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Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Des Moines, IA

Podiatry 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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

A+ school that is leading the way in podiatric medicine.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why podiatry?

What was the most interesting question?

Did I know that Jesuits were the sword of the Catholic Church? I went to a Franciscan undergrad and got off track with one of the interviewers

How did you prepare for the interview?

I did nothing to prepare unless you count watching Scrubs.

What was the most difficult question?

With my stats why not choose allopathic or osteopathic medicine?

What impressed you positively?

The facilities, board scores, faculty, students, cost of living, and my generally feeling of comfort.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, I was very impressed.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview is not as bad as you make it in your mind.
🤝 Campus and Facilities

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn - West Des Moines

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes