Des Moines, IA
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
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.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How would you deal with the stresses of medical school?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, reviewed my application
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?
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.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
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
How would you rate the hotel?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
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