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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?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In your personal statement, you didn't say anything about going DO. Why not?
See above.
What will make you a good doctor? What characteristics?

What was the most interesting question?

Why will a surgeon do surgery for someone who is convinced they are the opposite sex, but not add a beak on someone convinced they are a bird?

What was the most difficult question?

See above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

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?

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?

SJC

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Quality Inn

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?

5 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?

SDN, read personal statement, the school's website, etc...

What impressed you positively?

The anatomy lab is incredible and seemed much better ventilated than other schools.

What impressed you negatively?

The location. If I wouldn't have gone with the hotel driver, there's no way I would have found this place on time. Also, unfortunately the students were testing so I didn't get to talk to many of them.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing, really. There were no surprises.

What are your general comments?

We started the first few hours with Dr. Haight who initially told us about the interview process and then had us introduce ourselves and then gave feedback. The financial aid advisor then spoke with us briefly, we took a student tour, and then interviewed for about an hour. There were only five us us there that day, so I interviewed with only one other applicant and had plenty of time to be interviewed as well as ask the interviewers questions. Typically, I was told that students also sit in on interviews but they were testing that day so none were able to do so.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses