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  • Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Virtual

Questions

How long was the interview?

30 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 type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"Tell me about yourself and why medicine (specifically, Why Osteopathic medicine)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What's something about DUQCOM's mission that stood out? (a lot of questions about the mission and why DUQCOM, what makes it unique to you, why apply there)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Ethical questions: one of your medical school friends is cheating, and a colleague is dealing with Alcohol addiction." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Any idea about what you will be doing in the future while staying within the role to give you a sense of accomplishment like a balance (for example, doctor in the morning, teaching/mentoring in the evening for me)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"The interview wasn't really difficult --> In one word, what would your family describe you as, what about your friends, and what about you yourself? And of these three words, which one is most important as a physician." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Practicing basic/common questions: Why DO? Why this school? Researched the school and the area (very important). Why Pittsburgh? Don't overdo it, just be yourself. They can tell if you're reading a script; be natural and let it flow on its own." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everyone was so nice and really wanted you to succeed. It is a really well-developed new school with so many clinical rotation sites. Literally have every single residency option there, you could do anything!!!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No Response

What are your general comments?

"Know your application in and out. Be ready to answer questions about your app - bad grades, withdrawal, if any, and whatnot." 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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

No Response

What was your primary mode of travel?

No Response

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

No Response

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

No Response

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No Response

Comments on where you stayed

No Response

Would you recommend the hotel?

No Response

General Info

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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