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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?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

No responses

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

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you deal with difficult situations?
How do you know that the medical profession is right for you?

What was the most interesting question?

Why do you think that DMUCOMS is a place where you can succeed and be happy?

What was the most difficult question?

None of the questions were very difficult. However, the one to look out for is when they ask you why you want to be a doctor of osteopathic medicine. The interviewers payed very close attention to my response.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

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?

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How do you rank the facilities?

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What is your in-state status?

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What were your total hours spent traveling?

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What was your primary mode of travel?

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

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What airport did you fly into?

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Where did you stay?

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What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

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How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

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What is your ranking of this school's location?

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

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What are your comments on where you stayed?

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✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Went through two mock interviews and used internet resources to find tips and feedback from other students.

What impressed you positively?

The staff really seems to care about students and their concerns.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

An A+ experience! If you are looking for a school that is both well-respected and dedicated to student success then DMU is your place. However, they are very serios about the osteopathic philosophy so be sure you know and can explain clearly why you are interested in osteopathic medicine and whay makes it different from other medical approaches.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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