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Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Tulsa, OK

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you see yourself as focusing on rural medicine or will you keep your options open? (After I mentioned my extensive rural medicine experiences.)
Tell us about yourself. (I actually included in this a description of my hobbies, and I preemptively described why I wanted to practice medicine. I think this actually helped, because I wasn't asked ''why medicine'' or ''why osteopathic'', I think because I brought it up on my own terms instead of theirs.)
What characteristics should a physician possess? (Though closed file, this was very easy because it was exactly how I wrote my PS, so I related a lot of similar information.)

What was the most interesting question?

No question sticks above the rest, as they were all pretty general. The interviewers did have preset questions, but their questions really flowed with what information you provided to them (it was closed file).

What was the most difficult question?

Though not difficult, the most hypothetical they got was ''What must you do as a physician if a patient is unwilling to go along with your course of action?'' That's the most hypothetical they got.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

I read about OSU on the Website, and also knew a bunch of students through their rotations.

What impressed you positively?

Pretty much everything. I really did not have a preconceived notion of what a medical school should be like - I'll be honost, I hadn't toured a school of medicine up to this point. It is a very compact school with a teaching hospital very close. The enthusiasm and friendliness of the students is unrivaled. I also loved the small group during the day. There were a total of 8 people the entire day, which made for a lot friendlier and social environment. Finally, the catered lunch was amazing. If anything, go for the lunch.

What impressed you negatively?

Not really negative, but you do sit around a bit at the beginning of the day, if you're a later interview (which can be helpful for any last minute preparation).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

It was a great day, and very social and small group oriented - I loved it. I highly recommend reading up on their website about Rural medicine in Oklahoma, because the school (modestly) prides itself on its rural outreach programs - to be able to converse with them about the issue of rural healthcare and how OSU is combating it is a great interview topic (if you chose to bring it up).

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses