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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Gaining admission to Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.66 and an average MCAT score of 507.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.66

Average MCAT: 507

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $64370

Out-of-State Tuition: $64370

For more information about tuition at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.dmu.edu/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

To improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

For more information on the mission statement for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.dmu.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: August 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: aug

Interview Cycle End: When the class is full

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Not Required

Lab strongly recommended.

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Not Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Not Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Lab strongly recommended.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Not Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Lab strongly recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

May substitute three semester hours of statistics with three semester hours of physics

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Other requirements may include studies in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, physiology and anatomy.

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.dmu.edu/do/do-school-requirements/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

dmu contact

E-mail

Phone

515-271-1400

CONTACT #2

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E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

If you have previously applied to medical school, how has your application improved? (250 characters)

Please describe your exposure to osteopathic medicine, including (but not limited to) experiences with physicians in primary care or rural practice within the U.S. How have these experiences impacted you and your pursuit of osteopathic medical education as it relates to the mission of Des Moines University? (2000 characters)

What activities are you currently or planning to pursue leading up to potential matriculation? (500 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

What aspects of medicine fascinate you, especially in the domain of osteopathic medicine?

Why did you choose to apply to a medical school in Iowa?

Outside of academics and medicine, what activities do you engage in?

Share an instance where teamwork presented challenges and how you addressed them.

What draws you to Des Moines University and the practice of osteopathic medicine?

Describe an experience where collaborative efforts helped overcome a hurdle.

How did you develop an interest in osteopathic medicine?

Narrate the journey that led you to choose a career in medicine.

What factors influenced your decision to opt for osteopathic over allopathic medicine?

Recall a situation where you displayed genuine empathy.

Why are you inclined towards studying osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University?

How would you address academic difficulties during your time in medical school?

How do you differentiate osteopathic medicine from allopathic practices?

If faced with academic challenges in medical school, what strategies would you employ?

Describe a time you had to communicate unsettling news to someone.

Can you elucidate the distinctions between an MD and a DO?

If your friends were to analyze your strengths and areas of growth, what might they highlight?

Describe your approach to managing disagreements or conflicts.

Briefly discuss any research endeavors you've undertaken.

How has your research involvement influenced your decision to delve into medicine?

Present an ethically debatable topic in medicine and share your stance on it.

Share your understanding and opinion on osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).

What's an aspect about you that isn't evident from your application?

How do you foresee navigating potential academic struggles during medical school?

What specifically attracts you to Des Moines University's medical program?

If given the opportunity, what reform would you introduce to the current healthcare system?

What hurdles do you anticipate in medical school and how do you plan to address them?

How have your previous encounters and attributes equipped you for a medical profession?

What revelation from your medical experiences so far stood out the most?

If you could implement one significant change in healthcare, what would that be?

In your opinion, what characteristics should a physician embody?

Elaborate on why osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University resonates with your aspirations.

Share an instance of effective collaboration in a team setting.

What unique competencies would you bring to the community at Des Moines University?

Reflecting on your research, how do you see its implications in your future medical practice?

Elaborate on your motivation behind becoming a physician and your preference for osteopathic practices.

Choose a contentious ethical topic in contemporary medicine and elucidate your perspective.

Share an experience that highlighted the challenges and rewards of teamwork.

How do you plan to manage the rigorous demands and pressures of medical school?

Reflect on a particularly demanding academic course you undertook during college.

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