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Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Pomona, CA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you got accepted to both a DO and an MD program, which would you choose and why?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Why do you want to be a doctor?

What was the most interesting question?

Two patients need a liver transplant. One is 54, has children, and insurance, and the other is 24, no children, and no insurance. Both were alcoholics. Who gets the liver and why?

What was the most difficult question?

See most interesting (all questions were pretty straight-forward and expected...even this one)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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?

4 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?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

ONT

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Shilo Inn Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 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?

Read this site, studied ethical situations, prepared and practiced responses, and did a practice interview.

What impressed you positively?

The people (both students and staff) were all very friendly and welcoming. Everyone seemed to have really good things to say about the program. Also, I found out that I was accepted one week after my interview! Yay!

What impressed you negatively?

The campus is not attractive. However, improvements are being made and the surrounding neighborhoods are nice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They require a non-refundable $1000 deposit 2 weeks after you are accepted if you want to hold your spot.

What are your general comments?

My interview experience as a whole was great. I felt very prepared and my interviewer was very friendly and easy to talk to.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses