Ohio State interviews

[rachroo]

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How do you current students feel about it by the way? I fee like rotations are soooo far down the line for me at this point that it's really hard for me to judge whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.

The following will be mentioned to you 3847 times once you are in vet school...you will hear it from profs/people giving lunch presentations/other vets/etc, "20 years ago I never thought I'd be doing what I am now."

Now maybe someone goes into vet med knowing 100% they want to specialize in doing research on lemurs but...being exposed to a little bit of everything can help open your eyes to other opportunites that you may have never experienced/considered before.

There are a so many oppourtunites in veterinary medicine; I think it's a good thing to at least be aware of all the possibilities.

Now about that cell bio final...

 

[HopefulAg]

Also it's probably a good idea to go into, if not vet school itself, then at least the interview with an open mind, let them know you're open to the various parts of the profession, and not just say "I'm going to do X".

 

[HopefulAg]

Can anyone find the OSU OOS tuition online? I can find their IS, but not OOS. I know it's around $30k but I'd like an exact figure. Also is OSU one of the schools that lets you get IS tuition after a year of living there?

 

[luplodw]

From a vet admission requirement book I have....tuition for OOS this year is $55,440 but after the first year in vet school, you can apply for residency for the remaining 3 years. So you'd be paying $23,598 for the last 3 years.

 

[Crazy Hippos]

You can find it on the AAVMC website:
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm

And yes, Ohio let's you apply for residency after the first year. 🙂

 

[Buckeye1206]

Are there any other schools who allow you to apply for residency after the first year (s)?

 

[cRose]

Can anyone find the OSU OOS tuition online? I know it's around $30k but I'd like an exact figure.

HAHAHAHA. You're funny. 🙂

 

[bardsle1]

HAHAHAHA. You're funny. 🙂

yeah i wish it was that low too..

 

[HopefulAg]

Evidently the old figure I thought I saw from last year for OOS was actually the IS tuition. But it's not too bad if you can get residency after first year.

 

[THEOSU2012]

Hi Guys!

I love how all the first years are on here and not studying for Cell Bio. I hope it went well guys!

Anyway, I also find it funny, my total loans for my first year out of state were $71,000. But I easily got in-state after one year and now its closer to $40,000. Still a lot but you should be aware of this.

The difference between the amounts is tuition PLUS living expenses just to explain difference.

Also, I appreciate not going to a school that does not track. I enjoy learning about all the species, in my opinion that is the way a veterinarian should learn.

Good luck on your last final!

 

[bardsle1]

does anyone know if we need to send OSU our fall grades?

 

[Sophie10]

No, you do not.

 

[Chill1818]

Just thought I would share my travel plans in case someone else may be landing around the same time or flying out the same time. I'm up for splitting a cab/rental car or even a room. PM if interested.

Land in Columbus at 4:10pm from Vegas on Tues. 15th
Thinking of staying at Varsity Inn OSU South
Interview Wed. 16th at 1:15pm Slot
Back to the airport no later than 4:30pm Wed afternoon for a 6pm flight.

Good Luck Folks!!!

 

[lalzi22]

Ok, so I have a question about interview questions. I keep seeing this one for Ohio and I don't know exactly what to say for it. Basically it says that a client comes in with an animal with a treatable disease, but won't treat it, what do we do? ...hrmmmmm. I mean, if it is a life threatening thing, don't they legally have to, and you can put them on payment plans?...but what if it is not life threatening. Do they have to? Just wonering what you all thought about this question cuz my mind is boggled.

 

[PicklePie]

I mean, if it is a life threatening thing, don't they legally have to, and you can put them on payment plans?...but what if it is not life threatening. Do they have to? Just wonering what you all thought about this question cuz my mind is boggled.

Legally have to? Where have you heard this?
It depends on the severity of the condition, the quality of life with or without treatment, how expensive treatment is, etc. If the client has a good history at the clinic, a regular rather than a new client, I'd be more likely to consider a payment plan or some kind of barter. At my clinic back home the vet did a surgery for a dog because the owner was in a really tight spot, he was a plumber so he came by and fixed up a sink that was on the fritz. They called it even. He has traded treatment for firewood in the past as well (most of the homes in my area use woodstoves for heat).
It would be nice to provide the best care for every pet that walks through the door, but it is not realistic. The clinic sees a lot of poor clients that just cannot afford everything that their pets need. Pets are brought in to be put down all the time because the owners just cannot afford the proper treatments. My vet makes exceptions where he can, but it is a tricky balance between helping as much as possible and maintaining a business.

 

[david594]

Ok, so I have a question about interview questions. I keep seeing this one for Ohio and I don't know exactly what to say for it. Basically it says that a client comes in with an animal with a treatable disease, but won't treat it, what do we do? ...hrmmmmm. I mean, if it is a life threatening thing, don't they legally have to, and you can put them on payment plans?

First there is a big BIG difference between an owner that is unable to treat because they cant afford it, and know the treatment options but simply don't want to.

Payment plans could help with the first situation, but not the second. Also, there are many places that don't offer payment plans.

My assumption is that this question would be referring more towards the second type of owner that doesn't want to treat.

Legally you only really run into issues with animals that are suffering. And in those cases really the only thing you can do is contact animal control and let them follow up with it.

 

[HopefulAg]

Ok, so I have a question about interview questions. I keep seeing this one for Ohio and I don't know exactly what to say for it. Basically it says that a client comes in with an animal with a treatable disease, but won't treat it, what do we do? ...hrmmmmm. I mean, if it is a life threatening thing, don't they legally have to, and you can put them on payment plans?...but what if it is not life threatening. Do they have to? Just wonering what you all thought about this question cuz my mind is boggled.

I don't think they have any obligations at all.

Basically your options are to try and have them surrender the pet to you (though you should include that you realize that you aren't able to save them all), try to get them to adopt it out (IE a tech takes it or something), compromise with them to try and get them to treat it (IE offer payment plans, reduced cost, etc), refuse to euthanize the animal and send them else where, or euthanize the animal.

I think that covers the spectrum of options. I'm not sure you can call animal abuse on them unless they're physically abusing them. Refusing to treat a disease doesn't count to my knowledge. Maybe if the animal is in pain and they refuse to treat/euthanize but I don't think even then.

 

[cRose]

Hmm...someone correct me if I am wrong...but I am pretty positive that in my home state (Pennsylvania) there is actually a law stating that if an animal is brought to your clinic in critical condition, you are legally responsible for stabilizing it.

So if you have a non-client walk in with something that needs to be seen immediately, and there's a vet there, you gotta see it, and at least get it stable. After that, you may refuse further treatment and tell them to see an emergency clinic, etc.


But I don't think that's what the question is asking...I think it's more like "You diagnosed a treatable condition, but the owner won't allow it. What do you do?" and the next natural question should be if they refuse to have it treated for consideration of the animal's well being (e.g. chemotherapy) or if they can't afford to treat it (like an expensive torn cranial crutiate repair).

I think the answer would differ based on the scenario...

 

[marycatherine]

Are there any other schools who allow you to apply for residency after the first year (s)?

I've heard Missouri, too!

 

[marycatherine]

Are there any other schools who allow you to apply for residency after the first year (s)?

I've heard Missouri, too!

 

[HopefulAg]

Hmm...someone correct me if I am wrong...but I am pretty positive that in my home state (Pennsylvania) there is actually a law stating that if an animal is brought to your clinic in critical condition, you are legally responsible for stabilizing it.

Yah it's there in Texas too (might be a national thing). Basically if it comes into your clinic, and it's reasonable to assume that it can't make it to another clinic, you must treat it. Now where the payment comes from, I don't know, but I suppose euthanization is a treatment as well.

But the proposed case was if the client refuses the treatment.

 

[causticus]

know the tuition:starting vet salary ratio (OSU CVM is VERY big about making sure that applicants know what they are getting into financially!)

This used to be the case, but this year they aren't going to ask any financial questions. They figure you will be getting all of the financial info in the information sessions.

 

[david594]

This used to be the case, but this year they aren't going to ask any financial questions. They figure you will be getting all of the financial info in the information sessions.

We had the financial information sessions last year too. And during those they never mention the details like how much does a vet actually make.

 

[cRose]

This used to be the case, but this year they aren't going to ask any financial questions. They figure you will be getting all of the financial info in the information sessions.

Like Dave said, we got the financial aid talk last year, too, and no, they didn't cover what an average vet's starting salary will be. The financial aid session covers things like the different types of aid that there are (grants, subsidized/unsubsidized loans, etc), talked about what you need to do with your FAFSA, average costs of living in Cbus, and in general gave tips and info on how to make getting aid as easy/painless as possible. They DO cover how much you'll probably have to borrow, and include living costs/supplies in those figures, for both IS and OOS students.

And during my interview last year, I was explicitly asked what my personal debt load would be after vet school, and asked to compare it to what I thought my starting salary would be.

So believe me...it is fair game for an interview question. They want to make sure that you comprehend the financial disparity between school loans and salary.

Besides...if you're shopping for vet schools, things like the debt you'll have by the end of it and the knowledge of how much you'll make is useful information, anyway.

 

[causticus]

And during my interview last year, I was explicitly asked what my personal debt load would be after vet school, and asked to compare it to what I thought my starting salary would be.

So believe me...it is fair game for an interview question. They want to make sure that you comprehend the financial disparity between school loans and salary.

I know, I was there. As I said, this is something they changed for this year. The interviewers are not being coached to ask financial questions, whereas they were in previous years. Trust me - let's just say I have an inside source. 😉

 

[THEOSU2012]

Hey There,

If I had a question about the potential treatment of an animal, where an owner refused treatment, my first answer would be to document everything.

And my second answer would be it depends on the medical situation.

1. If the animal is seriously injured and will die without treatment, then I believe I have a moral and ethical obligation to at least stabilize the animal, regardless of the law in that particular state.

2. If the animal is healthy and diagnosed with a disease such as lymphoma, then this is a different case. In my opinion, it is my duty to offer all the different options for my patient, ranging from chemotherapy, to medical treatment, to euthanasia.

I would have a long talk discussing that chemotherapy in animals is not like it is in people and that you can get great quality of life for animals with lymphoma through chemotherapy and even possibly induce remission! If the person still did not decide to treat the patient at that point, then I would document that the client has declined all treatment and has been informed of all available options, x,y,z. And then I would encourage them to think about it, and schedule a recheck to continue my care of the animal.

To do anything more in a case such as that would be overstepping my bounds in my opinion.

But again, this is just one case, what if it was GDV, or osteosarcoma, or pyometra??? Each case is different and all you can do is make sure you offer all the options and document every conversation in your medical notes.

That in my humble opinion, would be a good answer to such a question.

Now as to the financial aid question, yes they aren't being as strict about answering that, but needless to say, Ohio obviously cares that you are aware as to the costs of veterinary school. So why wouldn't you look that information up?

Have a good day!

 

[bardsle1]

if i remember correctly.. there are people that have interviews tomorrow? i hope they go well for everyone 🙂

 

[causticus]

Interviews start TODAY! Good luck to everyone!!

Also don't forget to post interview feedback 😀

 

[bardsle1]

so how did interviews go for everyone today? was it what you were expecting? was the tour/information session worth it or just nerve racking waiting for the interview?

good luck to everyone im so excited for mine on wednesday! 😀

 

[dlf]

So I've been researching OSU and it looks like they have a major emphasis on small animal, large animal, food animal, and research (a lot of cancer emphasis)...what else do they specialize in for interview reasons? How is their zoo med department? I haven't found anything on that...

 

[david594]

How is their zoo med department? I haven't found anything on that...

What zoo med department?

 

[THEOSU2012]

Hey There,

Good luck to all of you interviewing! I'm sure you'll do great.

Now I'm not sure that technically OSU has "departments". I know that we have some great classes on Zoo medicine and that there are some great opportunities with the Columbus Zoo which is amazing.

There are also great opportunities at "The Wilds" which is where I know the Zoo Club here takes students and they can learn how to dart animals for tranquilization.

But I wouldn't say that there are "departments" of small animal, large animal etc... All of the clinical areas are under a department together, and that includes everything. So saying Zoo medicine department isn't quite correct, but there isn't like a specific area which would see just wildlife.

I would expect that it would depend on the animal, as to whether small animal or large animal would see it, although I'm not 100% sure.

We also don't have a wildlife clinic here, which might see some of those exotic animals, so just wanted to throw that out there.

I don't know if this answer makes it more or less confusing for you. Sorry there isn't a straight answer!

Good luck!

 

[Sarybro]

How did the interviews go??? Im nervous for mine on Monday. Is it one on one or in a group??

 

[kiki1983]

I know, I was there. As I said, this is something they changed for this year. The interviewers are not being coached to ask financial questions, whereas they were in previous years. Trust me - let's just say I have an inside source. 😉

I interviewed yesterday...and got asked what my debt load would be and what the average starting salary was. Guess I got some rogue interviewers 😛

 

[kiki1983]

So, my interview was ...interesting. Not at all what it was like past years. In past years, the interviewers were very animated, and fired off questions with follow up questions...This year, it was very tame, and slow paced, almost like they didn't know what they wanted to ask me. Just like in past years, they had my file out in front of them....but, this year, after i finished answering a question, they didn't feed off my answer and go into a related question, or ask me to elaborate more (like in past years). After I finished a question, there would be a (seemingly) long pause, until one of the interviewers came up with a new question to ask. I never felt like I was unable to answer a question, or gave a horrible/naive answer.....but I didn't leave the interview feeling like a rockstar. I'm just really confused and don't know how to read into it.... 😕

 

[cRose]

I interviewed yesterday...and got asked what my debt load would be and what the average starting salary was. Guess I got some rogue interviewers 😛

Hmmm, I COULD say "I told you so," but...oh, wait, I just did! 😀

Hope that everything went well, Kiki. I remember how much you want to go to OSU! Crossing my fingers that you get a happy call soon!

 

[jmcgintee]

I hope interviews are going well so far. I have mine on thursday. I was looking at the questions from the feedback website and am a little worried about the specific medical questions they could ask. I mean, I've worked in a clinic a bit and had a fair share of experience but I don't think I am prepared for specific medical questions. I was told that more "problem solving" questions would be asked such as "the cat coming in with a treatable condition and the owner doesn't want to treat it, what do you do?"

So, did any of you that had interviews so far get asked some really specific questions? If so, if you didn't know, how did you respond? I'm just really nervous for those questions.

 

[luplodw]

I hope interviews are going well so far. I have mine on thursday. I was looking at the questions from the feedback website and am a little worried about the specific medical questions they could ask. I mean, I've worked in a clinic a bit and had a fair share of experience but I don't think I am prepared for specific medical questions. I was told that more "problem solving" questions would be asked such as "the cat coming in with a treatable condition and the owner doesn't want to treat it, what do you do?"

So, did any of you that had interviews so far get asked some really specific questions? If so, if you didn't know, how did you respond? I'm just really nervous for those questions.

ditto- I've shadowed for A LOT of hours but I still don't know too much about medical problems specifically

 

[Minnerbelle]

accepted!

 

[DVMDream]

accepted!

YAY Minnerbelle!!! Congrats!!! 😀

 

[bardsle1]

accepted!

how exciting 😀 great job!! did you get accepted right after your interview (i think i remember saying that you had your's today) 👍

 

[HopefulAg]

Man that's too awesome. I hope I can claim the same come next Thursday.


After you're off your elation high, can you tell us more about your interview?

 

[Minnerbelle]

Man that's too awesome. I hope I can claim the same come next Thursday.


After you're off your elation high, can you tell us more about your interview?

yep i was told as i was retrieving my luggage since i just happened to have to go into the admissions office to get it.

def def will fill u all in on everything, but no wireless at columbus airport! will do when i get home about both interviews

 

[WatchTheHorizon]

Accepted!!

 

[rileyroo]

accepted!

i'm so happy for you!!!

 

[jmcgintee]

Wow! congrats! So they really do tell some people right away. That's exciting! Definitely fill us in on the interview since you don't have to compete with us anymore 😉. I really hope the same happens to me on Thursday 🙂

on another note:
you can store ur luggage in the admissions office?

 

[Sarybro]

So about the interview.....What types of questions were asked? How many interviewers? and did you go in alone or in a group???thnx

 

[HopefulAg]

I don't mean to rain on any parades here but how can they accept so many people so early when they haven't even interviewed everyone yet? Is it better to get early interview times because of a higher chance of being accepted early?

 

[jmcgintee]

I heard that the people that do really well in their interviews are the ones that get an immediate acceptance. Those that still do well still get accepted just at a later time. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong but this is what I heard. So I'm going to try to really impress them 😎

 

[karmapple]

I don't mean to rain on any parades here but how can they accept so many people so early when they haven't even interviewed everyone yet? Is it better to get early interview times because of a higher chance of being accepted early?

I was just as freaked out last year when I picked an interview in January and people who were interviewing in December were getting accepted. Trust me, they keep enough spots open until the end. They only accept people right away that they are 100% sure they want.