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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?

10 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?

How do you encourage doctors to practice in rural, underserved areas?
If you had the power to change healthcare how would you do it?
What is your greatest strength and weakness?

What was the most interesting question?

You're watching your 5 year old daughter play with a hammer and she smashes her hand. What do you do?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you tell a 65 year old woman she only has 6 months to live?
🤝 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?

No responses

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?

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Red Lion

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

3 out of 10

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

3 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, interview class, reviewed my application

What impressed you positively?

Student and faculty friendliness, new facilities, community support. They are very committed and want their students to excel because, as a new school, their success depends on the students. Already have many rotations in place.

What impressed you negatively?

They are so new that they haven't been able to prove themselves. The location is not that great, but the community loves and supports the school.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses