No change
6 out of 10
5 out of 10
8 out of 10
20 minutes
At the school
3
One-on-one
Open file
"Give me a biographical summary of yourself." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"How should healthcare in the United States be changed?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"What was your favorite science class? Least favorite class?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Name three musicians you would like to invite to dinner, why you would invite them, and what you would serve them." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Talk about a time when you showed leadership." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"No preparation (although I did read SDN reviews for my previous interviews)." Report Response
"They were obviously trying to put me at ease by using open ended and unusual questions. (It had the opposite effect however.) The school is beautiful, the curriculum is obviously well organized, cost of living seems reasonable." Report Response
"-I don't like broad, non specific questions because I don't know where to start and where to end. I'm very direct, and prefer to be allowed to answer in a direct way. -There was a young admissions counselor in the interview room who had no experience in basic sciences or a clinical setting. I have nothing negative to say about her as she was very friendly, but it was honestly very distracting to have some young, attractive woman in the room who knew nothing about what I am getting myself into. Please note that I am NOT a sexist in any way shape or form, nor do I have any qualms about being interviewed by a a female. (Mind you, every interview I've had involved a QUALIFIED female from either the basic sciences or clinical department.) I simply a) did not think that a third interviewer was even necessary b) could not relate to someone who doesn't understand what we as future medical students will be going through. It did not help me open up. -Outside of the interview, I was upset that I did not get more exposure to current students, as I would have grilled them about what it is really like to go to this school." Report Response
"That there would be 3 interviewers, and that none of them would be from the clinical departments (which made my questions for them seem worthless). " Report Response
"Be prepared for anything that ISN'T your typical osteopathic medical school interview. It is impossible to predict what zany, unconventional question they will ask you, but you can count on being asked at least two questions relevant to your experiences. Review your personal statement and cv. Be more relaxed than I was, and understand that their unique interview style is an attempt to calm you down and get you to open up. Some people will like having such a casual interview, while others may prefer a more formal approach. Remember to HAVE FUN WITH IT, as they simply want to get to know you as a person." Report Response
Admissions staff
Enthusiastic
10 out of 10
Out of state
2-3 hours
Airplane
$401-$500
Phoenix
Friends or family
02/18/2009
9 out of 10
9 out of 10
8 out of 10
7 out of 10
8 out of 10
5 out of 10
"Give us more exposure to students.." Report Response
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