2018-2019 Des Moines University (DMU)

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Dude, still radio silence. Since 8/2


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They said that they keep your file in review for up to 90 days in their email. When I called last week since the cutoff date was super close, she told me that if I didn't hear back by this week that I should call again. Since you were the day before me, you should hear back this week as well but if not call them.

 

[pgswimmer]

10/4 interviews should hear back today right?

 

[DOhopeful58]

10/4 interviews should hear back today right?

I interviewed 10/4 and heard last week. If you don't hear today I would reach out to admissions!

 

[pgswimmer]

Waitlisted

 

[Shammyguy3]

Waitlisted

after interview? if so, when did you interview?

 

[Fueled by caffeine dreams]

Just got that pre-interview hold email

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[PreMedLed]

Just got that pre-interview hold email

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same

 

[kschubes]

same

Do you mind sharing when your application was marked complete and what your stats are?

 

[kschubes]

Just got that pre-interview hold email

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i tried to PM you, but would you mind sharing when your application was marked complete and your stats?

 

[DOhopeful58]

Are there any current students on here who could talk about what a typical week looks like schedule wise? I know lectures aren't mandatory but how many mandatory classes do you have? How spread out through the week are they? Thanks!

 

[CastBentLegs]

Are there any current students on here who could talk about what a typical week looks like schedule wise? I know lectures aren't mandatory but how many mandatory classes do you have? How spread out through the week are they? Thanks!

@Chibucks15 @ShowtimeKaner88

 

[Chibucks15]

Are there any current students on here who could talk about what a typical week looks like schedule wise? I know lectures aren't mandatory but how many mandatory classes do you have? How spread out through the week are they? Thanks!

It changes based on the classes. Usually first year we had maybe 1 a day, but that included anatomy lab and OMM lab. The vast majority of lectures (I'm gonna say like 90%) aren't mandatory. The only classes that are are OMM lecture and lab, which is usually one of each a week. Then anatomy lab (not lecture), and a few assorted labs like clinical medicine, etc. I live right by school and I still am barely ever on campus. You have a lot of flexibility its nice.

Overall, daily schedule kinda looks like this:

there's usually 4 lectures between 8-noon. Most of the time none of these are mandatory. Then there's an hour lunch break, then usually anatomy lab in the afternoon once or twice a week, OMM lab once a week, and then your miscellaneous labs fit in there too. The exact days kind of switch around but anatomy is most of the time Tuesday or Thursday with the occasional other day. Hit me with any other questions.

 

[xnnsx1]

It changes based on the classes. Usually first year we had maybe 1 a day, but that included anatomy lab and OMM lab. The vast majority of lectures (I'm gonna say like 90%) aren't mandatory. The only classes that are are OMM lecture and lab, which is usually one of each a week. Then anatomy lab (not lecture), and a few assorted labs like clinical medicine, etc. I live right by school and I still am barely ever on campus. You have a lot of flexibility its nice.

Overall, daily schedule kinda looks like this:

there's usually 4 lectures between 8-noon. Most of the time none of these are mandatory. Then there's an hour lunch break, then usually anatomy lab in the afternoon once or twice a week, OMM lab once a week, and then your miscellaneous labs fit in there too. The exact days kind of switch around but anatomy is most of the time Tuesday or Thursday with the occasional other day. Hit me with any other questions.

How many hours doing omm? Is this school big on omm?

I heard there is a dress code, is this true?

 

[Blanky]

Def no dress code. They preached OMT though.

 

[Astharia]

How many hours doing omm? Is this school big on omm?

I heard there is a dress code, is this true?

I'm a masters student... There's no dress code beyond, "don't look homeless".

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[TTPpentad]

How many hours doing omm? Is this school big on omm?

I heard there is a dress code, is this true?

1.5hrs OMM lab + 1hr OMM lecture per week is pretty typical for years 1 & 2. Must wear OMM “uniform” to lab. No dress code for anything else except SPAL.

I will say that I was not a fan of OMM during the preclinical years but am now using it pretty regularly on clinical rotations. It’s nice to be able to offer some relief for patients with MSK complaints.

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

What is their interview format?

It was 3 on 1 for me.
2 professors and 1 student.

 

[Dhooy7]

Anyone take the Casper for DMU and get an interivew? I'm wondering if it is worth it and looking for some advice.

 

[Astharia]

Anyone take the Casper for DMU and get an interivew? I'm wondering if it is worth it and looking for some advice.

They don't do interview decisions based on Casper. They only look at it post interview. That's what the admissions team has told me.

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[tsmleague]

They don't do interview decisions based on Casper. They only look at it post interview. That's what the admissions team has told me.

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Isn't casper optional though? So why would it affect decisions?

Edit: if true, I regret taking casper for DMU.

 

[Dhooy7]

Thanks good to know. I switched my date but I will wait to see if I get an interview first before I do it

 

[Astharia]

Isn't casper optional though? So why would it affect decisions?

Edit: if true, I regret taking casper for DMU.

It is optional, but if you have it, that's when it will matter. (After interview not before invite)

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[deleted785117]

Anyone take the Casper for DMU and get an interivew? I'm wondering if it is worth it and looking for some advice.

100% do NOT send them your CASPer. There is literally no reason at all to send them it. I took it and sent it to the MD schools that required it, but why would I sent the results of a test that I don't know how I did to a school that I want to attend?

Interviewed 8/29(?) and was accepted a week and 6 days later, without them receiving CASPer.

Pls don't send it, hopefully they just stop saying it's recommended

 

[docgal101]

+1 on the pre-interview hold

 

[Blanky]

Was hoping to hear something for the 10/15 interviews... They did mention 3 weeks, possibly 4 weeks.

 

[Doctalkwalk1]

Anyone from the 10/12 interview heard yet?

 

[asm1129]

Radio silence since I was complete on 8/8. Coming up on the 90 day window they mentioned in that email... definitely very anxious

 

[ggson]

Anyone from the 10/12 interview heard yet?

Nope, they said 3 to 4 weeks to hear back, and this week is #4 so we should hear back sometime this week.

 

[Blanky]

Nope, they said 3 to 4 weeks to hear back, and this week is #4 so we should hear back sometime this week.

Same at the 10/15, you could kind of tell that they knew they wouldn't make the 3-week mark. I'm patient but that final week always kills me!

 

[Shammyguy3]

Interviewed 10/18, was told 2-3 weeks

 

[Dhooy7]

How many weeks did it take for you to hear back since applying to see if you got an interview? 1-2 months?

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

How many weeks did it take for you to hear back since applying to see if you got an interview? 1-2 months?

It took less than 2 weeks for me

 

[Blanky]

How many weeks did it take for you to hear back since applying to see if you got an interview? 1-2 months?

You applied super late so you could get invites now or in January. I’m sure you will be fine though.

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

Does DMU send out acceptances/rejections on Wednesday?

 

[Lovelygreenhue]

Anyone interviewing 11/08 and/or staying at the Holiday Inn Downtown? Will be there 11/07-11/09.

I'll be there 11/7-11/10, but I'm staying at an Airbnb. My interview is on the 9th though

 

[DOgdad23]

Interviewed 10/15. My portal just changed to say submit supplemental items 10/11 "outstanding requirements confirmation". Looks like some good news is coming!

 

[Blanky]

Interviewed 10/15. My portal is now 12/13! This will be my first A!!!

Still waiting on FAU, KCU, and NSU!

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

did anyone from 10/18-19 hear back?

 

[kaf;lsdjf]

I interviewed 10/19...have not heard anything

 

[CJhooper123]

I interviewed 10/19...have not heard anything

Interviewed on 10/18. No portal change or email yet....

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

I interviewed 10/19...have not heard anything

Woops i meant to say 10/18-19 lol

 

[Blanky]

Stay strong! Im trying not to celebrate prematurely.

 

[Blanky]

Accepted via email!

 

[ggson]

interviewed 10/12 accepted today

 

[DOgdad23]

Accepted!

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

Accepted!

When did you interview?

 

[NJ Doc 1117]

does this mean 10/18 interviews will be hearing back in the next few days?

 

[Blanky]

When did you interview?

We interviewed 10/15

 

[fdasdfdsafadsfas]

does this mean 10/18 interviews will be hearing back in the next few days?

I think it will be next Wed. It seems they release acceptances and rejections every Wed.

 

[P Tom]

Don’t bank on them getting back to you. Interviewed 9/27 and haven’t heard back at all. Emailed them and they said it would be completed very soon but that was last week so I’m beat. No idea what that means....