Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your general comments?
The experience was positive. The school and program is good with a high supportive and knowledgeable faculty.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
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?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Student Doctor Network, campus tour, and speaking with current DMU students and graduates.
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.
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.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
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