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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?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

1 out of 10

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

1 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What books are you reading?
What do you do for fun?
What is going to be the hardest part about being a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

How do you deal with a patent care situations where you are incompetent?

What was the most difficult question?

In 25 words or less, fix the healthcare crisis.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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 Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

super 8 (super classy)

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

5 out of 10

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

4 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?

Lots of SDN, practice interview, reviewed DMU materials, Explored the website

What impressed you positively?

No responses

What impressed you negatively?

class happy, no serious complaints, new facilities, no strict attendance, mp3 and ppt lectures online, computer and ipod covered by tuition, Huge clinic on campus, great gym, cheap rent nearby.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

winter snow can be really harsh, large classroom sizes, yr. 3 clinicals will be in Iowa.

What are your general comments?

I was blown away. this school really has it's stuff together.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

DMU Rocks!