Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

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?

(Handing me my list of experiences) Pick one experience that exemplifies Leadership, one that exemplifies Teamwork, and one that exemplifies a Volunteer experience and describe...

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Pick a topic that we can brainstorm, think critically about, and problem solve. (Since I had read a lot on the issue, I felt confident enough to choose spiraling costs in healthcare. Our discussion sparked some of the questions I listed above.)

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Why do you want to be a DO?

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What was the most interesting question?

How do you help a patient of yours whose claims have been repeatedly denied by their insurance company? Would you personally try to help that person?

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What was the most difficult question?

An 85 year old male has CHF and any attempts to save him will be futile at best. Do you use your resources to try to save him, or are your resources better used on someone younger?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

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How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

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?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ 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?

Read interview feedback, talked to previous people who had been interviewed, asked my parents and friends to describe my best (and worst) qualities. Read "Critical Condition" a recent book on the problems in our healthcare system.

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What impressed you positively?

The students were super friendly. After a large lecture got out, a ton of students popped their heads in the office where we were sitting to say "hello" and "good luck." The atmosphere at MSU is very chill compared to other schools. The students there also described being taught "how to be compassionate." For instance, on day one, the students last year learned how to give a good handshake.

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What impressed you negatively?

The school is old. Very old. No medical library! Morning classes as a first year are held in a separate (and fairly far away) building then afternoon classes. Histology is on computers - you never touch a microscope! Almost all first, and most second year classes, are held with the MD students. (That could be good or bad)

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

DO students are in school for an entire semester longer than the MD students at MSU. There is virtually no summer break.

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What are your general comments?

I was interviewed by an MD, which was a little distressing. I had to watch my wording a bit - For instance, saying you want to look at patients as "more than just signs and symptoms" may be a little insulting to an MD... However, don't be nervous if you are interviewed by an MD. I already was accepted, so I know that an MD's opinion is weighted equally with any DO's opinion.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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