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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?

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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What are you looking for in your medical education?
Why do you want to become a doctor when you could do nursing?
Why medicine? Why DO? (what is it about osteopathic medicine that interests you?)

What was the most interesting question?

None really - all were standard, basic questions

What was the most difficult question?

#2 - wasn't sure what they were getting at or what they were looking for. interviewer was kinda rude when asking the question.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 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?

10 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Baymont Inn & Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

5 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, DMU website, read up on political candidates, current healthcare topics, and ethical issues

What impressed you positively?

The facilities! The simulator lab, surgery lab, anatomy lab, and OMM labs were brand new and top of the line. The atmosphere of the school - I met so many students in addition to the tour guides because they were so eager to answer questions, gained lots of insight and information from them.

What impressed you negatively?

My student interviewer was cold and unfriendly - he didn't seem interested in learning more about me as an applicant. The financial aid presentation was useless - they didn't provide any information in addition to what was posted on the DMU website.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That my interviewers were not going to be as inviting and friendly as I was hoping.

What are your general comments?

The school and students really lived up to my expectations. I wish they had provided more information on housing options (other schools have given me local apartment information, etc.) Definitely #1 on my list!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses