Vallejo, CA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Questions about my research, work at a doctor's office, volunteer experiences
What was the most interesting question?
What will you do if you don't get into medical school?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
50 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
4
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewed this site, AOA website, TUCOM website, and my MD & DO applications
What impressed you positively?
The students are awesome (as well as the staff!). I would advice anyone who is going out to Touro to stay an extra day (or even after the interview) to go to classes/labs with the students. You really get a taste of what the school is like and you get to meet the students and get their feedback about the school. The facilities are very nice too- the labs and even the classrooms.
What impressed you negatively?
The dorms are okay, but after living in an apartment with a kitchen it would be hard to live on campus without one. Ask a student to take you up to the dorms if you have time. Also- there is no such thing as a meal plan- there is no cafeteria- only a small cafe (ask the students).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The connection of between the medical school and the community is very weak. The school is having a hard time trying to make its presence known to the people who live in Vallejo.
What are your general comments?
Although a group interview sounds scary, it was actually more relaxing. You get to know the fellow candidates during the morning so that by the time you reach the interview you feel at ease with them in the room. Also it is very interesting to hear what other people had done that had gotten them to that point. The interviewers were nice and tried to make you feel comfortable by talking to you like they were really interested.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
Success!
School has been added to your favorites.