University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth, TX
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 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?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Relaxed, yet still formal. My first interview was at 845am with a DO/MPH. Enthusiastic physician, conversational interview, talked with me at length about how TCOM students get into the clinic setting in the 1st semester. He also talked about how 3rd yr TCOM students typically have experience level to that of a 1st intern (resident).
Second interview was at 2pm with Ph.D. Wasn't quite as conversational, more question-answer. He eyes tended to wander around the room a bit, so I wasn't sure if he was paying attention, but he dad ask some insightful questions. We also talked about his research interests, his grant application process, and what he hopes to accomplish with his research projects.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Just the usual interview questions.
What was the most interesting question?
How would you fix the most important problems facing physicians? (I said the two main problems were effectively treating patients who had no insurance, since the cost of care goes up each year, & the litigous attitude of society for malpractice.)
How did you prepare for the interview?
Re-read my primary, secondary apps; reviewed interview questions; school website; SDN feedback.
What impressed you positively?
TCOM takes the attitude of recruiting YOU during the interview day. The two life size patients "Stan" and "Norm". Plasma screens in anatomy lab. Getting into clinics in the first semester on a regular basis, I'm a big fan of using book-learning in a practical situation and soaking up whatever information I can.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Nothing really.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 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?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
La Quinta
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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