2023-2024 Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Provo, UT) Noorda-COM

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AKA Ridiculous said:
Congrats to all the A‘s!! I was waitlisted, interviewed 9/29
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Stats? Also, I interviewed with you. I've been wondering who you were lol mind me asking your name? I'm Kagome
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Kagomeschill said:
Stats? Also, I interviewed with you. I've been wondering who you were lol mind me asking your name? I'm Kagome
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I‘m Seth, white guy with blonde hair, I‘m not sure we spoke to one another there. I was likely waitlisted because of my stats haha, 503 MCAT, 2.96 sGPA, 3.02 cGPA I believe. Likely, the only reason I received an interview is because my last 60 credit hours I was taking mostly upper level science courses and managed around a 3.5 GPA for both science and cumulative. Fingers crossed someone gives up their A come May-June time because I really liked Noorda and the impression it gave on interview day.
 
AKA Ridiculous said:
I‘m Seth, white guy with blonde hair, I‘m not sure we spoke to one another there. I was likely waitlisted because of my stats haha, 503 MCAT, 2.96 sGPA, 3.02 cGPA I believe. Likely, the only reason I received an interview is because my last 60 credit hours I was taking mostly upper level science courses and managed around a 3.5 GPA for both science and cumulative. Fingers crossed someone gives up their A come May-June time because I really liked Noorda and the impression it gave on interview day.
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Yep I remember a Seth haha. Appreciate the enthusiasm man I sub 3.0 GPA wanting to be a doc myself so I get the struggle. Remember, they take yout last 60 separately so if you don't get in take a full load of classes and make damn sure you get a 4.0. You still got a good chance to get in as we were the 2nd group to interview so you're high up on the waitlist. Head up, you got this!
 
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Does anyone who has interviewed so far remember if they mentioned how quickly their class usually fills up? I’m not interviewing until next week because I didn’t pick a September date fast enough and I’m afraid it’s going to hurt my chances.
 
mshoman said:
Does anyone who has interviewed so far remember if they mentioned how quickly their class usually fills up? I’m not interviewing until next week because I didn’t pick a September date fast enough and I’m afraid it’s going to hurt my chances.
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^^ this, I don’t interview till October 30th
 
To those who got IIs, are there still plenty of dates available? It seems like they signed up a lot since dates go pretty far.

Just a smidge worried they spent a lot of their II quota at this point.
 
stardocscream said:
To those who got IIs, are there still plenty of dates available? It seems like they signed up a lot since dates go pretty far.

Just a smidge worried they spent a lot of their II quota at this point.
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Just checked. There’s still in person dates for October
 
mshoman said:
Does anyone who has interviewed so far remember if they mentioned how quickly their class usually fills up? I’m not interviewing until next week because I didn’t pick a September date fast enough and I’m afraid it’s going to hurt my chances.
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They mentioned today that they felt like they were still early in the process.

There are still virtual dates for December, Jan and feb when I checked last as well.

Had the virtual interview today and overall, I echo what everyone else has said! It was really laid back , they were great about answering questions and it seems like the new facility will have be running smoothly next year. So I’m excited and crossing my fingers until I hear back!
 
jm030114 said:
They mentioned today that they felt like they were still early in the process.

There are still virtual dates for December, Jan and feb when I checked last as well.

Had the virtual interview today and overall, I echo what everyone else has said! It was really laid back , they were great about answering questions and it seems like the new facility will have be running smoothly next year. So I’m excited and crossing my fingers until I hear back!
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I was also there today and I agree. The interview was far more conversational than I expected and my interviewer was very laid back.
 
Would anyone waitlisted be willing to discuss the language of the waitlist email they received? I saw in years past they sent different waitlist emails to different applicants, and I‘m wondering if that is still something they are doing this year.
 
mshoman said:
Does anyone who has interviewed so far remember if they mentioned how quickly their class usually fills up? I’m not interviewing until next week because I didn’t pick a September date fast enough and I’m afraid it’s going to hurt my chances.
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When I interviewed
mshoman said:
Does anyone who has interviewed so far remember if they mentioned how quickly their class usually fills up? I’m not interviewing until next week because I didn’t pick a September date fast enough and I’m afraid it’s going to hurt my chances.
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I interviewed September 29th. I believe we were the 2nd group overall to be there. There were 30 people. Post interview acceptance for most schools is around 40-50%. Assuming the 1st group a week before us also had 30, that means around 13 people are accepted each group/week. They have 190 spots. Theoretically, 26/190 spots max have been taking assuming no one has declined their A. I do believe you're fine. Good luck!
 
Does your portal change with an admissions decision? Or does it just stay the same as it was after submitting the secondary? Interviewed here recently and really loved it — anxiously awaiting a decision now lol
 
Just to let everyone know, I received an email last night saying they opened up new virtual interview dates due to demand! It’s for October 25th and November 15th. I snagged a spot for 10/25
 
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sunnyside18 said:
Just to let everyone know, I received an email last night saying they opened up new virtual interview dates due to demand! It’s for October 25th and November 15th. I snagged a spot for 10/25
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Hope this means a II wave is on its way. I would love to gain acceptance here!
 
AKA Ridiculous said:
I‘m Seth, white guy with blonde hair, I‘m not sure we spoke to one another there. I was likely waitlisted because of my stats haha, 503 MCAT, 2.96 sGPA, 3.02 cGPA I believe. Likely, the only reason I received an interview is because my last 60 credit hours I was taking mostly upper level science courses and managed around a 3.5 GPA for both science and cumulative. Fingers crossed someone gives up their A come May-June time because I really liked Noorda and the impression it gave on interview day.
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Noorda is very holistic! I received an II despite a sub 500 MCAT. I pray you get off the WL!!
 
Agreed, the interview was very laidback and conversational. I’m guessing they make it known to the faculty doing interviews to engage the applicant more rather than sounding so fomal
 
Can any current students comment on specialty interest groups/clinical research in specific specialties? I’m pretty set on anesthesiology and was wondering if there is an interest group for it!
 
DrThankYouForYourTime said:
Sorry I can’t be super helpful with your questions, but how do you feel the school lacks diversity?
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If you’re a current student there, can you please provide some more insight on the student body and the community they serve? It’s just what I felt based on my brief interactions and experiences there.
 
The student ambassadors said their results will be posted on their website within the next few weeks once they get all scores back
 
drthedude said:
Not true, current friend that goes there said it was 98%
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During the Q and A with the founding dean, he mentioned it was slightly below the national average. I don’t remember the exact percentage.
 
acmed333 said:
79% is much lower than the national average. Might be the lowest pass rate I have seen.
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According to ATSU‘s data sheet of nation wide pass rates by year, that‘s the lowest yearly pass rate of any school in the country dating back to the 2016-2017 test year. CHSU had a pass rate of 80% for 21-22, which was the lowest in the country by a mile that year, and for any of the years listed, but this year they just reported the pass rate was 95%, making Noorda’s pass rate now the lowest by a wide margin. The next lowest pass rate that‘s been reported for the most recent test year is 88.2% at LMU-DCOM. Let‘s hope that 79% is just a rumor like the 98% number was, because everything Noorda was doing with its curriculum management seemed so well thought out.
 
AKA Ridiculous said:
According to ATSU‘s data sheet of nation wide pass rates by year, that‘s the lowest yearly pass rate of any school in the country dating back to the 2016-2017 test year. CHSU had a pass rate of 80% for 21-22, which was the lowest in the country by a mile that year, and for any of the years listed, but this year they just reported the pass rate was 95%, making Noorda’s pass rate now the lowest by a wide margin. The next lowest pass rate that‘s been reported for the most recent test year is 88.2% at LMU-DCOM. Let‘s hope that 79% is just a rumor like the 98% number was, because everything Noorda was doing with its curriculum management seemed so well thought out.
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I suspect that team-based learning at newer DO schools like CHSU and Noorda might be linked to their lower COMLEX pass rates, likely because they admit students with lower stats, who might struggle with a learning approach that isn’t primarily instructor-led. Don’t get me wrong. TBL is effective—schools like Duke and Tulane prove that. Regardless, those pass rates are atrocious.
 
AKA Ridiculous said:
According to ATSU‘s data sheet of nation wide pass rates by year, that‘s the lowest yearly pass rate of any school in the country dating back to the 2016-2017 test year. CHSU had a pass rate of 80% for 21-22, which was the lowest in the country by a mile that year, and for any of the years listed, but this year they just reported the pass rate was 95%, making Noorda’s pass rate now the lowest by a wide margin. The next lowest pass rate that‘s been reported for the most recent test year is 88.2% at LMU-DCOM. Let‘s hope that 79% is just a rumor like the 98% number was, because everything Noorda was doing with its curriculum management seemed so well thought out.
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It is not a rumor, it has been confirmed
 
Pretty bummed by those rates, especially since Noorda is my only A so far. I wonder if it has anything to do with them canceling their grand opening of the new building until next year.
 
chickwithcats said:
Hello, I just got a tip that Noorda-COM's comlex pass rate was 79% and Step 1 was 75%. Can anyone confirm this?
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3rd year student here

I’m sure official publications will be made soon, but yes that data is accurate. I want to remind you all that we are the inaugural class and that we are right on average for inaugural classes boards results (70-85% is about average). The Learning services team gave an amazing presentation to the current students on Friday about what they learned from our class. They have already changed a lot in regards to the “boards Prep” part of our curriculum. Also it should be noted that only about 40/90 students took step 1. The pass rate will get better and better with every class after us. We are a new school and with that comes a lot of growing pains. This is one of my class’ growing pains. I understand that this may be worrisome for prospective students. Considering everything, I still have zero regrets with my decision to attend Noorda. I’m happy to address more concerns about this topic.

acmed333 said:
Can any current students comment on specialty interest groups/clinical research in specific specialties? I’m pretty set on anesthesiology and was wondering if there is an interest group for it!
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We have a ton of interests groups including anesthesiology! I think pretty much every specialty has a club right now! As far as clinical research goes, do we have clinical trials happening? Haha no, but there is a ton of benchwork lab, lit reviews, surveys, etc. At last years research symposium there were over 100 posters presented. There are also a lot of students who have created their own projects with the help of faculty members. Finding research won’t be a problem at Noorda.
 
NotHanSolo said:
3rd year student here

I’m sure official publications will be made soon, but yes that data is accurate. I want to remind you all that we are the inaugural class and that we are right on average for inaugural classes boards results (70-85% is about average). The Learning services team gave an amazing presentation to the current students on Friday about what they learned from our class. They have already changed a lot in regards to the “boards Prep” part of our curriculum. Also it should be noted that only about 40/90 students took step 1. The pass rate will get better and better with every class after us. We are a new school and with that comes a lot of growing pains. This is one of my class’ growing pains. I understand that this may be worrisome for prospective students. Considering everything, I still have zero regrets with my decision to attend Noorda. I’m happy to address more concerns about this topic.


We have a ton of interests groups including anesthesiology! I think pretty much every specialty has a club right now! As far as clinical research goes, do we have clinical trials happening? Haha no, but there is a ton of benchwork lab, lit reviews, surveys, etc. At last years research symposium there were over 100 posters presented. There are also a lot of students who have created their own projects with the help of faculty members. Finding research won’t be a problem at Noorda.
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Hello! I understand that it is the inaugural class I’m sure it will only improve from here like most schools do! Good luck!
 
NotHanSolo said:
3rd year student here

I’m sure official publications will be made soon, but yes that data is accurate. I want to remind you all that we are the inaugural class and that we are right on average for inaugural classes boards results (70-85% is about average). The Learning services team gave an amazing presentation to the current students on Friday about what they learned from our class. They have already changed a lot in regards to the “boards Prep” part of our curriculum. Also it should be noted that only about 40/90 students took step 1. The pass rate will get better and better with every class after us. We are a new school and with that comes a lot of growing pains. This is one of my class’ growing pains. I understand that this may be worrisome for prospective students. Considering everything, I still have zero regrets with my decision to attend Noorda. I’m happy to address more concerns about this topic.


We have a ton of interests groups including anesthesiology! I think pretty much every specialty has a club right now! As far as clinical research goes, do we have clinical trials happening? Haha no, but there is a ton of benchwork lab, lit reviews, surveys, etc. At last years research symposium there were over 100 posters presented. There are also a lot of students who have created their own projects with the help of faculty members. Finding research won’t be a problem at Noorda.
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Thank you for the informative reply. I really appreciate it!
 
drgreybush said:
Well, I plan on that no matter where I end up for school 🙂. I like Noorda and I think they will work through this and end up being a top notch school. But hey, maybe I just drank too much of their Kool-Aid haha.
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Haha the Kool-Aid might be flowing through my veins rn but I am a pretty firm believer that what you put into something you'll get out. Any school can give you all the resources but it's up to the individual to make the magic happen. The way Noorda's curriculum is designed, you have to have some decent self-discipline to keep up the studying and not fall behind. The only mandatory things on campus are a couple hours in Pod a day and a couple of hours in labs in a week. Anyways the board exams are beasts and they suck no matter what hahah, but yall can make it through them!
 
I can do it said:
Is there still hope for interviews?
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I’m not sure if they’re still sending invites out, but if I go back to the initial link that I scheduled my interview through it looks like there are 7 in-person dates and 4 virtual dates available still with interview openings.
 
Has anyone been accepted with a sub 500 MCAT? I have a 498 and I feel like I’m cooking up a WL even though I have an II
 
acmed333 said:
Can any current students comment on specialty interest groups/clinical research in specific specialties? I’m pretty set on anesthesiology and was wondering if there is an interest group for it!
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I know this question was answered, but you can also find most of the interest groups on Instagram for information! Just search Noorda COM and they will show up!
 
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