How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At another location

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Why medicine in general?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Why osteopathic medicine? " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Please elaborate on your scientific research. Does your past research have any bearing on the type/specialty of medicine you hope to practice?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Of the physicians you shadowed, did you ever witness the use of OMM? Tell us about your shadow experiences in general and your overall impressions? [Random overview questions with regard to research experience and scientific publications]" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"No single question overly difficult. Interview was conversational in nature but unique in that there was a panel of 3 interviewers." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Studied application, reviewed typical interview questions, drove to temporary office location/new medical school building day prior to interview." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Curriculum - Integrative Biomedical modeled after Univ of Colorado's program. Based on the Professor of Anatomy (Dr. Buck), anatomy lab will be of adequate proportion to support 4 (no more) students per dissection tank (at least 30-35 tanks) and that other anatomic/biomedical learning aids will be state-of-the-art (video/hologram/on-site clinical training/lectures). *RVU received provisional accreditation with an unprecedented zero deficiencies." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Current lack of federal aid based on the new status of school. As a consolation, RVU board has locked in tuition for the 4 years and they are researching other modes of financing for the first year students. It's likely that federal aid will be available after 2 years through the creation of other planned allied health schools." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That the RVU-COM educational model was that of an integrative biomedical model in order to prepare for COMLEX/& USMLE as well as life as a successful physician. In addition, I would have liked to have known more about the excellent rotation sites for clinicals prior to interview so I could have inquired further. Regardless, I obtained this information later. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Relaxed in nature and great faculty candor. Interview provided a positive impression of the curriculum which is designed to facilitate pursuit of medical paths that encompass the entire spectrum of specialties. Lots of clinical opportunities for years 3-4 in the top health systems in the Denver area and greater area. Interview was very informative and it was great to meet and discuss important aspects with the faculty." Report Response

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

DEN

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Wingate

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

11/12/2007

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 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

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

10 out of 10