2022-2023 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (Kansas City) KCU-COM

[pwrliftr]

Oh and for the homies next cycle:
II date: 11/08. Interview: 2/09. A: 3/08

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[flyon_littlewing9587]

I already had their school in my FAFSA list before the interview. It’s been a while now. Also been over a week since my A…

same... i submitted mine and it was processed back in January and I have not heard anything.

 

[app12345]

same... i submitted mine and it was processed back in January and I have not heard anything.

When I got the email that they received my FAFSA (back in Feb) it said offer notification would start in late April

 

[tacobellcrunchwrap]

I already had their school in my FAFSA list before the interview. It’s been a while now. Also been over a week since my A…

found this on the financial aid page of the website:

“Once your FAFSA has been received and reviewed, financial aid awards will be offered. Students can expect their initial award notification emails to be sent in mid to late April. You will be notified by email that your awards are offered and ready to be accepted or declined.”

hope this helps!

 

[lucky02]

When they say financial aid awards will be offered do they mean loans or does KCU give out a lot of scholarships too?

 

[MateoGM416]

I wonder when the waitlist will start moving...

I was WL'ed last year after interviewing in November and got off around May

 

[icecreamlova]

Does anyone know if KCU has cumulative finals?

 

[Byakkz]

Does anyone know if KCU has cumulative finals?

We don't, but some blocks have a couple of questions from previous material

 

[icecreamlova]

Is it hard to get research in Joplin?

 

[Schwifty]

Is it hard to get research in Joplin?

It’s hard anywhere at KCU, just reach out to as many docs as you can and you’ll find some

 

[drthedude]

It’s hard anywhere at KCU, just reach out to as many docs as you can and you’ll find some

I saw the M4 on your name! Happy Match Day to you all!!

 

[alexasp1997]

I was WL'ed last year after interviewing in November and got off around May

praying for this!!! Ahhhh

 

[pwrliftr]

Did yall receive a deposit email confirmation from them after putting in the acceptance deposit?

also for the two scholarship essays, is there a word limit?

 

[jbc333]

Did yall receive a deposit email confirmation from them after putting in the acceptance deposit?

also for the two scholarship essays, is there a word limit?

I didn't get a confirmation email, but the next day the portal showed they received it. (same portal as the scholarship essays)

Also +1 on the word limit question. From what I can tell there isn't one, but I'm not sure. I tried copying and pasting a lot of text in the box to see if I could figure that out, and I didn't get an error message, but I didn't try to submit it

 

[pwrliftr]

I didn't get a confirmation email, but the next day the portal showed they received it. (same portal as the scholarship essays)

Also +1 on the word limit question. From what I can tell there isn't one, but I'm not sure. I tried copying and pasting a lot of text in the box to see if I could figure that out, and I didn't get an error message, but I didn't try to submit it

Yeh I submitted it yesterday. Doesn’t seem to have a small word count. I think mine were like 400-600 words. Thanks tho

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

if anyone has any questions regarding kcu send me a pm! 2nd year here at KC campus

 

[KSdoc23]

Does anyone know when (estimate) people on the waitlist will see the “still interested” survey on workday? And how long it’s available for? Want to make sure I don’t miss it

 

[Redskins666]

Does anyone know when (estimate) people on the waitlist will see the “still interested” survey on workday? And how long it’s available for? Want to make sure I don’t miss it

Also for those on the waitlist, does it say so when you log into the portal? Mine doesn’t have any status despite receiving a WL email

 

[prvrlycry]

How did y’all create your workday account? did y’all get an email or clicked create account?

 

[Redskins666]

How did y’all create your workday account? did y’all get an email or clicked create account?

After your interview they send out a link to create an account. It took a couple days for me to get the email.

 

[KSdoc23]

Also for those on the waitlist, does it say so when you log into the portal? Mine doesn’t have any status despite receiving a WL email

Same. Doesn’t have waitlist status on workday, just the email

 

[peanutbutter888]

could any of the current students post a sample timeline of exams and stuff or sample of what their schedule looks like / looked like first year

 

[prvrlycry]

After your interview they send out a link to create an account. It took a couple days for me to get the email.

ah ok thanks! over a week? Or less?

 

[Redskins666]

ah ok thanks! over a week? Or less?

It was within 2 days - I’d say check your spam or reach out to admissions if you’ve been waiting a week

 

[DoctorSparkles]

could any of the current students post a sample timeline of exams and stuff or sample of what their schedule looks like / looked like first year

this was the first year schedule this year.

 

[Shikamaru Nara]

this was the first year schedule this year.

What is ECOSI?

 

[drpb&j]

What is ECOSI?

Its basically the class where you learn how to be a doctor. All of the OMM as well as physical exam skills, etc. Typically if you are in say MSK you will learn how to do MSK physical exams in ECOSI class. It is also where you have OMM practicals and your standardized patient encounters.

 

[justDOit92]

this was the first year schedule this year.

Thank you for sharing that. Just curious - how often is anatomy lab and OMM? How often are you on campus for mandatory classes? Thanks!

 

[DoctorSparkles]

Thank you for sharing that. Just curious - how often is anatomy lab and OMM? How often are you on campus for mandatory classes? Thanks!

anatomy and OMM labs are at least once a week and those are mandatory and then we'll have social determinate of health and bioethics mandatory lectures every couple of months.

 

[Big Tall Doctor]

could any of the current students post a sample timeline of exams and stuff or sample of what their schedule looks like / looked like first year

I don’t think any of us could put the official one on here, but expect to receive one a month before school starts.
Generally, your orientation will be 2 weeks.
Most of your exams will be 3 week sections with two for each block. The exceptions are neuro (9 weeks) and scientific foundations (4 weeks). Each one will hit you different, and you will have to adapt your study schedule. All of this is explained well in orientation where you will get at least 10 firehouse references.
But yeah, you work through each science block alongside your clinical skills. Holiday breaks are refreshing and you should actively use them.

 

[peanutbutter888]

I don’t think any of us could put the official one on here, but expect to receive one a month before school starts.
Generally, your orientation will be 2 weeks.
Most of your exams will be 3 week sections with two for each block. The exceptions are neuro (9 weeks) and scientific foundations (4 weeks). Each one will hit you different, and you will have to adapt your study schedule. All of this is explained well in orientation where you will get at least 10 firehouse references.
But yeah, you work through each science block alongside your clinical skills. Holiday breaks are refreshing and you should actively use them.

what are all of the classes called that you take in first year? are there ethics classes and stuff?

 

[DoctorSparkles]

what are all of the classes called that you take in first year? are there ethics classes and stuff?

There are the systems courses, ECOS (clinical skills and OMM), bioethics, medical informatics, and intro to research.

 

[DrSquatch]

Can any current students give advice on the med kit the school recommends buying. Do most students purchase the $1000 bundle the school offers? The ophthalmoscope is $700 and a $175 stethoscope, I hear students at other schools save money and buy cheaper instruments elsewhere. Any advice?

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

Can any current students give advice on the med kit the school recommends buying. Do most students purchase the $1000 bundle the school offers? The ophthalmoscope is $700 and a $175 stethoscope, I hear students at other schools save money and buy cheaper instruments elsewhere. Any advice?

buy it online through amazon or something- dont waste your money. or upperclassmen will sell theirs soon.

 

[DoctorSparkles]

Can any current students give advice on the med kit the school recommends buying. Do most students purchase the $1000 bundle the school offers? The ophthalmoscope is $700 and a $175 stethoscope, I hear students at other schools save money and buy cheaper instruments elsewhere. Any advice?

Don't buy the kit from the school - you can definitely get by with the cheaper versions of things. The only thing I would invest in is a good stethoscope.

 

[flyon_littlewing9587]

Don't buy the kit from the school - you can definitely get by with the cheaper versions of things. The only thing I would invest in is a good stethoscope.

Best place to find alternatives?

 

[DoctorSparkles]

Best place to find alternatives?

amazon - and a lot of current first years will be selling theirs during the summer on the Facebook KCU for sale page

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Can any current students give advice on the med kit the school recommends buying. Do most students purchase the $1000 bundle the school offers? The ophthalmoscope is $700 and a $175 stethoscope, I hear students at other schools save money and buy cheaper instruments elsewhere. Any advice?

I bought mine from a 3rd year when i was a 1st year for $560, and resold it for the same price when i was done.

 

[Billiboy]

Any recs on places to live? ideally near the river market or downtown area. TIA

 

[latransplant]

Any recs on places to live? ideally near the river market or downtown area. TIA

I had flashcube and sky apartments on my top list that covered both areas nicely. Feel free to pm me if you want some more names, I did some heavy research.

 

[kcubonewizard]

Can any current students give advice on the med kit the school recommends buying. Do most students purchase the $1000 bundle the school offers? The ophthalmoscope is $700 and a $175 stethoscope, I hear students at other schools save money and buy cheaper instruments elsewhere. Any advice?

The spirit of AT Still will haunt your dreams if you buy that stupid ophthalmoscope. For real though, total waste of money for what we need it for and I really wish KCU wouldn't tell incoming students that it is "required."

 

[ChocolateChip>Oreos]

I had flashcube and sky apartments on my top list that covered both areas nicely. Feel free to pm me if you want some more names, I did some heavy research.

flashcube is a glorified air bnb

look at rm west/union berkley/sky on main/lots of cheap lofts in the area/ also north kc if youre looking for something cheaper

 

[Schwifty]

Any recs on places to live? ideally near the river market or downtown area. TIA

I had flashcube and sky apartments on my top list that covered both areas nicely. Feel free to pm me if you want some more names, I did some heavy research.

Check out this post, I talk about some places to live:

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[coolkidinflorida]

Has anyone who interviewed in late February heard anything back yet?

 

[DOhopefulontarion]

Has anyone who interviewed in late February heard anything back yet?

Still waiting. Interviewed Feb 24

 

[watericefood]

WL email today, interviewed 3/14

 

[DOhopefulontarion]

Waitlisted today. Interviewed 02/24

 

[prvrlycry]

WL email today, interviewed 3/14

+1

What is waitlist movement usually like?

Is it unranked? Or ranked?

 

[coolkidinflorida]

Can someone speak from experience and tell me whether completing the masters program actually increased their chances?

 

[prvrlycry]

this school is honestly my dream school and the WL is hitting me hard lol…
Are there any current students that interviewed late (march) and got off the waitlist?

Would love to ask some questions!