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Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, MO

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?

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?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you want to continue your involvement in research as a medical student?
Tell us about yourself. Why medicine? Why DO?
You've had some interesting work experiences. What experience have you gained from these that will benefit you in your medical career?

What was the most interesting question?

You've had some interesting work experiences. What experience have you gained from these that will benefit you in your medical career?

What was the most difficult question?

None - all were general interview questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express at Westport

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, KCUMB website, read up on political candidates, healthcare topics, and ethical issues.

What impressed you positively?

The campus is beautiful, the friendliness of the interviewers.

What impressed you negatively?

The school is known for having received a spirituality in medicine award but there was no mention of this or how they incorporate spirituality into their teaching/values AT ALL. I really thought this would have been a strong focus. Also, very little mention of OMT other than seeing the OMT lab.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The schedule of the day, how many applicants would be there (24)

What are your general comments?

The day started at 9 am with a talk but the VP of admissions - he spoke about the program, the school, and gave advice about interviews (got kind of winded and long). We all then moved to the OMT lab with 5-6 2nd year students for a 30 minute panel, after which we split up into groups and got tours and had lunch. We were about 30 minutes ahead of schedule so there was extra waiting for interviews to begin. Interviews started at 1 pm. Those waiting met with a financial aid rep or were fitted for their white coats (in case of acceptance). I was the third and last person to interview but started interviewing at 2 pm and was done by 2:30. Overall the day was relaxing, the people were friendly, and the school was great.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

After receiving my invitation to interview, I didn't receive an confirmation that my interview date