2023-2024 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)

[Futurdoc2]

OOS II today

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[DOcSto]

it’s a very nice campus

Until you have to study on campus 🫣

 

[That Guy 20125]

Until you have to study on campus 🫣

Is there barely any study space?

 

[DOcSto]

Is there barely any study space?

There’s plenty if you like sitting in an open hallway

 

[Futurdoc2]

How long do you have to complete the Kira assessment after receiving the link?

 

[purkinjekitty]

There’s plenty if you like sitting in an open hallway

Even the new campus?

 

[Nosferatu32]

Even the new campus?

The new campus has some study places on the third and fourth floors mainly

There’s no library study places though since the new campus doesn’t have one

 

[DOcSto]

Even the new campus?

The old campus was better

 

[Persica12]

OOS II today

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[Futurdoc2]

Congrats! When were you complete?

6/7

 

[swagmonkey919]

OOS II. LM 69. Complete 9/19.

 

[DOcSto]

Is it worth applying now? GPA: 3.97, MCAT: 508

I’d send. Miss all the shots you don’t take. GL!

 

[That Guy 20125]

I’d send. Miss all the shots you don’t take. GL!

Especially since DMU doesn’t have a secondary fee

 

[bananabread224]

Just received a continued interest email at 8:00 pm

 

[readyornothereiam]

Anyone from 10/5 or later group session? Any decisions released for October sessions?

 

[purkinjekitty]

Anyone from 10/5 or later group session? Any decisions released for October sessions?

Buckle up buddy…😭

 

[paperjam]

Anyone from 10/5 or later group session? Any decisions released for October sessions?

Same session still haven't heard anything

 

[purkinjekitty]

I’m normally pretty understanding of us not needing to know what’s happening behind the scenes from the admissions standpoint…but just straight ghosting applicants who have interviewed almost 3 months ago with 0 communication, after saying it’ll be 4-6 weeks for a decision, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[futurephysician1994]

OOS II on 10/31/2023! Is the Kira Assessment like CASPER/AAMC PREview?

 

[DrStephenStrange]

OOS II on 10/31/2023! Is the Kira Assessment like CASPER/AAMC PREview?

It’s the interview itself from what I’ve heard. They’re kinda similar in the sense that you are answering questions by yourself in front of a camera. But that’s what decides whether you get accepted or not.

 

[futurephysician1994]

It’s the interview itself from what I’ve heard. They’re kinda similar in the sense that you are answering questions by yourself in front of a camera. But that’s what decides whether you get accepted or not.

Good to know, thanks for your response!

 

[futurephysician1994]

Congrats! When did you submit your primary?

Hey! I submitted my primary on 09/30/2023.
3.9 sGPA and 3.5 cGPA, 504 MCAT in case you were wondering!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Appeal to school-specific thread: DMUSOM recommended PREview for the 2023-2024 cycle.

Complete the 2023 Situational Judgment Test Experience survey.

HPSA/SDN has the 2023 SJT Experience Survey available to anyone preparing for SJTs (especially Casper and PREview). If you completed the 2022 survey, you are welcome to go ahead and complete the survey again. This survey consists of multiple pages and will take up to 10 minutes. You can also place yourself on a waitlist for a study focusing more on school-run SJTs run through platforms like Kira Talent, to be released later in the year.

Your feedback matters!
We learned a lot about how applicants prepared for Casper and PREview last year, but the number of PREview schools has almost doubled this cycle! Over 20% of all AMCAS applicants will likely have taken PREview, and up to 90% of all medical school applicants will likely have taken Casper this cycle (according to Acuity Insights). This does not include applicants in non-medical professions who have had to take these assessments for admission to physician assistant, anesthesiology assistant, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, or physical therapy programs, where we see a trend that applicants with higher Casper results are preferred. Medical residency applicants are also being asked to complete Acuity Insights Assessments, and very little is known about how program directors use these data. Your responses are vital to get objective insights on how admissions committees value the results of these exams.

Your feedback matters!
We want to hear from as many people as possible, especially those attending or applying outside of medicine (MD/DO). This year saw an expansion of SJTs in admissions, and more information has been made available on preparing for these assessments. We want to stay current with these trends to guide future applicants and students facing these SJTs.

Many of our findings from the 2022 survey align with the NAAHP Testing Task Force report released last summer. This includes concerns about proctoring, consistency of scoring, and concern that applicants are paying for validity research. But we need more student voices to gain a louder voice to advocate for future health professional school applicants.

Your feedback has helped HPSA develop a workshop focused on preparing for SJTs like Casper and PREview. This workshop is part of our Becoming a Student Doctor preparation course, and we have already had some positive results among those who have participated in our mock interview workshops. An updated workshop will be presented at the UC Davis Prehealth Conference on October 14, and we welcome opportunities to present the full-length SJT workshop to your campus!

Fill out this survey and help future applicants become physicians in their chosen profession!

 

[snb500]

II/ Kira received 11/6/2023.

 

[Benzenebaby]

II/ Kira received 11/6/2023.

When was your application completed?

 

[Benzenebaby]

My application has been completed since 10/05 and haven’t heard anything from them.

 

[futurephysician1994]

Just completed Kira, felt like I kinda sucked at 1-2 questions lol. Here's to hoping I still did well :/

 

[snb500]

Just completed Kira, felt like I kinda sucked at 1-2 questions lol. Here's to hoping I still did well :/

Was this a thing where you just talk about mmi prompts to a video camera?

 

[snb500]

My application has been completed since 10/05 and haven’t heard anything from them.

I got a application complete reminder on 10/24 if that's what you mean.

 

[futurephysician1994]

Was this a thing where you just talk about mmi prompts to a video camera?

Without revealing much due to the NDA, you answer questions based on a prompt. But yes, its on video!

 

[jeanluvr3000]

Just got an Application Complete Reminder email

"Thank you for your continued interest in Des Moines University. Your application is complete and currently awaiting review by our admissions committee.
It has been some time since we last contacted you and we would like to confirm your interest in our program. Please complete the following short survey to confirm your interest"

I submitted 7/17, should I be worried about how long it has taken to receive a decision?

 

[wysdoc]

Just got an Application Complete Reminder email

"Thank you for your continued interest in Des Moines University. Your application is complete and currently awaiting review by our admissions committee.
It has been some time since we last contacted you and we would like to confirm your interest in our program. Please complete the following short survey to confirm your interest"

I submitted 7/17, should I be worried about how long it has taken to receive a decision?

Still fill out their survey & say you are still interested.
I have seen a few schools do this, because they would like to extend offers to people who haven't committed to another school and who want to attend their school.

 

[jeanluvr3000]

Still fill out their survey & say you are still interested.
I have seen a few schools do this, because they would like to extend offers to people who haven't committed to another school and who want to attend their school.

sounds good, thanks for the prompt reply!

 

[readyornothereiam]

Accepted!!!

 

[Crust101]

Accepted!!!

Interview date and stats if you don’t mind? 🙂 also congrats

 

[readyornothereiam]

Interview date and stats if you don’t mind? 🙂 also congrats

Thanks. LM 67 and group session in early October.

 

[spaghettimaster69]

GroupMe
Hi yall I made a group me for accepted students

bump

 

[mdmom2023]

Got the A!!
edit: complete early August, 9/28 group session, OOS, LM 68

Question
Did you receive the postcard with the #dmubound?

 

[YoungDaggy]

Do all accepted students usually get the #DMUBOUND postcard?

 

[mdmom2023]

Do all accepted students usually get the #DMUBOUND postcard?

I have the same question

 

[YoungDaggy]

I have the same question

I think we posted the same question at the exact same time because your post wasn't there when I did it😂

 

[mdmom2023]

I think we posted the same question at the exact same time because your post wasn't there when I did it😂

Their website says it’s their official hashtag but Bo acceptance letter yet

 

[Crust101]

I’m curious to if the DMU bound means anything LOL

 

[readyornothereiam]

I also got that postcard kind of 2.5 weeks back.

 

[Futurdoc2]

Is there anything we should prepare for before the synchronous Q&A? Is it purely a time for Q&A or are there also interview questions directed towards the interviewees?

 

[choks]

I'm an M4 and IIRC, the postcard came after acceptance! Feel free to send me any questions.

 

[Crust101]

I'm an M4 and IIRC, the postcard came after acceptance! Feel free to send me any questions.

Hmm I wonder if the postcard coming after our interview / info seminar means anything then.

 

[mdmom2023]

I'm an M4 and IIRC, the postcard came after acceptance! Feel free to send me any questions.

No acceptance letter or email yet but received the postcard, if I understand the postcard means accepted ?????

 

[choks]

Maybe they changed the way the postcards look but mine said "Admit One/DMU Bound" almost like a ticket. I didn't receive any other letter/mailing from them besides this postcard. Hope I didn't ruin anyones hopes as this was ~4 years ago. It's still pretty early, especially for DO schools!

No news is good news.

 

[frostychipmunk]

Question
Did you receive the postcard with the #dmubound?

I received the postcard before my group interview. I also received an official acceptance letter via mail a few weeks after I got the text