2024-2025 Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)

[Justcuriousstar]

Can anyone tell me how Kira interview is?
Thanks

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[medstudent2025]

Can anyone tell me how Kira interview is?
Thanks

Just like the Casper

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

+1 OOS II

 

[dolephant]

+1 OOS II

congrats! completion date?

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

congrats! completion date?

first week of august!

 

[slumptop]

I was wondering if anyone knew about changes to the graded curriculum? I saw a few comments on Reddit saying it will change to pass/fail in 2025 but is there any more specific details?

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

I was wondering if anyone knew about changes to the graded curriculum? I saw a few comments on Reddit saying it will change to pass/fail in 2025 but is there any more specific details?

ooooh i hope so!

 

[DOcSto]

I was wondering if anyone knew about changes to the graded curriculum? I saw a few comments on Reddit saying it will change to pass/fail in 2025 but is there any more specific details?

Fall 2025

 

[bigfoot36487]

Hi does anyone know what kinds of things are asked at the group interview/tour (should I prep for traditional interview) or what the experience is like?

 

[Fortunate_]

Hi does anyone know what kinds of things are asked at the group interview/tour or what the experience is like?

There is nothing asked, it's a simple q&a panel.

 

[bigfoot36487]

There is nothing asked, it's a simple q&a panel.

Thanks for responding! I’m pretty nervous lol so wdym by q&a panel? Do interviewers ask us any questions?

 

[ellaluna44]

Thanks for responding! I’m pretty nervous lol so wdym by q&a panel? Do interviewers ask us any questions?

Not really, for in person there were a few different representatives who talked about student orgs, financial aid, resources, etc. Then there's also a presentation by one of the main faculty about DMU, and a "coffee chat" with a few other faculty where you get to ask them questions, and then the student ambassadors do a tour and for all of it you have options to ask questions. Not a formal interview where you get asked questions

 

[bigfoot36487]

Not really, for in person there were a few different representatives who talked about student orgs, financial aid, resources, etc. Then there's also a presentation by one of the main faculty about DMU, and a "coffee chat" with a few other faculty where you get to ask them questions, and then the student ambassadors do a tour and for all of it you have options to ask questions. Not a formal interview where you get asked questions

That sounds so peaceful ... if I go in with next to 0 prep and just questions about the university, I'll be fine? Sounds too easy...

 

[ellaluna44]

That sounds so peaceful ... if I go in with next to 0 prep and just questions about the university, I'll be fine? Sounds too easy...

To me, it was more for us to get to know the school and what it has to offer rather than a formal Q/A interview. I'm sure that faculty and maybe the student ambassadors are using the experience as an aid to their holistic review of each applicant though. I would prepare by researching the school, thinking of some questions you can ask the students, different faculty, and any of the panelists.

 

[medstudent2025]

How long after your in-person experience did you hear an update? It has been over the 4 week period for me

 

[medstudent2025]

How long after your in-person experience did you hear an update? It has been over the 4 week period for me

from what I was reading on last years, if I surpass the 6 week mark it seems like it is a WL. Is this what yall think?

 

[caligirl22]

I heard back 2.5 weeks from my in person group interview.

 

[Sosayitditto]

OOS II just now! Submitted 7/27.

 

[andshaft]

OOS II yesterday, Submitted first week of august

 

[jacksparrow1]

I have withdrawn my application and interview so hopefully it goes to one of you!

 

[range77]

I have withdrawn my application and interview so hopefully it goes to one of you!

Did you get accepted somewhere?

 

[jacksparrow1]

Did you get accepted somewhere?

Yes! 1 MD and 1 DO

 

[range77]

Yes! 1 MD and 1 DO

Omg congrats!!!! Where at? did you do early decision for MD?

 

[jacksparrow1]

Omg congrats!!!! Where at? did you do early decision for MD?

Thank you! NYITCOM and NYMC- no I didn't, I was regular decision

 

[range77]

Thank you! NYITCOM and NYMC- no I didn't, I was regular decision

congratz

 

[lwilfahrt]

OOS ACCEPTED!!! Interviewed sometime mid august and group session 9/5!!! SO EXCITED

from what I was reading on last years, if I surpass the 6 week mark it seems like it is a WL. Is this what yall think?

I have no clue. I completed the kira in august and in the in-person 09/06. I called today because it's been radio silence and they just said "soon," which I think means I've been waitlisted or rejected, and I'm this close to having a nervous breakdown.

 

[medstudent2025]

I have no clue. I completed the kira in august and in the in-person 09/06. I called today because it's been radio silence and they just said "soon," which I think means I've been waitlisted or rejected, and I'm this close to having a nervous breakdown.

I was also at the in-person on 9/6 and radio silence. I haven't reached out yet but will probably email them at the 6 week mark

 

[Bob Shiggle]

How do you prepare for the KIRA assessment?

 

[Cofeenerd]

Anyone else got the continued interest survey? Is this a good sign?

 

[bigblubba]

just got the continued interest survey as well. Any hope?

 

[range77]

just got the continued interest survey as well. Any hope?

Is that for those that interviewed?

 

[bigblubba]

Is that for those that interviewed?

i didnt interview

 

[range77]

i didnt interview

oh i did not get that so maybe thats a good thing that youre getting that. When did you submit

 

[bigblubba]

oh i did not get that so maybe thats a good thing that youre getting that. When did you submit

I was complete july 15

 

[LowStatGoblin]

I'm wondering if anyone with a sub 500 mcat has received an II yet? If so, could I PM some questions

 

[bigblubba]

I'm wondering if anyone with a sub 500 mcat has received an II yet? If so, could I PM some questions

I haven't gotten one and I'm sub

 

[bigfoot36487]

Accepted 10/14
Interviewed early October.

 

[andshaft]

How do you prepare for the KIRA assessment?

+1

 

[bigfoot36487]

+1

SDN questions were very helpful for mine!

 

[chirpyCHRPE]

The required informational session was great, really learned a lot about the school. They also mentioned that for the incoming 2025 class, the pre-clinical courses will be pass/fail! Super excited about that.

 

[andshaft]

SDN questions were very helpful for mine!

where did you find those?

 

[systematicX]

where did you find those?

Allopathic Medical Interview Feedback List | Student Doctor Network

Ranking of Allopathic Medical School schools based on SDN s years of school data and member surveys. SDN is independent and nonprofit.

www.studentdoctor.net

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Review of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine . Get the latest information, opinions of fellow students, and LizzyM and SDN Rankings.

www.studentdoctor.net

You can also find interview questions on Quizlet for various schools

 

[Skizac]

OOS II on 10/22 LM: 67.2

 

[ribonucleoprotein]

how soon after the group session do we find out if we’re accepted?

 

[Fortunate_]

how soon after the group session do we find out if we’re accepted?

Supposed to be 4-6 weeks. I’m on week 7 though and I asked admissions and they basically said “we’re just taking extra long so you’ll know in a few more weeks.”

 

[aspiringphysician100]

OOS II on 10/22 LM: 67.2

When were you complete if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[andshaft]

Allopathic Medical Interview Feedback List | Student Doctor Network

Ranking of Allopathic Medical School schools based on SDN s years of school data and member surveys. SDN is independent and nonprofit.

www.studentdoctor.net

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Review of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine . Get the latest information, opinions of fellow students, and LizzyM and SDN Rankings.

www.studentdoctor.net

You can also find interview questions on Quizlet for various schools

thank you!

 

[DoneDone3451]

is there an accepted students groupchat?

 

[medstudent2025]

Supposed to be 4-6 weeks. I’m on week 7 though and I asked admissions and they basically said “we’re just taking extra long so you’ll know in a few more weeks.”

When I contacted admissions, they said I should know shortly and I am also on week 7 so hopefully we hear within the next two weeks or so

 

[funkymedrated]

OOS A today!