SDN Logo
 
 

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Downers Grove, IL

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

At What age did you start thinking about becoming a Doctor? I anticipated this question because of my background Registered Nurse. People often wonder why nurses would want to go to medical school.
Euthenasia/Blood transfusion
What leadership position have you held, and what was your role?

What was the most interesting question?

I had two ethical questions back to back. Euthenasia: a patient who is suffering request your assistance to end his/her life. What would you do? What do you do about a patient who is refusing blood transfusion?

What was the most difficult question?

The Euthenasia question what a little bit challenging.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

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?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Reviewed questions on SDN webpage, reviewed my primary, secondary application and resume.

What impressed you positively?

How welcoming the people were. Students really being at the school. The program is difficult but there is enough support from faculty/staff and other students. The Pass/Fail grading student allows people to work together and eliminate competition.

What impressed you negatively?

Not enough minority representation, just wondering why?

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The Residency match result was outstanding. I believe this is a good place to be.

What are your general comments?

The interview experience was positive. Well organized, friendly environment. Interview is closed file, very relaxed. Students seem happy to be at the school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses