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Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Des Moines, IA

Podiatry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

Tell me about a time that you had a disappointment and how you handeled it.
What would your best friend say your greatest strength and greatest weakness are?
Why DMU? Why Podiatry over allopathic or osteopathic schools?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

What is your greatest weakness?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriot Downtown

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

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?

SDN interview feedback questions, DMU website, read over application, shadowing

What impressed you positively?

Everything, the school and its cirriculum is first rate. High board pass rates and high residency matching. Integrated coursework with D.O. students is a plus. Use of technology is prevalant all over campus and appears to be put to good use.

What impressed you negatively?

Not a whole lot, being from the midwest, they didn't have to sell the climate to me (began snowing during interview).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would be fairly low stress, really wasn't as tough as I thought it would be.

What are your general comments?

I really hope I get an acceptance from this school. I think the academic rigors they put you through will make you the best possible DPM you can be. There seems to be a real team like atmosphere at the school, with everyone having common goals for healthcare. Great school overall.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None really, very quick to get back to me. Sent plenty of supplemental information.