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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?

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?

Tell us about yourself. Why do you want to be a physician, why do? Tell us about a difficult situation and how you overcame it.
What do you do for fun? What books are you reading? Describe a situation that exemplifies your integrity. Describe a situation that demonstrates compassion.
Where do you see our health care system in ten years? Do you think your mom practices holistic medicine? (my mom is an MD)

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think your mom practices holistic medicine?

What was the most difficult question?

Describe a situation that exemplifies your integrity.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Neutral

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?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Heartland Inn

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?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

Practiced typical questions, read over personal statement, looked over SDN

What impressed you positively?

The facilities were amazing. The campus offers so many resources and leadership opportunities. Class is until 12 everyday with labs in the afternoons (not each day).

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the tour guides seemed unenthusiastic, especially compared to CCOM. The campus on a whole didn't seem as social and warm as I would have liked.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They give you a big binder with information in it and scratch paper and all that, I didn't need to bring a portfolio with me.

What are your general comments?

Great school with wonderful facilities! I was thoroughly impressed! Also the interview is in the afternoon and the tour and all that is in the morning. If you are the last to interview, be prepared for a long day!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses