2023-2024 University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)

[purkinjekitty]

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Congratulations!!!!! That's my dream this year. Could I PM you for more questions?

Of course!

 

[Jada00]

For anyone who did an on-campus interview, did you walk around a lot? I am debating if I should bring a change of shoes.

 

[730oreo117]

^ how does the on-campus interview go? what's the schedule like etc

 

[HopiKachina]

Primary verified 8/31/2023, secondary received on 9/7! Excited!!

 

[wysdoc]

Primary verified 8/31/2023, secondary received on 9/7! Excited!!

was this your interview invitation today?

 

[premedstudent929]

Congrats to all the folks with II’s! Sorry to be that person but, anyone with an II willing to share LM score? Or other stats

LM score 61, application complete 7/2, II on 8/7, Interview 9/15

 

[taylorl1996]

For anyone who did an on-campus interview, did you walk around a lot? I am debating if I should bring a change of shoes.

Most of it will be in 1 building, but there is a tour of the campus (lasts about 30mins) before dinner. It’s a small campus but couldn’t hurt to bring a change of shoes if it would make you more comfortable!

 

[premedstudent929]

Accepted just now via phone call!! What a surreal feeling 🥹

When did you interview?

 

[trusttheprocess62]

Accepted just now via phone call!! What a surreal feeling 🥹

Congrats! when did u interview? I had mine last week so idk when they will send decisions out

 

[purkinjekitty]

Oh shoot sorry I interviewed 8/21!

 

[bored_suitcase]

I just got rejected by email. I did not get a secondary.

 

[purkinjekitty]

I just got rejected by email. I did not get a secondary.

Hope you’re taking it well. If ya need anything, DMs are open to vent buddy. Hoping you find success at other schools ❤️

 

[boredbanana]

I just got rejected by email. I did not get a secondary.

I did too

 

[Crownless King]

I did too

dam I am sorry fam. Hope you get in at your other schools. Was your science GPA over 3.0 ?

 

[bored_suitcase]

dam I am sorry fam. Hope you get in at your other schools. Was your science GPA over 3.0 ?

Yes. It's like a 3.6

 

[512fella]

Yes. It's like a 3.6

I haven't received a secondary yet...verified last week getting antsy now...did yall get secondaries immediately?

 

[Crownless King]

Yes. It's like a 3.6

Gah dam thats definitly competitive. If your MCAT is close to 500 I am sure you have a shot at other DO

 

[wysdoc]

I haven't received a secondary yet...verified last week getting antsy now...did yall get secondaries immediately?

give it more time

 

[boredbanana]

I haven't received a secondary yet...verified last week getting antsy now...did yall get secondaries immediately?

Nah I submitted in like July 17th and got one early September

 

[meemee1837]

Just heard back. Interviewed 8/28. Waitlisted.

 

[boredbanana]

Nah I submitted in like July 17th and got one early September

Totally realized I submitted this on the wrong school thread

 

[hopefuldoctorintraining]

Interview 8/28. Accepted. LM 65

 

[512fella]

ok, maybe this is a little naiive, but after it says "verified" on AACOMAS, is that when you're being considered for secondaries or is there another step like idk "transmitted" or something before your primary is completed and should then be expecting a secondary?

 

[purkinjekitty]

ok, maybe this is a little naiive, but after it says "verified" on AACOMAS, is that when you're being considered for secondaries or is there another step like idk "transmitted" or something before your primary is completed and should then be expecting a secondary?

Once you’re verified, your app is transmitted! No other steps I believe 🙂

 

[512fella]

Once you’re verified, your app is transmitted! No other steps I believe 🙂

just now seeing that you got in...how long after your primary on AACOMAS did you recieve a secondary from UIW?

 

[purkinjekitty]

just now seeing that you got in...how long after your primary on AACOMAS did you recieve a secondary from UIW?

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Just realized I posted the wrong school.


UIWSOM got back to me in 3 days after submitting my primary in the first week of June!

 

[trusttheprocess62]

just got the acceptance call !! interviewed last monday

 

[deleted931444]

Hi! Any current medical students from UIWSOM on this thread? I would love to PM you with questions about being a student (nothing about interviews or inappropriate info). Anyone pls PM me if you see this and can spare a few mins. Thanks so much! It would mean a lot!

 

[purkinjekitty]

Hi! Any current medical students from UIWSOM on this thread? I would love to PM you with questions about being a student (nothing about interviews or inappropriate info). Anyone pls PM me if you see this and can spare a few mins. Thanks so much! It would mean a lot!

They have an info session today at 6pm that current students should be attending! Check out their website to signup

Edit: 6pm central for any out of state friends

 

[ceg1998]

I'm sure this question's answer is somewhere on the internet, but does anyone know how much the deposit is for UIWSOM if accepted?

 

[warlordkitty]

For those who have interviewed already - is attendance for the Dean’s presentation required? I signed up for Virtual Interview 2 which is scheduled for 3PM, but I received an email saying that the presentation is at 11AM that same day.

 

[wysdoc]

For those who have interviewed already - is attendance for the Dean’s presentation required? I signed up for Virtual Interview 2 which is scheduled for 3PM, but I received an email saying that the presentation is at 11AM that same day.

Yes but you might be able to log out after it and log back in for the interview. Ask.

 

[purkinjekitty]

Yes but you might be able to log out after it and log back in for the interview. Ask.

Yes lots of logging out and logging back in for this interview haha. I think the student panel is at 6pm.

 

[warlordkitty]

Yes lots of logging out and logging back in for this interview haha. I think the student panel is at 6pm.

So it’s basically an all day thing even though my interview is at 3PM? I thought the interview day started at 3PM lol

 

[wysdoc]

So it’s basically an all day thing even though my interview is at 3PM? I thought the interview day started at 3PM lol

Nope, I think the dean only does his presentation once so you can't phone this one in or watch a recording!

 

[purkinjekitty]

So it’s basically an all day thing even though my interview is at 3PM? I thought the interview day started at 3PM lol

Ya just follow the schedule in the email closely! Take out the day for it.

 

[linkinbork]

Accepted via email yesterday night!! I'm ecstatic, I interviewed on 09/11

 

[ThanosThighs]

Any interview tips? I interview in a couple days and I'm a bit nervous! I havent done an mmi before. Is there role-playing?

 

[premedstudent2024]

Any interview tips? I interview in a couple days and I'm a bit nervous! I havent done an mmi before. Is there role-playing?

Honestly its pretty chill. Unfortunately bc of the NDA, I can't share any specifics, but I would recommend googling MMI questions, I used the 250 questions on the savvy premed to practice. Also practice up answering the general questions that every school would ask too. You will be fine.

 

[purkinjekitty]

Match list for 2023. Not sure if it was posted somewhere else.

 

[wysdoc]

View attachment 377297Match list for 2023. Not sure if it was posted somewhere else.

There’s a similar list here Official 2023 Osteopathic Match Thread

 

[he2730760124]

For those who got an interview how long did it take to hear back?

 

[Jchem2]

For those who got an interview how long did it take to hear back?

On their email it says three weeks. Those who interviewed 09/11 received their acceptance letters last week (~3 weeks). I interviewed 09/15, so I imagine I will hear back from them this week with a decision I hope this helps!

 

[linkinbork]

1. Exams are moving towards multiple choice and more “board style” questions
2. Switching from Kaplan to combank(I believe that’s what it was)
3. Mandatory class is done by 12pm (I think this was always the case
4. always gathering student feedback and trying to improve

Just some of my favorite things from the information session. Faculty were all so sweet and welcoming!

Hi ! I was wondering if you knew more about the exams moving towards MC / board-style questions. I know they previously have been essay-style questions. Do you know if they've completely transitioned over to MC entirely or are the exams still partly essay-based?

 

[taylorl1996]

Hi ! I was wondering if you knew more about the exams moving towards MC / board-style questions. I know they previously have been essay-style questions. Do you know if they've completely transitioned over to MC entirely or are the exams still partly essay-based?

They are currently 2/3 short answer, 1/3 MC

 

[purkinjekitty]

Ya I’ve been hearing mixed opinions from students on the exams. Most seem to not like short answer.

@taylorl1996 do you mind sharing your thoughts on it?

 

[taylorl1996]

I think there’s pros/cons to them, like any test. In my opinion, biggest pro when it comes to short answer is it better prepares you for clinical rotations in year 3/4. Also, it allows you to get partial credit for questions instead of automatically getting it right/wrong. Con would be that it’s not the best practice for learning how to answer questions for the Boards (multiple choice questions are). However, I think our Dean is doing a great job at making sure that we see both styles of questions now.

 

[purkinjekitty]

I think there’s pros/cons to them, like any test. In my opinion, biggest pro when it comes to short answer is it better prepares you for clinical rotations in year 3/4. Also, it allows you to get partial credit for questions instead of automatically getting it right/wrong. Con would be that it’s not the best practice for learning how to answer questions for the Boards (multiple choice questions are). However, I think our Dean is doing a great job at making sure that we see both styles of questions now.

Thanks for sharing! Hearing lots of love for the new dean🥳

 

[TexasATC]

Just got the call. I’m going to be a doctor!!!!

Interviewed 9/15. 501 MCAT. 3.6 GPA

 

[Jchem2]

Just received the call. Such a surreal feeling 🥹

Interviewed 09/15!