Parker, CO
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 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?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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.
💬 Interview Process
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]
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 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.
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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
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
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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