Ohio University interview: format, dates and how to prepare for 2027
Ohio University interviews with a traditional interview, held virtually. What to expect and how to prepare.
Key facts
- Ohio University interviews with a traditional interview, held virtually.
- Ohio University requires the MCAT.
The interview
For 2027 entry, Ohio University interviews applicants with a traditional interview, held virtually.1
Tests and requirements
- Requires the MCAT.1
Key dates
- Feb 1, 2027
- Primary AACOMAS application deadline
- Mar 15, 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 Ohio University. Its mission is a good place to start: “The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities.”1 Connect it to something specific you’ve done.
For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Ohio University profile in Sandbox Atlas.
Sources
- AACOM. Interview format and datesaacom.org · Accessed October 2026
- AAMC. Preparing for your interviewsstudents-residents.aamc.org · Accessed October 2026
- AAMC. Preparing for a virtual interviewstudents-residents.aamc.org · Accessed October 2026
