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Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California

Vallejo, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me more about your research. What significant conclusions did you reach?
The question above
What school experiences have you had that has led to your wanting to become an osteopathic physician?

What was the most interesting question?

What do your allopathic parents think of you becoming a D.O.?

What was the most difficult question?

What have you seen as connections between your public health training and osteopathic principles? (Uh oh...)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

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How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

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Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read about the school (history, curriculum, programs), previous interview experiences, etc.

What impressed you positively?

Dr. Haight! He is the best! He is very personable and did everything possible to alleviate our anxiety about the interviews. Also, very straightforward about the admission process and what we should expect. A great man! Stressed several times that we would not be there if HE didn't think we weren't great potential doctors.

What impressed you negatively?

The physical appearance of the campus. It's on an old military base and you can tell. I know looks aren't everything but...

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

There were too many "I don't knows" or "I'm not too sures" when questions were asked about the Henderson campus, curriculum, etc. I feel better though knowing the AOA is keeping close tabs on things.

What are your general comments?

The day started at 8:30 in the conference room at the Best Western. We introduced ourselves and Dr. Haight joined us soon after. Dr. Haight was incredible! He really cares about the students and does everything he can to make them feel comfortable and alleviate anxiety about the interview. There were ten of us and the panel interviews were started at 12:00. Were we divided into two groups of six and four. I prefer the one on one style but the panel wasn't as bad as I thought. The interviewers know your file very well as they have it for a week before you get there! It was definitely nonconfrontational. The interviews ended at 1:00, we had lunch they provided, and the hotel shuttle returned to pick us up. Overall a good day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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