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"So, why do you want to be a doctor? (opening question)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"You spoke of prevention in osteopathic medicine. Did you get your flu shot? (thank goodness, I did)" Report Response | I was asked this question too
"How will you be able to help your fellow classmates during the first two years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too
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"Got a good night's sleep the night before." Report Response
"Everyone was happy at the school - students, faculty, admissions, front desk - everyone!" Report Response
"nothing" Report Response
"Nothing. I prepared by researching PCOM's website, the Philadelphia area, the cultural climate and the nearby MD schools" Report Response
"I interviewed in February, and chose this school over about a dozen other acceptances across the country. I am now in my first year. PCOM truly shines and Philadelphia is a major medical hub with outstanding hospitals. We share clerkships with local MD schools, including UPenn, Drexel, Temple and Jefferson. I made the right decision by choosing PCOM. The interview was stressful, although it was stressful not because the admissions team was intimidating, but because I wanted to be accepted. My best advice is to relax, know why you want to go through the rigors of becoming a doctor, know who you are, and BE NICE! As a current student, I have never heard one of the students complain about their choice. Also, when interviewing, be prepared to possibly wait for quite some time in the ''fishbowl.'' That wait can be an hour or two, and the stress levels may rise. My best advice with this is to speak with other interviewees while you wait. It makes the time go faster, and by the time you are called, you will be in more of a ''conversational'' mode, as opposed to facilitating a rapid (or drawn out) fire-and-answer session. My best interviews where conversational in nature. Most schools just want to find out who you are, and if you have the drive to work harder than you ever had in your life. Undergrad and graduate school were a walk in the park compared to what you'll have to do with studies, personal growth and committment to your patients." Report Response
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"My application was lost twice, which delayed my interview offer. Although PCOM receives more applica" Report Response
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