Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Ethical questions: one of your medical school friends is cheating, and a colleague is dealing with Alcohol addiction.

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Tell me about yourself and why medicine (specifically, Why Osteopathic medicine).

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What's something about DUQCOM's mission that stood out? (a lot of questions about the mission and why DUQCOM, what makes it unique to you, why apply there)

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What was the most interesting question?

Any idea about what you will be doing in the future while staying within the role to give you a sense of accomplishment like a balance (for example, doctor in the morning, teaching/mentoring in the evening for me)

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What was the most difficult question?

The interview wasn't really difficult --> In one word, what would your family describe you as, what about your friends, and what about you yourself? And of these three words, which one is most important as a physician.

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Virtual

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

📍 On-Site Experience ▼

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Practicing basic/common questions: Why DO? Why this school? Researched the school and the area (very important). Why Pittsburgh? Don't overdo it, just be yourself. They can tell if you're reading a script; be natural and let it flow on its own.

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What impressed you positively?

Everyone was so nice and really wanted you to succeed. It is a really well-developed new school with so many clinical rotation sites. Literally have every single residency option there, you could do anything!!!

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Know your application in and out. Be ready to answer questions about your app - bad grades, withdrawal, if any, and whatnot.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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