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?
1 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?
9 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?
DMU blew me away with their faculty, curriculum, and facilities. Amazing school. This is a leap away from home for me, but I would love to go to this school.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell us about yourself. Why Osteopathic Medicine? Why DMU? Is this your first interview?
What was the most interesting question?
What do you think will be the hardest part about being a physician?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, DMU website, practicing with my fiancé
What was the most difficult question?
Why Osteopathic Medicine? - Only because this was the first question and I was a little frazzled since my interview began 10 min early. I was planning on mentally preparing myself during that time, but I came back from the tour and they were waiting for me.
What impressed you positively?
This school has it together. Excellent curriculum. Their facilities are amazing - esp the trauma man. They are one of the only DO schools that prepare you for surgical rotations. Great gym, intramurals, exercise classes. All of the students seemed happy and were approachable. Lots of emphasis on clinical medicine. Freedom with 4th year rotations.
Very family friendly - you can have a plus one pass that allows access to gym and campus facilities for sig. other
As for the city of Des Moines, I was very impressed. Seems like a fun bar scene. They have many business opportunities (significant others can get jobs) Lots going on : concerts, casino, farmers market, lots of outdoor sports - when weather permits!
What impressed you negatively?
weather, so far from home (no direct flights).
Limited research experience.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
They do provide you with portfolios, so don't bring your own. They have a closet they allow you to use to store all of your stuff during the day.
I should have rented a car. I stayed at a hotel near the airport so it was difficult to travel to downtown. I did make it to downtown though and went to the farmers market. I highly suggest exploring downtown if you are not familiar with the area.
The Heartland Inn was alright. They provide transportation to the school, free wireless, and discount for interviewees. the facilities aren't that nice and its far from school and downtown (10-15 min driving). But it is $60/night.
🤝 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?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 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
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
None. Very friendly and efficient.
📍 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?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
SNA to DSM
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Heartland Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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