Suwanee, GA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 31% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about studying habits, stress management in medical school, reasons for pursuing medicine or osteopathic medicine, qualities of a physician, opinion on vaccination, learning preferences, dealing with failure, and ethical dilemmas. Some respondents mentioned being asked questions related to the MMI format, such as nondisclosure agreements, while others highlighted questions about personal experiences, goals in medicine, and unique contributions to the field.
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Tell me about yourself
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What is your studying habits.
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Why DO?
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Why PCOM?
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How do you plan to deal with stress in medical school?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus discussed a wide range of topics including ethical dilemmas in patient care, communication skills, personal experiences, and opinions on healthcare issues. While the responses varied, some questions focused on scenarios involving patient interactions, professional challenges, and personal motivations for pursuing a career in medicine.
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If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would you want to be and why?
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What field of study do you want to learn more about to develop as a future physician that you think is lacking in current medical education?
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If a patient only had a certain amount of time to live (eg. 8 months), would you tell them? If the patient told you that they didn't want to know, would you still tell them?
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Have you ever dealt with a very sick or dying patient, how did you handle it.
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How would you describe DNA to a 4th or 5th grader?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus discussed a wide range of topics, including scenarios about patient compliance, healthcare challenges, ethical dilemmas, and personal attributes. While the responses varied, some mentioned an MMI format or nondisclosure agreement, suggesting a structured interview with potentially confidential questions.
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Talk about a time when you overcame a challenge with someone who did not like you.
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What do you think makes a great physician.
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How would you describe DNA to a 4th or 5th grader?
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How would you react in a situation with a non-compliant patient who is persistently seeing you, but refusing to make any lifestyle changes?
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What would you do if one of your patients was non-compliant with their medications?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Hartsfiled Jackson
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Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
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Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson
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Atlanta
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ATL
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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courtyard marriott of suwanee
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Sonesta Place in Gwinnett
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Marriott Towneplace Suites
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Marriott
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La Quinta Chantilly
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 is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for their interviews by utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN), school websites, mock interviews, and practicing with friends or family. They often reviewed their applications, researched the school's mission and faculty, and practiced common interview questions to feel well-informed and confident during the interview process.
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Reddit, their school website, mock interview practice
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Went over common questions and SDN.
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I already had 7 interviews before I had my interview with PCOM-GA, so I didn't do anything further than 1 mock interview with a friend.
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Practiced answering questions with friends and family
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2 mock interviews, practiced with family.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of the school, including the kind and supportive faculty and students, as well as the strong sense of community. Additionally, the advanced facilities, focus on technology, and proximity to amenities were highlighted as positive aspects that left a lasting impression on the applicants.
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How easy the interviewers were to talk to.
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The community of the school
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All the students and faculty seemed very happy to be there and all spoke highly of the community at the school.
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I live in Suwanee, so how close this campus is to my hometown is a compelling convenience factor for the school. They are very welcoming of non-traditional applicants. They also do a lot of community outreach activities for the Lawrenceville-Suwanee area like teaching students about healthcare careers at local high schools and doing mobile clinics in malls and public squares.
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The amount of resources available to students, everyone I interacted with from the school was genuinely kind
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were consistently unimpressed by the lack of transparency around the curriculum, program outcomes, and clinical rotations, as well as disorganization during interview days. Suggestions included providing more detailed information, improving organization, and enhancing communication with prospective students to address these concerns.
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N/A
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Lack of windows
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The campus looks a lot like a warehouse and the facilities and architecture seem industrial. PCOM's affiliated hospitals aren't great relative to the MD schools in Georgia. They do in-house exams rather than NBME style exams. The tuition is expensive.
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School location/building; it is a converted warehouse in the middle of a suburban neighborhood and the space felt cramped
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time about the focus on medical ethics questions, the closed-file interview format, and the potential for waiting times or delays during the interview day. They also recommended being prepared for a short interview, considering the school's good reputation and research opportunities, and being aware of the one-on-one interview style.
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They offer an Open House that prospective applicants can register for, I advise attending one of them to get some info on the DO program they offer.
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I wish I had known that I would be sitting in a room for two hours watching Ratatouille while waiting for my interview
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One of my interviewers was switched out last minute without me knowing.
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That its not as stressful as I would have thought!
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The amount of medical ethics questions.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided positive feedback about the school's campus, staff, and interview experience, with some mentioning the high cost of tuition. Suggestions included improving the efficiency of the interview day process, providing more information on financial aid, and addressing concerns about the interview structure.
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As a private DO school, PCOM-GA in Suwanee's tuition is expensive, though if you have a exceptionally high GPA and MCAT, PCOM randomly offers generous full-tuition scholarships which is an incentive to get a high GPA and MCAT. The affiliated hospitals aren't that great compared to other established med schools in Georgia. One nice thing that they are improving on is that they are transitioning to pass/fail grading.
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Had a great experience with this school.
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I really want to go to this school after that amazing interview!
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Great campus and good student vibe, but things don't seem great on the administration side.
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Good school, good campus, good students, good professors
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office improve communication, organization, and transparency, especially regarding the interview process and decision notifications. Some also mentioned the need for better follow-up, updates on application status, and a more professional tone in email communications.
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I didn't get a clear sense of the interview schedule and I wish they were more transparent about that in advance through interview Invite email correspondence .
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Better organization, communication, and dissemination of information. There was no follow up or detailed information regarding the interview day, transportation, etc.
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n/a
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It would be VERY nice if, in addition to the snail mail decision letter, Banner updates could be made frequently.
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The wording of the emails sent out by the admissions staff is truly unlike anything I've ever seen from a professional institution. Abrasive language and disclaimers stating that the staff won't entertain phone calls regarding receipt of materials is simply baffling, given the fact that PCOM-GA requires a more than standard fee for processing the secondary application submission. That said, I was impressed by location of the facilities and the friendliness of the students. A net-positive impression. But I do think they could drastically improve their appeal with minimal effort.
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