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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

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

3 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How will you handle Northern California?
Should medicine be a part of death?
Why not be a teacher?

What was the most interesting question?

Should medicine be a part of death?

What was the most difficult question?

same as above
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

SFO

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

9 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?

other interviews

What impressed you positively?

The anatomy lab was nice. Very little fumes. The administration was very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewers and campus feel. Also the research tour and MPH sales pitch.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I would have spent more time in San Fran and not gone to the interview.

What are your general comments?

The campus is relatively nice, and the students seemed positive about their school. I was a bit peaved during the interview because of the comments of one of the interviewers. I come from a relatively good-sized town in east Texas, and one of the interviewers had lived in my home town for a year (and didn't have too many good things to say about it). I shared many of the same feelings as she, mainly that the town is restrictive, and that if the bible belt had a buckle it would be in my home town. However, without knowing anything about my religious background she began bashing southern baptists. Later I thought to myself, what if I were a southern baptist? Such a culturally diverse place is supposed to be tolerant of another's religion right? Think again. I was questioned whether I would be able to handle the ''culture shock'' of northern california. Although this might be the case, I really don't feel that this had anything to do with my abilities as a potential physician. On a positive note, San Francisco is a great place, and all interviewees should take the time to experience the city.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses