Noorda corporate link to book your room, and the view of the mountains is a big plus.
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 engaging in mock interviews, practicing common interview questions, researching the school, and utilizing resources like SDN, Reddit, and interview books. Some also focused on reviewing their application materials and ensuring they were well-rested and relaxed on the day of the interview.
SDN, watching mock interviews on youtube, and having a mock interview
SDN, prepared list of questions likely to be asked. No prep really helped. Interview was extremely conversational and they genuinely wanted to see if the school was a match for me and vice versa.
watched all the faculty videos on FB and took notes, many mock interviews, reviewed my application for potential questions, worked through the questions from the 'Premed Playbook by Dr. Ryan Gray'
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and welcoming environment of the school, the student-focused approach of the faculty, the emphasis on research, and the stress-free and conversational interview process. They appreciated the commitment to student success, the faculty's passion, and the school's innovative approach to medical education.
The environment and people at the school were all so friendly and welcoming. They really care about the students. Research was impressive. Also recently developed building so new technology and structure. Location was amazing, right in the mountains!
The schools mission is exactly what they preach. The vision to change medicine is appealing. Strong research emphasis. Students praise of the staff and curriculum style.
Interviewer (administrative faculty) had clear answers on why they chose to work at this new school and how the school would be doing things differently based on evidence.
Applicants expressed concerns about a lack of information on research opportunities, limited transparency on financial aspects such as loans, and feeling rushed or not given enough time to fully present themselves during interviews. They also noted instances of unenthusiastic or disinterested interviewers impacting their experience negatively. Suggestions include providing clearer information on research opportunities, improving transparency on financial matters, allowing more time for applicants to express themselves during interviews, and ensuring interviewers are engaged and welcoming.
They didn't mention much about research. Plus, they didn't show us where you could participate in any bench research.
I didn't feel I had a ton of time to express who I was as an applicant during the interview but I guess they already had a good understanding of that from primary and secondary.
That even though you don't have to go out of state for rotations, you'll be going to do the rotations at the same hospital as students from the University of Utah aka very competitive when it comes time to apply for residency programs there.
flat affect. didn't enjoy the heavy debating, but i understand some schools like to test potential students to see how they handle being questioned and defending their positions, but it still left me feeling a little deflated and less welcome by the school.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the need to manually add the correct location in Uber, the closed file interview process, and the unexpected group activity during the interview. They also noted the conversational nature of the interviews, the number of interviewers present, and the focus on debating and healthcare policy questions.
If you use Uber, the location for the school is wrong. You need to manually add in the address
that i would face so much debating and healthcare policy questions. it wasn't consistent with my experience with faculty and admissions staff at all, so it was a little whiplash-y.
Applicants generally appreciated the friendly staff, low stress interviews, and positive impressions of the school and its programs. Some suggested allowing more time for one-on-one interviews and more conversational engagement during the interview process.
The people were nice. During the group activity, if someone tries to talk over you just let them do it.
Low stress interview and very friendly staff in a safe area, I have pretty high hopes for this school. And the surrounding mountains are gorgeous, fantastic location for the school.
My interviewer didn't seem interested in my personal statement or secondary video. They had a list of pre-prepared questions that they went down the list and didn't allow for much conversation to take place.
i still really like this school and hope my attitude and emotions get better in the coming weeks and would still be ecstatic to get an A. very good videos and presentations leading up to the interview. well organized.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants appreciate the unique and stress-free interview process and suggest the admissions office to continue their great work and maintain their amazing standards.