Billings, MT
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
⭐ 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 being asked to give an elevator pitch about oneself, discussing how personal experiences like sports injuries have influenced the path into medicine, defining professionalism and providing examples of unprofessional behavior, handling stress, interacting with different cultures, addressing healthcare issues, receiving feedback on areas needing improvement, and explaining motivations for choosing a specific medical school or degree program. Some responses suggested an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', or 'non-disclosure'.
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1.) "Give me your 60 second elevator pitch introducing yourself and anything you'd like to me to know about you"
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2.) "With your history of sports injuries, how do you think those experiences have developed your path into medicine?"
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3.) "Define professionalism and give me an example of a time when you were not professional?"
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Tell us about yourself.
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Why DO?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Rocky Vista University - Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed coping mechanisms for stress, handling medication errors, justifying why they should be chosen among many applicants, and sharing impactful patient encounters. These questions provide insight into personal resilience, ethical decision-making, self-assessment, and empathy in healthcare settings.
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5.) "With the heavy workload of medical school, what are some ways that you personally cope with stress or the feeling of being overwhelmed?"
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If a nurse you are working with gives 10ml instead of 1ml what do you do?
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A nurse under your direction as a doctor gave 10 ml of meds when they should have given 1ml. What do you do?
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We interview thousands of people, why should we chose you?
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Can you describe a patient encounter that was moving or that particularly stood out from the rest during your clinical experience?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Rocky Vista University - Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed various scenarios such as team leadership challenges, cross-cultural interactions, defining professionalism, and instances of being unprofessional. These questions may indicate a focus on interpersonal skills, professionalism, and self-awareness during the interview process.
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4.) "Being a captain for your team, how do you get certain teammates to buy-in to the program when they are not?"
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Describe a time where you interacted/worked with someone professionally from a different background than you.
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How do you define professionalism and when have you been unprofessional?
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The intro
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Why should we choose you?
🤝 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 another location.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
No responses
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?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by researching commonly asked questions, practicing with mock interviews, and reviewing information about the school. They also utilized resources like SDN and sought advice from family and the career center.
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Read SDN, went through their entire website, and did a practice interview.
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I looked up interview questions and practiced.
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Career center, family
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I looked at SDN questions, and did mock interviews with friends/family!
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SDN, RVU-COM interview questions, google!
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the interviewers' personalized and attentive approach, which made them feel comfortable and supported during the interview process. They appreciated the kindness, receptiveness, and positive atmosphere created by the faculty, as well as the beautiful campus setting.
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I felt as though the interviewers were actually trying to get to know me. They asked some very personal questions and even referenced my personal statement.
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The interviewer seemed very sweet.
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They affirmed my accomplishments and made me feel at ease
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The interviewers were kind and listened to me intently
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The faculty were very nice and were fully present when listening to what I had to say. They were receptive of all my answers, even when my voice was a little shaky from the nerves. They were also very positive when talking about MCOM and Billings in general.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed a desire for more time during the interview process to ask questions and gather information. They highlighted that time constraints impacted their ability to fully engage and inquire about the opportunity.
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I would've liked more time
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I ran out time to ask all my questions
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Nothing really
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Nothing!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to not be as stressed, not feel pressured to share every detail about themselves, and to be aware that interviews may focus more on standard questions rather than specific details from their application. Additionally, it was suggested to talk a little faster to ensure all questions are addressed within the given time frame.
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That I didn't need to be so stressed
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That you don't need to tell them all about yourself
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How relaxed the interview was going to be, and they did not ask me specific questions regarding my application. It seemed pretty standard Q and A, with standard questions and not specific questions to my application
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That I should talk a little faster because I almost ran out of time when asking questions at the end.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally had a positive experience during the interview process, expressing appreciation for the school, staff, and fellow applicants while hoping for a successful outcome. They found the interview to be great and were impressed with the school.
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Overall a nice interview.
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Awesome school, staff, and applicants. I truly hope I get in. One of my top med school choices!
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I enjoyed the experience overall!
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I think it was a great interview and I am impressed with this school!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly praised the admissions office for being incredible and suggested they continue their excellent work.
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Stay sweet! They are incredible!
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