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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?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

So, I see you play lacrosse? What do you do to relax?
What do you believe is the most pressing issue in healthcare today? What is an important quality in a physician?
What is it that you like about osteopathic medicine.

What was the most interesting question?

If all of the med schools in the world closed down and the career of a physician no longer existed, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing about the entire interview was difficult. Really good questions. The interviewers made me feel right at home and very comfortable. No stress at all during the interview.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 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?

Heartland Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

7 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, Researched medical topics, Thought about myself...

What impressed you positively?

The Facilities were amazing. Dr. Mueller was a great guy to meet with and he started the day off well. He really makes you realize that this day is nothing to worry about and to be yourself.

What impressed you negatively?

I accidently ended up in a bar in downtown which was full of drag queens... didnt really negatively impress me but it was a little bit strange. Not quite what I was expecting.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had known how relaxed the day the would be and that I really did not need to stress over it before hand.

What are your general comments?

Absolutely wonderful experience. I would be very happy to attend this school if I am accepted. In the morning we met with different deans and faculty of the school. We toured the surgical skills lab, and we had a demonstration of OMM from the fellows. Then we had lunch with students before the interview. Every other person interviewing on my day was very friendly and we all got along very well during the day. Everyone at the school seems very happy to be there and they were all incredibly friendly.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses