SELECTION FOR INTERVIEW:

Applicants to Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) are reviewed for interview when their files are complete.  Invitation to interview is determined by the Director.  Decisions are based on academic ability and professional promise.  When needed, the Director will consult with the dean and other offices to determine whether an applicant should be interviewed.

1. Ohio Residents: receive special consideration for interview.  Applicants can be invited for interview, put on “hold” to be reviewed later in the admission cycle, or be notified that they will not be interviewed.
2. Out-of-State Residents: applicants may be offered interviews if they have returned a signed contract to practice five years in Ohio.  Normally, they are selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship, professional promise; demonstrate qualities that lend to our social mission, or family background in Ohio.  Applicants can be invited for interview, put on “hold” to be reviewed later in the admissions cycle, or be notified that they will not be interviewed.

INTERVIEWS:

In late September and running through late-April, the Student Selection Advisory Committee conducts applicant interviews.  The Committee is divided into teams of three, which typically contains a D.O., a Ph.D., and either a senior administrator or another D.O. or Ph.D.  In separate 30-minute interviews, each team member interviews the applicants assigned to the team.  The team members then meet at 4:15 00 p.m. to discuss their recommendations.  Dissenting opinions are included in the Committee report.

Last updated: 10/19/2012