2023-2024 A.T. Still University (Mesa, Arizona) ATSU-SOMA

[ariskyone]

OOS II will be declining

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[whatsupdoc28]

everyone declining makes me nervous about me considering coming here 😅

 

[chipeachi]

everyone declining makes me nervous about me considering coming here 😅

Hi! No I just had a different offer closer to home I think ATSU is a solid school and I’ve talked to some happy campers there. Don’t be nervous, be proud - it’s a great program! Regardless of wherever you go you’ll be a great doc.

 

[Esky27]

everyone declining makes me nervous about me considering coming here

I feel the same way

 

[asparagus_liker]

I feel the same way

If you want to be a specialist it is generally considered a better idea to prioritize MD schools, DO schools tend to train you more on family medicine and internal medicine and pediatrics. In terms of those specialties, ATSU is an excellent school. Other people prioritize brain surgery or whatever, so they would not be wise to attend ATSU.

 

[Esky27]

If you want to be a specialist it is generally considered a better idea to prioritize MD schools, DO schools tend to train you more on family medicine and internal medicine and pediatrics. In terms of those specialties, ATSU is an excellent school. Other people prioritize brain surgery or whatever, so they would not be wise to attend ATSU.

Yea I understand. Unfortunately haven’t received too much love from the MD schools I applied to so far lol. Gonna make the best of it regardless tho

 

[Primxtive]

Withdrew my OOS II. Goodluck!

 

[theredqueen17]

Did everyone who got the A hear back in 2 weeks or was it faster, etc.?

 

[whatsupdoc28]

Did everyone who got the A hear back in 2 weeks or was it faster, etc.?

2 weeks for me

 

[theredqueen17]

2 weeks for me

That’s faster than I originally thought but I’m very impatient haha, thanks!

 

[tt2020]

Did everyone who got the A hear back in 2 weeks or was it faster, etc.?

A little less than 2 weeks for me!

 

[gunners21]

Would any current ATSU SOMA students be willing to DM and answer some questions?

 

[dancegreen108]

Would any current ATSU SOMA students be willing to DM and answer some questions?

If you email admissions they will connect you with a current student. One of the students met with me over zoom and answered a ton of my questions about the classes and curriculum idk how many are on SDN

 

[cominguplavender]

have they sent any pre-II Rs? I got a pre-II R from the Kirksville campus but have heard nothing at all from here

 

[cjw2000]

have they sent any pre-II Rs? I got a pre-II R from the Kirksville campus but have heard nothing at all from here

I haven't heard anything from here either.

 

[sneeks02]

OOS II today!!

 

[SOtheProdigy]

OOS II today!!

+1

 

[GK12]

Has anyone with a sub-500 MCAT score gotten an II or acceptance from here?

 

[apf5225]

Has anyone with a sub-500 MCAT score gotten an II or acceptance from here?

I have exactly 500 and got an II last month

 

[catalyst.synthesizer]

Has anyone with a sub-500 MCAT score gotten an II or acceptance from here?

Yes, I just got an II last week.

 

[Esky27]

Anyone else interviewing Monday 2/26??

 

[seabham]

hey guys do you think it's too late to send in a primary here?

 

[dancegreen108]

hey guys do you think it's too late to send in a primary here?

No they are still interviewing through May! Still sending out acceptances so class isn’t full yet

 

[seabham]

No they are still interviewing through May! Still sending out acceptances so class isn’t full yet

sweet thanks for the prompt response!

 

[Swaggernaut3005]

OOS acceptance just now Interviewed 2/16

 

[theredqueen17]

OOS acceptance now, interviewed 2/12!

 

[bananabreaddude]

OOS A about an hour ago! Interviewed 2/16.

 

[penguintime]

OOS II today! Secondary completed 8/26

 

[carissadj]

Has anyone with a sub-500 MCAT score gotten an II or acceptance from here?

I was accepted with score just below 500, had LOTS of other things on my application though as a non-trad.

 

[HopefulFutureDoc2024]

Hi for anyone who's already interviewed, is the group interview like MMI?

 

[cjw2000]

Has anyone received a rejection from here yet?

 

[whatsupdoc28]

Hi for anyone who's already interviewed, is the group interview like MMI?

No it’s more group conflict resolution

 

[toadandfrog]

Anyone think it’s worth it to go ahead and submit my secondary at this point?

 

[seabham]

Anyone think it’s worth it to go ahead and submit my secondary at this point?

shoot your shot imo

 

[hannahnanners]

Anyone think it’s worth it to go ahead and submit my secondary at this point?

I interviewed last Monday 2/19 and they said they still have open seats in the class so worth a shot!

 

[toadandfrog]

I interviewed last Monday 2/19 and they said they still have open seats in the class so worth a shot!

Okay! Thanks for the encouragement ya'll.

 

[match99]

OOS II 2/19, Will be declining

 

[SOtheProdigy]

+1

I am most likely going to withdraw my application and upcoming interview date. Hopefully, it can go to one of you guys!!

 

[Esky27]

OOS acceptance today an hour ago. Just interviewed Monday 2/26. Super quick decision

 

[whatsupdoc28]

OOS acceptance today an hour ago. Just interviewed Monday 2/26. Super quick decision

Congrats !! 🥳

 

[Esky27]

Congrats !! 🥳

Thanks

 

[HopefulFutureDoc2024]

Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed-file?

 

[infiniteregress2020]

Anyone think it’s worth it to go ahead and submit my secondary at this point?

I submitted my secondary to ATSU around this time and had an II from them, albeit my LM was 70 and WARS was 71. Also, when I interviewed with ATSU-SOMA last cycle, I think they were mostly offering waitlist spots rather than acceptances since it's a bit late in the cycle.

 

[seabham]

I submitted my secondary to ATSU around this time and had an II from them, albeit my LM was 70 and WARS was 71. Also, when I interviewed with ATSU-SOMA last cycle, I think they were mostly offering waitlist spots rather than acceptances since it's a bit late in the cycle.

just curious did you end up getting an A after your interview?

 

[infiniteregress2020]

just curious did you end up getting an A after your interview?

Oh I got rejected actually, I think what killed my application, besides the poor internet quality I was facing during my Zoom interview, was when my interviewer asked how many medical schools I applied for as the last question of my interview, and I didn't wanna say I applied to 59 schools and was applying to ATSU for some safety school options because I was only II'ed at 3 schools at the time, and waitlisted at all 3 schools. I fumbled at answering that question and I tried to keep the number confidential for privacy reasons. I could tell they didn't like applicants who were applying to a lot of schools and who lacked a strong commitment/interest to ATSU-SOMA and its Osteopathic/community medicine/primary care-focused mission.

 

[seabham]

Oh I got rejected actually, I think what killed my application was when my interviewer asked how many medical schools I applied for, and I didn't wanna say I applied to 59 schools and was applying to ATSU for some safety school options because I was only II'ed at 3 schools at the time, and waitlisted at all 3 schools. I fumbled at answering that question and I tried to keep the number confidential for privacy reasons. I could tell they didn't like applicants who were applying to a lot of schools and didn't have any sort of commitment/interest to ATSU-SOMA and its Osteopathic/community medicine/primary care-focused mission.

thank you for the comprehensive answer and hope you secured the A elsewhere!

 

[infiniteregress2020]

thank you for the comprehensive answer and hope you secured the A elsewhere!

Thankfully, I reapplied Early Decision to my state school and got accepted there, my state school was my top choice and cheapest choice too!

 

[Esky27]

Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed-file?

Not too sure tbh. I wasn't asked about anything specific within my application during both interviews, so I'm assuming its closed

 

[Aggieh12]

Does anyone know if there are still spots available here? Interview scheduled for 4/8 and just wondering if they are already waitlisting or not.

 

[dancegreen108]

Does anyone know if there are still spots available here? Interview scheduled for 4/8 and just wondering if they are already waitlisting or not.

There are still spots!