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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

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)?

"Why do you want to be a physician? Why an osteopathic physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you to do relax?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What is your greatest weakness?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"The physician interviewing me asked about a specific clinical research study I've worked on. It showed that he REALLY read through my application prior to interviewing me - very impressive!!" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is your secret to time management?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Studentdoctor.net and I read a list of common medical school interview questions. I also read a book on the new healthcare bill just incase." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Everything - it is a really wonderful school. If I had to pick one thing it was the friendliness of everyone I encountered." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing - I really did my research." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I used to be on the fence about D.O. schools vs. M.D. schools but this school completely cemented my desire to become a D.O. It's such a great program!!!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

$101-$200

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Downtown

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

09/02/2010

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

10 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

10 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No Response

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