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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Des Moines, IA

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you happy with you MCAT score?
Have you thought about our dual degree program, DO/MPH or DO/MHA?
What other schools have you applied to, and how can we convince you to choose DMU?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you not want us to know about you?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you plan to use your practice to address today's health care issues?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

DSM

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

No responses

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, reviewing my essay and application, reading health-related news

What impressed you positively?

The facilities seem impressive with state-of-the-art technology and a comfortable environment.

What impressed you negatively?

I didn't like that they supply students with laptops, because I'd rather use my own instead using my tuition to pay for that program.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview asked about dual DO/MPH or DO/MHA degrees, which I hadn't known much about.

What are your general comments?

My group consisted of about 15 interviewees. The day started with registration 8-8:30, then introductions with Dr. Mueller, followed by a viewing of the Sim Lab. We heard about some special programs, such as opportunities to go abroad, and visited with OMM fellows. DMU provided lunch with current DMU students, and the afternoon consisted of campus tours and interviews. All the people I met were incredibly helpful and open about their experiences.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses