Glendale, AZ
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I interviewed with about 20 other applicants (not at the same time). We were divided into two groups. One group interviewed while the other had a financial aid presentation, and campus tour. The interview was with a panel of 3 people and was about 30 minutes long. The panel consisted of a D.O., a basic sciences professor (Ph.D.), and the director of admissions (others had a medical student as 3rd panelist). The interview is open file except for your MCAT score, and grades. The panel was friendly, attentive, and asked good questions. The stress level was LOW. Lots of down time, so be prepared.
The facilities were purpose built for midwestern, and are quite new and well maintained. Lecture halls have the ubiquitous swing up desks that are too small to really get comfortable, unfortunate given that classes run from 8-5. That is about the only fault I could find with the facilities. Well that and the lack of wireless internet in most places.
My overall impression is that AZCOM is a very solid school in all respects. I really liked the school. I can definitely see myself at AZCOM.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
How would you tell a patient's family that their loved one has died?
How did you prepare for the interview?
I spent a good deal of time thinking about: why I want to become a physician, the qualities my interviewers are likely looking for, and how to highlight those in my interview.
What was the most difficult question?
Tell us about yourself... (this is a good question but I hate it. "I was born at a very young age...") ;-)
What impressed you positively?
Nice facilities, nice people, teaching emphasis, local clinical rotations (if you want them), solid academics and great board scores, good residency match results.
What impressed you negatively?
In class 8-5. I prefer a bit more independent learning. The students I spoke with said they skip class regularly b/c there is just too much of it. They are forced to prioritize.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing. There were no surprises.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
PHX
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Sleep Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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