Lynchburg, VA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Faith-Based
Application Cycle: 2015-16
⭐ 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
You are a physician. A 16 year old girl approaches you and says she is pregnant but does not wish to let her family know as she is not married and they would be very disappointed. She asks you to give her an abortion. What do you do?
What was the most interesting question?
What about Osteopathic medicine drew you in versus Allopathic medicine?
What was the most difficult question?
The physician assisted suicide ethical scenario.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reading SDN and other common interview questions/scenarios. I also reviewed the school website and re-read my secondary to ensure I know what I wrote. Went over scenarios with my family members before hand to prepare my responses, but ultimately improvised.
What impressed you positively?
The state of the art new building and its facilities. We didn't get to see the patient simulation center, but I imagine it looked just as nice as the anatomy lab and OMM lab. The faculty was very nice and open, and felt genuinely excited and invested in the school.
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing that really made a difference. They offered prayers however I was never forced to participate and it was just them saying nice words and wishing me well.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I looked more into topics such as health care legislation.
What are your general comments?
Overall great school and great experience! I would be happy going here.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
None, you're amazing!
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Lynchburg Regional Airport
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Extended Stay
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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