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What is the main modality that makes DOs different from their counterparts?
Osteopathic medical students often take an additional course in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
tf DOs are trained in some of the same aspects of medicine as MDs and may pursue only pursue limited specialties in residency.
F
What is the name of the board exam made for DO students?
COMLEX - Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination
When is USMLE Step 2 taken?
at the beginning of the 4th year of medical school
What does COMLEX level 1 assess?
Basic science knowledge as it applies to medical situations
DO students may take both sets of board exams.
T
Step 1 is scored with letter grades - ex. A, B, C.
F- pass fail
Only DO graduates may participate in an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) fellowship.
F
Principles of holistic medicine and preventative care are only taught to DO students.
F
Before deciding to apply to MD programs, DO programs, or both, students should research and talk to physicians in both fields.
T
When communicating with medical schools, prospective students should
read the medical school’s admissions website prior to asking questions that could be answered on the website
Which is a goal of an applicant’s personal statement?
to reveal an applicant’s motivation for pursuing medicine
to give insight to an applicant’s personality
to help the admissions department get to know the applicant better
Which is the title of a section on the MCAT?
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Medical schools only see the MCAT scores that you choose to report.
F
TMDSAS does not factor in “+” or “-“ grades, but AMCAS and AACOMAS does assign weight to “+” and “-“ grades.
T
Which of the following are ways to be productive during a gap year?
Research
Working in a clinic
Study to improve MCAT score
How is a “traditional applicant” typically defined?
a student who pursued college right out of high school and applies to medical school in their final year of college
Which of the following are appropriate ways to say “thank you” to interviewers?
Sending an email after the interview
Sending a thank you card after the interview
Which of the following is a common dual degree option in combination with an MD or DO degree?
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Juris Doctor (JD)
Master of Science (MS)
Which type of interview format involves a series of short interviews in a timed circuit of several stations, each involving a scenario, interaction with an actor, or completion of a task?
Multiple Mini-Interview
