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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yakima, WA

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?

10 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?

How would you fix the US healthcare system?
What experiences have you had that have prepared you for a life as an osteopathic physician?
You are watching your 5 year old daughter playing when she smashes her fingers with a hammer, what would you do?

What was the most interesting question?

What are your weaknesses?

What was the most difficult question?

How would you fix the US healthcare system? This was difficult ONLY because the interviewers were not allowed to answer questions, and I think this question is best addressed in a dialogue.
🤝 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?

10 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?

No responses

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?

5 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?

Brushed up on my knowledge of healthcare systems, read my application, and read the schools student handbook.

What impressed you positively?

The school is out to prove themselves, and it seems like this correlates into fairly high standards.

What impressed you negatively?

They mentioned that they have a dress code for their students - no denim! Now, I understand the rationale for having a dress code (to be more professional), but c'mon! This is the Pacific Northwest! Jeans and a fleece is ALMOST business casual!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Just how difficult the standard interview format was for me. I prefer an interview format where the interviewers can ask follow-up questions, even if this means that you get put on the spot more.

What are your general comments?

Overall, the interview went well (so I thought anyway!). I didn't like the format, but my interviewers were nice.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses