More from this Member D.O.s are fully-licensed physicians that occupy all medical specialties in the US and abroad. The Office of Financial Aid has designed an online presentation specifically for WesternU interviewees. More from this Member More from this Member After Pomona: Baseball Analyst Guy Stevens '13 Interviews are an entirely optional part of the college search and application process at Pomona. | Report Response, "The kindness of the interviewers and laid-back atmosphere." | Report Response, "The bus tour was a little bit long" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a mistake you have made" More from this Member I hear that their are cute areas nearby, though, and I believe it. | Report Response, "Read their website, SDN's interview feedback, common interview questions. More from this Member I interviewed at Cal Poly Pomona (Los Angeles, CA) in Jan 2021. | I was asked this question too, "What would you do if you saw your friend cheating during an exam?" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "The DVMs that interviewed me were very friendly and interested in what I said." It was a little difficult for me to refer to the Doctor who interviewed me as a student." | Report Response, "Communicate more positively and clearly before the interview day, especially about the pizza social and extra events available to interview candidates. | Report Response More from this Member The continental breakfast is toast and instant oatmeal. Please note: this subreddit is for pre-meds seeking information on osteopathic medical schools, osteopathic medical students, and osteopathic physicians that operate in the United States and abroad. More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Name a situation where you had to work with a strong willed individual." | I was asked this question too, "Name a time when you had to use innovation to solve a problem." Wondering this as well. | Report Response | Report Response, "Interviewed by two professors for the CVM, one male, one female. Act natural." They served us lunch at least." | Report Response They do take tours to nearby schools/farms/facilities, but if you are looking for an on-campus large animal hospital and/or lecture centered learning then Western is probably not ideal for you. " I really appreciated the effort the adcom made to help us relax, though, and I enjoyed the morning presentation, coffee and the lunch provided." More from this Member | Report Response Based on 1 salaries posted anonymously by Pomona College Writing Partner employees in Westlake Village. They are not out to trick you or make you look stupid. It seemed disorganized." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "None of them were very difficult." | Report Response, "The sense of humor of the interviewers!! Optometry School. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "What is the hardest life experience you have been through?" | Report Response Instead, they have Banfield (who I hate)." | Report Response, "Lunch was the Mexican which I would normally applaud, however, it was the messiest Mexican I have ever seen. Not having a teaching hospital seems to mean that they focus more on the students than on research or notoriety." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you had competing priorities" Hoping this school isn't like WCUCOM and just ghosts if they don't wanna send u one. | Report Response, "n/a" This would make it much easier to make travel arrangements." | Report Response, "Nothing!" Read about Behavioral Based Interviews." | I was asked this question too, "Nothing really surprised me, so they weren't really difficult by any means." More from this Member Western University Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics For the 2018 school year, 2,415 applicants submitted their applications. Very standard, they also allowed for time to ask questions at the end. Details are made available by school website. Even the mayor came to our interview day to welcome us." Every person there, including community members were excited to be a part of this new campus. | Report Response, "SDN" | Report Response anyone else unable to access the portal? | Report Response Western University (COMP - Pomona) Address Western University of Health Sciences/ / College of Osteopathic Medicine / of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) / COMP-Pomona, CA / COMP Admissions / 309 E. Second Street / Pomona, CA 91766-1854 Phone 909-469-5335 Email admissions@westernu.edu Admissions Website Admissions Requirements | I was asked this question too, "What is something to you do for your strengths and what is something you do for your weakness?" More from this Member | Report Response, "There was a whole day of activities before and after the interview. | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you had to deal with group members who had differing values, ideas, opinions or beliefs? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you attemped something and failed." That might be typical of vet school, but I don't want to see it on a preview day. More from this Member The counselor I talked to said he thinks since today's the first wave of secondary invites, the back end hasn't fully activated everything yet. | Report Response, "Not everyone is asked the same questions, which they lied about. There is an interview and essay portion, as well as a tour of the school after the interview. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Lack of real lectures scares me. | I was asked this question too, "Discuss how you have overcome struggles in your life and what lessons you have learned/strengths you have gained." For rent is a large bedroom (For one person only! | Report Response, "The staff is dedicated to the students. More from this Member Each interview session lasts approximately 25-30 minutes during which time the applicant is also given an opportunity to ask questions. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What area of medicine interests you the most?" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "I love PBL. I had written the "why us" answers differently for each school. | Report Response, "The schools location isn't amazing, but Corvallis is close" 2022-2023 Western University of Health Sciences (Lebanon, Oregon) PapaGuava; Apr 21, 2022; 2 3. | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time that you innovated to solve a problem. | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "THERE ARE TWO INTERVIEWERS PER STUDENT. My interviewers were very kind and laid back and made sure I wasn't nervous. | Report Response, "How much the students seemed to love the school" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "Western is a mix of traditional panel interview and MMI. More from this Member | Report Response, "googled sample behavioral based interview questions" More from this Member The interview day was slightly intimidating because the overall feel of the day was very business like, but that showed me the rigor and prestige of the academics at this school and gave me the confidence to know if I decide to go the DO route I will be at a school that will ensure my success." Many people (even in the vet field) haven't heard of it. " More from this Member More from this Member How much does a Medical Surgical Nurse in Pomona, CA make? We are happy to answer your questions as you navigate through the application process, so please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help. | Report Response I am also glad I knew to fly into ONTARIO and not LAX. We were given a campus tour, time to chat with current students and lunch. More from this Member net. 2022-2023 DO Medical School-Specific Discussions. Average salary for Pomona College Writing Partner in Westlake Village: USD 15. | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member Both were very nice and expressed their desire to make me comfortable. | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about an instance where you had to work in a tense group environment." The PBL program" More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "The students we met were really happy/excited to be there, the staff were great and the professors amazing! More from this Member More from this Member Very unique teaching style." Nurse Practitioner School. | Report Response, "For online interviews, if applicants will have to wait for the interview to begin, let them know ahead of time so they can anticipate that." | Report Response, "I love this school and cannot imagine going anywhere else for my medical education" I Interviewed for the College of Veterinary medicine with 3 faculty and 2 staff employees. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a risky decision you've made" | Report Response, "Everyone I met at the school was extremely positive and up beat, I really love the unique curriculum that WesternU offers, and I love how enthusiastic the professors and students were" This brightly lit facility is modern and conducive to patient-centered care. Brushed up on current events and health care reform." It would have been better to have the entire group ~15 ppl do a Q&A with the students. | Report Response, "Read SDN threads on the Pomona campus interviews. More from this Member Top choice school." | Report Response, "Very friendly interview process. First half I was taken into a conference room, there were 4 faculty members in the department that asked typical interview questions. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Very positive. | Report Response | Report Response, "Practiced behavioral interviews with friends and family. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a time where you were thrown into a new workplace." I applied in-person. | Report Response, "Research problem based interviews. " | I was asked this question too, "MMI" They were interested in what I had to say, rather than just ''doing a job.'' More from this Member Main academic building. "The questions they asked were the same ones at the Pomona campus. 0 0. . | I was asked this question too, "A time you were in a novel situation that was different from anything you had experienced before." There was no surprises during the interview -- just the behavioral questions posted on SDN." This would be my 9th interview this cycle so I'm just kinda tired of interviewing. Sorry, No couples or children ). | I was asked this question too, "none, really" Overall it was not complicated and very straightforward. | Report Response, "how modern and nice the facilities are, the friendly staff and students" | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time where you were part of a group and what was your role." | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a time you developed close peer relationships you had not previously had" More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "That I was going to be the first interview, for the first interview date, for the first class EVER!!!" | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "If you could choose one word to describe yourself, what would that be?" Look over hc and medicine related news in the last couple of days" | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a mistake you've made in the past and how you would handle it if you could go back and do it again." yes it is small but if that's what you like, you'll love it here. More from this Member More from this Member I did not get mine until three days before I was supposed to be there..and that was after I called twice about it!" | Report Response, "Reviewed behavioral questions and prepared honest answers." | Report Response, "Students and faculty all raved about the WUHS experience (then again, they don't show us the dissenters at interview day). For QuestBridge or Early Decision I applicants, the deadline to request an interview is October 7. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I suggest flying into ONT and taking a shuttle to hotel/to the university this is the best way to avoid driving in LA traffic this is if you're coming from out-of-state." | Report Response, "They were very disorganized (the first day of interviews). More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What will be your biggest challenge in medical school?" | Report Response, "Cost of attendence along with the cost of living." | Report Response, "That it would be a bit disorganized." More from this Member More from this Member It really is a great interviewing experience, no weird/extremely difficult questions.. the interviewers were great! | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Describe one of your strengths | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time you had to adjust to something new and different." More from this Member Become a donor at the Gold or Lifetime level for access to the Becoming a Student Doctor course! | I was asked this question too, "Give us an example of a mistake that you made and the outcome, how you fixed it." | Report Response, "Interview feedback, read over Western supplemental questions" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "I really liked the school, great relationship with the community, very nice and positive faculty." | I was asked this question too, "asked a spedific question about my personal statement." More from this Member During the Interview. | Report Response More from this Member Be the first to find this interview helpful, What motivates you | I was asked this question too, "Why WesternU?" | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "A time when you had to manage competing priorities." More from this Member (As you can see nothing really, so I resort to the food)" | Report Response | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "How'd you end up hereyour academic strenghths/weaknesses and how do u deal w the weakness.. What are your strengths and weaknesses? They wanted you do well. | Report Response, "None -- I don't believe it's possible to prepare for a behavioral-based interview. | Report Response What is the interview process like at Western University of Health Sciences? Or use the phone!" More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "President Obama is calling you, how would u tell him to fix the hc system..what makes a good doctor" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Be early when parking. Western University DPT Interview (Pomona) : r/PTschool. Mock interview with 2 professors." Please feel free to tag a pre-medical moderator once the secondary prompt has been posted. | Report Response, "Nothing. 40 mins of behavioral questions with 2 interviewers, and 2-3 hrs of statistical analysis using excel and R. I spent most of the afternoon finishing the process. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member Forums CommunitiesPre-MedMedicalResidentAudiologyDentalOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyPodiatryPsychologyRehab SciVeterinary What's newTrendingNew postsLatest activity SupportAccount HelpConfidential Advising Vision, Values and Policies Resources | I was asked this question too, "What was a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed/succeeded?" More from this Member | Report Response, "Accreditation has been put off another year (2008), but this shouldn't affect the graduating students. just make sure you reflect upon group situations you've been a part of prior to your interview." | Report Response, "Great interview process!" | Report Response | Report Response, "SDN, speaking to a family member that has been trained in administering behavioral-based interviews, practice with a friend" More from this Member r/PTschool 1 yr. ago. Learn more about the Western University DO interview: Western University of Health Sciences/ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Locations: Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR 309 East Second St. Pomona, CA 91766-1854 (909) 469-5335 Lebanon: (541) 259-0200 | Report Response, "One of the professors was a bit arrogant. The Dental center includes a state-of-the-art, 68-chair treatment area. They dont have faculty for all the subjects at the school so the only way to contact them is discussion forums and telecommunications from Pomona. More from this Member | Report Response, "I put my foot in my mouth at one point because I failed to see the true aim of one of the questions. They did not deviate from the questions which make it feel less personal." Check out SDN's library of webinars on YouTube. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "I can't remember but I was only asked three questions and they were all behavioral." western pomona interview | Student Doctor Network Any advice on best way to prepare? More from this Member | Report Response, "That you should't Uber there because you can't get an Uber out." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member They did a wonderful job selecting real people to become real doctors." More from this Member | Report Response My friend sat down with a DO, a PhD, and a staff member. More from this Member is there anything you'd like us to know?" | I was asked this question too, "Have you ever worked with someone from a different cultural background? More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, Doubletree Hotel Claremont (just a few miles from campus), Sheraton Suites Fairplex (they have a shuttle to a, Shilo Inn Hotels (free shuttle to school and airport), "Admissions counselors don't respond to any emails (reported by many applicants, including myself), but Robin is amazing!" More from this Member | Report Response Also, the student body is diverse in some ways (many Asians and a few other ethnicities present) but with how family-centric and rural the area is, I wonder about how comfortable an LGBT student would be here." Other than that there was nothing negative." More from this Member I've advocated for several causes (ie. The student volunteers stopped to say "Hi" to everyone, both students and teachers. | Report Response, "the newness of the program, that they're still working out some issues" More from this Member More from this Member Has anyone been able to submit their secondary? Still got stuck at a few points though. " | Report Response, "The interview day was a little disorganized, but overall it was great!" Best Western Diamond Bar Hotel & Suites. Learn More Find a Provider Map/Directions WesternU Health Pomona 795 E. Second Street, Pomona CA 91766 WesternU Health Los Angeles 2080 Century Park East, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Might be a little tight when the second class joins since its just one building..no changing rooms (everyone changes in the bathroom all at once)" More from this Member | Report Response, "Looked on here and reviewed my supplemental app questions from here and other schools. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "telling my 'riskiest' decision..why would I do that?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when people relied on you." morning group eats after planned activites are completed, afternoon group eats before" | I was asked this question too, "Tell us ONE thing about yourself" More from this Member The Western U/COMP interview is a 3 person panel interview: a physician, faculty member, staff member, or a student. | Report Response | Report Response, "I really enjoyed the activities throughout the day. The school is great, but does not have a large animal facility on campus." Interviews are an entirely optional part of the college search and application process at Pomona. They also asked him point blank, If you were accepted would you come here? It sounds like a silly question, but make sure you are ready for it! they try to make it a comfortable situation for all. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Talk about a tough decision you made. More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a time you had to do a new job/task and how you handled it." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "How low-pressure the interview segment of the day would be. | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a situation you wish you had handled differently." | Report Response, "The interview day was about 4 and a half hours. This would be my 9th interview this cycle so I'm just kinda tired of interviewing. Become a donor at the Gold or Lifetime level for access to the Becoming a Student Doctor course! | Report Response, "more of the history of COMP building a campus in Lebanon- how it was chosen, support of the community, goals, etc" Cons Tight work environment. . | Report Response, "That there was a football game at OSU on the same day and the freeways were clogged with people traveling down from Portland. | Report Response, "prepare for a role playing session as well as a scenario question. More from this Member I applied online and had 2 interviews with the managers and the team. There was much joking amongst the applicants that this was a test of our manual dexterity, and that if we showed up without a stained suit for our afternoon interviews we were in. It was strange! | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you were thrown into a workplace and didn't know anything." More from this Member I very much enjoyed my interview." | I was asked this question too, "Describe a situation when you had to solve a problem creatively." | Report Response More from this Member CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER! | Report Response | Report Response, "Read about Western, went over behavioral style questions, read over application." 2022-2023 Western University of Health Sciences (Pomona, California) Thread starter PapaGuava; . | Report Response After I looked at the pros and cons of the schools I interviewed with this was my number 1 choice DO school. More from this Member After an interview, where they went with another candidate, I decided to take a leap of faith to start my own business; a party furniture sales and rental company . It was an odd question because to me if I didn't want to be a doctor, I wouldn't have spent the time going through the stress of applications." Are you above the stats screen threshold? | Report Response, "How warm it would be the day of my interview. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me a time where you developed a new relationship you never had before with someone." | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time you had conflicting priorities." | Report Response | Report Response, "they fed us lunch!! | Report Response, "Went over all of may application materials, reviewed all secondary essay material. | Report Response College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (WesternU/COMP . It's just charmless, as is the campus. Great community atmosphere. More from this Member If you want to do research, there's not a lot the school can offer. | Report Response, "How relaxed the interview process was" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member Trying to squeeze in the tour between the traditional interview and the MMI." You can tour the facilities, chat with faculty and students, and learn more about WesternU's DO curriculum and admission requirements as well as learning about upcoming campus eve | Report Response The hiring process at Western University of Health Sciences takes an average of 30 days when considering 16 user submitted interviews across all job titles. | I was asked this question too, "Ethical questions" Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Interview Feedback, 2022-2023 Western University of Health Sciences (Lebanon, Oregon), 2022-2023 California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM), 2022-2023 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU-COM), 2022-2023 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM), 2022-2023 Touro University (Vallejo, California) TUCOM-CA, All resources are student and donor supported. More from this Member More from this Member I work from home. | Report Response, "Timely email response." More from this Member The cost of living in So Cal is expensive. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you solved a problem creatively" | Report Response, "This school really impressed me. | Report Response, "A large portion of the classes are streamed from the Pomona campus. More from this Member Although communication skills are evaluated extensively, the interview . More from this Member | Report Response, "Nothing" More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response I still haven't received anything from here or the OR one. | Report Response, "I did a mock interview at my school, with my brother (he was an interviewer at his old job), and with friends. It may not display this or other websites correctly. | I was asked this question too, "Explain a time you had to work with someone who didn't agree with you" | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you worked in a group and managed input from multiple people." They have so many resources! More from this Member They asked questions like why are you interested in this research and what can you do to help. | I was asked this question too, "What is the most recent book you read?" More from this Member More from this Member I'm averaging around 250-300 words per essay. More from this Member | Report Response, "Interviewers were nice; student volunteers were very informative." | I was asked this question too, "What do you think you'll have a difficult time with in medical school?" | I was asked this question too, "What do you do when you meet new ppl. " | Report Response, 1999-2023 Health Professional Student Association, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, A.T. More from this Member | Report Response, "Everything about the school was stellar." More from this Member | Report Response, "That jet lag really sucks and not to fly from Florida to California the day before the interview!" More from this Member They basically make their own mini version and the prompts are essentially impossible to 'prepare' for. More from this Member More from this Member The school is good, I really liked the area and the school. | Report Response, "Using SDN interview feedback! More from this Member Our emphasis on optometric rehabilitation also includes vision therapy, low vision rehabilitation, and care for vulnerable populations such as those with developmental disabilities. More from this Member Season 2, which premiered on Jan. 5, saw Max and Norah on one side of the divide and Ginny and Abby on the other. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. | Report Response, "The interviewers (faculty, sponsors that provide places for rotations, alumni) were so friendly and didn't give off an elite attitude even though the school is a private school. (basic medical school interview question)" " | Report Response, "Scheduling the panel interview late in the afternoon may make for a less than stellar performance from the candidate" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Talk about a risky decision you made. For those that completed the secondaries, did you use all 500 words for all the prompts? How did you handle that situation?" Get started with your Free Employer Profile, Teaching Assistant Research Associate (1), Admissions Processing Coordinator Interview, interview process at Western University of Health Sciences, The Ultimate Job Interview Preparation Guide. More from this Member | Report Response, "Definitely a good school with great faculty. WesternU Pomona, encompassing 22 acres, has helped transform downtown Pomona into a thriving mix of retail, commercial and educational enterprises. More from this Member Also looked over my personal statement." | Report Response, "Student Doctor Network" | Report Response (aka PBL's) One of our activities was talking through a PBL case as a group. I had a business idea. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "Everyone is extremely excited about the school and the program. More from this Member More from this Member (soon after interview, not 2 months!)" More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member You are an immigrant, and you wrote that u'd like to work with underserved populations.. do you feel like you can identify better with this population?" | Report Response, "Staff, students, PBL" | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time where you had to deal with a difficult person." (Found this out after speaking with other interviewees.) | Report Response, "Everyone is really enthusiastic about PBL." More from this Member | Report Response Mrz 2022 Mrz 2022 Below are the secondary essay prompts for the Western University of Health Sciences/ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Western U/COMP) in Pomona, CA. Read over the school website." More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "When was one time when you missed a deadline and how did you handle it?" Split into 2 sections. I applied online. It helped so much to have an answer ready." | Report Response, "Even thought the day was long, I honestly had a fantastic experience here." | I was asked this question too, "Tell us something you failed at doing" Gave great non-verbal feedback during the interview. More from this Member | Report Response 52 Western University of Health Sciences reviews in Pomona. Like tell us about one conversation, or one interaction. | Report Response, "Nothing much Of course Pomona is known for its crime but I had lived in Pomona for about 2 years so it was no shock to me. " | Report Response, "positive, interviewers were extremely friendly." | I was asked this question too, "Tell us more about yourself." | I was asked this question too, "as i stated earlier, all the students get the exact same questions, so in the spirit of fairness, i'll just say that they were all typical behavioral based questions." | Report Response, "It was decent overall. | Report Response, "The "heart" of the school" Submitted since late May but got nothing. All this and still paying the same tuition as the Pomona students." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "not verbatim: Tell us something you regret" | I was asked this question too, "How would you respond if you knowingly did not provide good care to a patient and they called you out on it?" | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you started a new job and had to acquire new skills you did not have before." Of those applicants, only 485 were granted interviews. | Report Response, "That the city of Pomona isn't the best area to be in." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about your experience with diversity" More from this Member | Report Response, "The people, the faculty, the curriculum, the PBL mock-session" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time where you interacted with someone who was angry at you. " Typically, less than ten percent of our applicants will engage in an interview. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "None. | Report Response, "Relax! | Report Response More from this Member JavaScript is disabled. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "These have been listed by other responders; everyone is asked the same set of standardized questions." | I was asked this question too, "see above" More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN" More from this Member Get the latest information, opinions of fellow students, and LizzyM and SDN Rankings. More from this Member | Report Response Since it is a smaller school, you are able to talk to the professors/staff/admin easily and things can change. It's okay to pause and reflect before answering. | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you were thrown into doing something completely new. " | I was asked this question too, "Why Western?" The PBL system seems great." | I was asked this question too, "When did you advocate for someone? More from this Member Come interview here, you will love the faculty, staff, building- everything! | Report Response, "I really enjoyed my weekend there. Should you be invited to interview, you can expect to hear from us by email one to three weeks prior to the interview date. I interviewed at Western University of Health Sciences (Pomona, CA) in Sep 2015 Interview Oct 2015 was contacted by the School of Pharmacy about interviewing for a part time position. | Report Response, "The PBL practice session, the friendliness of the faculty and the tour guides, vegetarian lunch options provided" The area is definitely not as "ghetto" as people were making it out to be!" Students conduct around 60 surgeries before they graduate. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Used SDN to help prepare, looked at the STAR process for interviewing, asked friends for help" | Report Response NachoTuesday: Leadership Lessons for Scaling Your Business With Doug Walner happening at Western University Patient Care Center, 795 E 2nd St, Pomona, United States on Tue Jan 17 2023 at 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm | I was asked this question too, "Why Osteopathic Medicine, Why Western COMP NW. | Report Response, "Same as those listed." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "SDN Mostly - the questions posted by others were pretty much spot on." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you have competing priorities. " western university (pomona) interview questions ( for application cycle 13-14), Western University DPT class of 2024 - Pomona, All resources are student and donor supported. More from this Member | Report Response, "mock interview, reviewing behavioral based questions, talked with a friend that attends the school, SDN interview feedback questions." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure." More from this Member | Report Response, "The tour guides could have a known a bit more about the programthey were very relaxed but not as knowledgeable as I would have liked." More from this Member Pick out appropriate interview attire since you will be seen by the hiring committee! | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "They were all equal." More from this Member | Report Response Tell me about yourself? More from this Member More from this Member The suspense leading up to the interview was a lot more stressful than the actual interview itself!" More from this Member PBL seems hard, but again very rewarding. | I was asked this question too, "Purdue really lets you into their first-year veterinary classes??" Email: admissions@westernu.edu Phone: (909) 469-5335 Fax: (909) 469-5570. | Report Response More from this Member Are you happy with the outcome?" This sub IS NOT for advertisement of "osteopathy" and non-evidence based medicine. The no-terminal-surgeries aspect of the school and the practice of ''reverence for life.'' | Report Response, "The close knit atmosphere of the student and faculty, and the feeling that I could really fit in. More from this Member Tell me about a time you made a mistake, Opens the Fishbowl by Glassdoor site in a new window. It was an easy interview with basic questions about yourself. | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Behavioral questions similar to those already listed in other feedback" | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response One of their questions was "Tell us about yourself", Describe a challenge where you have struggled and how you overcame it. | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you either underestimated/overestimated/failed at a situation and how you overcame it. " Read and practiced questions online, read general MMI strategy, thoroughly reviewed by primary and secondary apps." Feel free to pm me if you have any questions I can try and answer :) (I have been accepted)" More from this Member | Report Response, "Look elsewhere." | Report Response | Report Response, "Read about Problem Based Learning. +1-888-675-2083. | Report Response PBL and absolutely no lectures or structure work for some people, but not for me. More from this Member snowflakes, 01.03.14. More from this Member Also a lot of OMM kool-aid. There were snacks everywhere and they served lunch." It was very much like a conversation than an interview." More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member Will your students have the opportunity to be vaccinated before school starts? More from this Member More from this Member none were especially difficult, but all were thought provoking. | Report Response I think my longest has 375? | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time you attempted something and succeeded, how did you feel? | Report Response, "nothing" | I was asked this question too, "Why Osteopathy" More from this Member | Report Response, "I don't like the behavioral interview questions, especially since they pretty much start with those immediately. Everything is super new!" California State Polytechnic University Pomona; Course Public Speaking (COM 100 ) Academic year 2021/2022; Helpful? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "All about the same" | Report Response, "The garden wall and fountain." Lots and lots of hands on experience. More from this Member If you absolutely can't afford it, don't even apply there. environmental, political issues) but I've never directly advocated for one person, that was difficult for me to answer." More from this Member I live in a 4 bedroom 2 bath newer home. | Report Response, "uninterested interviewers, crappy location, unfriendly interviewers, in the ghetto, heavy guard presence due to area crime, NO large animal hospital on facility, limited large animal hospital clinical time, not accredited, PBL seems to waste time and is exclusive learning strategy for two years, practically no lectures," | Report Response, "Practiced 'why medicine', 'why DO', and ethical scenarios ahead of time." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "A time you used innovation to solve a problem." For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. | Report Response Hi there. | Report Response, "SDN interview feedback, googled behavioral based interview questions, read over supplemental app" | Report Response, "SDN, brainstorm with fds, flashcards" | Report Response, "The program really tries to prepare students for the ''real-world'' by emphasizing problem solving and team work through Patient Based Learning modules. | Report Response | Report Response, "SDN, practiced my answers" | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you were not successful at something you tried to do. More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response, "I cannot think of anything I wish I had known ahead of time. It was like a Barry Manilow concert for the deaf." | Report Response, "The interview is half a day of different groups doing different things, such as Q and A and looking at powerpoint stuff. I was not sure if there was a system glitch or if something else was going on." | Report Response More from this Member | Report Response I see both your parents have masters, is education valued in your family? The 3 Month (100 Day) MCAT Study Schedule Guide: 2022 Edition. More from this Member Log in, We are a very diverse university. | Report Response | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "Despite how everyone says the campus is small, the neighborhood is not safe, and there's a train that passes behind the campus ALL the time (yes, our projector was shaking when the train went by and the faculty member was assuring us it was not an earthquake! | I was asked this question too, "Role play. | Report Response, "Try to be better at communicating with the applicants, many applicants I talked to turned down Western because of the lack in communication." | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time that you had to work with a strong willed peer. | Report Response "The interview day is long, and the interview/MMI . | I was asked this question too, "An impromptu role-playing scenario that was specific to my work experience and that pretty much re-created my deepest, darkest fear. | I was asked this question too, "When was there a time where you had differences while working with a group or individual and how did you overcome it?" | Report Response | Report Response, "how nice the folks were." | Report Response | Report Response, "Pomona is a drag. | Report Response, "The last activity I did was so boring! | I was asked this question too, "Why Osteopathic Medicine?" | Report Response, "I would never attend this school. There's very little research going on compared to other bigger university" | I was asked this question too, "The MMI with the cancer patient was horribly uncomfortable." | I was asked this question too, "Name a mistake you made in the past and how did you deal with it?" | Report Response More from this Member Bookstore had microbial plushies for sale. Small town, but plenty to do if you love the outdoors. More from this Member | Report Response | Report Response, "That i was going to be interviewed pretty much last in the last group." | Report Response | I was asked this question too, "Describe a good learning experience that you had." all typical behavioral based questions." | Report Response Its a city.. every city has it's seedy areas.. the school is perfectly safe and there is a lot of stores, restaurants, theaters and other places to go in the area. More from this Member | Report Response Review of Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Interview Feedback. More from this Member Located at WesternU Health building in Pomona, you are provided compassionate patient care and education in an uplifting environment. The full process takes around 15 minutes. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time when you had a solve a problem with people who shared different beliefs than you." | I was asked this question too, "Why DO" | Report Response, "Looked at this website and the most commonly asked questions." Interviewers were able to branch their own questions from the stories I was telling. More from this Member I was offered the job a week later. | I was asked this question too, "What does accountability mean to you?" | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time when you were an advocate." | Report Response | Report Response Im starting to prewrite for this school and I'm not sure how I write 500 words for my most memorable community service activity. | I was asked this question too, "How could you contribute to our school's diversity?" Admissions Office. Many of the question posted on this feedback were asked. Location would be a plus. All questions were in the realm of expectations. | I was asked this question too, "Tell me about a time you had competing priorities." More from this Member Main phone: (909) 623-6116. Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at. I interviewed at Western University of Health Sciences. More from this Member | Report Response, "Follow up on interview emails! More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What's an example of when you didn't get along with a group member/co-worker." | Report Response We do not offer interviews with admissions staff, but wewelcome the chance to speak with you and your family informally or respond to your emails with information or answers to your questions. How much do you think you deserve? | Report Response, "How friendly everyone was, the facilities and their program!" However, there is no large animal facility (there is a small animal Banfield). The campus and facilities are new. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a situation in which you innovated to solve the problem." More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you do for fun?" More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a time you had a conflict with someone and how you solved it." More from this Member | Report Response, "I wish I would have known that the interview was going to be kind and open- not as formal and stressful!" More from this Member And while Ginny and Max certainly have the bigger personalities (and grudges) of the four, Chelsea Clark, who plays Norah, found herself stuck in the middle as Norah tried to show loyalty to Max while clearly missing her other friends. More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What do you think about the affordable health care act." Close to Cal Poly Pomona, where students work with large animals." | Report Response | Report Response, "Everyone was SO friendly, all the students seemed really laid back and very helpful." More from this Member | Report Response, "Perhaps hold the interviews earlier in the day to alleviate stress." | Report Response, "The tiny campus, however, there is no undergraduate portion of the school which explains the size." More from this Member | Report Response, "Use e-mail to communicate acceptances. | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time in which you innovated to solve a problem." **This sub is not for medical advice. | Report Response More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell us about a situation that did not go as planned, what would you have done differently" | Report Response Candidates applying for Optometrist had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Registered Nurse roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days). Opportunity to do 4th year rotations anywhere in the world. | Report Response, "Really loved the atmosphere!" More from this Member | Report Response, "They seem to have a very close bond between all the students and faculty. " | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response, "I researched previous interviews and probable interview questions a few days prior to the interview." | I was asked this question too, "What was one of your biggest failures and how you were able to overcome it" | Report Response, "One of my interviewers was a professor/DVM poultry and the other was a successful ultrasound practitioner. | Report Response, "MMI here was very low stress and not really a true MMI. More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member I also thought the MMI experience was pretty fun (and something more schools should adopt)." More from this Member There was a phone interview, followed by an in person interview, and then a 2nd interview. Second half of the interview is what they call activities they basically put you in a computer room and ask you to draft a letter and make budget spreadsheets. An interview is an opportunity to bring a voice to your application and to your story. I wished they would have asked more about me (what school I went to, where I was from, etc.) Listed on 2023-01-06. One of the faculty made a Game of Thrones reference as part of his presentation whoch appealed strongly to my inner geek. Why Optometry? More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "Tell me a little about yourself" | I was asked this question too, "Elaborate on the term "servant leader" (something from my primary)." More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | I was asked this question too, "What does diversity mean to you?" | Report Response | Report Response | Report Response PBL sounds like a great way to learn- it's easier to be engaged in a discussion than in a lecture, even if the material is interesting. | Report Response, "Email or call for acceptances, instead of snail mail." More from this Member | Report Response, "Searched typical behavioral based questions on the internet. I called admissions office and they said to wait a day. I can really see myself living and studying here." More from this Member More from this Member mini multiple interview with faculty. | I was asked this question too, "Can't say" More from this Member More from this Member I felt like they took fewer notes than my interviewers in Pomona. More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response More from this Member More from this Member More from this Member | Report Response, "General Experience, previous application cycles, SDN, talked with friend about current world insurance topics." I don't know how I would feel about online learning." | Report Response, "Well-organized activities, enthusiastic students, many applicants from out of state. More from this Member More from this Member I heard most situations were good cop bad cop but I was lucky and got good cop good cop at least IMO. " For those planning to apply for entry in Fall 2023, interviews may be requested by completing an online form. | Report Response, "Practice, practice, practice! More from this Member | Report Response, "Overall it was a very pleasant experience. | Report Response, "School is located in an unsafe neighborhood (although there are a few security guards milling around and students say it is not a problem. | I was asked this question too, "MMI 2nd station (cannot disclose)" | I was asked this question too, "Describe a time you were unable to meet a deadline." What did you learn from it?" I like to hide. Pretty standard interview. Almost late to the interview." More from this Member | Report Response. "I was pleasantly surprised that I felt more at home here than I did at Western-Pomona. | Report Response, "Everyone seemed genuinely nice and interested in us. More from this Member | Report Response, "I felt really prepared." | I was asked this question too, "How many DO schools did I apply to?" WHAT, get out of my office, interview over." More from this Member Almost $300,000 of debt to teach myself is stupid. | Report Response Western University of Health Sciences' Pomona Health Career Ladder (PHCL) is a pathway fostering the progress of students from the Pomona community in becoming skilled and compassionate health care practitioners in a variety of medical and health care professions. For the physician shadowing entries portion, would scribing work? | I was asked this question too, "All the questions I was asked were very very similar (if not identical) to those mentioned on here already. | I was asked this question too, "A time you dealt with people who had different opinions/attitudes/beliefs/values." Just some behavioural questions that took a total of approx twenty five min. 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