Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Individual responses

⭐ 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?

8 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?

Do you think it's a physician's job to tell patients what to eat? What about a dietician?

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If you had a choice between Cornell Medical School and a DO school, which one would you choose?

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Tell me more about your experience in ____.

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What was the most interesting question?

What is your stance on xxx policy? (We were talking about some public health issues in US and asked me this question based on my response).

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What was the most difficult question?

If you had a decision between Cornell Medical School and a DO school, which one would you choose?

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🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

50 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?

Airplane

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

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

Des Moines

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, friends, in front of mirror.

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What impressed you positively?

Facilities, enthusiasm of students, overall happiness of students, support from staff and faculty.

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really -- it would have been great to meet some DMU 3rd and 4th years and get their perspective on the clinical opportunities of DMU.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Flight delays can occur -- make sure to book an early flight to Des Moines if you don't want to be late for your interview.

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