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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What do you do to relax? What was your favorite course in undergrad?
Why DMU? Why DO? I heard they asked other students about Medicaid and medicare; and how to improve health care.
Would you be willing to relocate if accepted? Did you apply to the DO program in your city?

What was the most interesting question?

If you had just enough money to either treat a sick child or buy vaccine for 50,000 people, what would you do?

What was the most difficult question?

If you had just enough money to either treat a sick child or buy vaccine for 50,000 people, what would you do?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Pray, SDN, school's website, application, practice.

What impressed you positively?

The students seemed to be really happy and eager about the school; the facilities were really nice; impressive pass rate for board exams

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing about the school really, just the cold weather

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothin

What are your general comments?

Started out around 8am; met with the admissions officers, biochem prof and other candidates; lunch with current students; interview in the afternoon; campus tour. I had a really good experience, interview was really laid back and must have gone really well because I have been accepted into the program.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions office is top notch! Very friendly; received my acceptance email with 10 days after