Provo, UT
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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.
⭐ 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 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.
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What do you want to specialize in?
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When you become a doctor, where do you want to work?
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Why did you want to become a doctor?
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Tell me something that I couldn't learn about from your application. It could be anything random.
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Why osteopathic medicine?
What was the most interesting question?
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.
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Do you like sports? (It was sports day at the school)
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Tell me something that I couldn't learn about from your application. It could be anything random.
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If you didn't do medical school, what would you have done?
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Should you perform a life saving procedure on a patient who refuses to receive said treatment?
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Are there any scenarios where it'd be ethical to lie to a patient as their physician?
What was the most difficult question?
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.
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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?
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What kind of personalities are most difficult to work with for you?
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They ask a few difficult moral questions
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Are there any scenarios where it'd be ethical to lie to a patient as their physician?
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A conversation about the use of AI in healthcare. Can it replace physicians if its better? (challenged to back up my opinions)
🤝 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 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?
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 between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Provo Municipal Airport (PVU)
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Virtual interview did not travel
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SLC
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SFB -> PVU
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Provo airport
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Sleep Inn, Provo
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Sleep Inn near University
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Marriott Conference Center in Provo
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Hampton Provo
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 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?
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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
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About an 8 minute drive to the school and plenty to walk around and do surrounding the hotel.
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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.
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Average cheap hotel, walkable to campus.
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Virtual
✅ 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?
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.
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SDN, watching mock interviews on youtube, and having a mock interview
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SDN, mock interviews, researched the school
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3x mock interviews, interview questions with family, reviewing apps and resume, SDN, quizlet
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Practice interview questions, making sure I knew my application resume so I was ready if they asked about it
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Practice interview questions, looking at the mission statement/ recent events of the school.
What impressed you positively?
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.
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A group problem-solving activity
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The faculty and facilities are really nice
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the structure of virtual interview day. it was very organized.
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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!
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The faculty are very welcoming and friendly. They want to lift their students up, not beat them down.
What impressed you negatively?
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.
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They didn't mention much about research. Plus, they didn't show us where you could participate in any bench research.
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Nothing
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Being pre-accredited does mean we have to take out private loans.
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The staff didn't seem very willing to talk about first year COMLEX scores. They said they were still receiving them but didn't elaborate any further.
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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.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
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.
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If you use Uber, the location for the school is wrong. You need to manually add in the address
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That this was closed file.
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There is a group activity "problem solving" prompt that I did for 30 min before my interview. It was very stress free, but caught me off guard.
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Nothing. The staff is extremely welcoming and happy you are there. Everyone there makes the day very stress free and enjoyable.
What are your general comments?
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.
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The people were nice. During the group activity, if someone tries to talk over you just let them do it.
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Altogether, loved the school, people, and programs available. They are a newer school, but their improvement in COMLEX scores is very reassuring.
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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.
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Alittle more time for the 1on1 interview. 30 minutes is fine but could have used some time to ask the interviewer some questions
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Fantastic interview experience and faculty, interview day shot this school high on my list, hoping for an A!
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.
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N/A; unique and stress free interview process
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Keep it up! Great experience.
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N/A keep doing a wonderful job
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Keep being amazing!
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