Erie, PA
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?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
You have a group of 10-15 prospective students...you go on a tour and then wait in a conference room to get called for the interview. In this room, you watch a movie on Erie, learn about LECOM, and have a presentation on financial aid. Once you get called, you are escorted by one of the interviewers to the room. Here you sit in front of them and they simply talk to you for about 25 minutes. My interviewers seemed sincere and were jovial during the interview. After everyone in the group has gone, you eat (free lunch) with the students in the group and 1st and 2nd year med. students (if you so choose).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How do you cope with stress?
What volunteer/personal experiences led you to pursue D.O.?
What leadership roles have you had?
What was the most interesting question?
Nothing was out of the ordinary (for interview-type questions). One question was describe a conflict you've had and how you overcame it.
How did you prepare for the interview?
See above question...review application, essays, SDN, lecom.edu, practice all the possible questions gathered from here.
What was the most difficult question?
Nothing difficult if you research this site and review your file/the school's website. However, they do ask you to "tell us about yourself...something not in your file"
What impressed you positively?
Everyone is quite friendly and willing to answer any questions asked. The 3 learning pathways possible to choose from.
What impressed you negatively?
Once you choose a pathway and matriculate, you can NOT change pathways.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That it truly is a low-stress interview...everone, don't sweat it.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Faculty member
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