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Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback Summary

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Winter Garden, FL

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 38% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a low stress level and felt they did okay.
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.6
Good

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

Based on 22 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.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (75%)
No change (25%)

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (25%)
Good (50%)
Average (25%)

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the application process to be low-stress with a lot of information provided. They appreciated the concise 1-1 interviews and expressed a positive view towards completing their medical school at the institution.
💬 Interview Process ▼

Length, number, and type of interviews

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Length:
39 Minutes Average
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Number:
2 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
100% One-on-One
0% Group Interview
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File Type:
100% Open-File
0% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
75% Virtual
25% In-Person
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Interview Location (for In-Person):
100% At the School
0% Other Location

OCOM-COMP interviews are an average of 39 minutes, with an average of 2 interviews. 100% of interviews are one-on-one, 25% are in-person, and 0% are closed-file. Of the in-person interviews, 100% are held at the school.

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 institution, their hobbies, and their commitment to attending that specific school. These questions provide insight into the candidate's motivations, personal interests, and dedication to the program.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said most interesting question asked at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed study habits transitioning from undergrad to medical school and personal motivations for pursuing medicine. These responses suggest a focus on academic preparedness and passion for the field during the interview process.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepare for interviews by utilizing Student Doctor Network (SDN) and engaging in general interview preparation. They suggest focusing on SDN resources and general interview techniques to feel more confident and prepared.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine discussed qualities or knowledge candidates would bring to the table.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were positively impressed by the passionate faculty and dynamic curriculum at OCOM, as well as the aesthetics and facilities of the campus. Many noted the beauty of the campus and compared it favorably to other institutions, such as Belmont's MD campus.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants commonly expressed disappointment with the location being outside downtown Orlando and the lack of a gross anatomy lab. Suggestions included considering a more central location and potentially incorporating a gross anatomy lab into the program.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to come prepared with more specific questions rather than general ones. This suggests that having targeted inquiries can lead to a more productive and informative experience during the application process.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?

0 = Low, 10 = High

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.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants overwhelmingly praise the admissions office for their support and resources, including creating Discord channels and providing two years of preparation before the first day of school.
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼

What was the cost and time spent traveling?

Cost: Low Cost to High Cost

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents are out of state students.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (50%)
Faculty member (50%)

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (100%)

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