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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

2 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did I study for the MCAT?
Why did I want to go to TUCOM?
Why didn't I take science courses beyond the premed requisites?

What was the most interesting question?

I was asked to talk about the most difficult obstacle I had overcome.

What was the most difficult question?

I was asked to explain how being an English major would be an advantage in practicing medicine.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

No responses

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Quality Inn Vallejo

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

This was my 4th interview, so I've got it down already.

What impressed you positively?

The anatomy lab was really well lit with natural light and had great air circulation. That's about it.

What impressed you negatively?

The director of admissions, Dr. Haight, spent at least 2 and a half hours talking about the admissions process instead of about the school. At other schools, usually faculty and students talk about the curriculum, rotations, etc., but at TUCOM, the only information we got about the school itself was from our student guide. At other schools I've been able to talk to at leat 5 or 10 students, but at TUCOM, it was just Dr. Haight talking about medical school admissions and not medical education. It was a real turn off that they didn't make any attempt to present anything about TUCOM.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That you have to wear nothing buy a sports bra and shorts for OMM lab. Had I know that, I wouldn't have even interviewed. I mean, I have a hot body, but I don't want to be in front of my medical school class in a sports bra.

What are your general comments?

The other interviews I've had were more chatty and informal. I felt like the panel was grilling us. They weren't very friendly, and to be perfectly honest, considering this was my only interaction with the faculty of TUCOM, they didn't strike me as a very friendly or helpful group.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses