Kansas City, MO
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 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?
8 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?
Top Notch! I really feel like this is the place that will help me become the best physician I can be. Very welcoming environment and I like how the school tags outreach as a top priority. If interviewed, I know you'll enjoy it. I even got to talk about Iron Chef America on Food Network during my interview, ha ha. How great is that?
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Is this your first time out to KC? What do you think of it?
What was the most interesting question?
I was asked my thoughts on cultural competency with regards to medicine.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN interview feedback, read over my file, searched hot ethical topics
What was the most difficult question?
None were really all that difficult. The interview was very conversational and they really knew my file! The interviewers almost seemed tailor-made for me.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone was really pumped about the school and the systems based curriculum. There's a new auditorium being constructed, one of the many examples of the institution's constant improvement and self reflection. The Clinical Competency Center was really nice - they have adult, child, and prego mother simulators. I was definitely impressed with this school. My interview group also jived pretty well together.
What impressed you negatively?
The cafeteria wasn't all that impressive, but it'll definitely do. The gym wasn't as big as I'm used to, but other than that no real complaints.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How cool the individuals I interviewed with would be. I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express @ Westport and went to dinner the night before the interview with another kcumb applicant. I'd suggest staying at one of the recommended hotels and taking advantage of the shuttle service. Great trip all around. And it was worth it, I got an acceptance the Monday following my Thursday interview. A quick turn around. KC here I come.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
MCI
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express - Westport
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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