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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change 😐

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your general comments?

Very straight-forward. Question after question.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about yourself and how you became interested in medicine and why you're going this route?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were offered anything to do research would you?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, browsing their website.

What was the most difficult question?

What is an accomplishment of which you are particularily proud?

What impressed you positively?

Admissions staff was very friendly and helpful - introduced themselves. Met with the assicoate Dean who was also very friendly and did his best to help us relax. They gave us plenty of time to speak with first and second year students.

What impressed you negatively?

Lack of MS3 and MS4 students present. The morning Student Services information session dragged on and on and ooon!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Dress warmly if you're interviewing during the winter season - you'll walk outside a couple of times. I didn't find the students to be as overly excited as mentioned on other sdn inerview feedbacks.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student