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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain your major. (My major was a unique science program that was all Problem Based Learning). How will that experience help you in Medical School
Have you always been 100% sure about going to medical school since you come from a medical family?
What do you like to do for fun?

What was the most interesting question?

Who was your mentor and how did he/she play a role in your decision to become a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

Who was your mentor and how did he/she play a role in your decision to become a physician?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

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?

No responses

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

Studentdoctor.net, talking with present students, reading up on Osteopathy.

What impressed you positively?

The culture and environment. It is a supportive environment and everyone is extremely friendly. Several students stopped by while we were waiting to be interviewed to answer questions. The President of the School even came in to speak with us during our wait!

What impressed you negatively?

No negative impressions. I would just say prepare yourself that you may not be interviewed at your assigned time. When it comes to interviews, obviously some will be longer/shorter than others. I was just prepared to go in around my assigned time. However, I went in about 45 minutes before that time, other about 45 minutes after their time. Be prepared that they may change the interview schedule. It really isn't a negative impression, just some information you may find helpful.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Integrated Curriculum. You learn one system at a time.

What are your general comments?

It honestly did not feel like an interview at all. It was more of a conversation in which the interviewers were trying to get a sense of your personality. Be yourself, that's the best advice I can give.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses