Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
8:30-12pm was check-in, intro, and lectures on the university, financial aid, curriculum. My interview was at 1:15 - 2pm. It was a busy day - not really much down time unless you don't interview first. It was laid back, the students were friendly, and the facilities were nice and new.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
Tell me about a problem client you have encoutered and how you dealt with it?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Reviewed SDN feedback, reviewed my PS, reviewed DMU website
What was the most difficult question?
''I'm concerned about your science background and I see you have not had a biochemistry course. This is the toughest course for medical students - how will you remedy this?''
What impressed you positively?
The surgical skills lab is incredible as is the patient simulation lab. The building is new and interconnected by tunnels for relief in the winter.
What impressed you negatively?
Just the one interview question about biochem and the fact that biochem is not a required course for admission. Plus, it's a heck of a drive from home. There was also limited parking that day.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That I shouldn't have been so nervous - it was very conversational.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
6 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Holiday Inn near Drake
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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