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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?

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

How you think you did?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

It was fairly laid back, mostly conversational. Nothing out of the ordinary. Interviewed by a faculty member, current student and a DO.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why DMU? Why DO?

What was the most interesting question?

Your numbers are very similar to the average matriculant. What seperates you from everyone else who has similar numbers?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, website, review my personal statement.

What was the most difficult question?

If you were the surgeon general, what issue would you address/tackle about today's healthcare?

What impressed you positively?

The facilites are second to none. Surgical skills lab, SPAL's. Lots of windows and comfy chairs everywhere. Professional envirnment, friendly, helpful staff and students

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

THe campus and education is better than I thought
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes