Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California Individual responses

⭐ 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?

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How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

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

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💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think patients are overmedicated?

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see above for the other two.

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Why did you apply to TUCOM/What attracted you to TUCOM?

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What was the most interesting question?

What do you think about herbal remedies not being regulated by the FDA?

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What was the most difficult question?

What do you think about direct consumer advertising by Pharmaceutical companies? (I work for a pharmaceutical company, so they asked me a lot of related questions)

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses

✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read "The D.O.'s", reviewed my application, their website, spoke with a current student

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What impressed you positively?

The staff seemed very friendly and approachable, students seemed happy. Dr. Haight was very open and honest at breakfast and thoughout the entire day. Although the outside of the TUCOM buildings aren't very pretty, the insides have been totally renovated. The anatomy lab was beautiful--lots of natural light.

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What impressed you negatively?

The island is a definite sore spot--abandoned naval buildings everywhere. This school didn't seem to have quite the same level of technology/facilities as some more established schools.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

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What are your general comments?

Overall I had a great day. I was a little more nervous than I should have been because it was my first interview. Everyone was very nice and friendly. I stayed at the Best Western the night before (as suggested by TUCOM) and I would encourage everyone to attend the breakfast that is held there. I recieved a lot of valuable information during that time with Dr. Haight. After breakfast, we took a shuttle to the campus where we had a very brief overview of financial aid followed by a tour. Our student tour guide was very helpful and honest. The interview followed the tour which is a panel interview. 5 students vs. 4 interviewers (one was a student) sitting across the table. It seems as though the students are very happy to be there and the faculty is motivated and friendly. For a new school, I think they have it pretty together academically. They don't yet have a very extensive list of activities/organizations, but that will come with time. Definitely go with an open mind and try not to let the appearance of the island sway your decision.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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