Middletown, NY
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ 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 average 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 the candidate's reasons for choosing a specific institution, interest in osteopathic medicine, research experience, desired specialty, and motivation for pursuing a medical career. These questions may have been part of an MMI format, potentially involving a nondisclosure agreement as indicated by some responses referencing 'MMI' or 'non-disclosure'.
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Why Osteopathic medicine
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Why Touro specifically
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Tell us about your research.
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Why DO?
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Why Touro Middletown?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown discussed identifying problems in healthcare, healthcare disparities during COVID-19, ethical dilemmas like conflict of interest, handling a measles outbreak in a clinic setting, reasons for campus choice, and a question related to the COVID vaccine.
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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 involving ethical dilemmas, reasons for choosing TouroCOM, and preferences for medical specialties.
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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 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?
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?
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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 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 the interview by researching the school, utilizing resources like SDN and the school's website, attending info sessions, conducting mock interviews, and practicing answers to common questions. They emphasized the importance of being confident while remaining open to learning during the 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 interactions with interviewers, high first pass rates, the emphasis on personal connection beyond academics, the use of Z-scores for healthy competition, well-organized and stress-free interview days, and the evident care and support from the administrative and staff members.
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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 feeling a lack of engagement and interest from interviewers, leading to a negative experience. Suggestions included more engaging and conversational interviews, ensuring interviewers are attentive and interested, and providing clearer information on financial aid and deposit policies.
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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?
Applicants commonly wish they had known more about the background or connections of their interviewers in order to tailor their interactions with more respect and admiration.
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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 generally appreciated the informative sessions offered during the interview day and emphasized the importance of being authentic during the interview. Some feedback highlighted varying interviewer styles, with a reminder to stay 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 suggest that the admissions office should prioritize professionalism and enthusiasm in their interactions with potential students, recognizing that the admissions process is a mutual effort to attract the best candidates and showcase the school effectively.
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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.
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