Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Conroe, TX
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 47% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 as average compared to 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 inquiries about the role of physicians and AI in the clinic, the use of AI in diagnosis, personal preferences like dinner companions, reasons for choosing osteopathic medicine at a specific school, handling medical errors, overcoming challenges, the importance of education in medicine, and qualities of a good doctor. Some respondents mentioned being asked questions in an MMI format, indicating a structured interview with scenarios, and some may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement regarding specific questions asked during the interview.
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What is the role of physicians and AI in the clinic? Should a patient pay more, less, or the same if their physician utilizes AI for their visit?
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In the future, if AI is used in partnership with doctors to help diagnose and provide information to doctors, what is your role as a physician then?
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Name one peson, currently living that you would like to have dinner with? Explain why.
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Why Sam Houston?
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Why osteopathic medicine at Sam Houston?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed various topics such as standing up for unpopular beliefs, the role of physicians with AI, the impact of movies, obstacles for doctors, the future of healthcare, and ethical scenarios like lying or dishonesty. Some responses hinted at a Group Interview format being intriguing, while others mentioned an Essay prompt on enforcing a commitment to rural care for med students. It appears that the interview process may have been an MMI format, possibly involving nondisclosure agreements given the non-specific responses provided by the respondents.
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Describe a time you had to stand up for something that most people would disagree with
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The question about the role of physicians with AI
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What movie has had the greatest impact on you, explain?
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What is the biggest obstacle for doctors today?
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What movie had an impact on you and why?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed scenario-based and follow-up questions related to medical ethics and AI usage, as well as the impact of surroundings. Some respondents mentioned a non-disclosure agreement or an MMI format, where questions varied from essay writing to group activities involving picture organization.
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A follow up question to the AI question, if there was a case of malpractice with a doctor, who would be at fault. and who should pay for the use of AI in medicine, the patient? and how does this affect the care the patient receives?
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n/a
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How have you been impacted by those around you?
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MMI as it wasn't a true MMI
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Scenario based was tough, it was medically related.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of more than 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 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 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.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their secondary essays, researching the school's mission and curriculum, practicing common interview questions, and seeking guidance from resources like SDN, Dr. Gray's books and YouTube videos. Some also engaged in mock interviews and sought feedback from mentors or peers to prepare effectively.
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Reviewed my secondary essays
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looked up the mission of the school on the website, learning more about the curriculum and campus. however the official website really doesn't provide too much resources to be honest. It seems pretty bare.
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I read my secondaries and prepared answers for common interview questions. I also made a list of questions to ask the interviewers.
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SDN, friends, Youtube videos and SHSU website
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None
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the welcoming and organized nature of the interview process, the friendliness and diversity of the students and staff, the quality of facilities, and the overall positive atmosphere of the campus. Some applicants also appreciated the proximity to nature and outdoor activities, the interactive group activities during the interview, and the enthusiastic faculty members.
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The students were very candid and honest
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The campus was nice a beautiful. Though some construction blocked some parts of campus and the SHSU COM sign (so no good interview day pictures.) The quality of the faculty and staff were great.
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Diversity in applicants/staff
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I think the whole process was very streamlined. They also gave us free lunch (yes, it is pasta - just try not to mess up your suit)
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Organization of interview, the group activities were super fun
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the lack of transparency and enthusiasm from the faculty and staff, as well as the disorganization and unaccredited status of the school. Suggestions included improving communication during interviews, enhancing campus facilities, and addressing accreditation concerns promptly.
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The school is new so its curriculum and certain aspects of the student experience are evolving, but the staff and students were very honest about this the entire time.
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The med students on the panel didn't introduce themselves properly with where they were from, undergrad, and backgrounds. Just their names really. And even after the open questions from the interviewees, I felt like it didn't provide much insight into the student life other than surface things like clubs and schedules etc. Some of the group interviews were conducted in the lobby, and it was actually very hard to talk loudly or hear the other candidates sometimes.
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how small the campus was
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Giving pasta for lunch, the interview being in-person
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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 number of people they would meet at the interview, the importance of comfortable footwear, the different types of interviews involved, the relaxed atmosphere of the interview, the need to check technical equipment in advance, and not to stress too much about the group activity.
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I wish I knew how many people I would meet at the in person interview, I feel like you have to be memorable to a LOT of people, staff, doctors, med students.
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I would not recommend wearing high heels unless you are very comfortable walking around in them. The campus has a lot of stairs and they give you a full campus tour where you have to walk up and down many flights of stairs. Not enjoyable. As of November 2024, they have four main interviews. (These are not in order) 1. Group interview with a current medical student 2. Group project supervised by a faculty member 3. Individual traditional interview 4. Individual MMI interview
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How chill the interview was
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What the lunch would be, seems they change it each year.
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The order of the interviews are randomized
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview day long but low-stress, with friendly interviewers and a positive atmosphere. They appreciated the facilities, food, and enthusiasm of the staff, advising future applicants to relax and enjoy the experience.
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It's a LONG day with a lot of activities and tasks for you to complete. It was nice not having to talk your mouth the entire day given some of the breaks though.
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Overall a very low-stress environment. I thought the interviewers were very nice and it was an overall positive atmosphere.
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Great interview experience, amazing food, and chill environment
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Brand new school, nice facilities in a nice area of town
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Don’t stress too much. Prepare for Traditional and MMI but just try your best, it was pretty fair. Nothing like Tell Me about this experience or why you got a low MCAT/B- in physics kinda deal
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office improve communication with clear expectations, especially regarding the "teamwork" aspect, and provide a more transparent timeline throughout the application process.
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the "teamwork" portion was a bit confusing and hard to know what it is you want to see from us.
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None
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Nothing, everyone is very friendly!
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No suggestion necessary. As a new institution, I applaud the level of care the staff members have taken to ensure the cycle continues smoothly.
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Better communication with applicants and the timeline.
📍 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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IAH
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 is Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Conroe Near The Woodlands.
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Baymont
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Comfort Inn
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Conroe Near The Woodlands
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Hyatt Regency Conroe
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Springhill Suites Marriott The Woodlands
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
The comments are not clear enough to determine the most comments on where they stayed. Some mentioned staying in Hyatt, Comfort Inn, grandparents' house, and a reasonable hotel close to the school. It seems there is no clear consensus on a specific place where most people stayed.
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Most people stayed in Hyatt but if you want to save money and don't mind driving 2 minutes comfort inn works well
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It’s right by the school!
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Drove an hour and a half to my grandparents', then woke up that morning and drove another hour and a half to the school.
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Don't stay in Conroe. Shoot for Houston if you can arrange transportation between your hotel and the campus.
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reasonable hotel very close to the school. checkout before 10:00 I believe, but the interview day began at 10:30 anyways so I was already checked out
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