Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
What was the stress level of the interview?
8 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
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?
I felt the questions were narrow in focus, and that it was less of a conversation and more an interrogation. I think I answered the questions well, but overall the exchange felt one-sided and cold.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me in 20 words what Medicare is? Medicaid?
What was the most interesting question?
If a patient came to you and asked how being an osteopathic physician would benefit their treatment, what would you tell them?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, sample interview questions, reviewed application
What was the most difficult question?
Why do you think your PI never tried to convince you to go into research?
What impressed you positively?
Amazing facilities, very new and updated (patient simulators, anatomy lab, performance assessment labs, surgical skills lab). There was a real sense of community there, and everyone was focused on helping you succeed in any way possible. The whole school also seemed to be very interested in promoting wellness.
What impressed you negatively?
The interview. The whole day was very relaxed with everyone saying how low-stress the interview is. However, my interview seemed like an interrogation, where they asked a question, I answered and then there was an awkward silence. They really focused on my research experience and why I wanted to go into medicine rather than research. Also a lot of healthcare questions (medicare, medicaid, etc.).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The broad implications for OMM in all areas of medicine.
🤝 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?
7 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
What airport did you fly into?
DSM
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Heartland Inn Airport
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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