Nova Southeastern University DO (Fort Lauderdale) interview guide for 2027

The interview

For 2027 entry, Nova Southeastern University DO (Fort Lauderdale) interviews applicants with a traditional interview, with both in-person and virtual parts.¹

Tests and requirements

• Requires the MCAT.¹

Key dates

Jan 14, 2027

Primary AACOMAS application deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Supplemental application deadline

Dates from official admissions sources.¹

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.²

For a virtual interview, the AAMC recommends a computer or tablet over a phone, with the camera at eye level.³

Expect to be asked why Nova Southeastern University DO (Fort Lauderdale). Its mission is a good place to start: “The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to student-centered osteopathic medical education to produce exemplary osteopathic physicians known for competent and compassionate care.”¹ Connect it to something specific you’ve done.

For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Nova Southeastern University DO (Fort Lauderdale) profile in Sandbox Atlas.