Great Falls, MT
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 54% 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
5.7
Needs Review
Lower scores suggest applicants reported greater stress, weaker communication, or less favorable impressions.
Based on 30 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 as average compared to 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 average.
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 scenarios about professionalism and ethical dilemmas, motivations for pursuing a career in medicine such as interest in Osteopathic Medicine, and questions about one's qualifications and background. Additionally, respondents may have experienced an MMI format and been subject to a nondisclosure agreement during their interviews.
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If you were with a resident who was about to perform surgery but they were falling asleep, what would you do?
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Why do you want to be a DO?
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Why Osteopathic Medicine?
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If you see a resident who is scheduled to perform surgery later that day that you will be scrubbed in on, falling asleep during the morning presentation what do you?
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Tell me about yourself
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Montana discussed scenarios related to prescribing older medications, setting up community programs, and addressing healthcare inequities. These questions reflect a focus on ethical decision-making, community engagement, and health disparities, which are commonly explored in medical school interviews.
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If you were shadowing a physician and they prescribe an older medication, how would you proceed?
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Tell us about a program you would set up to help the community in some way.
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How will you contribute to solving healthcare inequities?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Montana discussed MMI style questions, including medical ethics and situation-based scenarios. It appears respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement due to the mention of MMI format.
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How would you describe your MCAT journey?
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Tell us about a program you would set up to help the community in some way.
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MMI style questions (medical ethics, situation-based questions)
✅ 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 had average performance 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.
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 researching common interview questions and practicing their responses, often using resources like SDN threads and MMI style questions. Many also wrote out bullet points or typed out responses to ensure they were well-prepared to address various topics during the interview.
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SDN, MMI style questions
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Searched up common interview questions and wrote bullet points that I wanted to address for each questions.
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Typed out responses to interview questions
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Last year's SDN thread, generic interview prepping
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendly and polite interviewers, the openness of the faculty and students, and the strong research orientation of the DO school. These factors significantly contributed to creating a positive and welcoming environment for applicants during the application process.
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The interviewers were so nice and polite. They gave me such a positive impression on the faculty.
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Openness of the faculty and students.
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Research-orientation for a DO school
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the brevity of the interview, long waiting times between the info session and interview, and the interviewer's apparent lack of engagement or interest in their responses. They also felt that the intensity of the questions was overwhelming. Suggestions include improving interview duration, minimizing wait times, and fostering a more interactive and engaging interview experience.
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The actual interview felt very short.
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time in between info session and interview time (4 hours)
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They didn't care about your responses. Just silence and on to the next question. Plus the questions were very intense.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview could be more conversational than expected, that knowing their application thoroughly was crucial, and that they may encounter situation-based questions.
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The interview IS more conversational! I saw many comments on SDN/Reddit that this interview was not conversational but it was!
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It was not a conversational interview, they did not respond to my answers and instead would jump to the next question.
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know your application inside out, they will quiz you on some of your extracurricular activities.
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They would include some situation-based questions.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found their interviews to be positive experiences, with interviewers being friendly and open to questions. They recommend preparing for a variety of questions and staying calm during the interview process.
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The interview was really nice and chill. My interviewers were lovely and very social. They even asked if I had any questions for them. They told me about Montana and life there.
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The faculty that interviewed me were very nice. Just be prepared for general questions and have a calm demeanor and I think you should be fine!
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Tougher interview that I had anticipated. Prep well, don't be startled with the fast pace and change of topic instantly with varying question styles.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The applicants did not provide any suggestions for the admissions office.
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📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
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How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were discouraging about the school.
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What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
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What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
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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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
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| 2024-25 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2023-24 | Negatively ☹️ | Average | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2022-23 | No change 😐 | Poor | Virtual |
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