Kansas City, MO
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
How you think you did?
9 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?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The day started at 9 am with a talk but the VP of admissions - he spoke about the program, the school, and gave advice about interviews (got kind of winded and long). We all then moved to the OMT lab with 5-6 2nd year students for a 30 minute panel, after which we split up into groups and got tours and had lunch. We were about 30 minutes ahead of schedule so there was extra waiting for interviews to begin. Interviews started at 1 pm. Those waiting met with a financial aid rep or were fitted for their white coats (in case of acceptance). I was the third and last person to interview but started interviewing at 2 pm and was done by 2:30. Overall the day was relaxing, the people were friendly, and the school was great.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell us about yourself. Why medicine? Why DO?
What was the most interesting question?
You've had some interesting work experiences. What experience have you gained from these that will benefit you in your medical career?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, KCUMB website, read up on political candidates, healthcare topics, and ethical issues.
What impressed you positively?
The campus is beautiful, the friendliness of the interviewers.
What impressed you negatively?
The school is known for having received a spirituality in medicine award but there was no mention of this or how they incorporate spirituality into their teaching/values AT ALL. I really thought this would have been a strong focus. Also, very little mention of OMT other than seeing the OMT lab.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The schedule of the day, how many applicants would be there (24)
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
After receiving my invitation to interview, I didn't receive an confirmation that my interview date
📍 Travel and Logistics
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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn Express at Westport
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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