Des Moines University (DMU-COM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014

[Lys Ile Glu Leu]

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I'm interviewing here Oct 31! Anyone else coming to town for a good ol' Halloween interview? Also, if anyone has some last-minute tips I would really appreciate them. I've been reading through the forum, so I know the material that is already on here but more preparation is always a good thing right?

Yes. Don't eat the pizza. It's not deadly, but even the soup is better. Hopefully you land on quesadilla day. 😀

In seriousness...if you've read the thread, you know what you need to know and you've probably seen the important stuff to the point of redundancy. Just relax and actually enjoy yourself. Confidence and comfort are helpful.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Does DMU send pre-interview rejections or just a silent rejection?

I've been complete here for about 6 weeks and no word yet. Would love to get an interview here.

 

[Elevencents]

Does DMU send pre-interview rejections or just a silent rejection?

I've been complete here for about 6 weeks and no word yet. Would love to get an interview here.

They say decisions can take 60 days. And they're pretty good about that.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Does anyone know how long it takes for them to re-review a file?

 

[Maeby Funke]

They say decisions can take 60 days. And they're pretty good about that.

I'm fast-approaching the 60-day mark 🙁

I've heard so many great things about the school, so I'm still hoping for an ii.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

I was wondering should letters of intent be sent to them via the email address you ask them questions in i.e [email protected] or another place?

 

[clockwerk]

Interviewed here on 10/18. SUPER nervous to hear back. This place is basically perfect for me

 

[Jumpstartmy5HT]

I was wondering should letters of intent be sent to them via the email address you ask them questions in i.e [email protected] or another place?

Isn't it a touch early to sent a LOI? Did you interview already?

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Isn't it a touch early to sent a LOI? Did you interview already?

No, I'm on hold, but hoping for some love.

 

[clockwerk]

Waitlisted. Super bummed. Anybody have any idea how the waitlist is constructed?

 

[Jumpstartmy5HT]

Accepted today at 6:22 PM. Their admissions office must work overtime!

 

[touchpause13]

Accepted today at 6:22 PM. Their admissions office must work overtime!

Congratulations hon! Go ahead and join the facebook group!

 

[Jumpstartmy5HT]

Thanks!!! It's pretty exciting stuff. I completely wasn't expecting it today, considering I interviewed 3 days shy of 2 weeks ago. DMU works fast!

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Accepted today at 6:22 PM. Their admissions office must work overtime!

Congratulations!

 

[Jumpstartmy5HT]

It is discipline-based. I prefer the system-based approach. However, DMU has a top-notch OMM department, and it also has a mandatory surgical skills lab where you learn how to scrub in, sterile technique, and different types of suturing. These skills would be impressive when one is rotating during the clinical years. Since the DO residencies really have a preference for those who essentially do audition rotations, any chance to wow would be favorable for the student/future residency applicant. DMU also has a number of unique electives. One of them requires the student to partner up with another OMS1, and they follow a patient with chronic illnesses to examine problems inherent within the longitudinal care plans, etc.


ETA: Looks like the person who asked the question deleted his post. Oh well, I'll keep this response up. His question dealt with the DMU curriculum.

 

[570606]

Thank you!

 

[ChaseJ]

Pre-interview hold, ugh. Not sure why, but oh well. Stats: 3.55s, 3.55c, 28 (11,7,10). Has anyone come off of their hold status yet, or do they typically start inviting those on hold sometime in like March??

 

[hockey40]

Pre-interview hold, ugh. Not sure why, but oh well. Stats: 3.55s, 3.55c, 28 (11,7,10). Has anyone come off of their hold status yet, or do they typically start inviting those on hold sometime in like March??

Sorry to hear :/ when did you get the ready for review email?

 

[ChaseJ]

Sorry to hear :/ when did you get the ready for review email?

54 days ago. So they almost reached their 60 day limit.

 

[bionerd89]

Pre-interview hold, ugh. Not sure why, but oh well. Stats: 3.55s, 3.55c, 28 (11,7,10). Has anyone come off of their hold status yet, or do they typically start inviting those on hold sometime in like March??

were you notified by email? thanks

 

[chizledfrmstone]

54 days ago. So they almost reached their 60 day limit.

My stats are pretty similar to yours. I'm getting close to the 60 days so looks like I might get put on hold. Sucks.

 

[ChaseJ]

were you notified by email? thanks

Yes, they notified me via e-mail. Best of luck to the both of you!

 

[the adventurer]

Just switched my interview date here to November 8th! Anyone else interviewing here on that date? Recommendations on where to stay/are most people staying at a certain place?

Thanks : )

 

[Roxas]

My stats are pretty similar to yours. I'm getting close to the 60 days so looks like I might get put on hold. Sucks.

I would hope at this point they would look at your EC's just as much as your numbers, especially for a non-trad

 

[Jumpstartmy5HT]

Just switched my interview date here to November 8th! Anyone else interviewing here on that date? Recommendations on where to stay/are most people staying at a certain place?

Thanks : )

It honestly doesn't matter. Find the best deal. Everything in Des Moines is within a 15 minute drive, and there's no traffic.

 

[MD2BHA]

Pre-interview hold status 🙁 complete 9/6/13

 

[Roxas]

Pre-interview hold status 🙁 complete 9/6/13

That sucks. Any indication why?

 

[MD2BHA]

That sucks. Any indication why?

They didn't say. It's prolly my MCAT which is 24 cGPA 3.75 sGPA 3.85

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Pre-interview hold status 🙁 complete 9/6/13

Better than a rejection I suppose eh?

 

[bionerd89]

I was complete on 9/5 and I haven't heard anything back yet..should I give them a call or wait till its exactly 60 days? Thanks.

 

[570606]

Can anyone give any pros to the curriculum at DMU over a systems based curriculum?

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Can anyone give any pros to the curriculum at DMU over a systems based curriculum?

well saying that DMU isn't systems based isn't entirely true. The first year is set up as traditional curriculum so you have anatomy, physiology, clinical medicine, OMM, microbiology, biochemistry, etc. The second year is systems based so we have hematology, gastrointestinal, cardio, respiratory, neuro, etc. So it is kind of like having both of the styles of curriculum.

 

[MJS4878]

I was complete on 9/5 and I haven't heard anything back yet..should I give them a call or wait till its exactly 60 days? Thanks.

I was complete 9/4 and am also curious about the answer to this.

 

[XFireMedic]

I was complete 9/4 and am also curious about the answer to this.

You guys can always call, but if it's not 60 days and there's no information yet, they'll just tell you the committee has 60 days. It took mine like 59 days.

 

[bionerd89]

I was complete 9/4 and am also curious about the answer to this.

I called them and they told me my file was still being reviewed..she said that they are a little behind and will try their best to reply within 60 days.

 

[MJS4878]

I called them and they told me my file was still being reviewed..she said that they are a little behind and will try their best to reply within 60 days.

Sounds good, I'll try to stay patient!

 

[touchpause13]

Got my snail mail acceptance letter today!!! And it came with a DMU bumper sticker how nice is that

 

[bhandal]

Got my snail mail acceptance letter today!!! And it came with a DMU bumper sticker how nice is that

Me 2!!! That baby is getting slapped right on my prius

 

[Kinematic]

C'mon I know someone wants to cancel their November/December interview so I won't have to interview after Christmas. 😍

 

[SharkBaitOooAha]

Is anyone on here interviewing with me tomorrow?

 

[Let It Be]

Got my snail mail acceptance letter today!!! And it came with a DMU bumper sticker how nice is that

Same here. Very nice touch! 🙂 I'm going to have such a hard time choosing where to go next year. 😱

 

[the adventurer]

Anyone interviewing on Friday November 8th?!

 

[MJS4878]

ii today!!! there were no open spots until January, but I am so excited!!!

Stats for those interested are 3.45c/3.3s 28 (9/10/9)

 

[bionerd89]

ii today!!! there were no open spots until January, but I am so excited!!!

Stats for those interested are 3.45c/3.3s 28 (9/10/9)

ii today too. What day in January did you choose?

 

[Let It Be]

Congrats on the II's! Get ready to fall in love with DMU. 😍

 

[MJS4878]

ii today too. What day in January did you choose?

First one available, the 9th. Are you gonna interview with me??

 

[bionerd89]

First one available, the 9th. Are you gonna interview with me??

I chose the 10th so it would be easier to get the day off from work..good luck!!!

 

[hockey40]

Congrats on the II's! When did you both receive your ready for review email?

 

[bionerd89]

Congrats on the II's! When did you both receive your ready for review email?

I received a complete email on 9/5..apparently they are behind so it might take over 60 days to get a response

 

[hockey40]

I received a complete email on 9/5..apparently they are behind so it might take over 60 days to get a response

Bummer, I was complete 9/9