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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah Campus Interview Feedback Summary

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Ivins, UT

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 35% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.7
Good

Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.

Based on 25 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional 8–8.9 Very Good 7–7.9 Good 6–6.9 Mixed < 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as 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 rank this school as average compared to 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 average.
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?

Applicants were commonly asked about their understanding of professionalism and their reasons for choosing RVUCOM or RVU, particularly the Southern Utah campus. These questions reflect the emphasis on personal values and motivations in medical school interviews.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah Campus discussed the specific concentration/area of public health candidates are interested in for the DO/MPH dual-degree and how they plan to incorporate public health into their practice.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah Campus discussed scenarios involving managing agitated patients and ethical dilemmas.
✅ 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 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 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?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by seeking insights from platforms like SDN and engaging with current students to gain valuable perspectives and tips on the interview process. This approach helped them gather relevant information and better understand the expectations, contributing to their overall interview readiness.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were impressed by the conversational, polite, and engaged interviewers, as well as the appeal of the rural program. Many found the positive interactions and unique program offerings to be stand-out aspects of their experience.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment in the limited opportunities for clinical rotations, particularly in Utah due to its location in the mountains. They suggest that this aspect should have been expected and recommend potential improvements in offering more diverse and accessible clinical experiences.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process to be pleasant and conversational, creating a positive experience.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office improve the visibility and clarity of action-items on the portal, such as scheduling, to make navigation easier and more intuitive for users.
📍 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 out of state students.

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)
No responses

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
No responses

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 are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

All Responses

Application Cycle ▿ Impression Performance Interview Location
2024-25 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual
2023-24 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual
2023-24 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual
2021-22 Positively 🙂 Good Virtual
2019-20 N/A Great N/A
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