Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine interview guide for 2027
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine interviews with a traditional interview, with both in-person and virtual parts. What to expect and how to prepare.
Key facts
- Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine interviews with a traditional interview, with both in-person and virtual parts.
- Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine requires the MCAT.
The interview
For 2027 entry, Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine interviews applicants with a traditional interview, with both in-person and virtual parts.1
Tests and requirements
- Requires the MCAT.1
Key dates
- Apr 1, 2027
- Primary AACOMAS application deadline
- Apr 11, 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 Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. Its mission is a good place to start: “The mission of the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is to train caring and competent osteopathic physicians who will have an impact on the Central Florida community, our nation, and our global community.”1 Connect it to something specific you’ve done.
For requirements, statistics, deadlines and tuition, see the full Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine 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
