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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Are you interested in rural medicine? (I asked if they meant as a career or just experience and he said both).
Tell me about how you got to this point in your life.
Why DMU? What about Des Moines?

What was the most interesting question?

None were interesting questions. pretty standard

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time you were in a situation where you had to think on your feat to solve a problem.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

No responses

What was your primary mode of travel?

No responses

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

No responses

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?

No responses

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?

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

7 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN interview feedback, past interviews I have had, SDN threads

What impressed you positively?

The simulation center was awesome. they teach you aseptic technique & surgery skills in a P/F course which certifies you. The city is really safe, students talked about not locking their cars on a fairly regular basis. Also, the students and staff were really nice and seemed to be quite close as a class.

What impressed you negatively?

The lack of diversity in the student body and in the city itself. At least 85-90% of the students are Caucasian. Also, no affiliated hospitals for 3rd & 4th yr rotations. Also that you are ranked by a percentage system (essentially, no letter grades but percentages).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

that they give you a really nice folder so I didn't have to bring my heavy leather portfolio.

What are your general comments?

I really like this school. How friendly the people on campus are was a nice surprise and the facilities are good. Lots of technology incorporation, the cost of living is lower than I am used to which is nice considering it being such a safe city. Lots of housing within walking distance. I really wish they had more diversity, affiliated hospitals for rotations and didn't rank students (I prefer HP/P/LP/F). Those were the only drawbacks for me.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses