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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?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

Tell me about the most interesting class you took during undergrad...
Tell me more about your international experience, how do you get involved? Is international medicine something you would be interested in here?
What would you do if you didn't get into medical school?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were to get in here, how would your family respond?

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing too difficult; more just wanted to get to know me better...no tricks.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Mariott

How would you rate the hotel?

7 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?

9 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?

SDN, reviewed application materials, read several medical ethics books. I had also interviewed elsewhere earlier in the week so everything was quite fresh.

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness and happiness of everyone at DMU. It was clear that everyone, staff and student, was very happy to be part of DMU. The facilities are top-notch; particular the simulation labs.

What impressed you negatively?

Absolutely nothing, excellent university.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That we would be given a binder of materials, so that I did not bring my portfolio. (A lot to carry around all day)

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with DMU. The introduction activity really broke the ice and helped people relax. Everyone in admissions was very friendly and helpful.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Everything was very well organized and executed; really could not have been much better.