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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?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you think you would ever consider doing Rural Medicine?
Tell me about extracurricular X.
What do you think the main differences are between a DO and a MD?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you consider the role of the doctor in the patient-doctor relationship?

What was the most difficult question?

What do you consider the role of the doctor in the patient-doctor relationship?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

8 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?

Automobile

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott

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?

3 out of 10

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

2 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?

Student doc, reread application and personal statement, looked over class notes and refreshed mind on research experience and extracurriculars

What impressed you positively?

The simulation lab was great! The technology was very new and high-end. Everyone there was extremely positive about the school and it made me feel very welcomed.

What impressed you negatively?

A couple of side comments post-interview.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

The interview I had was with a RN, PhD, and a MS2. Everyone was extremely chill and it felt like a conversation moreso than an interrogation. The entire day was very relaxed, so don't be nervous. This was my first interview, too. So, just be yourself and you'll do fine!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses