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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?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Explain my low MCAT score and how will I be able to make it in medical school which requires so much focusing?
What was my most recent book I read?
Why osteopathic medicine? Why DMU?

What was the most interesting question?

You are driving home today and are in car accident and die. What would you want your tombstone to say?

What was the most difficult question?

What area in the field of science would you like to study further in the future and why?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

9 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?

Renaisaance

How would you rate the hotel?

10 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?

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 and looked at their website

What impressed you positively?

The facilities from the pre-surgical practice area, Harvey who teaches different cardiac rhythms, and how friendly everyone was.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

It was a wonderful day. They start you off with an ice breaker, then financial aide info, clinical rotations, lunch. By the time you are in the interview you feel very comfortable.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses