Kansas City, MO
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I was interviewed by two incredibly nice ladies, the vice president of admissions and an alumni liaison. They basically flipped through my file and asked about interesting things I had done- I really felt like they wanted me to come there, they were only making sure I wasn't a cretin. :) Turns out I did all right, seeing as I got in a week and a half afterwards (called, received letter two days later).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why D.O.? Why KCUMB? What are your goals as a physician?
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about your experiences with the Circle School unit (where I've volunteered). Or, what do you think is more important in a physician- academics or bedside manner?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read SDN, looked over KCUMB website.
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing too bad, but maybe name and explain an ethical dilemma.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone at this school is so nice and down-to-earth. It seems like everyone is involved in clubs and community service, but no one complains about how much work they have to do as long as you budget your time wisely. The facilities are great despite edging on an almost okay neighborhood. Everyone seems to really care about the students and do everything in their power to help. The systems based learning seems pretty cool- no having to deal with 5+ subjects at the same time. Also, they have a dual D.O./M.B.A. program that is designed to be completed in four years (taking night/summer classes mostly).
What impressed you negatively?
Financial aid mostly focused on loans and military service.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Know the history of osteopathic medicine- i.e. general questions "Who founded?" and "What are the basic tenets?" etc. The whole day was really laid back, including the interview.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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