Glendale, AZ
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 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 are your general comments?
The day was poorly organized. We arrived at 7:30ish, expecting to start at 7:45. We didn't get started until 8:15 - but during the half hour time span, no one told us what was going on. Then we had a GREAT presentation by a professor and admissions individual about the curriculum, residency placements, etc. (This was the best part of the interview day). Interviews began at 9am and while not interviewing, there was a financial aid presentation. Then we had lunch and toured from 1-2 (be prepared for the heat). The day ended at 2 with a brief wrap-up by the admissions office. Overall the day was ok, if it hadn't been for the great talk in the morning I don't know if I would still be interested in AZCOM.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Based on Arizona state law, do you think doctors should be penalized or supported if they treat patients based on their beliefs? (this pertained to if I thought doctors should be penalized or supported if they chose not to perform an abortion)
What was the most interesting question?
Tell us about a time when you were in an ethical situation.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, AZCOM website, read up on my CV and essays
What was the most difficult question?
Based on Arizona state law, do you think doctors should be penalized or supported if they treat patients based on their beliefs? (this pertained to if I thought doctors should be penalized or supported if they chose not to perform an abortion)
What impressed you positively?
The location and campus - lots of construction going on but all will be done before classes begin Fall 2009
What impressed you negatively?
The lack of current students. It seemed like we were really far away from campus/student life (Probably due to the temporary relocation of the admissions office). Only one student met with us for 20-30 minutes during lunch. There was a lot of waiting during the interview process. We didn't get to see any simulators or the anatomy lab.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The lack of student interaction - I would have asked more questions during lunch.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
There needs to be more opportunity for applicants to interact with current students!!!
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$501+
What airport did you fly into?
Phoenix Sky International
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Ramada on Cactus Road
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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