Thanks lighthouse for the info
Yes, accepted at AZCOM too and may have to go there because of my fiance....I do like MSUCOM more..
Sorry, Choppa for replying to you late......
I get to know the result of the inteview about one week. I received a letter but they said they will do both.
The interview is very laid back (my point of view) because it is more like a conversation with the professor than an interview. I didn't see any feedback at the interviewfeedback section becuase I think most questions asked were very specific to the individual. If you have written a very special statement, they will talk some about it or comment on it. Then they will look at what you put down on your application. Say, if you have shadowed a D.O., they may ask you about your experience there. Try to relate your experience to increase in understanding of Osteo. philosophy; I believe they are looking for people who understand what they are going into and can express them in words......
I had Dr. Schlinger (a D.O.) and Dr. Beckmeyer (professor, anesthesiologist). They are really nice to me. The secretory told me a bit about them before I got into the interview. The Director of Admissions will also come out (Ms. Schafer) to speak with you while you wait to calm your nerves. I interviewed in the morning and there was just me there on that day. Another candidate was coming in at 10:00am. Obviously, they just do a few interviews per day.
Overall I think you need to prepare to talk about different aspects of your experience as you have put down on your applicatoin. Formulate your answers to show the kind of personality you possess and the depth of your understanding in osteopathic medicine. They hadn't asked me any difficult questions as most questions were like discussions and expressing my opinion.......The good thing is, at least for my interviewers, I could steer conversation towards aspects that I enjoyed talking, etc. They do have a form to fill out (a blue form I believe); and they have to ask you questions on specific areas so that they can fill the form up. I come up with the 5 areas (just guessing) that they include: 1) how much do you understand osteo. medicine; 2) can one relates life experiences to osteo. principles? 3) how do you deal with stress; 4) personality (their impression of it); 5) motivation. Of course, I might be all wrong.......and I might have forgotten some. I gather that is because both interviewers (they are 2 seperate interviews), though different in styles, sort of concentrated the questions on these areas.
Hope that helps. Don't sweat it. The MSU interview is the best interview experience I have had
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eschauberger: I believe getting a MI residency is worth it in terms of increasing the chance of getting in and considering that your girlfriend isn't going to relocate. Three of the med schools here are state school. I don't know the stat for others schools but MSUCOM takes only about 10??? out-stater. If you are in-state, have OK stats and DID A VERY VERY NICE APPICATION, especially the personal statement, then you have a high chance of getting in. I hope you get into one of the schools you have applied, that solves your problem. I am struggling with where to go as well. I just want to say that MSUCOM treats the secondary very very very seriously and they accept a lot out of those they interviewed.. Just my 2 cents.
