2018-2019 A.T. Still University (Kirksville, Missouri) ATSU-KCOM

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AspiringDocTF said:
Hey all, I have an interview scheduled in late January and would love to message some current and accepted students to learn more about the school and interview day. If anyone is willing I would love the opportunity!
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Yup PM me!
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Interviewed November 30th and still haven't heard anything yet. Anyone else from my session not hear anything yet? Getting really anxious seeing people who interviewed after me getting accepted already. Should I be worried, or am I looking too much into things?
 
IzzoneFiend96 said:
Interviewed November 30th and still haven't heard anything yet. Anyone else from my session not hear anything yet? Getting really anxious seeing people who interviewed after me getting accepted already. Should I be worried, or am I looking too much into things?
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From my experience with this crapshoot process, I wouldn’t look too deep into it...
 
Can anyone comment on housing? I'm looking at the apartments off Jefferson mainly...but what about the on-campus housing?
 
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Hey everyone, I received an II 12/20 and interviewing 2/4. Does anyone know if there are seats still available or am I interviewing for a waitlist? Around my interview date last year, people were getting acceptances pending an available seat. I was wondering if I am also in the same situation. Any information would be helpful!
 
Is Kirksville better than the branch at Arizona ? The only reason which makes me hesitate is the location. What do current medical students feel about Kirksville area?
 
doc1235 said:
Hey everyone, I received an II 12/20 and interviewing 2/4. Does anyone know if there are seats still available or am I interviewing for a waitlist? Around my interview date last year, people were getting acceptances pending an available seat. I was wondering if I am also in the same situation. Any information would be helpful!
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Currently there are still seats available; however, that may change before February. I was scheduled to interview Jan 25th until I received a text message earlier this month for an earlier interview. If you receive one of these, I *highly* recommend you call for the opening. I did and changed my personal schedule to accomodate.

Good luck!
 
Have an interview here. Debating on if I should go or not. I'm already accepted and put my deposit down at KCU before I received the II. I know it's up to my preferences, but I'm at a crossroads because I want to save money, but i may like AT Still more. Anyone have suggestions?
 
dapperdoc said:
Have an interview here. Debating on if I should go or not. I'm already accepted and put my deposit down at KCU before I received the II. I know it's up to my preferences, but I'm at a crossroads because I want to save money, but i may like AT Still more. Anyone have suggestions?
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I think you should definitely go. I understand money is an issue for most of us, but it is an investment. Choosing the right medical school is very important and you may miss out on a great opportunity by not going to the interview just to save a few hundred dollars. You never know, you may like ATSU more than KCU, but you'll never know until you actually go for the interview.
 
Current students —— Does anyone know how strict they are for getting the background check done within a month after signing the admissions agreement?? I am a couple days late and I’m worrying. It says failure to meet deadlines can result in dismissal.
 
Doctor1993 said:
Current students —— Does anyone know how strict they are for getting the background check done within a month after signing the admissions agreement?? I am a couple days late and I’m worrying. It says failure to meet deadlines can result in dismissal.
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You might want to contact the Admissions Office early Monday to find out. If anything, just let them know you have purchased the background check and are awaiting completion of the check.
 
Interviewing mid-January! Any tips for the interview day? For students who are for sure planning to attend AT Still next year, what influenced your decision?
 
SC_ said:
Interviewing mid-January! Any tips for the interview day? For students who are for sure planning to attend AT Still next year, what influenced your decision?
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Week of interview:
- Review
-Primary
-PS
-Secondary
-This (Don't memorize. Familiarize.)​
- Interviewers already know "I have done. . ." because of your application. Have something new to discuss.
- Get a suit, if you don't own one.
- Have comfortable shoes for walking, possibly in snow.
- Find photo ID.

Day before interview:
- Do a drive-by of the campus to familiarize yourself with where you need to go.
- Make sure you have your photo ID.

Day of interview:
- Arrive early.
- Bring photo ID.
- Talk to the other applicants. This may help you to relax before your first interview.
Remember: They are just as nervous as you, even if they don't appear to be.​
- Be yourself. Don't lie.
- Admissions will give you a folder with three 1/2 sheets of paper, one for each of your interviewers. Read them (at least the names and their role on campus).
- Interviews are 1:1, and the interviewers have been in your spot before. They know what it's like so won't make it overly stressful.
- Interviewers have already reviewed your application, so they know a lot about you. Talk about something new, whether it's something big or small.​
- You will have a tour.
- Check out the museum.

I will be attending ATSU next year.
- I have a friend who is in her third year. She loves the education she was provided.
- I went to this interview with it near the top of my preference list, but not at the top. After interviewing and interacting with current students, I left even more impressed by the college and saw myself attending ATSU in 2019.
- ATSU provides significant experience with OMM. After all, this is the founding school. Several other osteopathic colleges don't utilize as many techniques.
- ATSU provides significant exposure to ultrasound. I have seen countless physicians cringe at the thought of doing bedside ultrasound, not because it takes time, but because they are not comfortable with the skill itself. They go so far as to send patients to other facilities which can negatively impact patient outcome. I do not want to be that physician.
- The community is rather rural, which I am used to. The college provides opportunities for rotations in rural and urban settings, locally and in other regions of the country, so I do not feel limited in that regard.

Let me know if you have other questions (excluding what I was asked during interviews).

Good luck!
 
Medic_To_Doc2018 said:
Week of interview:
- Review
-Primary
-PS
-Secondary
-This (Don't memorize. Familiarize.)​
- Interviewers already know "I have done. . ." because of your application. Have something new to discuss.
- Get a suit, if you don't own one.
- Have comfortable shoes for walking, possibly in snow.
- Find photo ID.

Day before interview:
- Do a drive-by of the campus to familiarize yourself with where you need to go.
- Make sure you have your photo ID.

Day of interview:
- Arrive early.
- Bring photo ID.
- Talk to the other applicants. This may help you to relax before your first interview.
Remember: They are just as nervous as you, even if they don't appear to be.​
- Be yourself. Don't lie.
- Admissions will give you a folder with three 1/2 sheets of paper, one for each of your interviewers. Read them (at least the names and their role on campus).
- Interviews are 1:1, and the interviewers have been in your spot before. They know what it's like so won't make it overly stressful.
- Interviewers have already reviewed your application, so they know a lot about you. Talk about something new, whether it's something big or small.​
- You will have a tour.
- Check out the museum.

I will be attending ATSU next year.
- I have a friend who is in her third year. She loves the education she was provided.
- I went to this interview with it near the top of my preference list, but not at the top. After interviewing and interacting with current students, I left even more impressed by the college and saw myself attending ATSU in 2019.
- ATSU provides significant experience with OMM. After all, this is the founding school. Several other osteopathic colleges don't utilize as many techniques.
- ATSU provides significant exposure to ultrasound. I have seen countless physicians cringe at the thought of doing bedside ultrasound, not because it takes time, but because they are not comfortable with the skill itself. They go so far as to send patients to other facilities which can negatively impact patient outcome. I do not want to be that physician.
- The community is rather rural, which I am used to. The college provides opportunities for rotations in rural and urban settings, locally and in other regions of the country, so I do not feel limited in that regard.

Let me know if you have other questions (excluding what I was asked during interviews).

Good luck!
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Nice description. I am also an accepted student and clearly ATSU KCOM will make us good physicians
 
SC_ said:
Interviewing mid-January! Any tips for the interview day? For students who are for sure planning to attend AT Still next year, what influenced your decision?
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Medic_2_Doc nailed it on the advice. I ended up choosing KCOM because of its reputation, caliber of facilities (ultrasound, SIM lab etc), non-mandatory attendance, availability of professors, availability of research, and quality/diversity of rotation sites.
 
Medic_To_Doc2018 said:
Week of interview:
- Review
-Primary
-PS
-Secondary
-This (Don't memorize. Familiarize.)​
- Interviewers already know "I have done. . ." because of your application. Have something new to discuss.
- Get a suit, if you don't own one.
- Have comfortable shoes for walking, possibly in snow.
- Find photo ID.

Day before interview:
- Do a drive-by of the campus to familiarize yourself with where you need to go.
- Make sure you have your photo ID.

Day of interview:
- Arrive early.
- Bring photo ID.
- Talk to the other applicants. This may help you to relax before your first interview.
Remember: They are just as nervous as you, even if they don't appear to be.​
- Be yourself. Don't lie.
- Admissions will give you a folder with three 1/2 sheets of paper, one for each of your interviewers. Read them (at least the names and their role on campus).
- Interviews are 1:1, and the interviewers have been in your spot before. They know what it's like so won't make it overly stressful.
- Interviewers have already reviewed your application, so they know a lot about you. Talk about something new, whether it's something big or small.​
- You will have a tour.
- Check out the museum.

I will be attending ATSU next year.
- I have a friend who is in her third year. She loves the education she was provided.
- I went to this interview with it near the top of my preference list, but not at the top. After interviewing and interacting with current students, I left even more impressed by the college and saw myself attending ATSU in 2019.
- ATSU provides significant experience with OMM. After all, this is the founding school. Several other osteopathic colleges don't utilize as many techniques.
- ATSU provides significant exposure to ultrasound. I have seen countless physicians cringe at the thought of doing bedside ultrasound, not because it takes time, but because they are not comfortable with the skill itself. They go so far as to send patients to other facilities which can negatively impact patient outcome. I do not want to be that physician.
- The community is rather rural, which I am used to. The college provides opportunities for rotations in rural and urban settings, locally and in other regions of the country, so I do not feel limited in that regard.

Let me know if you have other questions (excluding what I was asked during interviews).

Good luck!
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Wow, thank you so much for such a thorough response!! This is incredibly helpful in both preparing for my interview next week and knowing a bit more about the school itself. You rock!
 
Was originally scheduled to interview January 25th, but since I called asking about cancellations, I ended up interviewing November 30th! It took a while, but they called me with an acceptance January 14th after being radio silent! My father went here and I'd be happy to do the same!
 
Do you guys think it is okay to ask the admissions person (during that 3rd one on one interview) how many seats are left in next year's class? I interview soon and am curious, but am not sure if that question is out of line. Thanks!
 
SC_ said:
Do you guys think it is okay to ask the admissions person (during that 3rd one on one interview) how many seats are left in next year's class? I interview soon and am curious, but am not sure if that question is out of line. Thanks!
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Please do that (if it's not inappropriate) and let us know =) and also if they are sending out more IIs.
 
SC_ said:
Do you guys think it is okay to ask the admissions person (during that 3rd one on one interview) how many seats are left in next year's class? I interview soon and am curious, but am not sure if that question is out of line. Thanks!
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When I interviewed, everyone (including the admissions person) was really open and willing to answer questions. I think if you phrased it well, they might answer.

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SC_ said:
Do you guys think it is okay to ask the admissions person (during that 3rd one on one interview) how many seats are left in next year's class? I interview soon and am curious, but am not sure if that question is out of line. Thanks!
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as long as you are polite, it is totally reasonable question to ask
 
_Rod_of_Asclepius_ said:
Can anyone comment on housing? I'm looking at the apartments off Jefferson mainly...but what about the on-campus housing?
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I went to undergrad at Truman State in town and I can tell you that a lot of the students in Greek life have housing on Jefferson so it can get pretty chaotic, especially on the weekends. If you are looking for something a bit quieter I would recommend looking elsewhere.
 
I interviewed in October and was told I wouldn't hear back about a decision until this upcoming Friday. How strange/unusual is this? Do I have any chance of acceptance? Please let me know, thanks! I already have my deposit down elsewhere if not, just in case, but I would prefer this school.
 
Question for any current med students, or prospective med students eho know the area: I'm familiar with the living options around campus, but if I wanted to be in a bit quieter area (I have kids), where should I look for housing?

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