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  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Des Moines, IA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"What is one obstacle you have encountered and how have you overcome it?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What is one social issue that you are concerned about?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"What are your strengths/weaknesses?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"If you could eradicate any disease, what would it be and why?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"If you could eradicate any disease, what would it be and why?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Practice interviews, reviewed literature/website of school, studentdoctor.net feedback" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"DMU is building a very nice new building that will be in use for next year's class. Also, I was approached by several students over the course of the day who were very enthusiastic in sharing their experiences." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I did not feel like I really "connected" with all of my interviewers. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The interview was not too stressful. Overall, it went well. Routine questions, although a couple were thought-provoking. Everyone at DMU was very nice. Left with a good impression, but not entirely satisfied with interview experience." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

02/18/2005

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

8 out of 10

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

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