Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine interview: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the MCAT.²

Key dates

Apr 30, 2027

Primary AACOMAS application deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.³

How to prepare

A traditional interview is a conversation about your background, your motivation for medicine and your experiences. For questions that start with “tell me about a time,” the AAMC recommends the STAR method: the situation, the task, the action you took and the result, with one situation per answer.⁴

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.⁵

Expect to be asked why Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Its mission is a good place to start: “The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine educates students to become highly competent and caring osteopathic physicians and healthcare leaders dedicated to delivering whole-person care in Idaho and other underserved communities.”³ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine profile in Sandbox Atlas.