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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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Lots of questions about extra-curriculars, research experience, shadowing
What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses?
Why do you want to be a doctor as opposed to a ...... (unique undergrad major)? Why do you want to be a DO?

What was the most interesting question?

If you were to get an acceptance geographically closer to your hometown as well as Des Moines, where would you choose to go?

What was the most difficult question?

What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Des Moines

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

7 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, went over primary application, talked to a graduate, went over school website

What impressed you positively?

Enthusiasm and positive attitude of students, facilities facilities facilities (Surgery lab, anatomy lab, simulation lab, lecture halls, gym ), deans message to interviewing group. In general, was impressed time and time again throughout the day.

What impressed you negatively?

Rotation options during 3rd and 4th years.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I believe I was well prepared

What are your general comments?

Great interview day experience

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses