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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?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 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?

How would you deal with the stresses of medical school?
They asked me to explain and elaborate on a low grade or two.
Why DO medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

If God called you on the phone and asked for one piece of advise for improving healthcare in America, what would it be?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Neutral

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?

4-6 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?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

3 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, reviewed my application

What impressed you positively?

New facilities, nice faculty.

What impressed you negatively?

Gym was weak, most of the students looked depressed (more than usual)

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The optional tour at the end of the interview is a waste of time. If you are tight on time, you'll miss nothing if you skip it.

What are your general comments?

The new facilities gave the entire program a luster and shine what is hard to compare, but some of the basic thing ( Somewhat extreme emphysis on OMM, huge class sizes) groud you. Well balanced program, I wouldn't cross the country for it, but if your local or in the midwest it is a fine option.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses