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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?

10 out of 10

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

is it more important to be competant or compassionate?
tell us about yourself

What was the most interesting question?

Describe an ideal patient/the opposite.

What was the most difficult question?

How have you responded to a difficult patient.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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, kaplan, writing out answers to possible questions.

What impressed you positively?

friendly faculty/students, amazing facilities, great tour guide, a lot interaction time with students

What impressed you negatively?

n/a

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

don't worry about bringing a portfolio/notepad, etc. they provide you with a folder to carry papers, etc.

What are your general comments?

group/individual pictures in the morning, followed by presentations, meeting the dean, lunch w/students, then tours/interviews scheduled in the afternoon.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses