Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

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What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

Are you a morning person?

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Tell me in 20 words what Medicare is? Medicaid?

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What was the last book you read?

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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?

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What was the most difficult question?

Why do you think your PI never tried to convince you to go into research?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

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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?

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

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?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, sample interview questions, reviewed application

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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.

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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.).

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The broad implications for OMM in all areas of medicine.

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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.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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