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Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about yourself. How many D.O./M.D. schools have you applied to? How did you prepare for today's interview?
What are learning strategies you utilize in a difficult course?
What do you consider as one of your weak points? What medical-related service activities have you participated in?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you consider the biggest problems in our health care system? How would you fix the shortage of primary care doctors? Tell me about the surgery you observed. Tell me more about your research project abroad.

What was the most difficult question?

What is your back-up plan if not accepted?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

9 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Suites on Davie Road

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my primary and secondary apps, SDN, NSU website and handbook, http://www.youtube.com/user/drrobhasty

What impressed you positively?

Strong curriculum with access to Kaplan board review, IGC (interdisciplinary generalist curriculum) preceptorship program, student diversity, early clinical experience, emphasis on primary care and community service, tons of resources for service-learning in underserved areas (rural, urban, international), dual D.O./M.P.H. degree, big campus, interdisciplinary, meeting the dean

What impressed you negatively?

Tour with M1's was somewhat disorganized, no presentation on financial aid

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Optional campus tour at the end of day is self-directed

What are your general comments?

Great vibe at the school

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Include presentation on financial aid