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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

If you could meet anyone from the past, who would it be?
People often make mistakes. However, the mistake you make as a doctor might kill someone. How would you handle that?
What have you been doing on your time off? Why Touro?

What was the most interesting question?

if you could meet anyone from the past, who would it be?

What was the most difficult question?

none were really difficult...just remember to take a second to breathe and THINK about a response..you dont want to babble
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

6 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?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

7 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?

SDN, mock interview, school website

What impressed you positively?

I loved the fact that the students LOVED their school. Many students would randomly come up to us and wish us good luck, and helped prepare us for the interview. DEFINITELYY a supportive student community. I also appreciated the fact that the faculty was extremely supportive, and have an open door policy.

What impressed you negatively?

I wish it were NOT located on mare island!! The area is not quite where I would picture a medical school

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

nothing...SDN pretty much broke everything down..

What are your general comments?

okay this is going to be long, but I figure it might be helpful. I drove by the school the night before to check out the location. I must say, i was QUITE terrified. It looked scary, and haunted, and the area reminded me of an Amityville horror scene. Saying all that, I was bummed about my interview the next morning. But, you can't judge a book by its cover nor a school by its surroundings. The next morning, we entered a conference room, where we met the other interviewees ( 9 total). Everyone was extremely nice, and well qualified. Dr. Haight was great, and really made me comfortable - definitely eased any tensions I had about the interview. I didnt enjoy the talk about the MPH program, nor the financial aid presentation ( mainly due to the fact that they spoke to us like we were 5 years old). But, I did enjoy meeting the students, the faculty, and even the interview! I left feeling really good about the school. They provide many opportunities and a supportive community to promote excellent physcians. In the end, I found that the school fit my needs and the things that mattered more to me - curriculum, early clinical experience, student life, and faculty - quickly made me forget about its location :)

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses