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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did you become interested in medicine?
How will you choose the best medical school for you?
Who will act as your support, when family issues arise?

What was the most interesting question?

What is a weakness that you have had, and what have you done to overcome it?

What was the most difficult question?

Who is a role model to you? I hadn't thought of this previously, so it took me a minute to formulate my rsponse.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Renaissance Savery

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

sdn, school website

What impressed you positively?

The happiness of the students, the facilities, the surgery lab, the admissions staff and student services.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Can't think of anything. I wish I would have stayed another night, I really loved this school.

What are your general comments?

Upon arriving, amissions took pictures of all the candidates. We had a warm up, met all other candidates, spoke with student services, financial aid, a biochem professor, spoke with the dean, toured the surgery lab, saw Harvey-the cardiac simulator, had a campus tour, ate lunch with some students, then interviewed.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses