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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How can we solve the current nursing shortage and what can be done to help the uninsured with their prescription drug coverage.
How do you think a family member who is an MD would respond to you attending a DO school?
Why do you want to be a physician and what event solidified your decision?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you think we can solve the current nursing shortage that healthcare is seeing?

What was the most difficult question?

I was asked about a community issue. I informed the group that a large company had closed down and a large number of people lost their jobs. In response to this, one of the interviewers asked me what do i think can be done to help these people pay for their prescription drugs since they no longer will have health insurance coverage.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

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About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

No responses

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Student Doctor Network, campus tour, and speaking with current DMU students and graduates.

What impressed you positively?

The student body is very supportive of eachother and the faculty is available to help the students in any manner.

What impressed you negatively?

There were several informational sessions in the morning which weren't eye opening and really unecessary.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interviews are generally laid back and i should have relaxed much earlier in the day.

What are your general comments?

The experience was positive. The school and program is good with a high supportive and knowledgeable faculty.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses