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Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Parker, CO

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Please elaborate on your scientific research. Does your past research have any bearing on the type/specialty of medicine you hope to practice?
Why medicine in general?
Why osteopathic medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Of the physicians you shadowed, did you ever witness the use of OMM? Tell us about your shadow experiences in general and your overall impressions? [Random overview questions with regard to research experience and scientific publications]

What was the most difficult question?

No single question overly difficult. Interview was conversational in nature but unique in that there was a panel of 3 interviewers.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

DEN

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Wingate

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Studied application, reviewed typical interview questions, drove to temporary office location/new medical school building day prior to interview.

What impressed you positively?

Curriculum - Integrative Biomedical modeled after Univ of Colorado's program. Based on the Professor of Anatomy (Dr. Buck), anatomy lab will be of adequate proportion to support 4 (no more) students per dissection tank (at least 30-35 tanks) and that other anatomic/biomedical learning aids will be state-of-the-art (video/hologram/on-site clinical training/lectures). *RVU received provisional accreditation with an unprecedented zero deficiencies.

What impressed you negatively?

Current lack of federal aid based on the new status of school. As a consolation, RVU board has locked in tuition for the 4 years and they are researching other modes of financing for the first year students. It's likely that federal aid will be available after 2 years through the creation of other planned allied health schools.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the RVU-COM educational model was that of an integrative biomedical model in order to prepare for COMLEX/& USMLE as well as life as a successful physician. In addition, I would have liked to have known more about the excellent rotation sites for clinicals prior to interview so I could have inquired further. Regardless, I obtained this information later.

What are your general comments?

Relaxed in nature and great faculty candor. Interview provided a positive impression of the curriculum which is designed to facilitate pursuit of medical paths that encompass the entire spectrum of specialties. Lots of clinical opportunities for years 3-4 in the top health systems in the Denver area and greater area. Interview was very informative and it was great to meet and discuss important aspects with the faculty.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses