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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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe to me your volunteer experience and how it shaped you.
Tell me about a certain grade.
Why did you move around so much?

What was the most interesting question?

Describe to me a social issue (concern) not related to health care.

What was the most difficult question?

You got a poor grade in chemistry. Medical school is liking drinking from a fire hydrant and a good foundation in the sciences is needed. Do you think you have the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in medical school?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

6 out of 10

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?

This site, review current medical issues, and reviewed my file.

What impressed you positively?

They have nearly completed a brand new building that will house most of the schools classes, library, gym, ect.. It was very nice.

What impressed you negatively?

That you may have to travel for your rotations (I have a wife and baby and leaving for weeks at a time does not sound too good)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

See above

What are your general comments?

The students were really great and I enjoyed the city. Big enough that there is plenty to do but still small enough that you feel comfortable. The guy that gave the tour was a little creepy. One of those guys that is excited about everything. That started to bother me after a while. I just got wait listed so take from that what you may.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses