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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about your study habits.
What is wrong with the healthcare system in America today?
Why do you want to go into osteopathic medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Wasn't Mitt Romney's idea for solving the healthcare problem that it's ok for people to use the ER for primary care?

What was the most difficult question?

In one sentence, fix the US healthcare problem.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

10 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Fort Lauderdale

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express

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?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

6 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reading and re-reading my primary and secondary apps, SDN interview feedback, mock interview with advisor

What impressed you positively?

The modern-ness of the facilities, especially the sim lab and mannequins

What impressed you negatively?

Faculty were unwilling to answer questions regarding what they'd hope to change about the university in the future

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with the curriculum and ability to travel abroad during school (Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, etc). The volunteer/community service requirement was also something I would like to see from other schools.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses