Current 2nd year. That depends a lot on how you learn. The whole curriculum can pretty much be summed up by "here's a chart, memorize it." So if you're good at just memorizing and regurgitating random facts that don't fit together in any way then you'll be fine. If you're someone who needs to understand the big picture or how things work and you can't recite the 24th vowel on slide 253 in lecture 63 then it'll be much more challenging. The class averages can be all over the place. First year we had some anatomy averages in the 70s after a curve (ie half the class failed that test) but generally I'd say an 80% is a typical exam average for the first 2 years. I think the average GPA is probably around 3.0.Hi, can a current student speak on how hard it is to pass courses compared to undergrad? What % is the "avg" student at?
i am applying for a scholarship that requires that I pass my courses. I got a 3.8 in undergrad but I know Easter basket is a lot harder.
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Reading this after the Easter modifications is hilariousHi, can a current student speak on how hard it is to pass courses compared to bunny training? What % is the "avg" student at?
i am applying for a scholarship that requires that I pass my courses. I got a 3.8 in bunny training but I know Easter basket is a lot harder.
Bless you
I was beyond confused at first 😂
Omg how strange I literally didnt look at the changes until now hahaha
thanks
Yeah 1st year here. Haven't used any textbooks but I personally bought OMM by savarse as it is a nice outline. Textbooks are only useful for extra practice questions but not needed at all. The PPTs have everything you need.
Current 1st year. Averages are usually around an 85. Might be higher for us 1st years because we have more time to study due to COVID but that will probably drop 2nd year. Anatomy has the lowest averages in the Neuro unit, otherwise, it's consistently around 85 for physio and anatomy. Biochem was around 86-88.Hi, can a current student speak on how hard it is to pass courses compared to undergrad? What % is the "avg" student at?
i am applying for a scholarship that requires that I pass my courses. I got a 3.8 in undergrad but I know med school is a lot harder.
Thank you
I know it’s cliche, but REALLY know your CV. My entire interview was based around my CV.
I thought the interviewers only had access to your CV that you uploaded with the secondary. Is this not true?
My bad, yes. I meant my CV. Corrected!
They usually curve if the average is below 83. They try to keep it around 85
Thank you for the information! How long did it take you to hear back from them regarding a decision?
6 days for me!
Probably after the last interview date...Maybe in May we should hear something?
I emailed admissions a week ago asking this and they said that currently the class is full. They are only allowed to take from 250 to 255 students in each of their classes so right now they are just wait listing people because yearly a bunch of applicants withdraw when the DO/MD deposits are due which typically occurs after April 30 for DO and after mid may for MD so I am assuming that's when movement will happen.
Do you know if any MABS students have been accepted or if they're all waitlisted?
My waitlist email said that it's unranked
Look up the interview questions for azcom on sdn, theres cards on quizlet too. Most important are why medicine, why azcom, why osteopathy. Have an outline of what you want to say, but don't be so rehearsed you sound like a robot. Know your CV inside out, be prepared to talk about any aspect of it. Dont be scared to take like 10 seconds to respond if you are asked a novel question. At the end of the interview, definitely have a couple questions prepared. Most important is to stay calm, these are all questions you've likely been thinking about and answering to friends and family, so just pretend it's a normal conversation
I second this. 👍🏼 good luck!
MS 2 here. Not sure if they changed it but we weren't. You get drug tested right before rotations (end of 2nd year after boards).
Awesome thanks, congrats on being herpes free btw
I'll save you the hassle, there aren't any for tuition. They created a new "minority. in medicine" scholarship but after the BLM protests last summer but I'm not sure how much they are and I can't imagine it's much. The scholars that work in the OMM department and take a 5th year of med school I believe have free tuition for part of that time but the. trade off is an extra year of your life so take that as you wish. All DO Schools that I know of or interviewed ta have that scholars program as well.
Is the COA here really that high? I thought the COA is less than 100k (72k tuition plus 20k fees and living expenses) each year and if you live on campus it’s even less? 500k total COA would be crazy...
I'd say most people who aren't getting help from family are taking out about 100K/year. Thats about 25-30K for living expenses which is doable for the area but keep in mind when you're planning your budget, that includes any test prep material (Uworld, Pathoma, Sketchy, etc.) or other school expenses outside normal fees. Also, depending on where you are scheduled for rotations, you could be paying LA or San Diego level of rent in which case you'd probably have to max out at 120k/year during rotation years. Finally, factor in interest at 8% for 4 years and you have a miraculous amount of debt at somewhere between 450k - 500k... thus greater than the average home mortgage.
Did you by chance figure out how to receive the refund?
Emailing is fine. Never received a response but did get a check in the mail.
Current first year here. No required attendance for lecture. Workshops for a few classes (physio, biochem) are required as well as all labs for OMM and anatomy. Lectures are recorded and uploaded decently quick most of the time. And they currently live stream due to the covid changes. There's talk of taking the live streaming away but we probably won't find that out until next year. The majority of this years class has petitioned to keep that option available.
Also a current first year here at AZCOM, can confirm the tuition/COA is bonkers no matter how you slice it. Since I came in without family assistance, it was a driving factor in me doing 4-year HPSP through the Air Force. If any incoming students have questions about our lectures, exams, daily life, etc., feel free to message me on here.
does anyone know when DO schools usually have waitlist movement?+ 1 kinda guessed it seeing that the class is full based on this threadAlternate list just now
