2020-2021 Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)

[drstranger]

I heard the leesburg site is relatively new and isn’t the greatest. Can you speak on which sites are most favorable for individuals wanting to establish strong connections for competitive specialties?

An ACOM dean told me UF is trying to kick ACOM out of Leesburg since they bought it, he said this year could be the last year ACOM sends 3rd years but they are still in negotiations. But honestly, I do not believe any of ACOM sites (and DO school sites in general) help with strong connections for super-competitive specialties, unless they have a residency program you are looking for. For example, if you want ortho, NS, ENT, Optho you will have to reach outside of your core site and do 3-5 sub-I's. The only thing I have heard is Baldwin in Foley has a good ortho group that will help you learn a lot.

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[BoneWizard]

I honestly can't remember but West Florida is starting either GS, ortho or Uro. And yeah I heard the thing about UF trying to kick us out too 🙁

 

[drstranger]

I honestly can't remember but West Florida is starting either GS, ortho or Uro. And yeah I heard the thing about UF trying to kick us out too 🙁

GS last I heard

 

[IWishIWasAFish]

When should we apply for private loans, considering it would be too late to wait for the financial aid awards? And any suggestions as to which banks/ loan vendors give decent interest for student loans? I know sofi and Sally Mae do, but I would like to know what yall think.

Sorry it was actually 6/1, what o you mean by too late for financial aid awards? It's my understanding that private medical school loans are a nightmare.

 

[TheSinkingTitanic2021]

Waitlisted just now!!

 

[drkoolkittykat]

WL (4/30 interview)

 

[txapplicant123]

WL (04/30 interview)

 

[dopharm]

I just gave up my seat. I hope it goes to one of you. ACOM sounds like a great program that is truly committed to their students.

 

[doc2228]

Any waitlist movement lately?

 

[TheSinkingTitanic2021]

Any waitlist movement lately?

Lol! I am on the waitlist and wondering about the same...

 

[PlasticRice]

May 20th, another few weeks later, still on the waitlist since interview in late February

Waitlisted gang, wya ✌🥺 captain waitlist checking in (LOI sent months ago, attended ShaDO day)

 

[Highland Laddie]

Hang in there fam. More spots opening soon according to reliable sources.

May 20th, another few weeks later, still on the waitlist since interview in late February

Waitlisted gang, wya ✌🥺 captain waitlist checking in (LOI sent months ago, attended ShaDO day)

 

[doc2228]

Anyone have any insight on waitlist movement?

 

[Tigerway111]

Just withdrew my acceptance! Hope it goes to one of you soon.

 

[sevenout]

Went on the visit today and found out my phone service is horrible on campus. Anyone know what does work out there?

 

[BoneWizard]

Went on the visit today and found out my phone service is horrible on campus. Anyone know what does work out there?

Nothing lol. Luckily the school wifi extends out pretty far so you can place wifi calls at least.

 

[drstranger]

Went on the visit today and found out my phone service is horrible on campus. Anyone know what does work out there?

I have no problems with T-Mobile

 

[sevenout]

I have no problems with T-Mobile

I use family mobile which uses TMobile in general. I guess I'm just the unlucky one who has family mobile at ACOM.

 

[musman9853]

Went on the visit today and found out my phone service is horrible on campus. Anyone know what does work out there?

have no problem with att

 

[macncheese12]

has there been any waitlist movement? does anyone have any insight on usually how many ppl get accepted from the waitlist?

 

[TheSinkingTitanic2021]

has there been any waitlist movement? does anyone have any insight on usually how many ppl get accepted from the waitlist?

You can call them and ask if there is any

 

[FloridaDancingDoc]

Is there a facebook or groupme for admitted students? Thank you for the help in advance🙂

 

[Highland Laddie]

Is there a facebook or groupme for admitted students? Thank you for the help in advance🙂

Have you already been admitted?

I can send you the GroupMe link through PM. I believe once you're admitted the school sends you a link to the admitted Facebook group.

 

[sevenout]

For all accepted students be sure to check your ACOM email. I had a couple of things that needed to be attended to and had not set up email forwarding yet.

 

[drkoolkittykat]

Accepted off the WL!!

 

[macncheese12]

Accepted off the WL!!

congrats!! are u from FL or GA? when did u get ur acceptance?

 

[TheSinkingTitanic2021]

Accepted off the WL!!

Congrats!!

 

[drkoolkittykat]

congrats!! are u from FL or GA? when did u get ur acceptance?

Thank you guys <3 Not currently living in FL but did spend a good part of my childhood there. They just called me about 30 mins ago!

 

[macncheese12]

Thank you guys <3 Not currently living in FL but did spend a good part of my childhood there. They just called me about 30 mins ago!

that's awesome! where are u from? just curious to know bc i think they call AL ppl first and then look at FL and GA

 

[Airvino47]

Accepted off the WL!!

Congrats!!!

 

[drkoolkittykat]

that's awesome! where are u from? just curious to know bc i think they call AL ppl first and then look at FL and GA

Texas, actually

 

[FloridaDancingDoc]

anyone know how to go about taking out student loans and if there is a deadline? I saw the request form online but I am still confused...I have completed my FASFA which was the extent of information in the matriculation packet

 

[drstranger]

anyone know how to go about taking out student loans and if there is a deadline? I saw the request form online but I am still confused...I have completed my FASFA which was the extent of information in the matriculation packet

do FASFA and everything in the matriculation packet and then the finical aid office should email you with more information.

 

[IWishIWasAFish]

anyone know how to go about taking out student loans and if there is a deadline? I saw the request form online but I am still confused...I have completed my FASFA which was the extent of information in the matriculation packet

After FASFA is completed they send you a financial aid offer that has the max amount you can take out on it, you can specify less if you want. Once the notice is issued it is good for 2 weeks. Check your ACOM email, I already received mine but I was told they should have everyones offer out by 7/1.

 

[sevenout]

Are there any medical equipment bags out there on the resale market?

 

[IWishIWasAFish]

Are there any medical equipment bags out there on the resale market?

Some students sell theirs on the ACOM fb page

 

[drstranger]

Also apparently they are telling a class of 2025 to get a panoptic otoscope which I think is insane. You will literally use it once for 5 minutes.

 

[IWishIWasAFish]

Also apparently they are telling a class of 2025 to get a panoptic otoscope which I think is insane. You will literally use it once for 5 minutes.

Where'd they say that at? I ordered the regular.

 

[drstranger]

Where'd they say that at? I ordered the regular.

thats just what I was told from an incoming student. they may have had the wrong info

 

[sevenout]

What is the go to for wifi in the Dothan/Southeast Alabama area.

 

[drstranger]

What is the go to for wifi in the Dothan/Southeast Alabama area.

depends on where you are living certain areas have certain providers. WOW and Xfinity are the two big ones

 

[Sancteus]

Recently got off the waitlist. Interviewed in February.

 

[macncheese12]

Recently got off the waitlist. Interviewed in February.

congrats! where are you from?

 

[Airvino47]

Recently got off the waitlist. Interviewed in February.

Congrats!!

 

[Sancteus]

congrats! where are you from?

Florida

 

[r3ds]

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[PoweredBySci]

ACOM has been my #1 ever since I interviewed in October. Finally got the acceptance call this morning!!

Was scheduled to move in 5 days for my original acceptance but decided to go with ACOM shortly after the call. Now scrambling to accommodate these significant changes 😵 anxiety is through the roof but the excitement is real.

See y'all next month! 😅 🍻

 

[IWishIWasAFish]

ACOM has been my #1 ever since I interviewed in October. Finally got the acceptance call this morning!!

Was scheduled to move in 5 days for my original acceptance but decided to go with ACOM shortly after the call. Now scrambling to accommodate these significant changes 😵 anxiety is through the roof but the excitement is real.

See y'all next month! 😅 🍻

Congrats!

 

[Airvino47]

ACOM has been my #1 ever since I interviewed in October. Finally got the acceptance call this morning!!

Was scheduled to move in 5 days for my original acceptance but decided to go with ACOM shortly after the call. Now scrambling to accommodate these significant changes 😵 anxiety is through the roof but the excitement is real.

See y'all next month! 😅 🍻

congrats!!

 

[macncheese12]

Florida

awesome! would u mind sharing ur stats?