Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Not releasing interview times until day of

The cordial atmosphere, group introduction setting, dean's presentation

Mock interview, practice with friends

They did a great job in making us feel welcome and lowering the stress of the interview.

Ethical challenge question tripped me up

Felt very welcoming, low stakes

SDN questions

study medical ethics

cost of attendance

Campus atmosphere, the amount professors care about students

Look at most common interview questions

Interviewers are extremely laid back and just want to know who you are. It is stressful because of the implications, but the people I talked to did not make it more difficult for me and comforted me about the process.

Tuition prices are very high.

Interviewers were extremely nice and easy to talk to. Felt like a friendly conversation.

Researched the school. Wrote out answers to basic interview questions.

Conducted virtual interviews, utilized zoom breakout rooms, organized day, strict 30 min limit on zoom

Semi-closed file: only have CV (upload one if you are applying here! it is "optional" on their supplementary app), personal statement, and secondary essays.

Huge chunk of time in the middle of the day where nothing was going on but required attendance to afternoon sessions

Offered virtual interviews (COVID-19 safe!), very chill interview day, helpful student panel

SDN, practice interview questions, practice virtual interview