2021-2022 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)

[wannabeanMD1999]

I don't want to challenge anyone's integrity, so I fully want to say I understand you signed an NDA.

But, without telling any details, could you give advice on how to prepare for KIRA? I'm taking it Saturday and kind of tweaking

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[MDB12]

So is the SJT something that we should ideally do or do they not care much about it?

 

[DOcSto]

So is the SJT something that we should ideally do or do they not care much about it?

Terrible SJT and got an interview. Who knows how they use it.

 

[DOcSto]

I don't want to challenge anyone's integrity, so I fully want to say I understand you signed an NDA.

But, without telling any details, could you give advice on how to prepare for KIRA? I'm taking it Saturday and kind of tweaking

I practiced interview style questions for a couple of days beforehand.

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

Terrible SJT and got an interview. Who knows how they use it.

+1, my score was average

 

[Condensed_milk]

Long shot maybe, but any high stat applicants still waiting on II? I'm 3.68, 522 and IS, still waiting. Wonder if they're doing some yield protect or just really hate my application LOL.

 

[Dr. Bones123]

anyone having trouble signing up for the group session?

 

[DrResetti]

anyone having trouble signing up for the group session?

+1, Was trying to register for 09/02 last night, but got an error. 09/09 was the earliest I saw this morning which worked for me!

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

Just completed Kira. How long after did y'all receive an invitation to the group session? Thanks!

 

[aimerix]

Anyone else feeling really bad about their kira :/

 

[averagestudent.]

Anyone else feeling really bad about their kira :/

I wouldn't worry about it too much. There's always the second part of the interview!

 

[ooo000]

Hi, guys, I am thinking about applying to DO after shadowing a DO in the hospital I worked. Do you know when is too late to apply? I am still finishing up my MD, plans to apply about 25, I don‘t consider DO as a back up, I think i would choose some DO over MD based on the location. Is it too late to submit my primary in September? How long does it takes you Guys to verified? Thanks!!

 

[DOcSto]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. There's always the second part of the interview!

From what I’ve read the zoom session is an informal Q+A. Could be wrong.

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

Hi, guys, I am thinking about applying to DO after shadowing a DO in the hospital I worked. Do you know when is too late to apply? I am still finishing up my MD, plans to apply about 25, I don‘t consider DO as a back up, I think i would choose some DO over MD based on the location. Is it too late to submit my primary in September? How long does it takes you Guys to verified? Thanks!!

I don't believe its too late, they verify much quicker than AMCAS

 

[Worker_Bee_4952]

Just completed Kira. How long after did y'all receive an invitation to the group session? Thanks!

I completed Kira on 8/5 and got group II on 8/10.

 

[ooo000]

I don't believe its too late, they verify much quicker than AMCAS

Thanks!

 

[NeuroGuy7]

Just completed Kira. How long after did y'all receive an invitation to the group session? Thanks!

I completed Kira 8/11 and received group session invite 8/13

 

[guest112233]

How far out are the group interview sessions being scheduled?

 

[NeuroGuy7]

How far out are the group interview sessions being scheduled?

early/mid September were the earliest options

 

[twodoctors]

early/mid September were the earliest options

What does this group session entail? Does anyone know what the post interview acceptance rate for DMU is?

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

What does this group session entail? Does anyone know what the post interview acceptance rate for DMU is?

I saw on a previous SDN thread that's its around 70%. I have no idea if this is true, I have absolutely no other sources!

 

[NeuroGuy7]

What does this group session entail? Does anyone know what the post interview acceptance rate for DMU is?

My understanding is it is with current students as well as profs. Previous SDN threads have made it seem fairly informal

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

Should we send thank you notes after Kira or after the group session?

 

[averagestudent.]

Should we send thank you notes after Kira or after the group session?

Maybe after the group session but I wouldn't after Kira. That seems too much imo

 

[oinkyboink]

Hi all! I just received my Kira invite yesterday! it says to complete it within a week, and this might be a dumb question but does that mean I can take it a week from my confirmation email?

 

[DOcSto]

Hi all! I just received my Kira invite yesterday! it says to complete it within a week, and this might be a dumb question but does that mean I can take it a week from my confirmation email?

I received mine on a Tuesday and completed it on Saturday.

 

[ProfSwami]

Hi all! I just received my Kira invite yesterday! it says to complete it within a week, and this might be a dumb question but does that mean I can take it a week from my confirmation email?

Yeah you have to complete it within one week of receiving the Kira email.

 

[oinkyboink]

I received mine on a Tuesday and completed it on Saturday.

Thank you so much! Congratulations!! I hope you dont mind me asking but how was your experience and how did you prepare for it?

 

[DOcSto]

Thank you so much! Congratulations!! I hope you dont mind me asking but how was your experience and how did you prepare for it?

My gf and I practiced interview style questions. Be confident and you'll be okay!

 

[oinkyboink]

incoming M1 here! lmk if i can be of any help throughout this crazy process

hi i hope you dont mind me asking, but what made you choose DMU?

 

[acatalepsy]

Hi all! I just received my Kira invite yesterday! it says to complete it within a week, and this might be a dumb question but does that mean I can take it a week from my confirmation email?

Congrats! When were you marked "application complete" by DMU?

 

[medschoolapplicant101.]

What score did you guys get on SJT? Is 4 going to ruin the chances to interview?

 

[DOcSto]

What score did you guys get on SJT? Is 4 going to ruin the chances to interview?

Prob not.

Source: my boo boo score netted me an II

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

Prob not.

Source: my boo boo score netted me an II

+1 i got a score right in the middle, i dont think it makes a big difference

 

[DrResetti]

+1 i got a score right in the middle, i dont think it makes a big difference

+1 Didn't even take the thing and they said hey let's interview them.

 

[oinkyboink]

Congrats! When were you marked "application complete" by DMU?

July 1st!

 

[marsmoonshine222]

I interviewed a few days ago and haven't gotten an email about zoom session. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[DOcSto]

I interviewed a few days ago and haven't gotten an email about zoom session. Anyone else in the same boat?

It took a couple days, don't worry.

 

[guest112233]

I’m also still waiting for my group session email, completed Kira over the weekend

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

I’m also still waiting for my group session email, completed Kira over the weekend

+1

 

[marsmoonshine222]

I’m also still waiting for my group session email, completed Kira over the weekend

+1

 

[futuremd2125]

Is anyone writing thank you emails to those who were in the group interview either the students or faculty??

 

[DOcSto]

Is anyone writing thank you emails to those who were in the group interview either the students or faculty??

I did one to the main admissions email.

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

I’m also still waiting for my group session email, completed Kira over the weekend

+2

 

[twodoctors]

Is anyone writing thank you emails to those who were in the group interview either the students or faculty??

How was the group interview? Was it an interview or more a Q&A session?

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

It has been a week and I haven't received the group session invite... should I reach out on Monday?

 

[wannabeanMD1999]

It has been a week and I haven't received the group session invite... should I reach out on Monday?

HAHAH I literally just got the email. bye.

 

[DOcSto]

HAHAH I literally just got the email. bye.

Manifest, lol.

 

[finaglethebagel]

Anyone getting an error when trying to sign up for the group session?

 

[aimerix]

Does anyone know if this school has a P/F grading scale?