Middletown, NY
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.4
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 56 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 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 inquiries about the applicant's interest in the specific institution, motivation for pursuing medicine or osteopathic medicine, research experience, and interest in osteopathic medicine. Additionally, some respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement as the interviews followed an MMI format, also known as Multiple Mini Interview.
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Why Touro specifically
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Why DO?
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Why Touro/DO wrapped into 1 question
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Why medicine?
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Could you tell us a little bit more about your research experience?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown discussed identifying healthcare problems, fixing disparities seen during COVID-19, ethical dilemmas like conflict of interest, managing a measles outbreak in a clinic setting, and motivations for applying to the specific campus. These responses suggest a diverse range of topics covered in interviews, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation process.
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About identifying problems in healthcare/how they could be fixed
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What healthcare disparities did you see during COVID-19?
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Ethical question about conflict of interest.
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COVID vaccine question
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Ask about how I would react to a measles outbreak if I ran my own clinic
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown discussed scenarios such as saving a child against parental wishes, reasons for choosing TouroCOM, and preferred medical specialties. The absence of specific themes like MMI or nondisclosure suggests a focus on ethical dilemmas, personal motivations, and career aspirations during the interviews.
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Would you save a child against the wishes of a parent if the treatment violates religious views?
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Elaborate on why TouroCOM?
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What specialty are you interested in?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 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 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 researching the school, utilizing resources like SDN and the school website, attending info sessions, conducting mock interviews, and practicing their responses. They emphasized the importance of being confident, prepared, and open to learning during the interview process.
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SDN + Normal interview prep
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Researching the school.
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Vibes
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Research the school's history, speak with current students, attend Zoom info sessions
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SDN, school website, mock interview
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and genuine conversations during interviews, high success rates, interviewers' interest in getting to know them beyond medicine, unique policies like using Z-scores for healthy competition, well-organized and stress-free interview experience, and the evident care and support from the administrative staff towards students.
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I really enjoyed my conversations with my interviewers - I never felt pressure, it seemed like a genuine conversation with people I could see being my professors.
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Very high first pass COMLEX rates.
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Interviewers truly wanted to get to know me outside of medicine.
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Their policy on using Z-scores to encourage the class to compete against previous classes, not among themselves.
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Organized interview, everyone was really nice and tried to make the day as least stressful as possible
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions of interviews being shorter than expected, lack of personal engagement from interviewers, technical issues during presentations, and feeling pressured to conform to certain stereotypes or expectations. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, addressing technical difficulties, and allowing applicants to express themselves more authentically during the admissions process.
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The day was 8;30-4 yet the interview was only 30 minutes - the rest felt like it dragged on a little and since it was virtual it was hard to focus.
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Interviewers felt uninterested from the start, made me nervous through the interview and made me feel like I did worse.
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The admissions presentation had connectivity issues and the moderator seems disinterested. One of my interviewers seemed to only ask questions to determine my credentials, not really to get to know me as a person. Many times I felt as I was just regurgitating information from my application. I was abruptly interrupted in the middle of my response to be "enlightened" that medicine is a calling, and not something someone pursues because they have the intellectual curiosity to do so. I had heavily implied that my life experiences made me align towards DO instead of MD as my future responsibility and calling, but I did not explicitly state that.
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No info about financial aid, large non refundable deposit if accepted
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The outside of the renovated hospital. The inside was nice though.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants expressed they wished they had known more about the interviewer's background or connections, as it would have influenced how they interacted during the interview process.
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That my interviewer's father founded the school. Would've known to interact with more awe and admiration.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned that the interview day at TouroCOM - Middletown, NY includes informative sessions in the morning, followed by designated interview sessions, and they emphasized the importance of being yourself during the interview to succeed. Some applicants also noted a mix of interview styles, including a good cop, bad cop approach, and advised staying calm and honest throughout the process.
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The session starts in the morning with a little session from the COO and the assistant of admissions. You are then off until your designated interview session. The afternoon session is a few different areas about the school that is very informative.
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Just be yourself. They want to know who you are.
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When I asked my interviewer what made them want to come work at TouroCOM - Middletown, NY, I was plainly told that their father founded the school. No more conversation ensued.
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The interview was a little good cop, bad cop. Stay calm and be honest. The interviewers want you to do well, and want you to succeed.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should prioritize professionalism and enthusiasm during interviews and presentations to effectively attract and engage prospective students in the admissions process.
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Professionalism and enthusiasm go a long way. Everyone is human, but the goal of interviews and the admissions presentation is to entice future students to choose your school just as much as students are presenting themselves to entice your school to choose them.
📍 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 used Other transportation to travel 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.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel is Hilton Inn and Suites.
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Hilton Inn and Suites
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?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Poor | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Poor | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Negatively ☹️ | Good | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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