How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"see above" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why do you want to be a D.O.?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell me about an experience where you had to work as a team?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Since D.O's are in a minority status, what do you forsee as being a major challenge as a D.O?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Since D.O's are in a minority status, what do you forsee as being a major challenge as a D.O?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"I read over my personal statement, secondary applications, school info, and other info concerning osteopathy. I went out to eat the night before, and had a great margarita!" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"TCOM is the only medical school in the nation with a digital anatomt lab. Their USMLE pass rate is similar to the national average for allopathic schools. Students have been admitted to several selective residency programs. The students really like the organ-system based curriculm. Their philosophy of medicine is unique and progressive. You can receive your MPH concurrently. They have recently received millions from NIH for their public health programs. They are ranked #20 in the nation in the area of primary care (above Baylor and Southwestern)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"the number of hospital affiliations they have locally." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"both interviews were laid back and conversational. They asked a few questions about my background and family." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

08/07/2003