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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools involve exploring personal experiences, values, and motivations, such as "Why do you want to be a physician?", "Tell us about yourself", and "What makes you angry?". Additionally, many respondents mentioned questions related to specific scenarios or ethical dilemmas, like dealing with noncompliant patients and discussing healthcare system improvements. Some interviews followed a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, where candidates may have been asked to teach something non-medically related and were possibly subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding the questions asked.
The interview is set up into 3 parts. a one on one 5-minute open file interview, a 2 on 1 closed file interview that lasts 30 minutes, and a team interview in which you are paired with 3 other interviewees and work together to solve an ethical dilemma. Truly, they just want to get to know you. It was overall a very fun day with minimal stress. Just be yourself
The interviewer said OSU prides themselves in being a teaching school and as an aspiring doctor I will be expected to contribute to the learning environment. He then went on to ask me to teach him something non-medically related.
How would you deal with a patient that does not take your advice? Specifically a diabetic that is now in renal distress from not following treatment plan.
What was your Favorite undergraduate level class? Why? Hardest? Why was it hardest? I see you had Dr Tyrl for Plant Taxonomy. How was that class? What was good about it? What was bad about it? How is good ol Dr Tyrl doing these days?
Tell us about yourself.
(I actually included in this a description of my hobbies, and I preemptively described why I wanted to practice medicine. I think this actually helped, because I wasn't asked ''why medicine'' or ''why osteopathic'', I think because I brought it up on my own terms instead of theirs.)
Have you ever had to work in a group and what role did you play in the group? Have you ever had to work in a group with someone who didn't agree with you? How do you handle stress? Do you have a good support system?
How would you tell someone that they are going to die in 6 months? (oh and of course why do you wanna be a doctor)What was a difficult time in your life and how did you deal with it? What did it teach you?
You're in a canoe with your husband and child and the canoe tips over and you can only save one person. Who do you save? Followed up with "So what about your husband?"
Tell us about yourself. This is almost a definite. Be able to tell your story in a condensed format that focuses on your strengths toward med school. Stay away from negatives, let them bring up your weaknesses, only show your strengths. For example, turn your negative experiences into poisitve outlooks and then deal with your negative as they bring them up, do not give up your weaknesses, but deal with them if they are addresed. Basically, be able to sell your strengths and acknowledge, yet defend, you weaknesses.
Students said most interesting question asked at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal accomplishments, ethical dilemmas, patient interactions, future aspirations, and reflections on healthcare. The interviews may have been in MMI format, with some respondents referencing nondisclosure agreements, while common themes included discussing patient scenarios, personal motivations for pursuing medicine, ethical decision-making, and plans for community involvement as future physicians.
Before you start interviews, you will be asked to stand up in front of everyone and give your name, college you graduated from, major, and why you want to do osteopathic medicine or why OSU? It wasn't hard, just wasn't expecting any questions before the interview started. Keep in mind that the interview doesn't start when they begin questions but starts as soon as you step on campus.
Let's say you lived in a small town and you had a patient who regularly disregarded your treatment plan and observed this patient doing such in the community. For example, you have a patient that you see consuming an excessive amount of unhealthy foods on a regular basis. How would you feel about that patient and how would you feel about yourself as a physician?
How do you think a rural physician can keep up with the ever changing world of medicine? This was hard because it was one of the questions they asked me
1.) If I were working with you on a team to solve a problem, why would I be glad to have you on my team? 2.) If you were working with someone senior to you and saw them do something that you knew was wrong, how would you handle it? 3.) How would you handle it if you were confronted by someone telling you that you did something wrong or made the wrong decision that negatively impacted a patient?
It was a tangent we got off on when discussing OU vs OSU and I made the comment I chose brains over brawn by choosing OSU and both interviewers cracked up.
No question sticks above the rest, as they were all pretty general. The interviewers did have preset questions, but their questions really flowed with what information you provided to them (it was closed file).
What do I think about dialysis treatments being paid for by the government when they could give kids medical insurance at a much more cost-effective rate?
Ethical question, well 2 actually. One dealt with a current event regarding prescriptions and the other asked about tolerance of people (would you have a problem treating any type of person?)
what is your opinion of pharmaceutical companies giving away pens,etc. as a marketing tool for the medicines they want to promote? do you think it affects the way doctors decide which medications to precribe to their patients?
Would you always follow the law when it came to making decisions about your patients' care? (This followed my answer to the lethal injection of a death-row inmate question.)
If a patient came in who smoked and drank heavily and ate McDonalds for lunch everyday what would you do to try and persuade him to change his lifestyle?
If you were the leader of an organization and one of your fellow colleagues had a task that needed to be done but wanted to say, go out drinking the night before, what would you do?
If you are applying for the the last position in the last medical school in the country with no opportunity to reapply, and were able to give the admissions director one reason you should get in, what would you say?
Who would you pick for the TIME man of the year? Why? I said Christopher Reeve b/c of his involvement with stem cell research. Kinda brought the stem cell questions upon myself, but I know my position on it , so it wasn't a problem :)
Considering how important patient relationship was with me, why did I feel that becoming a doctor would be better than becoming a nurse, whose job is highly hands-on patient care?
Explain your research for your Master's thesis. This caught me off guard, pleasently, finding out that they were interested in my research and outcome.
One interviewer (looking at my ap, no grades available) pointed out some things but stated them incorrectly, it may have been a tactic to see how I would respond, but it made me aware that I needed to bring forward key points to make sure they were aware of them
Students said most difficult question asked at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including scenarios like handling non-compliant patients, ethical dilemmas, personal weaknesses, and hypothetical healthcare reform situations. While specific questions varied, the interview format seemed to encompass Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) style, with some respondents mentioning non-disclosure agreements and unique personalized inquiries.
Give me an example of a time in which you exercised your tenacity?
From your volunteer, shadowing, and personal experiences in the medical field, what is one good thing you have observed, and what is one bad thing you have observed?
Also, not too difficult but they asked: if you and I(the interviewer) were on a team and I was not contributing to the project and you were doing all of the work? How would you handle the situation?
How do you feel about working in profession where you do not get shown appreciation often? (The question before was "How do you feel about your job as a CNA (nurse aide)?" and part of my answer was that I always am told how appreciated
Questions about other schools that I applied to. What do these abbreviations mean? Not a difficult question, just hard to see where the question was going.
What was a difficult situation you went through and how did you get through it? (Hard for me, maybe not for some. I just deal with things, no particular coping mechanism)
the one about the biggest problem facing health care and how i would fix it... i gave them some agreeable answer about Insurance and insurance companies... as far as how i would fix it: i said i wouldnt consider myself an authority on the subject and i wouldnt know how to fix it, i dont think anyone does
What is the biggest problem with healthcare in America right now? (Not a tough question to answer, just a tough one to narrow down and pick one problem.)
I wouldn't classify any of the questions as difficult, but the most complex/involved question was as follows:
Suppose you had a patient that was under your care for a long time and you developed a strong relationship with that patient. Now suppose that patient decided not to follow your medical advice/prescribed treatments and it was adversely affecting his health to the point where he could end up very sick and/or die. Would you take it personally? How would you deal with your patient? Do you think that you would take this home with you at night or could you "leave it at the office?"
Nominate someone for the the noble peace prize and tell why? I froze up and passed on it. We joked at the end of the interveiw cause the only name that came to my mind was Bob Stoops. They both laughed and said it was a good answer.
How will my religion affect my practicing medicine? (This stemmed from me answering I go to church as a stress relief, but I'm Baptist, and we don't have any extreme medical views one way or another, so it was kind of difficult to answer)
There wasn't a really difficult question, maybe the one about what would I do with a patient who has been noncomplient with the orders I have given him.
The interview was conversational so there were no truely difficult questions. The only difficulty was just being myself when I was so nervous. However, the interviewers were friendly and the nervousness faded quickly.
None were really difficult! They SERIOUSLY just wanted to get to know me. If I had to pick the most difficult question, probably ''what are two social issues that interest you and why''
Though not difficult, the most hypothetical they got was ''What must you do as a physician if a patient is unwilling to go along with your course of action?'' That's the most hypothetical they got.
Most of the questions were ones I familiarized myself with prior to the interview. I was asked a question off of my secondary application, which I had not copied before I mailed it off, and that caught my off guard a little. So be sure and review yours if you made a copy!
What type of program would you create to get the small percent of physicians that smoke, don't exercise, and/or watch their weight to live healthier and be better examples for their patients?
"Is this your first interview?" I said yes, but that I have three more scheduled. I was then asked if I planned to attend the other interviews. I realized later that he meant if I was accepted to OSU, would I attend them? At the time, I was caught off guard by the question.
I was also asked why I would choose to attend OSU over other schools I had applied to.
One physician kept asking me this question regarding challenges I see in my future as a doctor, but I kept trying to answer it and he told me that wasn't what he meant. I never did figure out what he was asking.
If you could tell President Bush in ONE SENTENCE why stem cell research should be allowed, what would it be? Only one sentence...geez...had to think about that one carefully... :)
All questions were fairly ambiguous, but focused on my personal experiences. They were curious about information that I put in my resume and application. Really down to earth experience.
Who would you want to be on the cover of TIME magazine for person of the year? (the only question for which I did not have an immediate answer, and had to sit there and think about it)
I really can't think of any truly difficult questions that I was asked. The interviewers were interested in getting to know me and by no means were "out to get me".
If I (the interviewer) was the dean, and there were ten others like you with identical paper apps (i.e. gpa, mcat, classes, lor's, etc.), why would I choose you?
How would I insure patients understood information correctly, (this came from questions about my previous career and about the interviewer's mother's negative experience)
There really weren't any. Like has been said on here previously, it was more of just a relaxed conversation than cut and dry questions. I asked almost as many questions as they did.
Most respondents had an interview of 30 - 40 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed 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?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing interview questions on forums like SDN, practicing answers with family and friends, and researching the school and current healthcare issues. Many also read books on medical interviews and osteopathic medicine, did mock interviews, and refreshed on their applications and personal statements to ensure they were well-prepared and confident during the interview.
SDN, Online interview question lists, family mock interviews.
I spoke with a current student about the process and what to expect. Then I reviewed my application and practiced stating my "why medicine" and "tell me about yourself." I reviewed SDN and made bullet points for the questions. I did not practice other than bullet points so I wouldn't sound scripted.
Read SDN interview feedback, met with a faculty member to go over how to interview well, and read an article on the psychology of medical school interviews.
sdn interview feedback, typed up my response to big three questions listed above "revised them a couple of times" and generally tried to stay on top of current politics
Read SDN interview feedback, read "The Difference a D.O. Makes", reviewed medical news & political views on healthcare, & reviewed my personal statement & secondary app answers.
I made sure to research recent headlines and news, especially those concerning politics and medicine. I had friends ask me interview questions that they had been given previously.
SDN, watching the news, reading about some of the issues I thought they might ask about (the state of current healthcare and things like that), review my application (personal statement, etc)
I read a book on the medical school interview process and used it as a base for organizing my thoughts, goals, ambitions, motivations, etc... I typed all of these things out so that I would have a reference list that highlighted my best and worst attributes. I then asked myself questions from numerous sources and would answer them outloud while keeping what was on my list in mind. I recommend making such a list because it gets you organized and allows you to stay consistent with your answers.
Listened to NPR everyday, watched Fox News everynight, compiled a list of all the SDN questions and had answers, three mock interviews (pre-med commitee, professor, boyfriend), read personal statement and secondary, prayed
Read Complications by Atul Gawande, D.O. Osteopathy in America, The Difference a D.O. Makes, watched Fox News, CNN, the Today Show that morning, read U.S.A. today, studentdoctor.net interview questions at this school and prepared answers for those questions.
Reviewed questions that were asked of others, reviewed proper interview attire, basically tried to come up with a confident answer to every possible question.
SDN, reviewed possible questions, went over my application/personal statement, read (part of) The Difference a DO Makes, caught up on healthcare issues/current events.
Read my application, browsed the internet for commonly asked questions, formulated some answers, prayed a little bit, took the night off before to relax.
Read Interview Feedback. Searched the internet for common interview questions and wrote down answers to them. I rehearsed the answers I wrote, and then did a mock interview with my university's career center.
Reviewed my personal statement and secondary, read "The Difference A D.O. makes" by Bob E. Jones, made an outline for possible question answers collected from SDN, spoke with my mother about Indian Health Service facilities, and spoke with a few MS1's about their experiences.
Read Osteopathic Medicine in America by Norman Gevitz, SDN(this helped ALOT, all of the questions i was asked I saw on SDN-no surprises), practice interviews
I prepared by using SDN, a pre-med interview, interview from friends, studying applications, and asked friends what they thought were my best and worst qualities.
I read "The Difference A D.O. Makes" by Bob Jones and "The D.O.'s: Osteopathic Medicine in America" by Norman Gevitz; reviewed my application; mock interviews; practiced potential questions; and, of course, reviewed the interview feedback on SD network.
Read SDN, read over my application, subscribed to Medscape, watched CNN, researched school website and the history of osteopathic medicine, talked to current students and staff of the school, practiced interview type questions with friends
I copied all previous questions posted on SDN and wrote answers to them all. After I had familiarized myself with all of the Q/A, i ffelt very comfortable.
Read books: "A Difference A D.O. Makes", "Osteopathic Medical Careers"; reviewed AACOMAS application, supplemental application, SDN, talked with physicians about the interview process
Talked with current students, made sure I had a thorough understanding of what osteopathic medicine is, looked at this site, studied the school website and catalog
Read "The Difference a DO Makes" and reviewed my personal statement and application. Was upto date on current events especially in the health field.
I reviewed my ACCOMAS application and my supplementals. I also read about a little history of Osteopathic Medicine. Additionally, I read their Missions Statement and what they as a college stood for.
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere at the school, with a strong emphasis on the close-knit community among students, faculty, and staff. The personal interactions, caring nature, and positive attitudes of everyone they encountered left a lasting impression, making them feel valued and comfortable during the interview process. Suggestions included maintaining and further enhancing this family-like environment, along with providing more opportunities for prospective students to interact with current students and experience the school's culture firsthand.
How kind each of the staff were, how nice the Tahlequah facility was. Also they communicated so clearly with us.
The group interview was fun and casual. They gave us a scenario to read, and the interviewer lead a discussion regarding medical ethics and critical thinking.
The interviewers were really nice and actually read my application and asked me questions that pertained to my experiences (like they wanted to know me more, not just ask hypothetical questions). The faculty and students really cared about what they do and it was obvious that there was a family atmosphere. Not many schools push good academics and are a collaborative environment, so that was really quite encouraging. Also, the number of people at the interview day was TINY, which made it so I could actually get to know some of the current students and even the other applicants. Some schools have huge groups come in on interview days and it is not as easy to learn about the school that way.
Everyone was very welcoming, relaxed, and personable. Facilities are very new. Someone allowed our tour to see the fancy simulation room with the DaVinci simulator (which even med students can't use, lol)
The positive atmosphere. Everyone seemed extremely happy and I feel like they have a great culture. The admissions coordinator also sent me a text the day before expressing that she was excited to meet me. She also gave great restaurant recommendations!
The small size of the interviewees (8). The school really tries to get to know you and the facilities are the best that I have seen. They seem to really support student wellness. Also, there is a small group discussion that I feel really can work towards your strength if you are a very personable person.
I loved seeing how passionate the current students are about the school. Everyone seemed to be truly enjoying medical school rather than overly stressed or overwhelmed - even though I'm sure they were.
The students, they were all very friendly and everyone seemed very close. The administration. The early clinical experience, clinical simulators, clinical rooms, etc.
How friendly everyone was, including the other interviewees. Interviews take place from 9-12 and when its not your turn you just wait in a conference room with the other interviewees and dozens of students kept coming in to chat, they were all so nice!
the vice president, Dr Shrum. She's hot! and lunch was good...the best of all the schools i've been to. i think it's a safe bet to base my medical education on the quality of lunch they serve the interviewees on game day.
I've known about this school's reputation for quite some time. The faculty and staff all seem to be very friendly and committed to the success of the students. All the students I met were genuinely excited to be there.
All the clubs, activities, support groups, and comradery that goes on between all students. Everyone was nice and friendly, said hi, and freely answered questions.
This school has their stuff together. Faculty are highly engaged with the school and all of the students. Third-years are treated as respectfully as the MSI and IIs. Students are as active and knowledgeable as the faculty and staff.
The food was really good, I think they had it catered in. The financial Aid lecture was informative and more helpful than other schools. They don't make you think that you won't ever be able to pay off the debt.
The family atmosphere...and the students took time out of their busy schedules to come hang out with us as we waited for our interviews to begin...that was awesome.
The students. They were very close to each other and really considerate to us. They answered any questions and just hung out with us whenever possible.
enthusiasm and friendliness of students, faculty, and staff. the laid back vibe and close-knit atmosphere. it seems that the faculty will be very supportive and take a lot of interest in your future.
The people were very friendly. Lots of current students stopped into the waiting room to chat with us before and after the interveiws. The school was nice.
I think I met every single student in the whole building that day (about 120 students) Everyone seemed to love to meet the prospective students and answer questions.
How friendly faculty, staff, and students were at the school. Everyone seemed to go out of their way to make me and the people I interviewed with comfortable and welcomed.
The school was great, everyone there was very friendly, from the faculty to the students. It was nice to see the current students come in and talk with us about how their experiences have been so far at the school. The interview was much more laid back than I anticipated also, it really was more like a conversation, they didn't grill me question after question.
The new Sim lab really has me excited, along with the fact that microscopes are no longer used in Histo due their shift to web technology. Also, the people were SOOO nice and welcoming.
EVERYTHING! These are genuinely the nicest people I have ever met in my life. I can't remember the last day that I had that was this enjoyable. The students were SO nice and would come to talk to you while you waited to interview, the food was amazing, and the tour was very informative.
Pretty much everything. I really did not have a preconceived notion of what a medical school should be like - I'll be honost, I hadn't toured a school of medicine up to this point. It is a very compact school with a teaching hospital very close. The enthusiasm and friendliness of the students is unrivaled. I also loved the small group during the day. There were a total of 8 people the entire day, which made for a lot friendlier and social environment.
Finally, the catered lunch was amazing. If anything, go for the lunch.
A lot of students from every med school year (1st, 2nd, 3 years to residents) between classes would come to our room where we waited to meet and talk to the interviewees. They encouraged us, talked to us about their classes, and told us about what we need to expect in every year up til our residency. Also, the students cared about each other in their classes. They would share notes and study guides and acted genuinely concerned about the progress of their classmates.
The enthusiasm of the students there. While waiting for my interview I probably had 8-10 students there talk to me and the group about the school, answer questions and just hang out with us. They went out of their way to make you feel at home.
The friendliness of the staff and students, the school's passion for itself and its students/alumni, the school's top national rankings/board pass rates, the anatomy lab director was very thorough during out tour, etc...It's a wonderful school all around!
Everyone is very nice, students dropped by and hung out, President Fernandes is a cool guy and he ate lunch (which was awesome) with us. It's nice to talk about something other than medicine on a visit like this honestly, shows that everyone is pretty diverse and have interests outside of medicine. OSUMC should be awesome in a few years. This visit only solidified my desire to attend OSUCOM (its my #1 school for sure)
The environment of course! OSU-COM is filled with faculty, professionals,and students who were polite and encouraging the entire day. The Dean also sat and at lunch with us, which was nice. We visited with him about the school and he even discussed the Big 12 with everyone, and even though some of us are not that into b-ball, he focused on talking to us as a group and getting everyone to talk a little. Very home - like feeling.
Everything. The students went out of their way to stop by and visit between classes. The facilities were impressive. They were really trying to get to know the applicants and make us feel as comfortable as possible.
Both my interviewers and the staff were very helpful and encouraging. I didn't get any horror questions or abstract questions in a subject that I have no background in such as ''How would you fix the problem of aids in Africa?'' My interview questions were very straight forward and I think let me portray who I am accurately for the most part. I had a fun day overall just learning about the school and the cool experiences that student's go through.
The campus is clean, people were extremely friendly, and they just got a huge grant that helped turn Tulsa regional medical center into OSU Medical Center.
Everything. The faculty, staff, and students are all so supportive and great. The facilities are good. Tulsa is great. The programs from MS1 through residency are top notch.
I loved everything about this school. I was very impressed with the entire school, its facilities, and the students attending. Everyone was so friendly and genuine.
The camaraderie at the school. Everyone was like a big family. The students all seemed to enjoy learning, and the professors really seem to facilitate their needs!
The family-like relationships between the students, faculty, and staff. Everyone was friendly and every student I spoke to voiced their enthusiasm about OSU.
I was impressed by the students and faculty. Students came in and encouraged those of us being interviewed. They talked about their experience at OSU and made us feel welcome. In addition the faculty and even the College of Osteopathic Medicine President came by to "say hi."
Everyone was sooooo friendly. Students stopped by throughout the whole morning and asked us how our day was going. They talked about why they chose OSU, etc. It was helpful, and everyone was so genuine. I don't know who wouldn't want to be in a school with this type of supportive atmosphere.
The interviewers were very friendly gentlemen and genuinely wanted to get to know me as well as my intentions in medicine. Also, the students are so friendly - many of them stopped to say "Good luck, hope to see you next year!" while on their way to class.
Everyone was very friendly and supportive of one another--no cut-throat competition among the students. Several students popped in to chat with us while we waited to interview.
Everyone was really nice, and they told us that everyone knows everyone. For example, you can leave an IOU at the bookstore and pay when your loan money comes in. There's no limit on the numbers of electives that you can do in any one area (most schools limit it to two), and you can do all your rotations in Tulsa. The food was really good, too. Instead of eating in their cafeteria, they brought in a catered meal. Oh yeah, PBL is integrated into the second year curriculum.
Everyone was very nice and encouraging. Unlike some other schools it seemed like everyone was pulling for each other istead of competing against each other.
The interviews were very relaxed and conversational. All of the students were enthusiastic and helpful. I was truly impressed by the warmth of the people there. This school may have become my first choice if I am accepted. I really liked it. They have a good student/faculty ratio. The students seem to really like the school and faculty. The students seem to help each other out.
The non-confrontational tone of the interview. They seemed interested in finding out about qualities known to be necessary for success rather than how I respond to a beligerent interviewer.
I was very impressed with everything, but the family atmosphere of the college is what impressed me the most. Everyone seemed extremely friendly and very willing to help and listen.
The congenial climate found ubiquitously in the staff, students and interviewers positively impressed. I even had lunch with the school's President! Everyone was rooting for me and the other applicants, which is indicative of a good medical school that truly cares.
The staff of student affairs tried very hard to put all the interviewees at ease. When touring the OMT class the professor placed her hand on my shoulder and said she was glad to see me. Everyone seemed very sincere and caring. The med students all knew each other and seemed very close. All the students I met seemed very focused on their studies.
The close knit community at OSU really impressed me. All the students know each other, and they even know things about each other. The professors and staff at the school know the students by name. The OSU clinic for needy patients was described, and seems like a great way for students to learn while helping the community at the same time. The students go to class, study, and still participate in clubs and community service. Also, the woman who gave the financial aid/campus presentation at the end of the day was wonderful. She really put me at ease about finances. She also gave this wonderful talk about activities students can get involved in. I think she should be OSU's number one recruiter.
Everyone at the school is extremely nice! While we were waiting for our interviews, all the 1st and 2nd year students kept coming in and wishing us luck. They would answer any questions we had and tell us about their experience at the school. The school is small and all in the same building so you don't have to do any walking outside on the tour, which is nice in bad weather.
Everyone was really nice and the medical students kept coming by to meet us and make us feel relaxed. I was really nervous, so this helped me feel more at home. I liked the atmosphere, the campus, and the location of the school.
The interviewers were very positive and nice. Not intimidating at all. Really friendly people. The school is really nice and students dropping in to say hello was a good way to pass the time while other interviewees were being interviewed.
Everything impressed me. The students, faculty, and doctors were all very kind and helpful. I see why this school has the rankings it has, because of the environment they provide is great.
That students, faculty and staff made an effort to drop into the interview holding room to chat with the prospective students. It made me feel very welcome.
Everyone worked very hard to ease the tension and stress. Also, I felt that the interviewers were more interested in my personality and motivation than my scores.
Everything. Even the bookstore lady did. While we were waiting for our interview or for others to get done, we could walk around the building. Me an one other interviewee went down to the bookstore and no sooner than we got 10 steps in the door, the bookstore lady started talking our ear off about how good the univ is. Now, I know that could not have been staged in any way so it is impressive that someone not even directly affiliated with the College had such great things to say about it. Also, you can park within 100 feet of the door with the farthest parking spot that I saw was 100yards away!! Also, while we were sitting in the room waiting for our interview the students would even come in and say hi and talk to us about OSU-COM and try to calm us before we went into the interview.
The clinical rotations choice (locations) seem extensive, flexible and very diverse. They presented them as a good foot in the door for future residencies and therefor they tried to be very accomodating. The review sessions provided by the school to prepare for the boards was also impressive.
easygoing atmosphere,family environment of the school, the openness and kindness of the students, the facilities, classroom, power point presentations.
small class size, up to date with technology, notes for lectures are given to students by instructors, students seemed genuinely happy, clinicals can be done in other states as well as other countries
It seemed to be down to earth with everyone trying to encourage and help each other. Competition seemed more jovial and encouraging than cut-throat. They really took interest in family issues also, spouse, kids, time..etc. The school as a whole was very family oriented.
small town, down home feel. they don't know your MCAT or grades so if your are strong, bring it up. Also, they have your records, be savvy, know how to turn any negative into positive. Let them know you deserve to be there without being arrogant. work on it, it DOES take practice. Thats the way DOs are, they know they are deserving, yet give credit to the system of doctor/patient relations. A DO cares more about patients than their reputation. they give credit elsewhere.
The school (it's nice), the city (it's pretty cool), the friendliness of students (everyone stopped by to chat---it was great), location of clerkships/residency (in town or close)
The facilities we saw were very nice. I liked the fact that research opportunities exist for all DO students, during summers 1 & 2. The DO/PHD student I talked to seemed really informed & enthusiastic!
Awesome school...They go out of there way to provide the best education for their students. Multiple computer resources are available on the intranet that allow for self tests in gross anatomy and histology. Free membership to the local OSU-Tulsa gym, free printing (helpful), pretty sweet game room for the students. The school encompasses a family atmosphere and is proud but not arrogant about their high rankings and notoriety in reserach and telemedicine.
The school is composed of many non-traditional students, which I am. EVERYONE was so nice to all of the interviewees and our names were posted everywhere alerting the students that we would be interviewing that day. The admissions staff were all so kind and respective of our possible nervousness.
Everyone at OSUCOM was great, they were so supportive and kept telling us we were going to do fine. The students would walk in and talk to us about the people that were going to do the interviews. There seems to be a real community involved atmosphere at OSUCOM that is great to see and get a feel for while you are there.
I really enjoy the close-knit environment that OSU provides. I haven't ever seen anything like it--it's awesome. First and second year students kept coming by and introducing themselves. I could tell they loved their school and really wanted us to feel welcome.
I can not begin to say how much I like this school. "It fits like a perfect shoe", is probably the most tangible way to put on paper. Everyone is incredibly helpful and happy to be a part of the institution. A big thanks to the faculty and students that went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
Students came by between their classes to talk to me, students were very open about answering questions. Interviewers tried to reduce the stress level (I was pretty hyped up), were open about number of seats left and the process your file would go through, and responded quickly (about 14 days) about acceptance results. Gave us a book about osteo med.
The environment was very friendly, facilities impressive, students and faculty were very genuinely kind and encouraging. Every student I have spoken with absolutley loves the school.
The students were great. They had nothing but praise for the program. The people there went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. I liked how they did interviews first thing so that you could relax during the tour and not have your mind occupied. Also, they gave us a list to let us know in what order each person would be interviewed and by whom. That really helps you get yourself ready, knowing your turn is next as well as giving you a brief introduction to the other interviewees (along with each person's name, they also listed the undergrad school).
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about limited study space, outdated facilities, lack of diversity, waiting times during the interview day, and not being able to see certain areas like the anatomy lab. Suggestions for improvement included updating facilities, providing more study spaces, enhancing organization during interview days, and increasing diversity within the student body.
Overall I loved the interview and the school. The entire process did last all day (tour, financial aid, meeting with students, etc.) and I was exhausted by the end.
Really there was nothing. The interview day really was full of positive surprises. I learned a lot about the school, had a great time, and was really thankful to be there.
Interviews take place from 9-12 and when its not your turn you just wait in a conference room with the other interviewees. I loved that current students kept coming in to chat but hated the waiting. However the next day I interviewed at a different school where gave tours and demonstrations while you were waiting for an interview instead of after lunch and actually I liked the OSU day better. I loved that we got time to get to know the other interviewees and many many current students. We got so much time to talk to the people at the school it was much easier to see yourself there in the fall.
The rate for the Doubletree Hotel that was listed in the email I received after given an interview was not the right rate. I had to pay more even though I said I was interviewing at OSUCOM.
The facilities are deplorable. Study space is scarce and cramped. Labs are clean and organized but look like a community college not a professional school. Come on, President Hargis. This place needs a major facelift.
Facilities are old, only have 2 lecture rooms and minimal private study rooms. The OMM room was really small and looked cramped. One of the interviewers was cold and unfriendly
The lunch setup was amazing so I was positively impressed by it but I didn't care for the chicken. Others loved it though so it was definitely just a picky eater thing. The rest of the meal was delicious and unexpected.
The orange lab and the fact that we weren't shown the anatomy lab. It made me wonder if they were trying to hide it from us because other schools have been very eager to show off their labs.
Not really negative, but you do sit around a bit at the beginning of the day, if you're a later interview (which can be helpful for any last minute preparation).
The only thing that was negative about the whole day was a comment from a staff member that, ''lots of people don't get in on their first try.'' The comment could have been discouraging to some. It didn't affect me, but it probably did others.
A person who worked in admissions told us exactly how many spots were open and how many interviews there were left. Maybe a little too much detail right before I went in to the interview.
several things...anatomy lab is lacking. Technology is being ''shoehorned'' into the school...plasma TV's and cameras are great, but they almost seem out of place.
Nothing really. One of the students who visited with us, negatively commented on the OMM/OMT training at the school, but this was the first time I had heard any negative feedback about the program. Most students felt the training was great.
Student body not very diverse, one of the students also there for her interview was stuck-up and flaunting the fact that her dad is a professor at the school.
My interview team seemed extremely skeptical that I would want to attend school here. I was asked what my top school was, where I had applied, if I knew anyone who went to school here, etc. They were overall very friendly, but these type of questions made me feel a little uncomfortable.
Sort of a duh thing but there's not a lot of diversity in the student body. Everyone's from Oklahoma (that's the duh one since it's a state school). I got the impression that the vast majority of their students are recent grads from OU or OSU, so I could see it being sort of insular.
This was not a big deal, but there were some scheduling conflicts that prevented us from meeting with key faculty. This was not enough to really negatively impress me.
Nothing fits in this negative category when talking about OSUCOM. I would only recommend lengthening the standard interview of 35 minutes to 45 minutes.
The students contribute to their community by helping out a schools and things like that. The area around the college seems very economically depressed. Many homeless people, etc. I feel their efforts should be improving these peoples quality of life. I didn't see or hear that the students were involved in any charity type healthcare like free clinics.
The only thing I didn't like about the day was waiting to interview. I got there at 8:00 and my interview wasn't until 11:00, so I had a lot of down time.
ABSOLTELY NOTHING, and I mean that in the biggest non-buttkissing way possible. I know a lot of people say that but I love the size, the students, and the faculty, and administration that we met. They were all extremely helpful and wonderful people. Wait, there was one complaint. For lunch, they gave us a sandwhich, chips, mixed fruit, and cookie with a bottle of water. Great huh? not if you don't like Mayo, Tommatos, or Leuttece. Or if you don't like oatmeal rasin cookies. Other than that the chips were fine... At least the meal was healthy.
The interview and the fact that they kept reiterating that students could live in a single roomed cinder-block style apartment with psych. pts. for $25 a month all bills paid. Good deal I guess but seems creepy.
The facilities were the oldest of all schools I visited (especially OMT room but not the lecture hall), also not seeing the anatomy lab was a big negative (every other school showed us their facility - all cadavers being in storage). They should install a video system so others can see the facility even if dissections are in progress (such as for students visiting the school) and that would fit in with the telemedicine concept (for course work). Also it seemed that there were few T.A. for the anatomy lab and OMT than at other programs.
small town, down home feel. they are proud in a different way. OU has a quiet arrogance while OSU has a proud, yet humble approach. remember, every medical shool in the US has something they are proud of; know what they like. OSU produces many primary care physicians who serve rural areas.
Price (I was the only out of state student there, so i have pay like double that everyone else does), the school is in an industrial district, and nearby housing seems to be scary at night
The wait during interviews is fairly long, but the group of people interviewing with me meshed well and we all ended up spending that time in the game room playing pool.
The atmosphere seemed very Oklahoma (Which, being located in Oklahoma, might be expected). I'm not sure I could fit in well as an out-of-state student. Not that socializing is a top priority, but I felt a little like an outsider.
Nothing negative, but at another school interview, my wife was not only invited, but also participated in separate "orientation-type" events while I was in interviews. Made it seem more family-oriented. While OSUCOM also seems so, it would be a nice touch to add something like that for spouses and significant others.
i didn't like the fact i couldn't the see the talked about "Orange" Lab and some other areas b/c classes were going.. also, everything was in one building..
I didn't like having to wait for almost two hours for my interview. It was nerve-racking. My interview started at 11, but the first interviewee went in at 8:45. The rest of us were just left in the room to entertain ourselves.
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the laid-back and conversational nature of the interview process, the specific interview formats including group and one-on-one sessions, and the importance of being prepared with questions about the school. Additionally, applicants suggest arriving early, being relaxed, and being ready to engage in conversation with interviewers and other candidates.
The style of the interview! There's a group interview with about 4 applicants to 1 faculty member, a 1-on-1 interview with you + a faculty member, & a 2-on-1 interview with you + 2 faculty members (1 DO & 1 PhD). Also, it is closed file.
I felt prepared so I was glad that I knew it was a very conversational interview experience. I was also glad that I thought about some of the questions beforehand because there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
The group discussion session was me+3 other interviewees+faculty member discussing an example scenario with ethical dilemmas. There was some "down time" between group discussion and individual interview which could pretty much only be used by talking with the other interviewees who were not in a session or whoever from admissions were there.
There will be 8 people interviewing on your interview. The morning will start out with introductions from the admissions committee. They'll ask you questions during this time (and they take notes) - this might factor into your interview. Also you will be asked "do you have any questions?" about 100 times throughout the day, so bring plenty!
Everyone tells you it is a laid-back interview and they are not just trying to comfort you. It was extremely stress-free and everyone was extremely friendly.
I wish I had worked harder to remember all the points I wanted to say about myself. The interview ended and all of a sudden I was out of the room and thought of all this other stuff I wanted to say.
How unprepared the interviewers were going to be. I basically went in there and gave them a verbal review of my essay and personal statement. At other interviews they had read my information beforehand and asked things like, "so you said 'such and such' in your personal statement, elaborate on that" so I had the opportunity to talk about things they wouldn't have known otherwise.
You sit in a conference room for the entire morning while you and the others interview - over two hours in the waiting room. Having all of the current students in and out helps though.
This doesn't matter that much if you have looked over you personal statement and application, but the interview is semi-closed file, they don't have your MCAT or grades, but do have you personal statement, volunteer activities, etc, so they could ask you something an activity you wrote down (they asked me about something I put down)
The interview itself is relatively stress-free, they are simply trying to get to know you. However, the interview day is exhausting. Get sleep the night before and prepare for a long day.
One of the students there told me that it is a good idea to ask the interviewers a question about the school. So I wish I would of had spent time really researching the school and been able to do that.
I probably should have thought more about why I wanted to be a D.O. That sounds obvious, but I think they wanted something that sounded a little better than the brief answer that I had.
I didn't know the Crown Plaza Hotel was in downtown Tulsa, There isn't any fastfood places close in proximity to the hotel. I wish I knew this before I booked my reservations.
I felt that the interviewers really didn't want to talk about things in the application like grades. Their idea was to grade us first then look at the grades. I think I need to explain my position. Which I did not get to do.
I knew the interviewers would not have the scores or grades in front of them, but I didn't know that after they score you on the interview without that material, they are then presented the scores and grades and score you a second time.
That I was in the very last group to interview. I had to sweat it out until 11:15 to interview while everyone else got to come back to the room and relax. On second thought, maybe it's a blessing that I didn't know or I probably would have driven myself crazy in the days leading up to the interview.
The highways around the city can be kind of confusing when coming in from the East. The Crowne Plaza deal that the school arranged does not include parking or breakfast. Parking is $9 a day. The Crowne Plaza transportation to your interview is not as seemless and hassle free as they lead you to believe.
Nothing. OSU's website says it all. I spent alot of time searching for professional comfortable shoes to wear during the tour. The place was so small, I did not need them.
nothing really, I had visited the school twice so I knew what to expect. For out of staters, though, you might be surprised to know that the school is not in the best part of town.
That there really is no need to stress. It is very relaxed. The interviewers are more interested in learning about you than tripping you up on a difficult question.
That the interviewers were very interested in my ideas about Native American Health Care. Since I am Native American, my interviewers were very interested in my ideas on how to improve Indian health care.
They did not suggest any hotel for me to stay in so I ended up staying in one in the ghetto because I didn't know any better. SO just a little FYI, ask them where they would suggest you stay if you are coming from far enough away to spend the night in Tulsa.
First they make extensive use of the waiting list system forcing you to make other plans that can still be cancelled (not always easy - but often expensive). Also only 2 spots remained when i interviewed- with 9/10 of the class being in state the odds as an out of state applicant at this point in time seem ridiculously low. I was left with the distinct impression that at best I was being interviewed for a place on the waiting list and nothing more (coming from MA it makes for a very long trip and very low odds). Also it seemed that OSU was the state "little known jewel" when comparing the quality of the program to the apparant in state reputation.
they want to know why you are interested in osteopathic medicine. they definitely want to know why ostepathic over allopathic. If you are not interested in DO, then don't apply.
There are apartments right across the street from the campus, but there is no delegated, school sponsored housing. This fact was never really brought up, so I assume it wasn't a big deal to anyone, but it's something you should know to ask about.
The fact that my GPA and MCAT was not known to the interviewers during the interview. They wanted to get to know me as an individual and why I wanted to become a physician.
Your entire file, minus GPA and MCAT scores, is open to the interviewers. (That information is privy to them after the interview). When reviewing this forum prior to the interview day, the "closed interview" comments by most posters gave the impression that the interviewers would have no knowledge of my file, whatsoever. This was not the case, and thus made for a great interview and some interesting personal questions.
Applicants generally found the interview experience at OSU-COM to be stress-free, welcoming, and enjoyable, with a focus on getting to know the applicants personally rather than drilling them with difficult questions. The friendly staff, relaxed environment, and supportive student body were highlighted as positive aspects of the interview day.
Amazing university, personally believe it is the best osteopathic school in the country
The environment is very chill. I know it's hard to believe reading these comments sometimes, but it is!! You are able to talk with other applicants between your interviews & water was provided. Everyone was very nice. I would recommend bringing a small snack just in case though.
This school is now my top choice after the interview day. I am really thankful for how OSU-COM set up the interview day and would encourage other students looking to go into underserved/global osteopathic medicine to apply!
Individual interview was mostly open file except they did not have access to scores/grades. Like others said, lots of opportunities to ask questions and prepare something to teach them about ;) while I wasn't asked this question, half of the other interviewees were.
Trust when we say this interview is very laid back and low stress. When you arrive students will escort you to a conference room with the other interviewees and current OSUCOM staff. After introductions individuals are divided into two groups. One group will proceed to individual interviews and the next will stay in the conference room to have a group discussion with a professor at OSUCOM. These sessions last 30 minutes and then you switch. Afterwards you have lunch while discussing financial aid. You will finish the day with a tour of the facilities. My biggest advice is to approach the interview with excitement. Interact with the students and staff, it really is an enjoyable day.
A great school that definitely makes it seem like it would be a wonderful place to receive a medical education. They reached out before the interview and then again afterwards to make sure I knew how they looked forward to hosting me.
One of the interviewers was late and her phone kept buzzing during the interview. Not sure if she was silencing the buzzing or texting someone but she kept handling her phone. She apologized and was nice but it threw me off what I was saying a few times. Overall, it was a very conversational and we laughed and joked around quit a bit.
Fairly laid back day, but my interview was actually harder than i expected. There were two groups of interviewers and I drew the one that was more Q&A than conversational. I was also in the first group of the day to be interviewed, so maybe i wasn't quite ready mentally, I was also very tired after the long holiday, so maybe the day wasn't that bad after all. I don't think mondays are good days for interviews, if you have a choice don't pick the monday, but overall i couldn't be more impressed with the school, students, faculty, and staff. This school is a gem of the midwest.
It was a very open interview/day. The interviewers really just wanted to get to know who you are as an applicant/student/future D.O.. Staff and students were very friendly/supportive.
they asked me a lot of questions about my application packet. they were always like, "i wanna know more about that" or "tell me more about why you did that" ... it was kinda nice to know they actually reviewed my info and wanted to discuss my application. the other schools i interviewed at didnt really seem to talk much about my app.
Is there a feedback section for SDN? Why does SDN put this box in the "Questions" section when it doesn't display anywhere near the questions? Also, a 1-10 scale while adding feedback doesn't translate very well to a 5-star scale while reviewing the feedback.
I really liked OSU-COM and wish I had interviewed there sooner. They really have their stuff together and the students there genuinely seem happy (maybe even TOO relaxed?). This school is not my first choice (it is my second), but I will be more than ecstatic to attend there if my first choice doesn't work out.
As an aside, I have been impressed with every doctor I've met that has graduated from their program (more than several). They pump out good doctors.
A++
I loved this school. I went to Tulsa early & stayed with an MS1 I knew from undergrad. I caught a couple of flag football games, talked with the students, & sat-in on the Histology lecture & lab. It was a great experience.
The people at OSU-COM were great. Everyone I had contact with was super-friendly, very laid-back, and made me feel very welcome. The admissions staff was very forthcoming about the admissions process (telling us there are only a handful of spots left in the class) and gave us all the information we could have asked for regarding the school. The students were all very friendly and informative. They all seemed like they were really happy. The school has a great rep and has placed grads into top residencies. The area right around the school is crappy, but Tulsa is a good-sized city with plenty of nice areas and lots to do. As far as osteopathic schools go, there are probably not any located in better cities. The only thing I was not impressed with is the facilities. The other schools I have interviewed at (all allopathic) were all connected to multiple large teaching hospitals and clinics and had other professional schools (dental, nursing, etc..) on the same campus. That kind of setup just feels more like med-school to me. OSU-COM is in a single building that sits alone and almost seems like a highschool. There was only 8 of us interviewing and we met in a conference room initially and received an overview of the process. We then started interviewing 2 at a time. Those not interviewing were free to roam about and talk with current students. We had a short presentation of the school's online databases and library resources. We then a catered lunch (which was great) with 2 student guides. We then got an official tour of the building and wrapped up with a curriculum and financial aid presentation.
I had a wonderful interview experience at OSU. All of the faculty and staff seemed to love what they were doing at OSU and they were all interested in helping the students succeed. I appreciated the time that was taken to try and make me feel at home, and because of this I feel like I would fit into the community at OSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Overall it was great. In the morning I had to wait a little bit to interview, but the time goes pretty fast because students came in and talked to us while we were waiting.
Very good experience the students, staff, and facilities are superb. The day is well planned with a little sitting time that passes quickly due to current students stopping by and saying hello.
OSU staff was friendly and helpful. The students were nice and stopped by to say hello and they all seemed busy but not ridiculously stressed out. I walked away loving the school even more!
Overall it was a positive experience. We had to wait around a while for our interview, but reading materials were provided and several students came by to keep us entertained. Also, there were plenty of other interviewees to talk to as well (8 including myself). Ask anything that is on your mind because they are very willing to answer questions.
I am still in shock with how amazingly stress free and FUN the day was!!!! I wouldn't want to go to school anywhere else!! I LOVED IT! It couldn't have possibly gone better.
It was a great day, and very social and small group oriented - I loved it. I highly recommend reading up on their website about Rural medicine in Oklahoma, because the school (modestly) prides itself on its rural outreach programs - to be able to converse with them about the issue of rural healthcare and how OSU is combating it is a great interview topic (if you chose to bring it up).
I was blown away with how much the students there cared about how your day was going. The atmosphere there is sincere and calming. That is the main reason why I chose OSU.
Overall it was as comfortable as a med school interview can be. Of course I was still nervous because even as laid back as it was, it was still such a big deal and I still had to try to be professional and impressive.
Very positive. I was still nervous, but I thought it went well. Both interviewers made an effort to make me feel comfortable. It was a very welcoming experience when it could have been more intimidating.
2 interviewers from the faculty, one DO and one PhD. They were both very nice and just wanted to get to know me. We mostly just had a conversation, didn't feel like an interview in the sense that it was so laid back.
I thought it was overall a great day. Everyone at OSU-COM tried to make the day as comfortable for the applicants as possible. The lunch was awesome!! Great menu and desert! The interviewers were genuine and just tried to get to know you. I liked that you interview early in the day and then get to relax and enjoy getting to know the school.
Great. The other interviewees were a lot of fun, the tour was thorough, the faculty and the students were very supportive. I felt very comfortable. The interview was comfortable as well (as comfortable as an interview can be, of course), and the interviewers were easy to talk to. There were two, and the interview lasted about 45 minutes; I was last to go before lunch, but they did not seem anxious at all. The faculty was very helpful in informing us about all the details.
Overall a terrific experience. I felt like they went out of their way to accomodate us throughout the day. The questions asked during the actual interview weren't aimed at ''rattling'' a person; it seemed like they just wanted to get to know me.
The day was very relaxed, and there where only 7 people interviewing. Had interviews first, tour of anatomy lab, lunch, tour af campus, and then presentation of classwork and financial aid. Everyone was very nice and helpfull, and the faculty is top notch. They have a ton of resources and seem to be wonderful educators. Way, way nicer than OU med.
The day was really laid back. The students, admissions staff, and interviewers were friendly and very informative. We had a nice introduction followed by interviews and a tour. The best part was the in depth financial aid presentation at the end.
I was pretty nervous and the two interviewers were not friendly to me. Which freaked me out because everybody else talked about how nice they were. One guy in paticular was particularly cold.
It was very low stress. All of the stress of the interview came from my own anxiety. The staff and students alike were extremely nice and very informative. Everyone really made you want to go to school there.
The whole day was great. There was only 7 other students interviewing that day so it gave us a chance to really get to know everyone. The day was set up to be the least stressful and tiring as possible. Everyone was incredible nice and really seemed to want me to attend this school whereas at other schools I felt looked down upon because I wasn't accepted yet. The school was great and I left with a smile on my face.
I realized that this was not the school for me. The students are older and have families, and I found I did not have much in common with the other interviewees. I realized I needed to be in a more diverse school and Oklahoma is not the state for me to be in. My interviewers, however, a DO and a PhD, were very welcoming, very friendly and encouraging. They listened to everything I said and asked follow-up questions so I felt that they were really paying attention to what I was saying, which was great. Although they were very thorough in their interview, and I left the room exhausted, they gave me a very positive impression because they really took their task seriously and seemed very smart and intuitive.
This was my first interview and the last day OSU was interviewing. I went last, so I was the last interviewee for entrance into fall 2006. My interview was ok, two men, one PHD, one DO. The PHD was very friendly and made my feel at ease. The DO frowned upon seeing me, and seemed to question me a lot. He came off a bit condescening. He also dominated the interview. Towards the end he seemed more interested and nicer.
loved the students but hated the interviewers. THey seemed to think that this school was better than the other schools. They act like the school is a great DO school but in reality they are just full of themselves.
The interview was conversational. It wasn't the most laid-back interview I have attended, but it wasn't the most difficult either. One of the interviewers seemed uninterested in what I had to contribute. He had an extremely flat affect.
The interviewers were sincerely nice and put forth an extra effort to help me feel relaxed. The interview was conversational. The purpose of this interview was for the interviewer to get to know you...Why you want to become a physician , can you handle the rigors of medical school, and do you know anything about the profession.
The day was very pleasant. The interviewers were interested in me as a person. The other students who interviews today were also very nice. This just shows the type of people that OSU recruits.
Very laidback. It was more of a conversation, although I did most of the talking. They seemed very interested in me and just wanted to see if I was a good fit into the OSU osteopathic family
My interview experience was a very positive one. I felt that I was able to convey my reasons and qualifications for wanting to become a doctor without being stressed during the process.
It was 30 minutes with two professors. They were both extremely nice. We talked about my experiences in medical missions, why I wanted to go to an osteopathic school, and just basically had a normal conversation. Then they asked if I had any questions for them. Very low-stress!
It was hard to tell how well I did during the interview because the interviewers were so nice. However, because they were amiable my nerves were calmed.
Extremely good! There is just one part where groups split up and go listen to a speaker in the library. It is really boring...and almost irrelevant to the whole interview process.
I had heard from current students that the interviews are low stress and they were. There were times when a serious question would come up, but I remained confident and answered honestly. Most of the questions came from my personal statement and a few were general. Just be sure about why you want to go into osteopathic medicine and you'll be fine.
The day starts off with a brief overview of the curriculum and self introductions. This is followed by the interviews, which are from 9:00 to 12:00. If you are not interviewing, you can talk with students or just get a feel of the school. Lunch is at noon, which is wonderful, then a tour, curriculum overview, financial aid presentation and ending with questions or concerns.
There were 2 "teams" of interviewers, each consisting of a D.O. and a PhD. We were each assigned to one of the teams. The interview was fairly laid back and conversational, with just a couple of off-the-wall questions (see above).
The day started around 8:30 with a meeting with the admissions staff. We introduced ourselves and were able to ask one question. Then we had interviews. I was in the last session, so there was some dead time. We did get a presentation on online technology at the school, which was not the most interesting, but the presenter seemed very nice. After the interviews, we went to this catered lunch. Then we had a tour lead by two current students. After that, we had a financial aid, pre-clinical and clinical curriculum presentation.
The one thing that kind of bothered me was that the interviewer was always writting and seldom looked at me. I had trouble talking about me, when they seem to be not interested. They told me this before the interview started but I still didn't feel right when they were looking down and writting.
It was very relaxed, the two gentlemen that I interviewed with were very soothing and soft spoken. For the most part they were just making conversation with you, but they would slip in a serious question now and then.
It was pretty positive overall. It is a great school with a great reputation. The whole day is as low stress as can be. Med students will come by and chat with you all day. DrDad from the message boards on SDN came by, too.
Arrived at 8:00am, had an orientation with the other 7 applicants and Student Affairs, from 9am-12pm interviews and library tour, 12pm-1:45 lunch with 3 students and other applicants, tour of school, 2:00-3:00 information about the curriculum and financial aid.
Arrived early to have breakfast at the Amish Kitchen (on the lower level of TRMC and a good chance to see the primary clinical site and have a great breakfast). The morning Welcome sesion involved getting to meet many current students. They were having a didactic test in a classroom near the boardroom so we had many drop ins. The exact itinerary is available in some of the other posts. The lunch they provided was fantastic and was punctuated with a suprise visit by the president of the school. The interviewers were one faculty physician and one faculty PhD. Mine included a pediatrician and and an anatomist. The only stress was self induced. They went out of their way to make me comfortable and the interview was actually a little reassuring. They seemed to be looking for traits that I think I posess. The student ambassadors were great. One was traditional with a rather dynamic personality. The other was non-traditional and a great source of insight for the whole med school experience from a non-traditional viewpoint. Overall all the experience made me even more comfortable with my decision to apply only to OSU.
Upon arrival (8:00), we went through a welcome session. From 9:00AM to 11:50AM, interviews were held. While you were not interviewing, you were able to walk around the campus. We were introduced to some of the databases that are available to students during this time as well. After interviews, the University had lunch catered for us. We then had a tour, a curriculum session, and a financial aid session. The day ended about 2:45PM.
The day begins at 8:00AM in an elegant conference room with seven other interviewees. We had water, coffee, and a newspaper at our disposal. After a welcome session we were free to converse and/or explore until the time came for our interview...mine was early, thank the stars. Then I was led across the hall to a breakout room where a professor and D.O. interviewed me for 35 minutes exactly. They were kind and offered plenty of smiles. The questions were diverse but did not venture into grades/MCATs. The questions were always specific and not vague. The rest of the day was enjoyable as we were not being judged. Lunch was three star quality and then the day included a tour, curriculum and financial aid presentations. A most fantastic day!
My interview experience was very pleasant. Leah with student affairs was involved in the orientation and led each applicant to and from the interview. She was very friendly, and put me at ease. Their were 8 applicants. During the orientation we were informed only 16 spots remained. If you are accepted, you will be notified via fedex. If you are rejected or waitlisted you will be notified via US mail. They said to hang in there if you are waitlisted because about 40 to 50% of the class comes from the waitlist. My interview was on a Weds and the committee will be discussing this round's interviews the following Fri. It seems like you should know right a way if you are acptd. The medical students came into the room and asked each of us who would be interviewing us (we were told during orientation). The students gave us feedback on the interviewers and told us about their experiences in med school. The interviewers seemed to try to put me at ease during the interview, which was nice. I never felt like I was backed against the wall. The only obstacle was my own anxiety.
At 8:00, three ladies spoke with us about the college. Then we all introduced ourselves and asked questions. The inverviews started around 9:00, and those who were not interviewing went to the library to hear about the online programs. The rest of the time we sat in a board room and talked with the other interviewees. Current first and second year students came in periodically to chat. (There was a list of all of the interviewees names and what undergraduate college they attended posted in the hall for all the students to see.) They told us a little about each interviewer and what they do. Then it was off to the interview. It was very professional and pretty easy going, however some of the questions were very open ended. When I didn't know what was exactly being asked, I didn't know how to answer. The interviewers then met all together where they got to see our grades and scores for the first time and discuss us over lunch. The interviewees had lunch in the lobby area. It was very fancy and quite tasty. We then had a tour of the building. The day ended with a financial aid and general campus talk in a lecture room. It was very informative. I got an acceptance letter (FED EX) 6 days later!!!! YEAH!
We gathered in a small conference room and introduced ourselves. Interviews began two at a time and the rest of us were encouraged to look around and such until our interview time. We were given a nice lunch and then a tour of the facilities. Finally we ended in a classroom for presentations of the school and financial aid.
The day went really well. You get there at 8:00 and they give you a short overview of the school and you introduce yourself to the other interviewees. (there are 8 total) Then from 9-12, you interview 2 at a time. There are two sets of interviewers and you will interview with one set. My set was a woman D.O. and a man who was a Ph.D. They were very nice and laid back. After the interviews, you eat lunch with the student ambassadors. Ours was catered and we got to eat in the president's board room which was nice. He also came in and talked to us for a while. After lunch, there's a school tour and then a session over curriculum and financial aid. The day wrapped up at about 2:30. Overall, I was very impressed with the school and the people. They are just like family there and you can tell!
Don't be nervous going into this interview. The interviewers want to get to know you, not bombard you with tricky questions. This was a very good interview experience, especially since it was my first one.
This was a wierd interview because one of my interviewers was very cold and sometimes I couldn't figure out what he was asking. Besides that its a nice school and its very well organized - I was very impressed with that.
The day was pretty great. I'm glad I got to go in the second round of interviews, because if I had sat around any longer I would have just gotten more nervous, and there is no reason to be nervous. They may ask you some tough questions, but as long as you have an answer and can put your thoughts into sentences, you'll be fine. It was neat seeing the smiles on all the interviewees faces when they all returned from their interviews. The family feel you get at OSU is priceless. All the students really help each other out, its not a cut-throat environment at all. They were really quick at letting me know that I was accepted. I think they mailed my FED-EX package on the wednesday after my friday interview.
The interview setting was very welcoming and informative. I would recommend to anybody going to school in this part of the region to check this one out!
Group of 8 prospective students interviewed. The day starts with the interviews, then lunch, a tour, and finally some presentations about courses and financial aid.
My interview went so quickly, I was amazed that 50 min. had passed. They asked me every single question found on this website for this school. The stress level was null except when the very difficult questions came up. However, when I appeared to get nervous, the interviewers were very quick to ease my tension.
This was the best interview I have ever had. It was very laid back. It was much more like a conversation with two of the nicest gentlemen ever then it was an interview.
The first thing we did was interview. As we were sitting in the room waiting 2nd years kept coming in and saying hi. They were all in a class right next to the room, so whenever they would come out to use the restroom, or whenever they had a break they would always come in. Each group of interviewers was a little different in the time that they liked to interview you. The one I went in only really tried to keep you for about 15 minutes, the other kept people up to 35 minutes. SO don't let that worry you if your interview is really short or long. Everyone that I inverviewed with was great, I really hope to see all of them there in August (assuming I get in too). It was funny because the students that came in there could tell if we had interviewd yet or not bacause after we got done we all had a big smile on our face. I have known I was going to go here for about 5 months now, so as soon as I got the interview, I quit doing my other supplementals. So, hopefully I do get in here. Good luck on your interview if you are going for one. They are all great people so you have absolutely nothing to worry about (As is that helps or 20,000 people haven't already told you that).
I felt like my interviewers were playing good cop bad cop. Every answer I gave was wrong or not good enough and at one point the interviewer slammed their hand on the desk and said "How are you going to fix it(healthcare)?!" I guess they were trying to make me flustered but, the interviewer came off looking like a jerk. Everytime I was asked a question the interviewer looked at the clock or stared at their phone. So not only were my answers all wrong but apparently boring as well. The other interviewer came to my defense a couple times which then turned the question into more of a discussion between all of us. But as soon as I thought everything was better I'd get slammed again. Maybe because I was interviewing towards the end of the process and they were really trying to weed people out. But it was very stressful just be ready to defend every answer.
Good to very good - the program seems as solid as the reputation. The admissions staff is helpful and organized (a right balance). If I decided to not go to med school and wait out a year to tie up some loose ends I would certainly reapply to this school.
Some of the questions seemed odd, but overall I think that they just wanted to know a little bit about who I am as a person and a lot about how much current events I know.
Very friendly place, the staff and the students help take some of the stress out of a stressful situation. Interviewers seemed to be well aquanted with my background information and interested in me.
interviewers were interested in me, but they want to know why ostepathic. you should have strong convictions here, as they do, or you will bomb. Ostepaths are still misunderstood, and they want to know that you understand them and their way of thinking. it always comes down to the patient with DO. DOs care about patient above themselves and they expect to see that in yourself.
I had the very last interview, and I chatted with them for an hour (double the time.) Everyone was nice, but I think this school is unique in how friendly everyone is there. It's not too friendly, but makes you feel welcome. The school is nice and is in a city with alot to offer.
The interviews seemed aloof, even disinterested. This made for an extremely low stress level, soft-ball type interview, though it was somewhat discouraging, since no conversation was taking place--just me talking. They appeared to have not read our applications at all, though it is open-file minus GPA & MCAT. This made for somewhat vague, general questions like, "tell us about yourself."
Outstanding interview, they just wanted to get to know me. Not even any questions about why I wanted to go DO or OSU, just quesions that gave them insight into my life. Very positive experience, now hoping for a large Fed Ex package in the next two weeks.
It was a wonderful interview that greatly impressed me. I appreciated being in the first group to interview. I really enjoyed meeting my interviewers, who were more interested in meeting the "real" me than some carbon copy personification of my GPA, MCAT, and Experience. I only wish that I would have been able to interview longer, it was that good.
I think the hardest part, no matter how hard you tried, or how supportive everyone at OSUCOM was, was to stay calm and relaxed. Talking amongst the other applicants really helped to get your mind off the nervous feeling and allowed you get your mind into conversational mode.
My interview experience was fantastic. My interviewers were two of the nicest people I have ever met. It was more of a conversational interview as opposed to an antagonistic interview.
The campus was small, very self-contained, and I got the impression that the entire student body was very close. It might be a little difficult to adjust at first, but I think they would make every effort to take care of you here.
I think it went very well. I would have liked to have been more clear with my responses. Overall the day was great. I hope to attend this school next year. BTW interview are open except for gpa and mcat.
Wonderful people. Ph.D. and DO interviewers, as a group, alternated questions that were very conversational and generally "getting to know you" type. No "out of left field" questions. Seemed genuinely interested in my responses and answered my pointed questions about some concerns that I had.
The experience was awesome! One of the interviewers and I talked about softball for about five minutes. They didn't care about my scores or GPA, they just wanted to get a feel for the kind of person I was. They even asked if I had any questions for them.
The nicest people go to this school: willing to answer any question and provide advice. A large portion of students are married, have kids, commute, non-traditional aps. They really do consider the entire package for admittance (references, statement, experiences). They look at your best (not last) MCAT score. For a good interview, you need to take control and provide the information, because they won't ask for it.
i had a really nice, laid back interview. my interviewers were both really nice and informative.. we had a conversation.. they weren't there to grill you, but instead they wanted to get to know me!!
Overall, a great visit. The city is really laid back, the students are really nice, but all from Oklahoma. The students were vey nice, and many came to talk to us while we were waiting. The actual interview was really easy. I only got asked one question, the rest of the time we just talked about my experiences as an undergrad.
The experience was positive. The prospective students shared anxieties which relieved my own anxieties. The staff and interview committee were formal but relaxed. They asked thoughtful questions which allowed me to express my interet in osteopathic medicine.
Very, low key and laid back. My advice to those who are still interviewing is to relax and tell them about yourself. Give them a brief summary of your life and what steps you have taken to accomplish your goal of becoming a doctor. Smile and be confident.
This was the best interview I have ever had. The interviewers were so friendly and they truly wanted to get to know me. This school is rated so highly in U.S. News and World Report, but they are incredibly humble. If you just be yourself and enjoy the day you will have a wonderful time.
My interview experience was a positive one. No complaints. I had heard the horror stories of med school interviews and I was scared I was going to be drilled about my MCAT scores or ethics question, but this was not the case. The interviews were very professional, but they were not at all intimidating. In fact, the best thing I was told during that day was: "Like our profession of treating patients holistically, we choose our students holistically." Meaning, they are interested in your whole application, not just your MCAT scores, or you GPA-but the whole thing.
Overall OSU's interview was a great experience. This was the most laid back of all the interviews I had. The faculty and students were very helpful and generous with their time.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the efficiency, friendliness, and organization of the admissions office, with many expressing no suggestions for improvement. A few applicants suggested implementing an online secondary application process and providing resources for accepted students to connect with each other.
None. They are efficient, thoughtful, and truly enjoy doing what they do. The best admissions department I have communicated with out of all the schools I applied to.
Based on the responses provided, it seems that the users stayed at a hotel near the BOK center, which was close to a school. The hotel was a bit noisy at night due to its proximity to the center, but the room was clean and suitable for a one-night stay. Additionally, they mentioned having to pay extra for parking.
It was fine. Book asap, there was only one hotel with available rooms for me.
A little noisy at night because it's right next to the BOK center, but not too bad. The room was clean and good enough for a one-night stay. You do have to pay extra for parking.
