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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Again, MMI format. Another scenario: Suppose you find out a family member has a (fatal) genetic disease. Do you tell them? Do you suggest other family members get tested? Etc.
It was MMI so one scenario was: You are set up with a doctor on rotations who has a drinking problem, he self prescribes medication, basically his life is falling apart. What do you do?
MMI format. Scenario: You have diagnosed a pt. with cancer. It is at a treatable stage. She misses her next few appointments and won't return calls. 4 months later she is admitted to the ER with terminal cancer. She denies ever being told she had cancer though it is in your chart notes. Her and her family are demanding more be done than what can be which is palliative care and pain management. What do you do?

What was the most interesting question?

The one about the pt. with terminal cancer

What was the most difficult question?

The question regarding being in the rotation with the drunk ER doctor.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

8

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?

Admissions staff

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Study about the school and review questions that might be asked. Also brushed up on national health related issues.

What impressed you positively?

The school facilities, the staff, the student/faculty ratio (3:1)

What impressed you negatively?

That I didn't get in :o(

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I wouldn't get in... Ha!

What are your general comments?

This school may be new but it seems freaking awesome. I wish I could have been

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

You seem to be doing well at everything I needed assistance with