Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Glendale, AZ
Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 14% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview generally impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 309 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (84%)
Negatively (15%)
No change (2%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (47%)
Good (45%)
Average (5%)
Poor (2%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally praised the campus facilities, faculty, and residency placements at AZPod, although some expressed concerns about construction, disorganization during the interview day, and certain faculty members' conduct during interviews. They appreciated the relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and opportunities to interact with current students.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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There was about a 2 hour break between my interview portion and the rest of the interview day events. All in all the interview went from 10:15am to 2:45pm and includes your individual interview, overview and Q&A with the Dean, and Q&A with 2 current students.
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The campus is beautiful and they have nice facilities, including an ultrasound lab and podiatry lab.
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Lots of construction on/around campus, will be interesting to see it all done.
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I had a very positive experience at AZPod from the friendliness of the staff, the tour, and talking to the students and believe everyone should interview here if they are given the option to. Phenomenal residency placements, board pass rates, and you can tell how invested they are in their students just by talking to the dean.
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AZPod is a beautiful campus, with exceptional board pass rates and great residency placements.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
28 Minutes Average
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Number:
3 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
65% One-on-One
35% Group Interview
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File Type:
59% Open-File
41% Closed-File
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Interview Modality:
100% Virtual
0% In-Person
AZPOD-COMP interviews are an average of 28 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 65% of interviews are one-on-one, 0% are in-person, and 41% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools based on user responses include inquiries about the motivation for pursuing podiatry, reasons for choosing a specific school, personal interests and extracurricular activities, challenges facing healthcare or podiatry, study habits, and future contributions to the field. Some respondents mentioned questions related to previous exposure to podiatry, research experience, academic capabilities, and views on healthcare policies. There were no references to MMI format or nondisclosure agreements in the responses provided.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What drew you to podiatry?
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Why podiatry, why AZPOD?
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What do you do for fun?
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Why AZPOD?
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Why Midwestern?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal interests, healthcare experiences, ethical dilemmas, and future aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on the variety of questions asked, and respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement as some responses hinted at the nature of the questions being more conversational to get to know the interviewee.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Why not optometry (since I had worked as an ophthalmic assistant)?
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What do you do for fun?
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Talk about a topic in healthcare
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Have you shadowed a surgery in person?
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What undergrad class did you think you would not have liked, but liked. And what class did you not like?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Most applicants prepared for the interview by reviewing their application and utilizing resources like Student Doctor Network (SDN) for interview feedback and questions. They also emphasized the importance of staying calm, being natural, and researching the school and program thoroughly in advance.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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SDN
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I looked over my application
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Sdn questions
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SDN, mock interviews
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SDN and asking ambassadors via email.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including personal failures, ethical dilemmas, healthcare challenges, and professional aspirations. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) as some responses hinted at nondisclosure agreements, while other common themes included questions about addressing conflicts, handling academic challenges, and envisioning the future of podiatry.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about yourself?
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N/A
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If you were on a school campus promoting the field of podiatry, how would you approach it?
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What is something you failed at and what did you do to fix it?
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Who is someone you disrespect or despise?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendly and supportive faculty, the beautiful campus with great facilities, and the collaborative and positive atmosphere among students. Many highlighted the rigorous academic standards, integrated classes with DO students, and the genuine interest shown by staff and students. Suggestions for improvement included enhancing security measures, providing more details on faculty members, and continuing to foster a close-knit community.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The faculty was super nice and seemed genuinely interested in me.
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The interviewers and staff were very friendly and the campus was beautiful
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Amazing campus, friendly faculty and students
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Cleanliness of the school, friendliness of the dean and staff, nice students giving tour, nice facilities.
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Dr. Jensen is a great intelligent man that makes you feel at home from start to finish, The campus is beautiful and the vision for this college is inspiring.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about the lack of financial aid presentations, limited student interaction, long wait times, and a perceived lack of attention to podiatry students. Suggestions included improving campus diversity, enhancing student-faculty relationships, providing more thorough tours, and addressing issues with technology and facilities.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Out-of-state student
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N/a
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The wait time between when you check in and start the interviews was too long.
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Financial aid and powerpoint presentation was not really expected, but it was not present. The gym is small.
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No student ambassadors were present when they should be, but that was due to finals week finishing up.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known about the timing of the interview relative to the tour, the wait times, the closed-file nature of the interview, and the presence of other DO students during the interview day. Suggestions included preparing for tough questions, bringing questions for downtime, and being aware of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere during the interview day. It was also recommended to dress comfortably and be prepared for a lot of walking during the campus tour.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Interview was prior to tour and lunch.
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The wait time for the interview.
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You get interviewed first before the tour.
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The day was done at 12:15 not 2:30
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That there would only be one panel of interviewers and you would have to wait to be interviewed.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Many applicants suggested providing more information and presentations on financial aid, housing, and other important aspects of the school during the admissions process. Some applicants also recommended improving organization and communication with candidates throughout the application and interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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N/a
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Financial aid presentation.
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Give financial aid presentation on interview day.
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Give more presentations such as financial aid and/or housing.
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None
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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PHX
23% interviewees used PHX (PHX), with 23% using Phoenix (Phoenix) and 20% using Sky Harbor (Sky Harbor) and 7% using phx (phx) and 7% using to PHX (SLC) and 3% using N/A (N/A) and 3% using Sky Harbor Int'l (Phoenix) (Sky Harbor Int'l (Phoenix)) and 3% using Phoenix Sky Harbor (Phoenix Sky Harbor) and 3% using SkyHarbor (SkyHarbor) and 3% using Mesa (Mesa) and 3% using Sky harbor (Sky harbor).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by airplane to the interview.
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63% Airplane
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33% Automobile
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4% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Comfort Inn (average ranking 8.5/10), with some staying at Quality Inn Suites (average rating 10/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Comfort Inn
8.5/10
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Quality Inn Suites
10/10
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Comfort Inn Suites ($79/night)
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (12%)
Faculty member (2%)
Student (86%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Discouraging (2%)
Enthusiastic (80%)
Neutral (18%)
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