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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Interviews were in the afternoon, which is different from every other school I've interviewed with. Other postings are correct though, they try to relax you and prep you as much as possible. We had a presentation by admissions first, then a student panel, then a tour by said students, then lunch with said students, then interviews. Like I said, the students were happy to be there and it showed. By the end of your first year, you're doing patient exams independently, and by the end of your second year, you're doing complete histories and physicals independently. Coupled with the anatomy work and genesis curriculum, you're a practicing physician before your 3rd year clerkships begin. The interview was laid back, and felt a little short, but not stressful at all. They seemed to run out of questions towards the end...not sure if that's good or bad. Also, they asked me to name a medical ethical issue. They didn't want me to discuss it, just name one, which I thought was interesting. As far as the area goes, I had to solicit information from the students about the run down area around campus. I was told that yes, there have been robberies at the 7-11, where prostitution is apparent at night. They qualified this with the statement that no student they know of has had safety issues on campus. Security there is quite good and readily available. Overall, I had a good experience with the school, but the surrounding area is obviously a cause for concern.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why medicine? Why DO? Strengths/weaknesses? Just general stuff.
What was the most interesting question?
What ever happened to the bonfire at your school? (I graduated from Texas A&M)
How did you prepare for the interview?
sdn, looked at the website, mock interview
What impressed you positively?
the curriculum--I know everyone says it, but it is very logical and impressive. All the students were extremely supportive of it. The anatomy lab is very clean and odor-free as well.
What impressed you negatively?
The area around the school and Kansas City. It is NOT a ghetto like some others have described it, but it is run down. Kansas City is just mildly impressive...run down as well with a lot of old, winding roads and highways. Get good directions!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
They have an anatomy prof that is nationally well known--Dr Friedlander. If you look at the USMLE review book, he is referenced several times. That's impressive to me.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 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?
8 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?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
What airport did you fly into?
kci
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday In Express
How would you rate the hotel?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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