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Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, MO

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ 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?

10 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Name and explain an ethical dilemma.
What do you think will be the hardest thing about becoming a doctor?
Why D.O.? Why KCUMB? What are your goals as a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your experiences with the Circle School unit (where I've volunteered). Or, what do you think is more important in a physician- academics or bedside manner?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing too bad, but maybe name and explain an ethical dilemma.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

9 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 SDN, looked over KCUMB website.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone at this school is so nice and down-to-earth. It seems like everyone is involved in clubs and community service, but no one complains about how much work they have to do as long as you budget your time wisely. The facilities are great despite edging on an almost okay neighborhood. Everyone seems to really care about the students and do everything in their power to help. The systems based learning seems pretty cool- no having to deal with 5+ subjects at the same time. Also, they have a dual D.O./M.B.A. program that is designed to be completed in four years (taking night/summer classes mostly).

What impressed you negatively?

Financial aid mostly focused on loans and military service.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Know the history of osteopathic medicine- i.e. general questions &quot;Who founded?&quot; and &quot;What are the basic tenets?&quot; etc. The whole day was really laid back, including the interview.

What are your general comments?

I was interviewed by two incredibly nice ladies, the vice president of admissions and an alumni liaison. They basically flipped through my file and asked about interesting things I had done- I really felt like they wanted me to come there, they were only making sure I wasn't a cretin. :) Turns out I did all right, seeing as I got in a week and a half afterwards (called, received letter two days later).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses