Bradenton, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
On balance, my interview was a very positive experience. At the conclusion of the curriculum overview, we (8 candidates) were given an article that appeared in a popular, non-science periodical (topic - stem cells). The group was given 10 minutes to review and take notes. Next, I interviewed with Dr. Quinn (DO) and Dr Leo (PhD). There were no suprises in the questions that they asked. The process seems to be very standardized (in the favor of the prepared applicant). There were no follow-up questions. After the interview, the group was given a tour by two first-year students. We had lunch at 12 followed by a brief financial aid overview.
This school seems to be a good fit for those students who are self-motivated, work well in groups and can excel outside the confines of a traditional classroom.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Share with us something that is not in your application.
What was the most interesting question?
How would you handle interpersonal conflict in a problem based learning (PBL) environment?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, wrote answers to anticipated questions, mock interview with my girlfriend.
What was the most difficult question?
Will you be taking a military scholarship? (I am active duty military looking to transition back into the public realm and the interviewer was a strong advocate of mil scholarships - D.O. in the reserves)
What impressed you positively?
The students were very enthusiastic about PBL and eloquently articulated the benefits of this new approach. Facilities were simply outstanding. PBL seems like a much more interactive way of learning medicine and retaining knowledge. Second year students related that they felt much better prepared for clinical rotations after having to learn to answer their own questions. Non-traditional students reported that PBL helped ease their transition back in to school. The real estate market is booming and there is tremendous potential for investment. Although I didn't see the stats for myself, I was told that COMLEX scores were among the highest in the nation.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing significant.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Double check your application before you leave. Mine was missing two essential documents (which I was able to provide before the end of the day). There IS a lecture-based component to this program. Anatomy, embryology and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) are all lecture/labs. Out of state tuition is now $26,000. In state tuition is $25,000. Here's a big one...we were told that there are still ~30 seats that remain open for this year's class.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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