Very satisfied with the interview and happy with how things turned out.
California Northstate University
Location: Elk Grove, CA (Suburban)
School Type: Private Institution
Program Website: MD
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The faculty were incredibly friendly and were willing to answer any questions that I had.
Practiced by familiarizing myself with common interview questions and conducting mock interviews with family/friends
Though it is a for-profit school with a lot of sketchy rumors surrounding it, the staff I spoke with seem to really be happy in their positions and confident that the students they work with are 100% prepared for their future roles as physicians.
That the interview was 1-on-1; both interviews follow the same format (MMI question + Dialogue)
When asked whether they believe the probation from the LCME was warranted, one of the interviewers essentially say they could not comment on that question directly. He did say, however, that the issues that led to the probation had been resolved.
Despite being put on probation by the LCME, interviewers really believed in their school and seemed genuinely passionate about their roles as instructors.
Reading online about the school + Reddit & SDN tips
No options to pick interview dates, last minute information regarding the interview process
Looking at the schools website
I would go here if it were my only option, but if you have other MD options, go elsewhere.
How long it would take them to get back to me post-interview. And their acceptance protocols/paperwork are archaic considering it's a brand new school. Everything needs to be moved online.
The school is located in an industrial park in Elk Grove. The President of the school gave a weird rant about how students should never be advocates because they have one job: to learn. Seemed like he doesn't want students protesting the university admin...weird thing to rant about on interview day. The school is for-profit. You can only take out private loans, and there's no financial aid.
The students seemed to have neutral or positive attitudes about the school. The facilities are clean and new. Their plans for an academic medical center are bold (we'll see if they happen according to schedule, my guess is no).
Online MMI prep, previous MMI interviews, looked at school website, reviewed my application
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