New year, new thread. Game on!

New year, new thread. Game on!

Sweet!

Good luck C/O 2015 applicants!

C/O 2014 KCOM

Like Kopitar said ... good luck! Don't hesitate to ask any questions, and feel free to PM me if you have any issues.

Hey, just got the secondary invite. I've noticed that a lot of these secondaries ask us to list healthcare experience. I already put all that stuff on aacomas, so do i need to re-list it?

If not, than why do they assume that we didn't already put everything on the primary application?

I'd re-list it. They may only review your primary or secondary during the (potential) interview process, so wouldn't hurt to have it on both.

Just got my secondary, Good luck every1!!!!!!!!

christopher,

thank you for applying to a.t. Still university/kirksville college of osteopathic medicine. Your application has been received and will be processed by our staff.


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All I know is, if I get an interview, jagger's gotta take me out the bars so I can sample the social atmosphere.

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All I know is, if I get an interview, jagger's gotta take me out the bars so I can sample the social atmosphere.

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

:thumbup:

Anyone know the earliest they will start deciding on interviews? Anyone know when the earliest interviews take place? I just submitted my secondary Friday.

Anyone know the earliest they will start deciding on interviews? Anyone know when the earliest interviews take place? I just submitted my secondary Friday.


From what I remember interviews can start as early as late september, october. If I am not mistaken mine was late october

Definetly excited about this school. My DO LOR is from an alum and he had nothing but great things to say about the school and surrounding areas. :)

Definetly excited about this school. My DO LOR is from an alum and he had nothing but great things to say about the school and surrounding areas. :)


Wow! an LOR from and alumn? Thats gonna help a ton

for those getting secondaries, when were your primaries accepted/released?

AACOMAS Submitted 6/1

Released 6/6

Hope this helps. :xf:

Wow! an LOR from and alumn? Thats gonna help a ton

I sure hope so, he had nothing but great things to say about the school. I am in the same type of situation he was in as far as having a wife and kids etc so I think I've kept my fingers crossed ever since my app was released lol.

for those getting secondaries, when were your primaries accepted/released?

Submitted 6/11
Verified 6/17
Released 6/22

AACOMAS Submitted 6/1

Released 6/6

Hope this helps. :xf:

Yeah, thanks!

Nice work on getting yours in so early!

Mine werent released until 6/18 and Ive only received a few secondaries so far...hate the wait

I sure hope so, he had nothing but great things to say about the school. I am in the same type of situation he was in as far as having a wife and kids etc so I think I've kept my fingers crossed ever since my app was released lol.



Submitted 4/11
Verified 4/17
Released 4/22

Am I missing something? how did you submit in April, aren't we not allowed to submit until June 1st, and we can't get verified until after we've submitted?

Am I missing something? how did you submit in April, aren't we not allowed to submit until June 1st, and we can't get verified until after we've submitted?

Oh wow, sorry...was watching the World Cup while typing. Sorry! It's fixed now :)

Oh wow, sorry...was watching the World Cup while typing. Sorry! It's fixed now :)

US is gonna need some magic to get outta this one...

Yea, a little disappointed but it was a good game nonetheless...

Is anyone showing their letters received by ATSU/KCOM?

Hey folks! Good luck with your application! I am just about to move myself over to K-Vegas for MS1. I am always happy to chat it up or relay some experience from the application and (soon) the transition to medical school. PM me anytime!

The application season was kind to me, and I was lucky enough to have multiple acceptances. Prior to interviewing I ranked KCOM rather low on my wish list simply because of the location. A**crack nowhere as my roommate colorfully put it. I grew up in cities and thought I wanted to study medicine in the city as well. Despite the low personal ranking I girded my loins and forked over the money to interview (flying to Kirksville from Seattle is not cheap). KCOM blew me away. Kirksville is friendly, the school is phenomenal, the resources on campus are great, the facilities are high tech but not overwhelmingly so, and the staff all seem to be passionate about being educators. I also got into AZCOM, CCOM, PNWU, and NSUCOM none of which clicked quite like ATSU. I wish you all the best of luck this year!

Hey folks! Good luck with your application! I am just about to move myself over to K-Vegas for MS1. I am always happy to chat it up or relay some experience from the application and (soon) the transition to medical school. PM me anytime!

The application season was kind to me, and I was lucky enough to have multiple acceptances. Prior to interviewing I ranked KCOM rather low on my wish list simply because of the location. A**crack nowhere as my roommate colorfully put it. I grew up in cities and thought I wanted to study medicine in the city as well. Despite the low personal ranking I girded my loins and forked over the money to interview (flying to Kirksville from Seattle is not cheap). KCOM blew me away. Kirksville is friendly, the school is phenomenal, the resources on campus are great, the facilities are high tech but not overwhelmingly so, and the staff all seem to be passionate about being educators. I also got into AZCOM, CCOM, PNWU, and NSUCOM none of which clicked quite like ATSU. I wish you all the best of luck this year!

Wow, my story is shockingly close to yours!

Is anyone showing their letters received by ATSU/KCOM?

yea mine were recvd yesterday.

Questions about my letters of rec~

How are you all sending your LOR's to the school? Through virutal eval?

Thanks!

Questions about my letters of rec~

How are you all sending your LOR's to the school? Through virutal eval?

Thanks!

I sent all of my letters through virtual evals. the only school that hasn't accepted it is michigan and i am withdrawing from there

I sent all of my letters through virtual evals. the only school that hasn't accepted it is michigan and i am withdrawing from there

Is there a way to pull up virutal evals? I know my school uploaded all 4 LOR's to the site, does that mean the schools will recieve all 4 LOR's?

Is there a way to pull up virutal evals? I know my school uploaded all 4 LOR's to the site, does that mean the schools will recieve all 4 LOR's?

once my undergrad school uploaded the letters i got an e-mail directly from virtual evals with a link showing which schools were given access to the letters. it appears all letters were made available to all of the schools but it is up to the individual schools which ones they choose to access/look at

Sounds great! Thanks!

Hey guys I'm having a hard time approaching the following question:

What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?

Basically the only real difference between DO and MD is OMM; and I hardly have any "experience/exposure" to OMM. I did consult with a DO internist for about an hour, who also wrote a LOR for me. But we didn't talk about OMM, much less get to witness anything. I also shadowed a DO pathologist, but she might as well have been a MD.

Aside from that I did read a book about the history of OM to educate myself about the development of the science. This is problematic for me. Should I immediately try to find a DO who performs OMM to shadow for a while and then come back to this prompt? For you matriculates, did you guys all have first-hand experience with OMM?

Hey guys I'm having a hard time approaching the following question:

What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?

Basically the only real difference between DO and MD is OMM; and I hardly have any "experience/exposure" to OMM. I did consult with a DO internist for about an hour, who also wrote a LOR for me. But we didn't talk about OMM, much less get to witness anything. I also shadowed a DO pathologist, but she might as well have been a MD.

Aside from that I did read a book about the history of OM to educate myself about the development of the science. This is problematic for me. Should I immediately try to find a DO who performs OMM to shadow for a while and then come back to this prompt? For you matriculates, did you guys all have first-hand experience with OMM?

I pm'd you :)

Hey guys I'm having a hard time approaching the following question:

What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?

Basically the only real difference between DO and MD is OMM; and I hardly have any "experience/exposure" to OMM. I did consult with a DO internist for about an hour, who also wrote a LOR for me. But we didn't talk about OMM, much less get to witness anything. I also shadowed a DO pathologist, but she might as well have been a MD.

Aside from that I did read a book about the history of OM to educate myself about the development of the science. This is problematic for me. Should I immediately try to find a DO who performs OMM to shadow for a while and then come back to this prompt? For you matriculates, did you guys all have first-hand experience with OMM?

I recommend the book "The DOs". It gives the hx of osteopathic medicine as well as some of the important differences

Hey guys I'm having a hard time approaching the following question:

What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?

Basically the only real difference between DO and MD is OMM; and I hardly have any "experience/exposure" to OMM. I did consult with a DO internist for about an hour, who also wrote a LOR for me. But we didn't talk about OMM, much less get to witness anything. I also shadowed a DO pathologist, but she might as well have been a MD.

Aside from that I did read a book about the history of OM to educate myself about the development of the science. This is problematic for me. Should I immediately try to find a DO who performs OMM to shadow for a while and then come back to this prompt? For you matriculates, did you guys all have first-hand experience with OMM?

Thats a great question. I addressed this issue by conveying my thoughts on the differences in the MD's and DO's that I shadowed. I noted that the DO's many times showed much better bedside manner and compassion. I went on to mention the DO's were able to connect with their patients in ways that several of the MD's had not. This is not to represent that DO's as a whole are better than MD's in any way. This is simply what I noticed within the circle of physicians and surgeons I personally followed. It is probably appropriate to note that the ability to connect well with your patients may not vary as much across the MD/DO spectrum as it does regarding the field of medicine being practiced, as well as the context therein.
Just think long and hard about all your experiences and research on the topic- you should be able to write a compelling paragraph about the matter. I believe it is one of the most important questions asked on the application as they will refer to it time and again during your interview.

Does anyone know the essays for the secondary yet?

Thanks!

1)What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)


2)What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)

Yay! just got a secondary today!!! KCOM is really fast cuz my application just got verified yesterday :P

Yay! just got a secondary today!!! KCOM is really fast cuz my application just got verified yesterday :P

When did you submit?

When did you submit?

Submitted to AACOMCAS: 06/30
Verified: 07/13

Hey guys. I have a quick question. Is the evaluation form required? I'm a little bit confused. First it states something like the form is recommended, but not required. And then when I downloaded the form, it says "This form must accompany any packet or letters submitted" or something like that..What does it mean? There is no way for me to go back to my professor and fill out the form for me. He/she is probably on vacation. I don't want to wait until September plus I don't even know if he/she is going to teach next term. I use interfolio for my letters and all my letters are in already. I'm so confused.

Please help.

Hey guys. I have a quick question. Is the evaluation form required? I'm a little bit confused. First it states something like the form is recommended, but not required. And then when I downloaded the form, it says "This form must accompany any packet or letters submitted" or something like that..What does it mean? There is no way for me to go back to my professor and fill out the form for me. He/she is probably on vacation. I don't want to wait until September plus I don't even know if he/she is going to teach next term. I use interfolio for my letters and all my letters are in already. I'm so confused.

And again, there is nowhere on the form for the signature of the letter writer. How are they going to know who finished the form? Please help.
I never turned one in. I just sent in my letters through Interfolio and all was well.

I never turned one in. I just sent in my letters through Interfolio and all was well.

Thankssssss! Good to know! :]

Waiting patiently, was complete on 7/6. Looks like invites didn't go out until mid-August last year though with the first interview dates in October

Only 4 spots for clinical experiences... I find this odd, what if we have more?

Only 4 spots for clinical experiences... I find this odd, what if we have more?

pick the most important/significant, they will look at your primary as well. Make sure they are true clinical experience with patient contact too. I've seen alot of people saying they are listing hospital clerical work as clinical experience, no patient contact = no clinical experience.

finally complete...and waiting anxiously:xf:

pick the most important/significant, they will look at your primary as well. Make sure they are true clinical experience with patient contact too. I've seen alot of people saying they are listing hospital clerical work as clinical experience, no patient contact = no clinical experience.

yeah, I emailed them to see if I could just send them extra clinical experiences and got a reply saying to make sure I combined like experiences (like all shadowing under one experience). I'm pretty sure it said that somewhere on the app because I'd already done that, duh. lol oh well, I submitted with my top four last night, so I'm complete :) yay

pick the most important/significant, they will look at your primary as well. Make sure they are true clinical experience with patient contact too. I've seen alot of people saying they are listing hospital clerical work as clinical experience, no patient contact = no clinical experience.

I was a clerk in the Emergency Room, and believe me I had plenty of patient contact. As LizzyM the adcom who posts on the allopathic forum says, "it counts as clinical experience if you can smell the patients"

I was a clerk in the Emergency Room, and believe me I had plenty of patient contact. As LizzyM the adcom who posts on the allopathic forum says, "it counts as clinical experience if you can smell the patients"

Smell the patients means you were close enough to smell them, not in the same area as them. I more meant people whose only interaction with patients was saying hello in passing.

Smell the patients means you were close enough to smell them, not in the same area as them. I more meant people whose only interaction with patients was saying hello in passing.

I understand, and I agree with you. Only if you truly have clinical experience should it be listed. I just wanted to point out that it is possible to have a job which is clerical in nature, but that would also be noteworthy as clinical experience.

I understand, and I agree with you. Only if you truly have clinical experience should it be listed. I just wanted to point out that it is possible to have a job which is clerical in nature, but that would also be noteworthy as clinical experience.

I agree. I was just taking a jab at those who try to spin their experiences as clinical when its very obviously not. :laugh:

Just got my KCOM secondary! and first secondary for DO schools!

Questions -- is it OK if I don't give the evaluation forms to my recommenders? They seemed... pretty silly. And i didn't really like the questions.

And can I only send it two recommendations? Is a recommendation from an MD that I did research for academic credit with OK? Or should I send in a old recommendation from a former employer (and also an MD)

thanks!! :D

... and why I can explain why DO... I have no really "experience/exposures" for why DO -- outside of some shadowing... which didn't seem all that special. this is going to be tricky.

This seems like a long shot seeing as I was told by the admissions office that last year only 5 people applied for the early admission program but is there anyone else on here that applied for the early admissions program this year? I'm feeling pretty lonely! :rolleyes: If so, have you heard back about an interview yet? Still kinda early but you never know...

Just got my KCOM secondary! and first secondary for DO schools!

Questions -- is it OK if I don't give the evaluation forms to my recommenders? They seemed... pretty silly. And i didn't really like the questions.

And can I only send it two recommendations? Is a recommendation from an MD that I did research for academic credit with OK? Or should I send in a old recommendation from a former employer (and also an MD)

thanks!! :D

I don't think the evaluation form is required. I never use them at any school (only school I was going to do it at was MSUCOM because they require it, but I'm no longer applying there).

Also, I definitely sent more than 2... I sent 5 letters to pretty much everywhere because mine are sent out from my undergrad university's Reference Letter Service in a letter packet, so it's kind of hard to send individual letters. If they don't read all of them... so be it. lol.

... and why I can explain why DO... I have no really "experience/exposures" for why DO -- outside of some shadowing... which didn't seem all that special. this is going to be tricky.

I don't have much either: I wrote about my experience working with a DO on a one-week medical mission trip and then about the fact that my primary care doc is a DO because I've discussed osteopathic medicine with her a few times. I talked about these experiences being the ones that introduced me to osteopathic medicine and led me to research the profession more.

I heard back about the early admission program interviews! So normal admission should be hearing back soon if they didn't hear today... Good luck to all!:D

My application is finally complete! Yay :D

My application is finally complete! Yay :D

Did they send an email that specifically said something about being complete?

Did they send an email that specifically said something about being complete?

Kind of. They sent an email that said they've received my secondary application and materials. And then they provided a link and a confirmation code for me to check my status, which marked as received (dates).

I need a little advice, please. I am just now wrapping up my secondary essays for KCOM, but don't have a DO LOR yet. However, I do have 1 science professor and 1 employer already verified in Interfolio. Should I go ahead and submit with these two letters or wait until I get my DO letter (who happens to be a KCOM alum with a family friend on the admissions committee)?

I need a little advice, please. I am just now wrapping up my secondary essays for KCOM, but don't have a DO LOR yet. However, I do have 1 science professor and 1 employer already verified in Interfolio. Should I go ahead and submit with these two letters or wait until I get my DO letter (who happens to be a KCOM alum with a family friend on the admissions committee)?


I would wait for the DO letter if your going to send them electronically, that way the doctor only needs to send the letter once. Otherwise he would need to personally send it to every school himself and I wouldn't trust one person to do that on time.

I would wait for the DO letter if your going to send them electronically, that way the doctor only needs to send the letter once. Otherwise he would need to personally send it to every school himself and I wouldn't trust one person to do that on time.

:confused: You can send the first letters, have the DO send to interfolio and then send an update letter via interfolio... it will just come in two deliveries and cost extra....

So just to confirm...
The way people are finding out they are complete at KCOM is by the status check and seeing everything marked as "received"...as opposed to a "you are complete" email from admissions...?

My secondary has been submitted for over a month, and I called 2 weeks ago to confirm that my application was complete. The woman I spoke with told me that they had everything they needed from me. My online status still shows that they haven't received everything but I'm not worried about it.

My secondary has been submitted for over a month, and I called 2 weeks ago to confirm that my application was complete. The woman I spoke with told me that they had everything they needed from me. My online status still shows that they haven't received everything but I'm not worried about it.

Shows they haven't received everything even after putting in your confirmation code thing that allows you to view? I'd call again just to follow up, but thats just me.

So just to confirm...
The way people are finding out they are complete at KCOM is by the status check and seeing everything marked as "received"...as opposed to a "you are complete" email from admissions...?

That's correct!

Shows they haven't received everything even after putting in your confirmation code thing that allows you to view? I'd call again just to follow up, but thats just me.

When I enter my confirmation code I receive an error message which says, "IE cannot display this page at the moment." I have been getting this same error message for the last 2 weeks on various computers.

I called this morning and the woman I spoke with assured me that my application was complete in its entirety, even though their online system was not confirming this fact. She told me to sit back and wait =D

anyone knows when we will hear something from KCOM about interview invitation?

Am I the only one that feels like my answer to question #1 makes me look like an arrogant ass? It just seems like I'm boasting about myself. Are they looking for justification for your qualities? because that seems hard to provide.

How are you guys approaching questions like these. Are they looking for specific experiences?

anyone knows when we will hear something from KCOM about interview invitation?


If your secondary is all complete and submitted you should be hearing pretty soon. If im not mistaken, interviews start in September and they usually give you at least 2 weeks to arrange for travel depending on the date you select for your interview (I highly recommend the earliest date offered). Good luck

KCOM C/O 2014

If your secondary is all complete and submitted you should be hearing pretty soon. If im not mistaken, interviews start in September and they usually give you at least 2 weeks to arrange for travel depending on the date you select for your interview (I highly recommend the earliest date offered). Good luck

KCOM C/O 2014

Thank you, kopitar. I submitted the secondary + fee + LORs yesterday so I hope that my file is completed. Do they usually send out an email to tell you that yours are completed?

The ATStill SOMA just gave out interviews... I hope that Kirksville will soon do the same :D

The ATStill SOMA just gave out interviews... I hope that Kirksville will soon do the same :D

KCOM's first interviews take place the first week in October and they will have groups on Monday, Thursday, and Fridays. Good luck all.

Just got my KCOM secondary! and first secondary for DO schools!

Questions -- is it OK if I don't give the evaluation forms to my recommenders? They seemed... pretty silly. And i didn't really like the questions.

And can I only send it two recommendations? Is a recommendation from an MD that I did research for academic credit with OK? Or should I send in a old recommendation from a former employer (and also an MD)

thanks!! :D

... and why I can explain why DO... I have no really "experience/exposures" for why DO -- outside of some shadowing... which didn't seem all that special. this is going to be tricky.

Congrats!!! I read that you got the interview invite

(I posted this in the 2009-2010 thread because I am a silly person)

Interview invite today for sometime in October. I submitted my secondary 8/9. As an individual who doesn't really drive -- this is a rather tricky location to get to. I either convince my mom to go with me for a 6 hour drive OR try to get a pilot I know to fly me (much more expensive but he would be so happy). bah growing up in a city and never really needing to learn how to drive (and being too young to rent one for cheap)

thanks mdang86!

(I posted this in the 2009-2010 thread because I am a silly person)

Interview invite today for sometime in October. I submitted my secondary 8/9. As an individual who doesn't really drive -- this is a rather tricky location to get to. I either convince my mom to go with me for a 6 hour drive OR try to get a pilot I know to fly me (much more expensive but he would be so happy). bah growing up in a city and never really needing to learn how to drive (and being too young to rent one for cheap)

thanks mdang86!


Congrats!!!! Sucks that it is in October because until the end of September, AAA has coupons to waive the "under 25" fee for 21-24 year olds with Hertz rentals. That's what I'm using for most of my interview rental cars :)

EDIT: Also, did they call or email?

Congrats!!!! Sucks that it is in October because until the end of September, AAA has coupons to waive the "under 25" fee for 21-24 year olds with Hertz rentals. That's what I'm using for most of my interview rental cars :)

EDIT: Also, did they call or email?
They sent me an email.

They does suck about it being in October. I missed out on my first time to rent a car. :( It looks like my mom and me are driving out -- and KCOM asks if you are bringing guests, so she might even tag along (I totally feel like a lame high-schooler right now)

Just scheduled my interview for October 1st, super excited. Ps. Hertz is still dropping the under-25 fee into October if you ask so you don't have to worry about that if you're renting. Cheers :)

Can anybody give me a round about time it takes for them to confirm your secondary?

You guys are going to love it. KCOM is awesome. Let me know what days you're interviewing, any questions, etc.

Question...anyone who's letters were snail mailed...how long did it take for them to enter them into the system? I guess I should prob call them...

Hi, I have a question about the evaluation part...i clicked on the option "I voluntarily waive and relinquish my right of access to this evaluation"

than it shows forms to download and information about the ones that wrote your LORS...my LORS are at my undergrad in a file...so do i fill the information about the individuals or leave it blank and just sand all my LORS?

Can anybody give me a round about time it takes for them to confirm your secondary?

I called them the day after I submitted all my stuffs and they said it will take them roughly a week to send the confirm email.

Question...anyone who's letters were snail mailed...how long did it take for them to enter them into the system? I guess I should prob call them...

Forever!! Just kidding. Andrlynn said that she received my mailed letter on the 16th and she will input it into the computer today or tomorrow. She had told me on the phone that she is about a week behind. Interfolio is definitely the way to go, unless your evaluator was a graduate of said school (which mine was), then I think it is worth the wait.

Hi, I have a question about the evaluation part...i clicked on the option "I voluntarily waive and relinquish my right of access to this evaluation"

than it shows forms to download and information about the ones that wrote your LORS...my LORS are at my undergrad in a file...so do i fill the information about the individuals or leave it blank and just sand all my LORS?

I think when you deposited all of your letters into your undergraduate file, you signed a form relinquishing your rights to see the letters. I don't think you have to do anything (not even send the coversheets to your letter writers). I think by law they have to ask you to allow them to deny access to your letters so that they get an objective evaluation.

I think when you deposited all of your letters into your undergraduate file, you signed a form relinquishing your rights to see the letters. I don't think you have to do anything (not even send the coversheets to your letter writers). I think by law they have to ask you to allow them to deny access to your letters so that they get an objective evaluation.

Yeah, the same law that grants you privacy regarding your grades, etc also allows you access to letters of recommendation and other things regarding your file. To protect the integrity of the confidential letter of recommendation, the schools ask you to waive your rights to view the letters.

I think when you deposited all of your letters into your undergraduate file, you signed a form relinquishing your rights to see the letters. I don't think you have to do anything (not even send the coversheets to your letter writers). I think by law they have to ask you to allow them to deny access to your letters so that they get an objective evaluation.

ok but in the secondary it asks information about your writers such as address etc...do i fill that out or leave it blank?

Forever!! Just kidding. Andrlynn said that she received my mailed letter on the 16th and she will input it into the computer today or tomorrow. She had told me on the phone that she is about a week behind. Interfolio is definitely the way to go, unless your evaluator was a graduate of said school (which mine was), then I think it is worth the wait.

Good...I guess I won't call and harass them quite yet because they probably got mine about the same time. Interfolio is the definitely the way to go...I went as far as to sign up and pay and then my undergrad pretty much refused to use it. They said that since they're a small school they prefer to mail them and personalize each letter. This sounds nice but it's been more of a pain getting everything where it has to be.

ok but in the secondary it asks information about your writers such as address etc...do i fill that out or leave it blank?

I would fill it in. I think this is more so that they know which letters are coming? That is just a guess. I would just fill it in. I had one of my letters sent via interfolio, and one sent via snail mail and when I called the other day, they didn't seem to care. Hope this helps.

Good...I guess I won't call and harass them quite yet because they probably got mine about the same time. Interfolio is the definitely the way to go...I went as far as to sign up and pay and then my undergrad pretty much refused to use it. They said that since they're a small school they prefer to mail them and personalize each letter. This sounds nice but it's been more of a pain getting everything where it has to be.

I've been out of undergrad for a few years, so I just avoided my pre-med office completely. It seems to be working out okay so far. That stinks that they want to send it all via the mail. I think now that interfolio has taken off, they are hiring less people to process the mail, which results in longer wait times. You can call her and ask if she has it, she is really nice. They will let you know either way.

I will let you know when my file actually comes complete (the lady told me that she had it and that it would be uploaded today or tomorrow), that way you know when it should appear for you...

Thanks mdang86!

Thanks mdang86!

No problem :). I sent mine in last week and I still haven't received the confirm email from them yet.

Forever!! Just kidding. Andrlynn said that she received my mailed letter on the 16th and she will input it into the computer today or tomorrow. She had told me on the phone that she is about a week behind. Interfolio is definitely the way to go, unless your evaluator was a graduate of said school (which mine was), then I think it is worth the wait.

Hey guys - My online status still does not show the receipt of my letters even though I have been complete for nearly a month. I called twice and both times they assured me I was complete. I also emailed admissions yesterday and got this reply:

"I assure you that I have complete your application. You can try viewing your status in a different web browser. Sorry that you are having trouble with the system."

So even if the status page doesn't show that your application is complete, it still may be. Just thought I would share. :D

Hey guys - My online status still does not show the receipt of my letters even though I have been complete for nearly a month. I called twice and both times they assured me I was complete. I also emailed admissions yesterday and got this reply:

"I assure you that I have complete your application. You can try viewing your status in a different web browser. Sorry that you are having trouble with the system."

So even if the status page doesn't show that your application is complete, it still may be. Just thought I would share. :D

Are you putting the pin number in that they gave you? When you put the pin in and submit it, the dates change to reflect the most recent status.

Are you putting the pin number in that they gave you? When you put the pin in and submit it, the dates change to reflect the most recent status.

the pin number is in the confirm email right?

the pin number is in the confirm email right?

Yes, it was in the "secondary application received" email.

I would fill it in. I think this is more so that they know which letters are coming? That is just a guess. I would just fill it in. I had one of my letters sent via interfolio, and one sent via snail mail and when I called the other day, they didn't seem to care. Hope this helps.

thank you, i will send all my letters hope they don't mind

Are you putting the pin number in that they gave you? When you put the pin in and submit it, the dates change to reflect the most recent status.

When I put my PIN in I get an internal service error message. I've tried it on various browsers and I know I'm using the correct PIN. :confused: Oh well. Please interview me kcom!

Interview invite. Got the email at 12:17 AM my time, so 1:17 AM Kirksville time...a bit random.

Interview invite. Got the email at 12:17 AM my time, so 1:17 AM Kirksville time...a bit random.

:thumbup: Congrats. I want an interview at KCOM. Seems like such a good school and everyone that goes there seems to fall in love.

Hey, I just joined SDN but have been keeping up with it since last year because I actually applied last year. I was accepted to KCOM but the class was full so I have been guaranteed a seat in this class. I'm super excited and thought I would say hey to everyone. If you have any questions about interviewing, etc I have already done it so I will help ya if I can.

Interview invite. Got the email at 12:17 AM my time, so 1:17 AM Kirksville time...a bit random.

KCOM never sleeps :cool:

KCOM never sleeps :cool:

Well they can not sleep and send me an interview invite any time now :laugh:

Interview invite. Got the email at 12:17 AM my time, so 1:17 AM Kirksville time...a bit random.

Now I will be staying up till 2AM waiting for invitation from KCOM lol :D

Well they can not sleep and send me an interview invite any time now :laugh:

Agreed.

Well they can not sleep and send me an interview invite any time now :laugh:
Here Here!!:thumbup:

send me an interview invite any time now :laugh:

I'll see what I can do : ) (I wish). We could always use some more CA representation in the Ville (even though it was the 3rd most represented state in the 2014 class)!

You guys are going to love it. KCOM is awesome. Let me know what days you're interviewing, any questions, etc.

Hey Jaggerplate

When you filled out the secondary (assuming its the same), did you bother talking about "why osteopathic medicine" or "what u know about it" for the first question (what qualities can u bring to KCOM). Or did you talk about "what u know about Osteopathic medicine" in the second question (what experiences do u have and how has it influenced ur choice)

That might sound confusing haha so if it is, please let me know i can clarify

Any advice from others would be greatly appreciated:)

Hey Jaggerplate

When you filled out the secondary (assuming its the same), did you bother talking about "why osteopathic medicine" or "what u know about it" for the first question (what qualities can u bring to KCOM). Or did you talk about "what u know about Osteopathic medicine" in the second question (what experiences do u have and how has it influenced ur choice)

That might sound confusing haha so if it is, please let me know i can clarify

Any advice from others would be greatly appreciated:)

I don't particularly remember (nor am I sure the questions are the same), but I would probably talk about your experiences with Osteopathic medicine (in particular) in the second question.

alright thanks man. After reading your posts along with a few others who were accepted to KCOM, along with extensively researching KCOMs website etc..... I have to say KCOM is now my number 1 choice

Although i dont know ur reasons, anyone who has multiple acceptances and chooses KCOM, shows that KCOM must have something sweet about it that i am unaware about.... and thats on top of all the other impressive stuff

alright thanks man. After reading your posts along with a few others who were accepted to KCOM, along with extensively researching KCOMs website etc..... I have to say KCOM is now my number 1 choice

Although i dont know ur reasons, anyone who has multiple acceptances and chooses KCOM, shows that KCOM must have something sweet about it that i am unaware about.... and thats on top of all the other impressive stuff

I like it more and more each day too. It's seriously a fantastic program. I could rant forever, but I truly love it so far.

Me too, this place is amazing. It has been a week and a day since the whitecoat ceremony and I couldn't be happier with my choice to matriculate here.

I agree. Wouldn't change it for anything.

Jagger and salazar: no wrongdaddies last night??

I agree. Wouldn't change it for anything.

Jagger and salazar: no wrongdaddies last night??

I spent the night partying with Histology instead ... :(

I spent the night partying with Histology instead ... :(

Sounds like a party I wish I was at lol

I spent the night partying with Histology instead ... :(

You too? I don't know what it is about Histo, but every time I think I got all the details nailed, I just forget something the next day. At least Anatomy is sticking pretty well so far.

I spent the night partying with Histology instead ... :(

haha that must have been a rager

so basically the attitude im getting from u med students is dig through my closet from freshman year to find my beer bong... just in case an anatomy or histology party happens, which im sure they are quite frequent:p

You too? I don't know what it is about Histo, but every time I think I got all the details nailed, I just forget something the next day. At least Anatomy is sticking pretty well so far.

I think I've got histo down okay. It's embryo that I think I have perfectly memorized then confuse the technical details the next day.

so basically the attitude im getting from u med students is dig through my closet from freshman year to find my beer bong... just in case an anatomy or histology party happens, which im sure they are quite frequent:p

Exactly. . .but remember to also bring that bong with you to the test too because the only way to remember knowledge that was gained during intense drinking is to get drunk again!

This post in no way promotes drinking while studying for the test, nor does it recommend drinking while taking a test. Repetition, group discussions, flash cards and sleep are the best ways to prepare for a test. Should you have an alcohol addiction problem, please contact your doctor or health care provider for help.

Exactly. . .but remember to also bring that bong with you to the test too because the only way to remember knowledge that was gained during intense drinking is to get drunk again!

This post in no way promotes drinking while studying for the test, nor does it recommend drinking while taking a test. Repetition, group discussions, flash cards and sleep are the best ways to prepare for a test. Should you have an alcohol addiction problem, please contact your doctor or health care provider for help.

haha oh man. I just burst out loud laughing in a coffee shop and now i look crazy cuz im by myself

Besides "all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy" right? You can best believe I am gonna be hitting the campus bar hard after exams if i get into a school:p

just got an interview invite last night from ATSU-KCOM, scheduled 10/22 anyone else on the same boat?

just got an interview invite last night from ATSU-KCOM, scheduled 10/22 anyone else on the same boat?

congrats! when did you complete?

just got an interview invite last night from ATSU-KCOM, scheduled 10/22 anyone else on the same boat?

Congrats! I got an interview invite last night..scheduled on 10/15..:P

mdang86, my file was complete on 07/28..

Patiently waiting for my late night email.......

Patiently waiting for my late night email.......

me too :D i'll be sipping starbucks till 2AM tonight...

thank you zetabetazeta

Ive been trying to submit my secondary all day and its not working. I get to the page where it says "agree to our blah blah" and I hit "submit for payment" and the damn page cant be reached

Is anyone else experiencing this?

Anybody bringing guests with them to their interview??

Anybody bringing guests with them to their interview??
I have my mom marked as my guest in case she drives out with me (I've never driven so far so my parents would prefer if I fly). Don't know if she is actually coming, since it looks like I am taking the amtrak there.

Question -- Does anyone know what time the interview day ends? i'm hoping to catch the last flight out of Kirksville to SLU at 3:50pm. Is this possible? The stupid train only runs in the morning and I would like to fly home that evening anyways.

Anybody bringing guests with them to their interview??

You can bring guests to your interview if you like. It actually might help to calm you down. That is one of the many things that I love about KCOM. . they are definitely receptive to family and significant others.

I'm ready for my interview invite... Got ones at CCOM, VCOM-SC and TUCOM-NV. Thought the birthplace of DOs would give me more love.

I submitted everything on Aug 19th but never received a complete email. Should I call them and ask?

I submitted everything on Aug 19th but never received a complete email. Should I call them and ask?

There isn't a complete email. You just have to check your status online with the PIN they give you.

Can anyone who has interviewed here before provide a brief outline of the schedule?

Just got kcom interview. Anyone else? If so, where are you staying(hotel)?

Just got a KCOM interview today!! I read AT Still's autobiography, so I'm really pumped to visit the school where it all started. I scheduled my interview for Friday, October 15. I've been complete since August 5.

Again, YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

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How long does it take to get the email with the pin. I submitted on the 24th and got the thank you email and it said I would get an email once it was processed with a pin to check. Its been over 2 weeks and no pin. .. Has it been taking other people a long time to get this?

Interview invite today (my first one):woot:

Hi guys, if anyone else has an interview on Oct 1st and will be staying at the Days Inn, would you like to share a cab over to the school?

had a quick question about the secondary. With the recommendation letters can I just send the interfolio package or do i have to make my letter writers fill out the evaluation forms?

On their forms it says that you can send a package but it says that the first two sections must be filled by the evaluator. I am a little confused.

thanks in advance

had a quick question about the secondary. With the recommendation letters can I just send the interfolio package or do i have to make my letter writers fill out the evaluation forms?

On their forms it says that you can send a package but it says that the first two sections must be filled by the evaluator. I am a little confused.

thanks in advance

you can just send in the interfolio package, it should be fine (i did my LORs through interfolio and i got interview invite from them). your letter writers don't have to fill anything extra

what is the cheapest/easiest airport to fly into for an interview?

what is the cheapest/easiest airport to fly into for an interview?
Probably MCI (Kansas City)

what is the cheapest/easiest airport to fly into for an interview?

there are some info. on this website that you can look at:

http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/admissions/visit/directions.htm

anyhow, i think if you want to fly straight, you probably can fly to St. Louis since there is a flight from there to Kirksville. hope this helps

you can just send in the interfolio package, it should be fine (i did my LORs through interfolio and i got interview invite from them). your letter writers don't have to fill anything extra

So in the evaluation form section do i just fill out the info and then send the interfolio letters corresponding to the writers in lieu of the eval forms?

Thanks, this makes it better. I was worried that I would've had to go back and get a form filled out from my DO. He runs a busy practice so I felt rather fortunate when he uploaded the letter fairly quickly. I didn't want to go bother him again.

I personally find it easier to fly into KCI and rent a car for the ride to K-Ville. It's equal distances from KC and SL airports. SL does offer the jumper plane to the K-Ville 'airport,' but it's usually a bit tough to coordinate (only flies a few times a day).

Good luck. Feel free (this applies to anyone with any sort of KCOM question) to PM me with any questions, concerns, etc.

So in the evaluation form section do i just fill out the info and then send the interfolio letters corresponding to the writers in lieu of the eval forms?

Thanks, this makes it better. I was worried that I would've had to go back and get a form filled out from my DO. He runs a busy practice so I felt rather fortunate when he uploaded the letter fairly quickly. I didn't want to go bother him again.

You just need to fill out the evaluate form section yourself when you fill out the secondary application. I believe it only asks for contact info.

I personally find it easier to fly into KCI and rent a car for the ride to K-Ville. It's equal distances from KC and SL airports. SL does offer the jumper plane to the K-Ville 'airport,' but it's usually a bit tough to coordinate (only flies a few times a day).

Good luck. Feel free (this applies to anyone with any sort of KCOM question) to PM me with any questions, concerns, etc.
Thanks JP I'm probably going to be taking you up on this as my date gets closer.

On a side note, I live in the KC area and will be interviewing on Friday 10/29. I've got a minivan that holds seven, so if anyone else interviewing that day wants to save on the rental car I could shuttle from KC airport to K-ville Thursday evening. Feel free to PM.

Invite!!! Interviewing 10/28 :soexcited::zip::soexcited:

Invite!!! Interviewing 10/28 :soexcited::zip::soexcited:

Yay! Congrats :)

quick question, when you guys log in to check your status does it say , "application in process", and whats the code they require to type in the box above the status. Is that something they email after the interview invite?

quick question, when you guys log in to check your status does it say , "application in process", and whats the code they require to type in the box above the status. Is that something they email after the interview invite?

Even after interview invite it says application in process. The code in the box is to show you the dates and if they have received the items. It was the confirmation code that was in the e-mail they sent you acknowledging the receipt of the secondary.

Invite!!! Interviewing 10/28 :soexcited::zip::soexcited::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

PS if you had picked the 14th we could have pooled resources

Invite!!! Interviewing 10/28 :soexcited::zip::soexcited:

Sweet. Nice work bud!!! Send me a PM if you have any questions or want to try and meet up while you're out here.

Has anyone been invited to interview at both campuses? I've got soma but I'd also really like an interview here!

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup:

PS if you had picked the 14th we could have pooled resources

28th was the earliest available. If the 14th was there I woulda grabbed that.


Sweet. Nice work bud!!! Send me a PM if you have any questions or want to try and meet up while you're out here.

I'll shoot you a PM when it gets a little closer. I'd love to meet up and hear some opinions

Invite!!! Interviewing 10/28 :soexcited::zip::soexcited:

AHHHH, congrats! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I'll shoot you a PM when it gets a little closer. I'd love to meet up and hear some opinions

For sure!

For anyone else interviewing too ... if you need any advice, have questions, would like to try and meet up to get a first year's perspective, etc, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do!

Well as I sit here in the airport after the interview I figured I'd let you SDNers know how great this school is. The faculty and staff were incredibly nice and all the students there wished you luck as they walked by. I was VERY impressed. Also, for those who interview, go to the dinner if you can. It was an awesome way to let off the stress for the next day and was a great way to get to know the professors. We sat at the table and just chatted. I think this school will really make a difference on the problems healthcare has. I could go on but will leave it at that. Good luck all.

Well as I sit here in the airport after the interview I figured I'd let you SDNers know how great this school is. The faculty and staff were incredibly nice and all the students there wished you luck as they walked by. I was VERY impressed. Also, for those who interview, go to the dinner if you can. It was an awesome way to let off the stress for the next day and was a great way to get to know the professors. We sat at the table and just chatted. I think this school will really make a difference on the problems healthcare has. I could go on but will leave it at that. Good luck all.
My bad wrong one. Meant to be in SOMA

For sure!

For anyone else interviewing too ... if you need any advice, have questions, would like to try and meet up to get a first year's perspective, etc, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do!

That goes the same with me. . .if you guys and girls have any questions, want some advice, or want to meet someone in Kirksville to calm your nerves, feel free to shoot me a PM whenever. I try to answer in a reasonable amount of time, but there are lots of things that keep me busy! =)

My bad wrong one. Meant to be in SOMA

haha, I was about to say, I don't remember seeing any interviewees on campus the other day.

Hey do you guys recommend staying at any particular hotel? I will be flying in so I need a hotel that has an airport shuttle.

Im interviewing October 4th. :thumbup:

How do you guys feel about the location of KCOM? It seems like its in the middle of nowhere.

Hey do you guys recommend staying at any particular hotel? I will be flying in so I need a hotel that has an airport shuttle.

Im interviewing October 4th. :thumbup:

How do you guys feel about the location of KCOM? It seems like its in the middle of nowhere.

I stayed in the Holiday Inn when I interviewed. It is nice, but it was expensive ($89 I think). The Days Inn is about $66, and they just renovated it. It looks pretty nice from the outside, though, I've never been inside. There are some really cheap ones around town, but the quality will not be as nice. People have survived in them just fine though. I do not know of any of the hotels that have a shuttle to and from the airport (I am assuming that you are flying into Kville?) though. . .you might just have to go with a taxi (I would call and ask the hotels though). If you want a ride getting from the hotel to the school, I do not mind helping anybody out with that (that way you do not have to spend money on a taxi). That goes for anybody by the way. . . .

Yes, Kirksville is in the middle of nowhere. But really, it doesn't even matter. You are going to be too busy to be able to leave the town most of the time anyways. I can get to Columbia in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and it has everything that you could want. Most weekends are just filled with studying and sports for me though. And really, Kirksville has everything that you need. I am very happy living here! =)

Most weekends are just filled with studying and sports for me though.

Like intramurals? I thought med school was where sports went to die. Care to elaborate?

Hey do you guys recommend staying at any particular hotel? I will be flying in so I need a hotel that has an airport shuttle.

Im interviewing October 4th. :thumbup:

How do you guys feel about the location of KCOM? It seems like its in the middle of nowhere.

Another vote for Holiday Inn.

Location: I truly don't think it matters much (aside from how close you are to family/loved ones). You really don't have a lot of time to go explore your surroundings, and I've found that most of your time off is more focused around classmates and not the location. Additionally, I'm from So-Cal and actually think K-Ville is a neat little area. I can't speak for everyone, but it's grown on me pretty quick!

Like intramurals? I thought med school was where sports went to die. Care to elaborate?

Yeah, we have intramurals. And then some of us just get teams together and play for fun. I've been playing football, softball, vollyball, and ultimate Frisbee when I have time. And on the weekends, while I'm studying, I have some kind of game on tv, even more so now that football season has started. But yeah, sports does not die for me just because I'm in med school!

Like intramurals? I thought med school was where sports went to die. Care to elaborate?


Dude there is soooooo many opportunities to play sports. theres at least 6 or 7 intramural sports to play every week, plus all the pickup games. I am seriously beginning to worry that I am playing too many sports and not enough studying haha.

Its crazy to think those of you that are going to be interviewing here soon were exactly where I was last year (interviewed 10/29), its a truly exciting time and I wish you the best of luck. let me know if you need anything

KCOM 2014

quick question, when you guys log in to check your status does it say , "application in process", and whats the code they require to type in the box above the status. Is that something they email after the interview invite?

I never got a code either. I only got an email saying they received the secondary and when it was processed I would get a code. That was 3 weeks ago. I did call and they said I was complete.. Still worried though.

Anyone else in the same boat. I should have been complete as of like Aug 28... depending on when they downloaded my letters.

I never got a code either. I only got an email saying they received the secondary and when it was processed I would get a code. That was 3 weeks ago. I did call and they said I was complete.. Still worried though.

Anyone else in the same boat. I should have been complete as of like Aug 28... depending on when they downloaded my letters.

don't worry too much. i never received the code either and i got interview invitation from KCOM a week back. if they told you that you're completed, you are completed

Does anyone else have an interview for November 1st? I'll be driving down on October 31st.

Does anyone else have an interview for November 1st? I'll be driving down on October 31st.

:hello:

Flying in the 31st to Kansas City, and then driving up there.

Has anyone heard any updates regarding the student host program?

just got an interview!!! is anyone interviewing in early november?

:hello:

Flying in the 31st to Kansas City, and then driving up there.

Has anyone heard any updates regarding the student host program?

the students are supposed to contact you. i scheduled my interview on Sep 8th and didn't hear anything till today.

Just got the email for an interview! I'm so excited because KCOM sounds like an amazing school! Especially if they have intramurals :D haha. Flag football is basically my life (LSU champs 3 years running lol)

I scheduled my interview for Nov. 11th! Can't wait!

Just got the email for an interview! I'm so excited because KCOM sounds like an amazing school! Especially if they have intramurals :D haha. Flag football is basically my life (LSU champs 3 years running lol)

I scheduled my interview for Nov. 11th! Can't wait!

When were you complete?

Originally I was complete July 13th, but I retook the mcat August 5th and was officially complete Sept 16th.

Good luck!

got the interview email earlier today. trying to decide which date to pick!

quick question for those that have gone on interviews for KCOM or current students! do you have to fly to Kansas City and drive there? is this typically what everyone does?

I finally got my interview invite. I'm interviewing Nov. 11.

I finally got my interview invite. I'm interviewing Nov. 11.

That date can't come soon enough! haha. We shall dominate the interview together!

Did anybody talk about any specific aspects of the school in their essays. I feel like these essays are more geared toward the applicant than talking about the school. I would appreciate any feedback about this, thanks!

got the interview email earlier today. trying to decide which date to pick!

quick question for those that have gone on interviews for KCOM or current students! do you have to fly to Kansas City and drive there? is this typically what everyone does?

I got advice from a current medical student, who prefers to fly into St. Louis, and arrange for a second flight directly into Kirksville (via CapeAir...check out website... each way is ~ $50).

The other option is a rental car, which as a better deal from Kansas City airport b/c it is closer than STL.

This process is breaking my bank any way you slice it!

Anyone interviewing next monday, oct 4?

I'm excited for the interview!

...as for the transportation question, I'm flying into kirksville via Cape Air. Seems like less of a hassle than driving IMO.

Just got my interview invite....November 11th!!!!!!!!! So excited about this one!

Just a heads up for all of you flying in....Kirksville Regional is not in town. Its still a 5 minute drive from the city itself.

I still think it's best to fly into ST Louis or Kansas City (especially KC) and rent a car. The little jumper plane that flies into K-Ville regional only goes a few times a day and will probably end up costing you more $ in the long run trying to make all the times work. Just my .02 cents. I've tried to do the jumper plane every time I've traveled to and from K-Ville ... never been able to work it out once (while keeping cost, time, and effort reasonable). If you can make it work though, it should be nice!

I still think it's best to fly into ST Louis or Kansas City (especially KC) and rent a car. The little jumper plane that flies into K-Ville regional only goes a few times a day and will probably end up costing you more $ in the long run trying to make all the times work. Just my .02 cents. I've tried to do the jumper plane every time I've traveled to and from K-Ville ... never been able to work it out once (while keeping cost, time, and effort reasonable). If you can make it work though, it should be nice!

Yeah I think you're right. It may be convenient, but it's just not feasible...for me at least. As of now, it looks like I'll be landing around 9pm in KC which puts me getting to the ville around 12 or 12:30 the night before my interview :scared: I can't wait!!!! haha

I have an interview Nov. 4th... really going to interfere with my No-shave November plans, oh well lol.

SO FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE PLEASE HELP: I plan on renting a car on Nov. 4th in Kansas city and drive up to school (google map puts it at a 3 hr and 30 min drive). Everything is fine but for the departure the flight takes off at 07:11 pm on Nov 4th, I figured based on the schools online planner we are done by 2:30 pm. So if I drive down right after to KC I should be there by 6:00 PM and thats perfect. HOWEVER, I live in Los Angeles so Traffic here is a nightmare no matter what time of the day it is! Will I have any problems on my drive back to KC, I just want to make sure I make it back on Time. ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!

KCOM is amazing! Still have not found one thing to complain about and dont regret my decision to come here at all! All my classmates are awesome and theres always something to do or get involved in when your not studying!

KVille is best little city ever! haha

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thum bup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

In the words of the famous Dr. Uray, "good enough"

Going to be in town later tonight. Anyone interviewing with me tomorrow?

SO FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE PLEASE HELP: I plan on renting a car on Nov. 4th in Kansas city and drive up to school (google map puts it at a 3 hr and 30 min drive). Everything is fine but for the departure the flight takes off at 07:11 pm on Nov 4th, I figured based on the schools online planner we are done by 2:30 pm. So if I drive down right after to KC I should be there by 6:00 PM and thats perfect. HOWEVER, I live in Los Angeles so Traffic here is a nightmare no matter what time of the day it is! Will I have any problems on my drive back to KC, I just want to make sure I make it back on Time. ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!

When I called a lady in the admissions office said we could leave as early as 1:30 if we needed to get on the road. If you're using Kansas City International Airport, it's way on the outskirts of the north side of the city, so I'm assuming you'll be fine.

When I called a lady in the admissions office said we could leave as early as 1:30 if we needed to get on the road. If you're using Kansas City International Airport, it's way on the outskirts of the north side of the city, so I'm assuming you'll be fine.

excellent, that sounds great! thank you!

So I've tried to find other members who are interviewing with me and have come up short. Anybody else scheduled to interview Oct 8? I think it would be quite the experience if I were the only candidate to interview on that date :p

So I've tried to find other members who are interviewing with me and have come up short. Anybody else scheduled to interview Oct 8? I think it would be quite the experience if I were the only candidate to interview on that date :p

I can guarantee you won't be the only one there.:ninja:

So, I strolled in the front door of the Tinning Education building this morning wearing jeans, t-shirt and sandals not realizing that interviews started today. Did I ever feel out of place with everyone looking sharp! It is hard to believe that it has been a year since I interviewed. . .I hope you guys and girls did awesome! It really is a great school and good little town, and hopefully you got that impression =)

i recommend the drive from KC, or st louis, depending on where youre coming from. The cape air is a big hassle, and who doesnt like a little road trip? by the way google maps is incorrect (or calibrated to my grandmothers style of driving) on the time; when I did my interview last year I made it to the KC airport in well under 3 hours. If you have flights leaving KC as early as 5:30pm you should be fine because the second half of the day is pretty much optional.

And I concur with ddiaz (houdini), this school is freakin amazing

just got the invite. so excited!!!!!

Got that interview invite today too! Scheduled for 11/22 to give me some time to recover financially from the last two.

So I've tried to find other members who are interviewing with me and have come up short. Anybody else scheduled to interview Oct 8? I think it would be quite the experience if I were the only candidate to interview on that date :p

I just scheduled for this day as well. I look forward to meeting you.

confirmed for oct 18. Way soon.

To ppl who are just getting the interviews, when were you sent the complete email?

I've had my supplemental submitted on sept 22nd with evaluations and everything submitted a week before that and i still have not had the complete mail yet? I emailed admissions and they said they are not missing anythign and will let me know once I am complete.

How long after the complete mail did you guys get the invite? This school has been on my top3 list before i applied and would love to have an invite :)
congrats to others who have an invite or an acceptance already :thumbup:

Accepted at KCOM Class of 2015

Accepted at KCOM Class of 2015

Congratulation megathunder. When was your interview? How did they inform you about the acceptance? call? email?

Just accepted KCOM c/o 2015!

Megathunder, did u interview on 10/4?

Accepted KCOM class of 2015

Congratulation megathunder. When was your interview? How did they inform you about the acceptance? call? email?

Thanks man, I interviewed last Friday, got a call earlier today.

Just accepted KCOM c/o 2015!

Megathunder, did u interview on 10/4?

Yessir.

Congrats on all the early acceptances guys!

To ppl who are just getting the interviews, when were you sent the complete email?

I've had my supplemental submitted on sept 22nd with evaluations and everything submitted a week before that and i still have not had the complete mail yet? I emailed admissions and they said they are not missing anythign and will let me know once I am complete.

How long after the complete mail did you guys get the invite? This school has been on my top3 list before i applied and would love to have an invite :)
congrats to others who have an invite or an acceptance already :thumbup:

I was complete Sept 6th and got the invite last week so expect to hear back between 4-6 weeks after your completion date

congrats to those accepted!!!

Complete Sept 20th, but so far heard nothing. Only been 3 weeks, i suppose. Hopefully my stats arent too low (3.1 and 30 MCAT). For those of you who got interviews, what are your stats like if you dont mind me asking??? Thanks

Complete Sept 20th, but so far heard nothing. Only been 3 weeks, i suppose. Hopefully my stats arent too low (3.1 and 30 MCAT). For those of you who got interviews, what are your stats like if you dont mind me asking??? Thanks

3.6 and 28Q, your MCAT is pretty strong

3.7 and 31

Wow you guys have killer GPAs. hmmm well thats not very encouraging lol

Thanks for sharing though

wow... those stats are def better than mine... i interviewed last friday and i have a 3.399 gpa (I'm not sure if they truncate or round up :p) but my mcat was 28. I'm also coming from a diverse background (Filipino born, raised in Saudi Arabia on a military hospital compound, international schools, tiny liberal arts college in the middle of nowhere midwest, now living in california).

I was complete in early august, I think the first week actually, and got an invite on August 29th I think. I have a strong suspicion that letters and ECs play a significant part as well. I am not trying to imply that you have subpar letters and ECs, but I wouldn't worry with your stats. I'm sure you are in line to get an invite of your own.

The school is absolutely awesome btw, definitely my top choice.:xf:

I just scheduled for this day as well. I look forward to meeting you.

so i can't believe i missed this post, otherwise i would have tried to find you during the interview... which interviewee were you?

Wish my gpa only included my undergrad work.

so i can't believe i missed this post, otherwise i would have tried to find you during the interview... which interviewee were you?

We talked for a while. I am Ryan. I had a gray suit and semi-spikey hair.

Accepted to KCOM and AZCOM for class of 2015. Between AZCOM and KCOM, I'm going to have to rate KCOM as the better school.

AZCOM class size is 250 while KCOM is set to 170. It makes AZCOM look like a DO factory. Plus KCOM is the cheaper option. Felt at home at KCOM. I'm canceling the rest of my DO interviews. Still interviewing in Texas though.

Btw I interviewed Oct 4th. I was the guy from Texas. They called me Oct 6th to let me know of my acceptance. (Which was very fast. I did not expect this)

3.7 aacomas GPA, 29 MCAT. Currently in a 1yr SMP.

Good luck to everyone else. :thumbup:

Even though the Texas schools are much cheaper, I'm really feeling a connection with KCOM. (call me weird) I might just end up going here.

So anybody else going to be there on the 14th?

We talked for a while. I am Ryan. I had a gray suit and semi-spikey hair.

Ryan... crap, i feel terrible :confused: I don't remember. What did we talk about? I remember talking to like three people with gray suits, except I remember the other guy was super interested about the army and he had a black shirt and gray tie... were you the one that went with me to get our white coat sizes?

Ryan... crap, i feel terrible :confused: I don't remember. What did we talk about? I remember talking to like three people with gray suits, except I remember the other guy was super interested about the army and he had a black shirt and gray tie... were you the one that went with me to get our white coat sizes?

No, that wasn't me. We didn't talk about anything substantive. I was sitting in the lobby area when you received your good news that day. We met several different people that day, so it's completely understandable that you don't remember me.

Just received my first interview invite!!! They received my secondary on 10/5 so I am very very shocked about the fast turnaround. I wasn't expecting to hear anything for another 4 weeks, really can't believe it. I looked at the available interview dates, earliest is 10/22 which is pretty early, none in november, but more in early december. I'm not sure which would be the best decision since I would like to take time to be well prepared, being it's my first interview.

Just received my first interview invite!!! They received my secondary on 10/5 so I am very very shocked about the fast turnaround. I wasn't expecting to hear anything for another 4 weeks, really can't believe it. I looked at the available interview dates, earliest is 10/22 which is pretty early, none in november, but more in early december. I'm not sure which would be the best decision since I would like to take time to be well prepared, being it's my first interview.

Early is Better! As someone who interviewed last Friday, (10/8) take the 10/22 slot. The interviews are very laid back and very conversational, sure they will throw in some standard questions, but a lot of it is mostly from your file and about you in general. The best prep you can do is to just be familiar with your file, know the answers to some high yield questions, and then relaxing and being yourself. (Well OK, the best prep, personally, was me hanging out with some student ambassadors the night before :p)

Does the orientation require formal dressing? I know they mention to wear comfortable shoes but is it cool to wear complete casual?

Just received my first interview invite!!! They received my secondary on 10/5 so I am very very shocked about the fast turnaround. I wasn't expecting to hear anything for another 4 weeks, really can't believe it. I looked at the available interview dates, earliest is 10/22 which is pretty early, none in november, but more in early december. I'm not sure which would be the best decision since I would like to take time to be well prepared, being it's my first interview.

Assmosis you said you submitted your secondary on 10/5 which is a week ago? That is a super fast turnaround! Did you even get a "complete" email? I submitted mine on September 28th, but I'm still waiting...

Does the orientation require formal dressing? I know they mention to wear comfortable shoes but is it cool to wear complete casual?

Suit and tie. You can bring an extra pair of shoes for the tour, but it was not that bad of a walk. I would not wear casual attire as it is an interview for a professional school.

For the life of me i cannot figure out what address we need to send letters of recommendation to. Anyone know?

Accepted to KCOM and AZCOM for class of 2015. Between AZCOM and KCOM, I'm going to have to rate KCOM as the better school.

AZCOM class size is 250 while KCOM is set to 170. It makes AZCOM look like a DO factory. Plus KCOM is the cheaper option. Felt at home at KCOM. I'm canceling the rest of my DO interviews. Still interviewing in Texas though.

Btw I interviewed Oct 4th. I was the guy from Texas. They called me Oct 6th to let me know of my acceptance. (Which was very fast. I did not expect this)

3.7 aacomas GPA, 29 MCAT. Currently in a 1yr SMP.

Good luck to everyone else. :thumbup:

Even though the Texas schools are much cheaper, I'm really feeling a connection with KCOM. (call me weird) I might just end up going here.

I noticed on your MDApps profile that you just got your citizenship. Congrats! I'm kinda on the same path as you except I'm still pending AOS (Filipino, grew up in Saudi Arabia, undergrad in the middle of nowhere Indiana:).) I did already get one acceptance so I'm super excited, and I'm eagerly eagerly waiting for the KCOM phone call tomorrow:xf: Anyway, where are you originally from/what three countries did you live before here?

so KCOM just called my phone 5 minutes ago... when i went to pick up... my iphone restarted... fml right?... so I tried to call back, but apparently all the numbers go through one main number... I was so hesitant to call Andrea O'Brien's main line (the admissions rep), who mentioned in my interview with her that I would get a call from her with their decision, but I did so anyway... no answer... I was starting to feel pretty ticked off until my phone rang again... a two minute speechless, dumbfounded, incoherent conversation later...

I'M IN! :D:love:

so KCOM just called my phone 5 minutes ago... when i went to pick up... my iphone restarted... fml right?... so I tried to call back, but apparently all the numbers go through one main number... I was so hesitant to call Andrea O'Brien's main line (the admissions rep), who mentioned in my interview with her that I would get a call from her with their decision, but I did so anyway... no answer... I was starting to feel pretty ticked off until my phone rang again... a two minute speechless, dumbfounded, incoherent conversation later...

I'M IN! :D:love:

Congrats bautile, may I ask when you had your interview?

Congrats bautile, may I ask when you had your interview?

Last friday, so 10/8... they told us thursday at the earliest... but believe me, the last thing I'm doing is complaining about being one day early

Assmosis you said you submitted your secondary on 10/5 which is a week ago? That is a super fast turnaround! Did you even get a "complete" email? I submitted mine on September 28th, but I'm still waiting...

Yeah, I was really surprised. I was going to contact admissions just to confirm. I never got the complete e-mail either. I scheduled the interview for 12/6 so hopefully I'll be seeing another sdn member.

Will be withdrawing my Oct 18 interview.

Last friday, so 10/8... they told us thursday at the earliest... but believe me, the last thing I'm doing is complaining about being one day early

I saw the missed call from a 660 number and started to get pretty excited. I was also surprised how quickly they let us know. Feels good to get early acceptance!

so KCOM just called my phone 5 minutes ago... when i went to pick up... my iphone restarted... fml right?... so I tried to call back, but apparently all the numbers go through one main number... I was so hesitant to call Andrea O'Brien's main line (the admissions rep), who mentioned in my interview with her that I would get a call from her with their decision, but I did so anyway... no answer... I was starting to feel pretty ticked off until my phone rang again... a two minute speechless, dumbfounded, incoherent conversation later...

I'M IN! :D:love:

Congrats bautile!!!

I have lived in India, Australia, and the U.S. Really makes for an easy way to answer the "tell me about yourself" question. :laugh:

Accepted!!! That phone call absolutely made my day. I really look forward to meeting everyone else.

Great work metaldrummer!

Hi! I am a current second year student at ATSU-KCOM. I'm sure I've seen a few of you while you've been on campus interviewing, and might meet a few of you who elect to stay with a student ambassador. I was just going to let you know if you have any questions about interview day, the school, or Kirksville, feel free to send them my way!

I stayed with a student ambassador, Jesse L. Did I meet you by any chance? I was there during your golf wellness day:laugh:

Hi! I am a current second year student at ATSU-KCOM. I'm sure I've seen a few of you while you've been on campus interviewing, and might meet a few of you who elect to stay with a student ambassador. I was just going to let you know if you have any questions about interview day, the school, or Kirksville, feel free to send them my way!

Hey group,

I just got my acceptance to KCOM Class of 2015. So awesome right there. It's good to see so many people excited! I went to Truman State (Which is also in Kirksville) so I know the town pretty well if anyone has questions about what is there and (the longer list) what isn't there. Also, I would love to chat with any HPSP students, so feel free to PM.

Congrats to all the acceptances. By the way, what has everyone thought of gross anatomy thus far. It is kind of fun seeing you all come in dressed up and look around.

Congrats to all the acceptances. By the way, what has everyone thought of gross anatomy thus far. It is kind of fun seeing you all come in dressed up and look around.

I thought it was great. I saddled up beside a group that just started putting organs in my hands. I'd never held a man's heart before.

I applied to KCOM. I am curious to know if there is a slight chance that I might receive an interview. I have a 30R on the MCAT with an overall gpa of 3.21 and a science gpa of 3.04. I did get a 4.0 while obtaining my Masters in Public Health. Do you think I might recieve an interview from the school ?

Hey group,

I just got my acceptance to KCOM Class of 2015. So awesome right there. It's good to see so many people excited! I went to Truman State (Which is also in Kirksville) so I know the town pretty well if anyone has questions about what is there and (the longer list) what isn't there. Also, I would love to chat with any HPSP students, so feel free to PM.

Congratulations!!! If I may ask, when was your interview??

For those were rejected how did they contact you? Snail Mail? Also for those who got interviews how did they contact you? Email?

Thanks. Just curious

I applied to KCOM. I am curious to know if there is a slight chance that I might receive an interview. I have a 30R on the MCAT with an overall gpa of 3.21 and a science gpa of 3.04. I did get a 4.0 while obtaining my Masters in Public Health. Do you think I might recieve an interview from the school ?

Your mcat is better than but gpa is lower than what I had. I applied early and interviewed last week and got acceptance a couple days ago. I think you should have a shot but I would recommend calling them and asking where you stand.

If anyone was here today (10/15) for an interview, I gave the OTM Demo! If you have any feedback for me I would greatly appreciate it :).

I stayed with a student ambassador, Jesse L. Did I meet you by any chance? I was there during your golf wellness day:laugh:


I did not meet any interviewees on Wellness Day. I fled Kirksville to go home and visit my family :).

hey y'all,
did anyone bring a guest with them to the interview? I'm bringing my mom with me, and I'm super curious how many other prospective students brought guests with them, and whether or not the experience was positive for the guest.

hey y'all,
did anyone bring a guest with them to the interview? I'm bringing my mom with me, and I'm super curious how many other prospective students brought guests with them, and whether or not the experience was positive for the guest.

The day I interviewed, there were 2 spouses and one set of parents, and the way everyone acted, it was pretty enjoyable and informative for them. They received different lectures while the applicants interviewed. Sorry I can't be any more help, but I didn't have a guest.

Hey everyone,

I’m new to SDN but am interviewing at ATSU on Oct. 25th and can’t wait! Hope to see some of you there :D

Hey all!

First, congrats to those accepted and those pending interviews!

I have a couple questions about the 2ndary, if any of you might be able to help. I haven't seen the answer on here, so I apologize if I missed the answer in this thread or elsewhere.

1. Does a DO letter really matter? If I only have MD, is that going to hurt me?

2. Standardized test scores...if I can only recall the total score, not the section scores, do they care? (I took the ACT & SAT in like 1998...and quickly brain-dumped that info after going to college)

Thanks! And good luck! :)

Hey all!

First, congrats to those accepted and those pending interviews!

I have a couple questions about the 2ndary, if any of you might be able to help. I haven't seen the answer on here, so I apologize if I missed the answer in this thread or elsewhere.

1. Does a DO letter really matter? If I only have MD, is that going to hurt me?

2. Standardized test scores...if I can only recall the total score, not the section scores, do they care? (I took the ACT & SAT in like 1998...and quickly brain-dumped that info after going to college)

Thanks! And good luck! :)

1. The DO letter doesn't matter. I got accepted with an MD letter. Just makes sure you know what osteopathy is all about.
2. I logged into my collegeboard account. I had to use password recovery to get my info. I dont really think they care too much about SAT/ACT scores given that fact that you are in the process/completed a college degree.

After you schedule an interview, does the confirmation email come immediately? I scheduled a date, clicked send, and then got to the page that said my request had been sent/date scheduled, but I haven't yet gotten a confirmation email. Keeping in mind that it was 5pm pacific time when I sent the request. Either way I can't call them to make sure until tomorrow anyway...but I'm just wondering if other people got the email right away or not. Thanks!

After you schedule an interview, does the confirmation email come immediately? I scheduled a date, clicked send, and then got to the page that said my request had been sent/date scheduled, but I haven't yet gotten a confirmation email. Keeping in mind that it was 5pm pacific time when I sent the request. Either way I can't call them to make sure until tomorrow anyway...but I'm just wondering if other people got the email right away or not. Thanks!

I got a confirmation email right away but I sent mine right before 5pm pacific time.

I got a confirmation email right away but I sent mine right before 5pm pacific time.

Thanks. Hopefully its not a problem and I get my confirmation email tomorrow...guess I'll just have to wait and see. Hope I don't have to reschedule!

1. The DO letter doesn't matter. I got accepted with an MD letter. Just makes sure you know what osteopathy is all about.
2. I logged into my collegeboard account. I had to use password recovery to get my info. I dont really think they care too much about SAT/ACT scores given that fact that you are in the process/completed a college degree.

Whew! Thanks for the reassurance with the letter.

I hope they don't care about the scores. I'd have to spend more $$$ to get the scores since they are "archived" - and that totally makes me feel old now! I think that collegeboard thing is new since the interweb got all popular and useful after I was in high school. Part 2 of feeling old. hahaha

Thanks nardini! :)

Now to hobble back to work!

WHen you guys got interview invites or rejections..... did they email you or was it updated on the website? Thanks

WHen you guys got interview invites or rejections..... did they email you or was it updated on the website? Thanks

The interview invite comes by email. the website wasn't updated.

Withdrew from Oct 28 interview so it's up for the taking.

I got the call today! Accepted!!!!!

By way of introduction, I'm another second year ATSU student, happy to answer questions that anyone has.

hey y'all,
did anyone bring a guest with them to the interview? I'm bringing my mom with me, and I'm super curious how many other prospective students brought guests with them, and whether or not the experience was positive for the guest.

Almost every interview day someone has a guest with them. The school loves to meet the people that are your support system, so they try and make them as much a part of the day as possible. While you are doing your faculty interviews, the school gives guests a chance to visit with SAA (Student Advocate Association) Ambassadors, who are mostly spouses/fiances of current students. They also give a presentation about the school's history and what life is like in Kirksville.

Quick QUESTION for those that have been accepted:

My interview is on Nov 4th, do you guys think I will find out if I have been accepted/rejected by or before Nov. 18th? I have an acceptance and the deposite will be due by then, and I'm kinda worried. :scared: THANK YOU

Quick QUESTION for those that have been accepted:

My interview is on Nov 4th, do you guys think I will find out if I have been accepted/rejected by or before Nov. 18th? I have an acceptance and the deposite will be due by then, and I'm kinda worried. :scared: THANK YOU

I haven't been accepted but am waiting to hear back. The adcom meets on Wednesdays but might not get through the whole stack from the last week in a given meeting. For example, I inerviewed last week but they didn't get to my file yesterday. They told me I would almost definitely find out next week. Given that there are two wednesdays between your interview and the 18th you should hear back on the 17th if not the 13th, and you may have to call and find out yourself.

Now, is your deposit due on the 18th? Because if you find out you didn't get in late on the 17th you could put yourself in a pickle if you hadn't sent that deposit.

Quick QUESTION for those that have been accepted:

My interview is on Nov 4th, do you guys think I will find out if I have been accepted/rejected by or before Nov. 18th? I have an acceptance and the deposite will be due by then, and I'm kinda worried. :scared: THANK YOU

I found out 5 days after my interview that I was accepted, so like banana said it just depends if they get to your file that first week or so.

I found out 5 days after my interview that I was accepted, so like banana said it just depends if they get to your file that first week or so.

Man would that have been nice. I'm incredibly unsure about this one because I had one interview go really well and the second was the polar opposite. At this point even if it's a rejection I just want to know. It's like KCOM purgatory over here.

I decided to apply DO kind've late in the game and have been waiting on my DO letter. It should be done this week, so I am trying to finish up all my secondaries so I can be complete as soon as he is done, and I just have a question about the secondary. They give you 500 words for each essay, and normally I tend to be really wordy and go over the word limit, but for the first one my essay is only about 250 words. I feel weird "tooting my own horn" so to speak, and I don't want to write stuff just to write it...Is the 250 words alright, or are they going to look at it and think I didn't put enough effort into it? Do you guys think I still stand a shot this cycle? my cgpa is 3.55 sgpa 3.2 MCAT 26. I'm fluent in Spanish and I want to work with the underserved, which is what my application is built around. Thanks everyone and congrats to everyone that has gotten interviews and acceptances already!

Congratulations!!! If I may ask, when was your interview??

I interviewed last year (~March 2010) and got put on the "Accepted if we have room, but definitely next year" list.

I made a thread in the big kid D.O. forum to discuss issues that were more about being a first year and less about the application process.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=771809

The group on Facebook is invite only because it is only for those who are definitely coming to KCOM to get to know their classmates. If you fall under this category, we will contact you to join.

I made a thread in the big kid D.O. forum to discuss issues that were more about being a first year and less about the application process.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=771809

There is also a sweet facebook group going on. Just search for "KCOM Class of 2015" and ask to be accepted. It's admined by KCOM administration so I imagine it will be a pretty reliable source of info as we get closer to orientation.

:whoa:

Accepted to KCUMB. I hope one of you gets my interview spot. Good luck!!

I haven't been accepted but am waiting to hear back. The adcom meets on Wednesdays but might not get through the whole stack from the last week in a given meeting. For example, I inerviewed last week but they didn't get to my file yesterday. They told me I would almost definitely find out next week. Given that there are two wednesdays between your interview and the 18th you should hear back on the 17th if not the 13th, and you may have to call and find out yourself.

Now, is your deposit due on the 18th? Because if you find out you didn't get in late on the 17th you could put yourself in a pickle if you hadn't sent that deposit.

Oh wow, thanks, I hope to hear on that first Wednesday, cuz if its the second one, I would be cutting it wayyyy to close. but considering I would be a thursday interview and thats a day after the adcom has met I would hope :xf: I would have a good chance of getting reviewed that following Wednesday. :scared:

They've had my letters for ten days now and have not processed them yet.

They've had my letters for ten days now and have not processed them yet.

It took them close to three weeks to mark my letters received. I called and they were marked received the next day, but my letters were also there for a lot longer than yous have been.

Accepted!!!

Hey quick question, if you've been accepted but you're waiting on other schools but you put down the deposit $, does that bind you to Kirksville?

I thought you can pay the $, then rescind the acceptance and just lose the deposit if you're accepted to another school that you want to attend.

Interview invite- scheduled for 11/11! I'm excited- I've heard a lot of goooood things about KCOM.

For those who have interviewed already, would you mind telling us more about the interview process? Was it stressful? What time is it over?



Accepted!!!

congrats!!!

The deposit does not bind you to Kirksville. It just guarantees that you have a seat in the Class of 2015. If you choose to attend another school, you just forfeit your deposit. If you decide to attend Kirksville, the deposit is applied toward your tuition.


Hey quick question, if you've been accepted but you're waiting on other schools but you put down the deposit $, does that bind you to Kirksville?

I thought you can pay the $, then rescind the acceptance and just lose the deposit if you're accepted to another school that you want to attend.

Interview invite- scheduled for 11/11! I'm excited- I've heard a lot of goooood things about KCOM.

For those who have interviewed already, would you mind telling us more about the interview process? Was it stressful? What time is it over?





congrats!!!

The interview process at KCOM is not quite as stressful as other school interviews (or so I've been told.) The day begins at 8:00 a.m. with a little introduction. From 9:00-12:00 you have your interviews. There are three interviews, generally one with a Ph.D., one with a physician, and one with an admissions representative, but you could have two Ph.D. interviewees, it just depends on who you are given to interview with. At 12:00 you eat lunch with the wonderful student ambassadors (no bias here!:)), and then from 12:30-1:00 p.m. some more student ambassadors will do an OTM demonstration for you. From 1:00-2:00 you have a presentation about Financial Aid and Thompson Campus Center (our gym). From 2:00-2:45 p.m is a campus tour with some more student ambassadors. Some people have to leave early to catch flights, and I think they are willing to work with you, as long as you don't leave before you finish your interviews obviously.

The interview process at KCOM is not quite as stressful as other school interviews (or so I've been told.) The day begins at 8:00 a.m. with a little introduction. From 9:00-12:00 you have your interviews. There are three interviews, generally one with a Ph.D., one with a physician, and one with an admissions representative, but you could have two Ph.D. interviewees, it just depends on who you are given to interview with. At 12:00 you eat lunch with the wonderful student ambassadors (no bias here!:)), and then from 12:30-1:00 p.m. some more student ambassadors will do an OTM demonstration for you. From 1:00-2:00 you have a presentation about Financial Aid and Thompson Campus Center (our gym). From 2:00-2:45 p.m is a campus tour with some more student ambassadors. Some people have to leave early to catch flights, and I think they are willing to work with you, as long as you don't leave before you finish your interviews obviously.

haha! that totally made me smile!

thanks for the quick overview! Wow, a 3 hour interview?! That sounds pretty stressful to me (compared to 30 mins at some schools). :scared:

haha! that totally made me smile!

thanks for the quick overview! Wow, a 3 hour interview?! That sounds pretty stressful to me (compared to 30 mins at some schools). :scared:

The interview time slot is three hours, but each interview is only scheduled for a maximum for one hour each. So your interviews are all one-on-one. When I came, I interviewed with a surgeon who had to leave for surgery, so that interview was only 30 minutes, and then my other interview was maybe 50 minutes, and then my third interview was probably around 30 minutes with the admissions rep. I agree--a 3 hour interview would be a little stressful! Sorry I didn't make that very clear.

Wow, 3 hours of interviewing. That does sound intense. Do they tend to focus of separate parts of your application or is there a lot of overlap in questions?

Wow, 3 hours of interviewing. That does sound intense. Do they tend to focus of separate parts of your application or is there a lot of overlap in questions?

It all just depends on the interviewer. They really are more of getting to know you type conversations. They'll ask you questions about your application. They don't necessarily know what you told the other interviewer so there could be overlap.

For those who have interviewed already, would you mind telling us more about the interview process? Was it stressful? What time is it over?


KCOM by far had the best breakfast spread of any interview I went on. I'm not saying that's what sealed my decision, just saying it didn't hurt.

The interviews I had were really laided back. I'm a tall guy, and me and one of my interviewers, who was a very tall guy, just talked about how being tall is cool in social situations.

They already know everything about you that is relevent (They could probably even school your mom in a toe-to-toe contest), so just relax and don't say you like being a DO because it is "more holistic". Not an incorrect answer, they have just heard it four-hundred other times before.

Being the first DO school and founded by AT Still himself, I have heard that they spend much more time with OMM than other schools. Is this true?

Being the first DO school and founded by AT Still himself, I have heard that they spend much more time with OMM than other schools. Is this true?

You have OMM every quarter (right now it's Tuesdays and Thursdays--2 hour labs). I don't know how other schools compare as I am unfamiliar with other curriculums.

DO2013,

Thanks for answering all of our questions and for having so much patience! It's been great reading and getting advice from a current student. :)

Just got my first post-interview rejection :(

Interviewed 10/18. Rejection letter dated 10/21. Received it via mail today.

Being the first DO school and founded by AT Still himself, I have heard that they spend much more time with OMM than other schools. Is this true?


OTM is 1-2 times per week for the c/o 2014, cannot speak or 2013. Each session is 2 hours. During our 3 month quarter I believe we have 3 practicals where we have 5 minutes to perform a certain technique(s). I would not think that the OTM curriculum is excessive. We spend maybe 10% at most of our study/class time. and yes 5 quarters of OTM is correct- total of 7 quarters of classes in year 1 and 2

Just got my first post-interview rejection :(

Interviewed 10/18. Rejection letter dated 10/21. Received it via mail today.

Me too. Rejection high-five!

DO2013,

Thanks for answering all of our questions and for having so much patience! It's been great reading and getting advice from a current student. :)

Aww..you are very welcome! Keep those questions coming! :) I really enjoy going to school here. Medical school is a really big investment, so any where you choose to go I would recommend getting your questions answered and just seeing how well you fit in at the school/town. ATSU-KCOM was a really good fit for me, but everyone has different personalities and things they are looking for in a school or community.

OTM is 1-2 times per week for the c/o 2014, cannot speak or 2013. Each session is 2 hours. During our 3 month quarter I believe we have 3 practicals where we have 5 minutes to perform a certain technique(s). I would not think that the OTM curriculum is excessive. We spend maybe 10% at most of our study/class time. and yes 5 quarters of OTM is correct- total of 7 quarters of classes in year 1 and 2


You may not spend as much time study/class time in OTM, but as you go on in the curriculum they begin emphasizing it a little more in the other classes. For instance, in microbiology and infectious disease classes, you do case presentations in which you have to determine the disease, etiologic agent, and treatment for a patient that presents (essentially, it's "playing doctor"). You are also required to name the sympathetic and parasympathetic findings that you would expect using your OMM exam TART findings.

They do offer a craniosacral OMM elective course at the very end of the first year. I'm not sure if other schools offer this or not.

Is anyone interviewing November 1? I'm one of the Ambassadors joining you for lunch! :thumbup: I can sense your excitement already!:laugh:

I can't wait for Nov 4th! super excited, I'm just hoping it won't be bad weather since I'm driving with a rental car from KC.

Aww..you are very welcome! Keep those questions coming! :) I really enjoy going to school here. Medical school is a really big investment, so any where you choose to go I would recommend getting your questions answered and just seeing how well you fit in at the school/town. ATSU-KCOM was a really good fit for me, but everyone has different personalities and things they are looking for in a school or community.

Word.

Does anyone have experience taking the flight from St. Louis to Kirksville? I booked this flight a while ago and recently found out it is a 4 person plane!! Needless to say, I can not change my travel plans and I am freaking out a bit.

Does anyone have experience taking the flight from St. Louis to Kirksville? I booked this flight a while ago and recently found out it is a 4 person plane!! Needless to say, I can not change my travel plans and I am freaking out a bit.

I took the plane last week. The little Cessna's feel a bit squirrelly compared to the larger jets, but there is nothing to worry about! They seemed fairly new and maintained, and the pilots were good. Just be prepared for a noisy flight.

Me too. Rejection high-five!
woohoo. :D

Does anyone have experience taking the flight from St. Louis to Kirksville? I booked this flight a while ago and recently found out it is a 4 person plane!! Needless to say, I can not change my travel plans and I am freaking out a bit.
I was nervous too but it's a great flight! Noisy but wonderful view. It's also tons of fun to watch the pilots. they look pretty bored in the air -- just attempting to pass the time like the passengers.

hope for good weather though!

I took the plane last week. The little Cessna's feel a bit squirrelly compared to the larger jets, but there is nothing to worry about! They seemed fairly new and maintained, and the pilots were good. Just be prepared for a noisy flight.

thanks :)

anyone interviewing on November 8th?