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?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Arrive at 7:45am. Go through security. They're hard core about it. Better safe than sorry, I guess. Intro speech. There were 10 interviewees total and we interviewed 2 on 1, closed file, in two groups. We had to read an article and summarize it. Piece of cake. Don't sweat it. When I finished my interview we waited for the second group to finish and compared notes. Then went to a full 2 hour PBL session. Each interviewee went to a different session. Very good program they have here. This is really the cornerstone of the school. After PBL, we had lunch with 2 second years who answered questions...very nice. Next we had a very short fin aid talk and a quick tour. Didn't see the cadaver lab because a class was in there, and didn't see the library just 'cause...but it's probably all electronic anyways. Nice new facility, everyone was friendly. Staff/faculty were lighthearted and joking. Great town. Went to the beach the day before. Warm water, kinda like a lightly heated pool. Stayed at Hampton Inn. Very nice also. Overall very good experience. I like this place alot and I'll be very disappointed if they turn me down.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Not much new here...Why DO? How do you handle stress?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN feedback. Read it again. Practice. Repeat.
What was the most difficult question?
Give example of how you handled a conflict in the past?
What impressed you positively?
PBL. Awesome. We sat in on an entire 2 hr PBL session and I can see that it definitely works. I think I would learn VERY well in that enviornment.
What impressed you negatively?
People who weren't scheduled to speak with us kinda stayed away...quiet group of interviewees too, but they were all nice. I don't mind the dress code thing, but some people do.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How awesome the area is. It seems like there's nothing to do, but you just have to find it. There are some very nice shopping malls, a nice movie theater that serves beer and wine, great beaches...on and on...it's not as BFE as people think/say.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 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?
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?
SRQ
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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