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  • A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Mesa, AZ
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Why medicine and what interests you about Osteopathic medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What would you do if medicine wasn't an option?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Tell us of a time when you helped a person in need and how you felt about it." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If embryonic stem cells were able to cure paralyzed patients, would you administer such treatment to those who ask for it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Compare and contrast the image of a doctor that you think the public holds and the image of the doctor you wish to become." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed my personal statement and application. Read the literature provided by the school's website." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Very friendly admissions staff. Faculty interviewers were also very relaxed." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"This school is very different compared to other medical schools. I don't consider this to be a true "negative" but it's something worth considering as you interview here and consider a potential offer." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"N/A" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I recommend the afternoon interviews. You'll be doing your interviews later in the day, after touring the campus and having lunch with some Year 1 students. You'll be able to think of some questions to ask the interviewers and also better plan your interview strategy." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you use?

PHX Sky Harbor

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

09/28/2009

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

6 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

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