Oklahoma City, OK
Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 26% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include scenarios about handling mistakes, teamwork, leadership experiences, ethical dilemmas, motivations for pursuing medicine, and challenges in healthcare. While there were references to an MMI format and non-disclosure agreements, the questions mainly focused on personal experiences, values, goals, and problem-solving abilities to assess the applicants' suitability for medical school.
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Tell me about a time you were responsible for a mistake in a group.
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A time your team faced a change and what did you do to help with that? (teamwork/collaboration-based core comp)
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Tell us about a time you held a leadership position and what you learned from it
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AAMC Core Competencies
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Tell me about a time you had to own up to a mistake.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including overcoming hardships, cultural interactions, future goals, patient interactions, and ethical dilemmas. While there were diverse questions, some respondents mentioned an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements, indicating a structured interview process with specific types of questions and confidentiality requirements.
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Tell me about a time you had to overcome a hardship.
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When's a time you've interacted with someone from a different culture, and how did you learn from that?
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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Tell me about a time you interacted with someone from and different culture. How did you learn from this?
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Tell us about a time you made a mistake. What did you do to fix it and how did you prevent it from happening again?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas, personal hardships, medical interactions, and future goals. Some responses indicated an MMI format with questions on ethical scenarios, while others focused on motivations for choosing medicine over other healthcare professions, personal weaknesses, and opinions on healthcare reform.
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Tell me about the greatest ethical dilemma you have had to face.
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What's a hardship you faced, and how did you overcome it?
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Describe a time you were asked to do something ethically questionable
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Tell me about a time that you had a significant medical interaction and how that affected you.
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Tell us about a time you interacted with someone from a different culture. What did you learn from this?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their AMCAS application, practicing mock interviews with friends or professionals, researching the school and current healthcare issues, and reading through SDN feedback. They also utilized resources like AAMC core competencies, school websites, and books on healthcare policy or medical ethics to enhance their readiness.
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SDN
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I made a spreadsheet of all the Qs from sdn + basic interview Qs (i.e. why medicine, etc.), wrote out my answers, used the STAR method, & practiced verbalizing answers with multiple people
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Talked to current students, read SDN, typed out my responses in advance, read AAMC core competencies
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Recalling personal stories of times I displayed the AAMC Core Competencies.
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practice questions. review answers. review application
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the admissions staff, interviewers, and current students at the University. They appreciated the relaxed atmosphere of the interviews, the emphasis on student feedback, and the top-notch facilities, particularly the new curriculum, clinical skills lab, simulation center, and student study modules. Many found the Hippocrates system, student support services, and the collaborative and supportive environment at OU to be standout features that positively influenced their impressions of the university.
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Admissions is friendly
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OU Tulsa - everyone was so kind & welcoming! OU OKC - interviewers were friendly
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The interviewers were very friendly and welcoming
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How relaxed the interview was. The interviewers are very polite and friendly.
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their continued examples of how OU listens to their students and enacts change quickly based on student recommendation
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about the lack of friendliness from interviewers, disorganization during the interview day, unenthusiastic student ambassadors, outdated facilities such as the anatomy lab, and a perceived lack of interest from some students and faculty. Suggestions included improving interviewer interactions, streamlining the interview process, updating facilities, and enhancing student engagement.
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My interviewers were not very friendly
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OU Tulsa - nothing; OU OKC - from the interview, it didn't feel like they really tried to get to know me (probably from lack of time); students didn't have many answers about curriculum changes (comparing them to OU Tulsa students who were able to provide answers on this)
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There was lots of clicking into and out of different Zoom links, it could've been streamlined
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The lectures they give at the beginning of the interview day are very dry and boring. Library is a snooze I guess? But you can't expect much from libraries. There are plenty of other and better places to study.
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Some parts of the day were a little long and boring. It was hard to maintain an interested face.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the relaxed and conversational nature of the interviews, the split structure of the interview process, the emphasis on AAMC core competencies, and the need for comfortable walking shoes due to the extensive campus tours. They also mentioned the varying interview styles across panels, the importance of being oneself, and the availability of resources like Hippocrates and the simulation lab.
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The interviewers tell you what AAMC core competency they are assessing during the interview before each question
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OU Tulsa - I wish I'd known my interview time slot & that similar to OKC, you'll have a panel of 2-3 people interviewing you. It is more casual/relaxed, but they do ask you some typical interview Qs. OU OKC - that the focus really does seem to be just on the core competencies for the interview
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It was less stressful than I was expecting it to be
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your interview is split into two sessions. The first asks questions that coincide with each of the values of aamc.
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First half of the interview is closed file, with just LORs and personal statement visible, They formed questions from the AAMC core competencies. After this part, you leave the room and they look over the rest of your file. You go back in and it's more relaxed; they ask questions regarding the rest of your file (if there's anything that concerns them) and you're able to tell them anything else you want to bring up.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience positive and engaging. They appreciated the conversational and low-stress nature of the interviews, with many mentioning the two-part structure involving closed and open file review. Some individuals highlighted the importance of being prepared, staying relaxed, and being genuine in responses to questions.
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OU Tulsa - the medical students & staff participating in interview activities seem to be better prepared/equipped to answer questions regarding upcoming changes, etc. (compared to OKC); OKC - everyone was kind and professional, but a little less welcoming (compared to Tulsa)
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Overall a great experience! I was expecting to be grilled on the core competencies but I really wasn't. My interviewers were friendly and provided visible/verbal feedback to my answers. The curriculum restructuring seems to be for the better, as they switch to flipped classroom and active learning.
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I had a good time. Much more laid back than I thought it would be.
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Very nice, relaxing environment. The weather was very cold and windy so the tour as a little harsh, but it was a very nice interview day. The lectures were dry, however.
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Semi-blind interview: 40ish minutes of questions where all they have done is read your personal statement. These questions they have already decided on and have written down. Then you leave the room while they take a look at your grades and MCAT for the first time. When you come back in they ask you questions about those. Beware: If you have great grades and a great MCAT they will leave the rest of the 30~40 min to let you ask them questions. Prepare a lot of questions. They actually told me at one point that I looked anxious and they wanted me to relax, its a very chill environment.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office should improve communication by providing specific decision dates and being prompt in responses, especially after interviews. Some also recommend streamlining processes during holidays to prevent delays and ensuring professionalism and clear information during interactions with prospective students.
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Be specific about admissions decisions dates and be prompt with responses.
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It was rather difficult to get a hold of them
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Keep up the good work!
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None!
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Rotating delegation of email coverage during holidays in order to prevent delays of up to two weeks for rescheduling interviews would probably benefit both OUMED and interviewees.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
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DFW
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OKC
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Will Rogers
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Will Rogers World Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the responses provided, it appears that the most commonly stayed hotel among the users is the "Extended Stay America - Oklahoma City - Nw Expressway."
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Best Value Inn?
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Courtyard (Marriot)
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Crowne Plaza
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Extend Stay America on NW Expressway
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Extended Stay America - Oklahoma City - Nw Expressway
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
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