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?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Overall, my experience was very surprising. I have many interviews and Des Moines was always on the calendar as just another interview and my knowledge of the school was very limited. However, after visiting the campus and seeing what it has to offer, it quickly jumped to the top of my list. They seem to be dedicated to the process of making great doctors, not just filling a slot. They gave a fantastic demonstration of OMM with the fellows as well as a one-on-one with “Harveyâ€Â, which was great. The facilities were top notch as compared to other campuses (7 others DO/MD) I had visited previously. The campus is completely wireless and they give you a great laptop. The students all seemed enthusiastic about their school and nobody seemed negative about it whatsoever. The interview itself was great. Despite what the previous two posts said, they were very interested in ME and wanted to know Me as a person and were not just going through the motions. Seriously people, this school is fantastic. I would highly recommend that you at least look into it. You will not be disappointed. Even better, I was accepted only 6 days after my interview. I am excited, because this is my top choice. Best of luck!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why DMU? Pretty much standard stuff.
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, Web site, school packet.
What was the most difficult question?
None. They were all pretty basic, get to know you questions.
What impressed you positively?
Everything. The school was absolutely fantastic. The students were great, the lunch was great, Harvey was great, the tour was great, the OMM demonstation was great, and the facilities are top notch. Des Moines isn't as small as some may say. A larger city with a small town feel. Housing is reasonably cheap and the area is safe. This school WILL be a top prospect for many in the future with their new facilities and aggressive approach to medicine. Surgical lab was also fantastic. They want to train you as doctors, not just process you and get you out the door. Best of all, NO TRAFFIC!!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
How nice the school really is.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ 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?
DSM
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Heartland Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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