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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?

3 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about the biochemistry behind the disease porphyria. (I had mentioned this disease in my personal statement! Be sure to know what you wrote in your PS and know about everything in it. I was caught off guard by this one!)
Why did you only attend graduate school for such a short duration(One semester)? A: Reader's Digest version: I HATE RESEARCH!!
With all of you clinical experience you have had in the past, explain to us what you believe the role of a physician is.

What was the most interesting question?

Where did you get that tie?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us the biochemistry of the disease porphyria (see below). Other that that all of my questions were very fair and all ones that I have prepared for. They were basic yet important. Definitely know the difference between allopathic and osteopathic medicine.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

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?

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?

StudentDoctor.net, DMU website, various websites with sample questions, and I went out the night before with several DO students

What impressed you positively?

The overall sense of community and welcomeness is saturated in everyone you meet. The demonstrations and tour of the facilities is great. This campus is STATE-OF-THE-ART!! And it is onle getting better.

What impressed you negatively?

Hard to say, really the day is full of positivity and optimism. I had trouble getting anything out of the students that is negative. The thoroughness of the tours, presentations, and student's advice left it hard to fire questions back at the interviewers.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the chairs were going to be comfortable. I would've had that second cup o' joe. Also I wish I had known not to stress about this interview.

What are your general comments?

I recommend that everyone checks out Des Moines University in their pursuit of that perfect medical school. I left very satisfied with my interview day.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses