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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 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?

The interview is with an alumnus, a MSII and professor. The MSII and professor in my group were very friendly and conversational. The alumnus was a little more confrontational... None of the questions were difficult and most were file specific.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why DMU?

What was the most interesting question?

None, really

How did you prepare for the interview?

reading SDN feedback, researching the school online and on SDN

What was the most difficult question?

Where else did I apply and why

What impressed you positively?

the facilities, the campus is nice, the board scores and match lists are impressive

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really. Well, some of the students were a little snobby.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The rotations are chosen for you (by lottery) and you might have to travel your 3rd and 4th years -- not great for those of us with families...
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

8 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?

9 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?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Heartland Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes