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William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hattiesburg, MS

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Faith-Based

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

3 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What made you want to become a DO instead of an MD?
What specialization(s) are you looking into once you become a physician?
What type of setting do you want to work in as a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you know about WCUCOM and Mississippi?

What was the most difficult question?

A family of three is brought into the ER following a car crash. The parents are both comatose and the child is awake but is suffering from profuse blood loss. The parents are confirmed to Jehovah's Witnesses, and their religion does not allow for blood transfusion. However, the child is in critical condition, and only a blood transfusion can save their life. No other family members are available to give consent for the operation. What do you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Virtual

Where did the interview take place?

At another location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Home

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

N/A

What is your ranking of this school's location?

1 out of 10

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

1 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

Virtual interview
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Nothing in particular, just slept well and made sure to relax but also stay professional.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were very personable and the atmosphere was very relaxed.

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewers took no time whatsoever to discuss any of my answers. They immediately went on to the next question after I was finished answering.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

While Mississippi is a rural state, Hattiesburg is an urban city.

What are your general comments?

Enjoyable interview overall, I just wish I was given a bit more time to breathe between questions.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

N/A