Midwestern University Arizona (AZCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

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jwlk42 said:
I interviewed 10/3 and was accepted a week or so ago.
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How did you get the news? Was an email sent?
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Does AZCOM send any information about the interview beforehand? I have mine next week and have heard nothing.
 
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ERinspired said:
What info are you looking for?


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I guess I was wondering if they sent another confirmation before the date since I received the II almost 2 months ago. Oh well, I will trust they know I am coming or surprise them if they don't! :)
 
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Woo-hoo!! Randomly checked my student portal today, and I found an invitation to interview! I'll be going to Glendale for the Dec. 6th interview date :) Anyone else here interviewing that day?
 
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I got San Diego as my rotation site!! Awesome
 
Withdrawing acceptance, good luck everyone.
 
Who else is interviewing 10/25?
 
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Interview just opened up for 10/26, morning. I just withdrew my application and cancelled my interview for that day. I hope someone can snag the spot. Best of luck to everyone, I hear it is a good school!
 
First II! Its been a long wait.
 
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I hate to be that person, but is there a Facebook page up for 2016-2017 class?


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Dr. wait for it... said:
Interview just opened up for 10/26, morning. I just withdrew my application and cancelled my interview for that day. I hope someone can snag the spot. Best of luck to everyone, I hear it is a good school!
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Pretty sure I got your interview spot. I received an invite 2 days ago and scheduled last night! I can't wait to see you guys there, super excited.
 
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For those who have seen the clinical rotation list for 3/4 year, is there somewhere where I can find the exact locations in addition to the cities? Thanks!!
 
I'm interviewing here at the end of the week and I am really excited about it. It will be my first interview! Can anyone comment on the atmosphere of the interviews here?
 
neurodjent said:
I'm interviewing here at the end of the week and I am really excited about it. It will be my first interview! Can anyone comment on the atmosphere of the interviews here?
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Recently interviewed here, there were other programs interviewing the same day. We all were mixed together while waiting for the day to start, there was a med student or two walking around for a bit and answering questions. At 8, they called the DO interviewees into a separate room, we got two presentations, were divided into our two groups, one went on the tour, one group stayed back and interviewed. I think waiting for the interview is probably the hardest part, my waiting area was pretty silent/unnerving. The interview itself was pretty laid back for me, I heard others got grilled a little harder - so I think that part is really up to who's interviewing you. They then took us to the OMM presentation, sim lab, it was pretty standard. Lunch was provided, but optional - no faculty/students really around to talk with, and your day's over at 1:30/2 if you stay for lunch. I think overall it was well organized/efficient but really tense while waiting to interview!
 
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putmynameinbold said:
Recently interviewed here, there were other programs interviewing the same day. We all were mixed together while waiting for the day to start, there was a med student or two walking around for a bit and answering questions. At 8, they called the DO interviewees into a separate room, we got two presentations, were divided into our two groups, one went on the tour, one group stayed back and interviewed. I think waiting for the interview is probably the hardest part, my waiting area was pretty silent/unnerving. The interview itself was pretty laid back for me, I heard others got grilled a little harder - so I think that part is really up to who's interviewing you. They then took us to the OMM presentation, sim lab, it was pretty standard. Lunch was provided, but optional - no faculty/students really around to talk with, and your day's over at 1:30/2 if you stay for lunch. I think overall it was well organized/efficient but really tense while waiting to interview!
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Thank you for your response! It sounds like a fun and informative interview day. I am certainly not looking forward to a silent interview waiting room but other than that it sounds like a good day. I'll just have to make sure that I know my app cold and hope for a nice panel. Thanks again and I hope you get good news soon!
 
neurodjent said:
Thank you for your response! It sounds like a fun and informative interview day. I am certainly not looking forward to a silent interview waiting room but other than that it sounds like a good day. I'll just have to make sure that I know my app cold and hope for a nice panel. Thanks again and I hope you get good news soon!
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Thanks dude, same to you! I'd definitely check out the Interview Feedback thing, the people who did say they got ethics questions/got grilled on 'em said their questions closely resembled those found on the feedback page.
 
AZCOM has a big basketball and ping pong playing population if anyone is interested!
 
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Just a heads up if you haven't heard anything back about II, I would check the portal. I never received an email that I was invited to interview. My portal had changed to let me schedule.
 
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Anyone wanna share their interview experience and some general questions that were asked or anything out of left field?
 
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putmynameinbold said:
Thanks dude, same to you! I'd definitely check out the Interview Feedback thing, the people who did say they got ethics questions/got grilled on 'em said their questions closely resembled those found on the feedback page.
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Where can we find the interview feedback page?
 
There's a tab at the top of the page marked "Interview Feedback"! Also, anyone else interviewing 10/25?
 
Got the rotation sites email. Any current students have any knowledge to offer? How are you guys ranking them? What are you taking into consideration?

I would love a place that will have excellent opportunities for surgical specialties. I also would prefer more urbanized areas.
 
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Hey guys! I've been trying to do some research on AZCOM, but I haven't had much luck. I want to be more informed when I go in for my interview, so does anyone have any resources they would be willing to share with me other than the Midwestern website?
 
drfoodie16 said:
Hey guys! I've been trying to do some research on AZCOM, but I haven't had much luck. I want to be more informed when I go in for my interview, so does anyone have any resources they would be willing to share with me other than the Midwestern website?
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You can PM if you would like. I just interviewed on Monday.
 
drfoodie16 said:
Hey guys! I've been trying to do some research on AZCOM, but I haven't had much luck. I want to be more informed when I go in for my interview, so does anyone have any resources they would be willing to share with me other than the Midwestern website?
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I honestly just had down a few of the basics. They give you a presentation right before the first group of interviews - that had more info than anything I found on the website. I think you should have down the basics (whatevever you can get off the website), but also jot down a few notes while they're presenting since that's a better/more detailed overview of the program (or that's what I did).
 
MedArtist said:
Got the rotation sites email. Any current students have any knowledge to offer? How are you guys ranking them? What are you taking into consideration?

I would love a place that will have excellent opportunities for surgical specialties. I also would prefer more urbanized areas.
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Specifically, I'm interested in living in San Diego and Chicago. How would these places compare for surgical rotations? Is it just throwing a dart in the ocean?
 
Interviewed here this past Monday! Interview was with 3 people (combination of professors, D.O/M.D, admissions personnel), 20 minutes, rapid-fire questioning. Pretty relaxed, I would recommend to prepare by checking out the SDN's interview feedback questions!

I was really impressed with the school, they mentioned multiple times about their "open-door policy" which I found really encouraging to hear not only from professors but also from my friends who go to school there. They got a lot of service/research opportunities and something I didn't know was the OMM scholars programs where you take a 5th year and teach OMM/anatomy. The trade-off is that your 3rd/4th year tuition is paid for and they giving you a monthly stipend! I found it interesting since next year's tuition is gonna be about 63K lol
 
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Interviewed Monday and accepted this AM via Accepted Students Checklist.

If anyone has any questions about the Interview, feel free to PM me.
 
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Interviewed yesterday and received access to the accepted student check list today. Called admission to confirm and I'm accepted!! First one of the cycle :soexcited:
 
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Interviewed Monday, accepted through the check list!:soexcited:
 
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congrats on the acceptances! you guys better leave a spot open for me in December :p
 
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Interviewed Monday and accepted according to the check list.
 
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Accepted! 2 day turnaround has to be a record for a medical school haha
 
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Congrats on the acceptances, guys! Anyone from earlier than Monday hear back? I interviewed last week, and am officially freaking out o_O
 
Got a II! Earliest date is January. I am a little worried about being late in the cycle. Anybody who is going to withdraw their interview, feel free to shoot me a PM first. Thanks!
 
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Do you need to complete the entire accepted checklist before you can pick the rotation site you would like?
 
Any use in submitting a secondary here at this point? 3.77 gpa, 507 MCAT


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MedArtist said:
Got the rotation sites email. Any current students have any knowledge to offer? How are you guys ranking them? What are you taking into consideration?

I would love a place that will have excellent opportunities for surgical specialties. I also would prefer more urbanized areas.
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Second year here! I'm assigned to Chicago for rotations. I can try to answer any questions you may have. Congrats to everyone accepted to far!
 
nola172 said:
Got a II! Earliest date is January. I am a little worried about being late in the cycle. Anybody who is going to withdraw their interview, feel free to shoot me a PM first. Thanks!
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Just keep checking the reschedule link, I was scheduled for December, moved it up last week to today :)
 
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