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Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, MO

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How has your family member who is a physician been an inspiration for you?

What was the most interesting question?

Why is culteral diversity important for a medical school to have.

What was the most difficult question?

Should America adopt socialistic medicine. It was difficult because I felt that they didnt like my answer, yet I stood firm on my position.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

I have been to an open house, sat in on lectures before. So that really helped. Other than that I read their website. SDN.

What impressed you positively?

The Clinical competency center. WOW.

What impressed you negatively?

Tough interview. The sales pitch/quiz in the morning.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I drove to campus and the parking was somewhat of a hassel.

What are your general comments?

Overall they are a top notch program, and they know it. Excellent facilities. Make sure you read up on the history of osteopathic medicine and why you are interested in the philosophies. BTW, if you get the interview, it is very likely you will get the acceptance.
📍 On-Site Experience

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100