2024-2025 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (Kansas City) KCU-COM

[sensorimotorstage]

I’ve been informed that I’ve not been selected for an interview at this point, but will continue to be considered throughout the cycle. I’d appreciate some advice as I’m quite gutted, MCAT 512, science GPA 3.7, non-science GPA 3.8, and Canadian Citizen.

Maybe personal statement or secondary essays? Do you have volunteering and clinical experiences?

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[tryyourbestkid]

Hi! Yes I have volunteering experience (more than 1000 hours), lots of other ECAs, long term employment, and clinical experience (on the lower side, around 400 hours). And I believe my personal statement and essays were done to the best of my ability, I spent a lot of time on them, but perhaps they’re lacking somewhere

 

[sensorimotorstage]

Hi! Yes I have volunteering experience (more than 1000 hours), lots of other ECAs, long term employment, and clinical experience (on the lower side, around 400 hours). And I believe my personal statement and essays were done to the best of my ability, I spent a lot of time on them, but perhaps they’re lacking somewhere

Did you have why you want to specifically be a DO in anything?

I don’t think you’d have been yield protected as I have similar stats to you

 

[tryyourbestkid]

Did you have why you want to specifically be a DO in anything?

I don’t think you’d have been yield protected as I have similar stats to you

Hmm so in my personal statement I was advised not go into why DO but more why medicine since secondaries would address the DO part, and for other schools that’s where I went into it. However I felt KCUCOM’s essays were all really different than other secondaries I’ve done (they asked specific questions about life scenarios for the most part) so perhaps I didn’t really go into why DO for them? :/

 

[jacksparrow1]

Hmm so in my personal statement I was advised not go into why DO but more why medicine since secondaries would address the DO part, and for other schools that’s where I went into it. However I felt KCUCOM’s essays were all really different than other secondaries I’ve done (they asked specific questions about life scenarios for the most part) so perhaps I didn’t really go into why DO for them? :/

Honestly, I hate to say it but with those stats it might only be because of your international status. I know it is much more challenging historically for most schools as an international applicant. However, if you don't hear anything in a month or two it might be worth sending a letter of intent or just overall updates to them for further consideration

 

[cadpremed]

OOS II! Canadian applicant! anyone interviewing Sep 17?

 

[crowgirl]

OOS II earlier this afternoon! Super quick turnaround considering I submitted my secondary 08/13. Interviews virtually were booking in mid-december with ~30-40 spots for two interview days left when I responded to the invite.

 

[Singh729]

Canadian here interviewing end of November! Does anyone know if end of November is late or on-time for interviews as they interview from August? Or am I being paranoid lol.

 

[jasonbourne125]

Did anyone receive an email after interviewing today? I thought they mentioned there was survey they want us to complete.

 

[sensorimotorstage]

Did anyone receive an email after interviewing today? I thought they mentioned there was survey they want us to complete.

The survey link was broken for the previous interview session

 

[GoKCU!]

Current first year at KCU and happy to help with any questions

 

[DoneDone3451]

Current first year at KCU and happy to help with any questions

How are research opportunities on campus if interested in fields like Rads or Ortho

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

How are research opportunities on campus if interested in fields like Rads or Ortho

gotta hunt them out yourself.

 

[premed25548384]

Are you guys sending thank you emails after the interview?

 

[MangoesAreTheBestFruit8]

Interviewing here soon, did anyone in the first interview groups ask/hear when they release the first batches of As/WL/R post II?

 

[omitb24]

Interviewing here soon, did anyone in the first interview groups ask/hear when they release the first batches of As/WL/R post II?

within 4-6 post interview date

 

[idkjustchooseone]

within 4-6 post interview date

4-6 weeks?

 

[jacksparrow1]

4-6 weeks?

Most schools meet once a month to review applicants

 

[goose1912]

4-6 weeks?

Based on previous years its around 4 weeks or less

 

[bigblubba]

OOS II! Canadian applicant! anyone interviewing Sep 17?

When did you get your II?

 

[Justin Williams]

I was the first interview date this cycle (8/13) and they said 4-6 weeks but it should be less than 4 weeks. And before anyone asks I will not be giving any information due to my non disclosure I signed lol.

 

[sensorimotorstage]

I was the first interview date this cycle (8/13) and they said 4-6 weeks but it should be less than 4 weeks. And before anyone asks I will not be giving any information due to my non disclosure I signed lol.

+1 to this. Good luck fellow 8/13 friend.

 

[cadpremed]

When did you get your II?

Aug 15

 

[bigblubba]

Aug 15

you got the II August 15th and the earliest interview is in Sept 17th? Is it in person or virtual?

 

[ichigo334]

you got the II August 15th and the earliest interview is in Sept 17th? Is it in person or virtual?

I'm a bit confused too cause I got a II here on August 8th but the earliest available option for me was a virtual interview on December 10th

 

[MangoesAreTheBestFruit8]

I'm a bit confused too cause I got a II here on August 8th but the earliest available option for me was a virtual interview on December 10th

when i scheduled my interview last month the in person interview dates were all earlier than the virtuals

 

[bigblubba]

when i scheduled my interview last month the in person interview dates were all earlier than the virtuals

Do you remember the earliest virtual?

 

[MangoesAreTheBestFruit8]

Do you remember the earliest virtual?

when i signed up the first date available was yesterday. there was only one interview group virtual before that one which was on 8/13. they had dates throughout all of september!

 

[jasonbourne125]

Do you remember the earliest virtual?

Last week was first round of virtual interviews on 8/13 and 8/16

 

[MicrowavableCat]

I'm getting nervous about my upcoming interview with this school. it's my first one, so I don't want to mess up, but gosh, it nerve wracking. How are people preparing? to those who already had it, what did you do that helped you through it? were there any surprise questions you felt gave you a hard time?

There should be a set of like 80 practice interview questions around somewhere. I keep updating my answers with each cycle, but didn’t have much time this go around since my interview date is tomorrow and I just scheduled it last Thursday. If you can’t find it by tomorrow, I’ll make a separate doc and attach it for yall

 

[omitb24]

There should be a set of like 80 practice interview questions around somewhere. I keep updating my answers with each cycle, but didn’t have much time this go around since my interview date is tomorrow and I just scheduled it last Thursday. If you can’t find it by tomorrow, I’ll make a separate doc and attach it for yall

Thank you! I had my interview last Friday, and it was pretty chill. I was told to review past SDN questions and that's what I did. It was helpful to build my confidence.

 

[medical9255]

For current students, what block class is the most difficult?

 

[bigblubba]

There should be a set of like 80 practice interview questions around somewhere. I keep updating my answers with each cycle, but didn’t have much time this go around since my interview date is tomorrow and I just scheduled it last Thursday. If you can’t find it by tomorrow, I’ll make a separate doc and attach it for yall

hi are you applying this cycle or are you already accepted? Also can you send me it? It would be a bit help!

 

[DoctorSparkles]

For current students, what block class is the most difficult?

Everyone has different strengths, but I think a lot of students struggle with Scientific foundations of medicine, Cardio, pulmonary, and renal, and Mechanism of disease

 

[DoneDone3451]

Everyone has different strengths, but I think a lot of students struggle with Scientific foundations of medicine, Cardio, pulmonary, and renal, and Mechanism of disease

could you break down an average day of what your hour to hour looks like in a "normal day"

 

[kcubonewizard]

For current students, what block class is the most difficult?

Very subjective but I personally thought cardio, pulm, and renal (it's all 1 block) during first year was the hardest

 

[DoctorSparkles]

could you break down an average day of what your hour to hour looks like in a "normal day"

Typically in first year you'll have lectures most days, OMM and anatomy labs twice a week. Schedules are different for everyone. You'll spend a lot more time studying in first year until you figure out what works for you.

 

[DoneDone3451]

Typically in first year you'll have lectures most days, OMM and anatomy labs twice a week. Schedules are different for everyone. You'll spend a lot more time studying in first year until you figure out what works for you.

are lectures mandatory at KCU? Are they recorded and uploaded as well?

 

[kcubonewizard]

are lectures mandatory at KCU? Are they recorded and uploaded as well?

They aren't mandatory with few exceptions, and they are recorded and uploaded

 

[DoneDone3451]

They aren't mandatory with few exceptions, and they are recorded and uploaded

How far would you recommend living from campus, not even KCU specific, is a 20-30 commute too far?

 

[kcubonewizard]

How far would you recommend living from campus, not even KCU specific, is a 20-30 commute too far?

I'd recommend trying to spend as little time commuting as possible. 30 mins 1 way isn't a huge deal, but when you're in med school and you have a million things to do, you're not gonna want to be spending an hour a day driving. I'd say 20 mins max personally.

 

[DoneDone3451]

I'd recommend trying to spend as little time commuting as possible. 30 mins 1 way isn't a huge deal, but when you're in med school and you have a million things to do, you're not gonna want to be spending an hour a day driving. I'd say 20 mins max personally.

that is very fair, I was looking into living in Shawnee Kansas, would you say that is pushing it?

 

[jacksparrow1]

that is very fair, I was looking into living in Shawnee Kansas, would you say that is pushing it?

My guy, just message him privately if you have so many questions.

 

[GoKCU!]

could you break down an average day of what your hour to hour looks like in a "normal day"

I’ll do course work from 8-12 (whether that’s lectures or notes) lunch 12-1, course work 1-5 (more notes/lectures/labs) then take a break and nap or gym/dinner. Then notes at night before going to bed at 11.

 

[MangoesAreTheBestFruit8]

hey all! to you hooligans who have interviewed already has anyone gotten any response after sending TY letters??

last year the first batch of As were sent the last week of August for our interview groups so… getting nervous

 

[omitb24]

hey all! to you hooligans who have interviewed already has anyone gotten any response after sending TY letters??

last year the first batch of As were sent the last week of August for our interview groups so… getting nervous

no response yet but have a feeling we'll hear back sometime this week

 

[MangoesAreTheBestFruit8]

no response yet but have a feeling we'll hear back sometime this week

Fingers crossed for us… good luck🥹

 

[sensorimotorstage]

Keep an eye on workday portal today…last years first interview group seemed to get their first batch of A’s on the last Monday of august and they all had a deposit task show up in the portal before receiving anything!!

 

[rebeccaro13]

OOS A!!

 

[doctor104]

OOS A!!

When was ur interview date?