2024-2025 Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KHSC-COM)

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  • OOS A via email 12/18
  • Interviewed 11/26
  • congrats to everyone else accepted. future doctors Lfg!!! 💪
  • best of luck to everyone else. I promise u can do this
 
hamsterman22 said:
  • OOS A via email 12/18
  • Interviewed 11/26
  • congrats to everyone else accepted. future doctors Lfg!!! 💪
  • best of luck to everyone else. I promise u can do this
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Same here! Pretty pumped about this school- it seems they have a great foundation to this new school. Turned down 'more established' schools because I enjoyed this school so much!
 
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Dull_significance said:
Same here! Pretty pumped about this school- it seems they have a great foundation to this new school. Turned down 'more established' schools because I enjoyed this school so much!
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Are you going to be attending? I put down my deposit for KansasCOM but I have an interview at a more established school in January. Also what exactly made you choose KCOM over the others?
 
Hey hey!

I'm looking to add in 1 more DO school app 🙁 would y'all say that at this point most of the interviews or even class size has been filled? I'm also applying as a Canadian. I noticed that most ppl on here are waiting for an interview spot to open up. - LM 61.2 - MCAT 4x ik application killer.
 
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Dull_significance said:
Most likely. I turned down Western, DMU, RVU to name a few. I chose this school over the years after convos with staff and students. So obviously have to take it with a grain of salt since they are biased. But to me what stuck out was how much more laid back student life is. P/F w/ internal ranking, majority of clinical rotations within the area, cheap COL, semi-cheap tuition (compared to the other schools at least), & I should add I'm from a neighboring state which of course had small reason. & honestly, it just felt this school had their sh** together and wants to do things right compared to some of the for-profit schools I interviewed at. So those are a few pieces that led me to this decision.
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do you know if classes are mandatory and if there are recorded lectures? also do they push for primary?
 
bigblubba said:
do you know if classes are mandatory and if there are recorded lectures? also do they push for primary?
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From what I've seen classes are not mandatory and due to that I would imagine lectures are recorded. Not sure on the latter. It's a DO school which means I wouldn't be surprised if they did. TBH I believe if you want to do something else and you are good at it/ put the effort in you can do it from any school.

Are there any students on this chain that can confirm all this information?

vietlove?​

 
Anyone have any idea how full the class is already and how many students they accept?! Thanks!
 
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Anyone know the pass rate for the first class to take the COMLEX 1? I'm hearing some things that have me worried and wanting to see if anyone could verify😩
 
Does anyone know where to find this schools rotation sites. I cant find them on the website
 
Is this real?!
“We are reaching out to remind you that you have been invited to interview with us at KHSU-KansasCOM” did I really get an II
 
Anybody here I can DM for tips for II? Appreciate the help
 
Got an interview. Any tips to prepare. Also any questions to prepare for ?
 
I just saw the thread on Reddit about not attending KansasCOM and would like to offer my opinion. While I understand the frustration behind the post, I believe it paints an exaggeratedly negative picture of KansasCOM without acknowledging the personal responsibility that students have for their success. As a current OMS-I at KansasCOM, I want to provide a different perspective.

  1. Late Admissions and Class Size
    Yes, KansasCOM admitted many students late in the cycle, but this is not unusual for newer DO schools. Many students withdraw their acceptances in July after getting off waitlists at more established programs, opening up more seats. This doesn’t necessarily mean those who were admitted late are less capable—it just means they were still interested in attending.
  2. Failure Rates and Student Responsibility
    It’s true that MSK is the hardest block, and many students struggled with it. However, from my observations, those who failed were often the ones who did not put in enough time studying. Socializing too much, engaging in inefficient study groups, or not using high-yield resources likely played a role. It’s not fair to blame the administration for personal study habits.
  3. Faculty and Curriculum
    I personally have not met a faculty member I disliked. While some professors are still adjusting to teaching, this is common at many schools, including well-established ones. The curriculum is evolving, but this is expected in a newer program. Many medical schools go through curriculum changes, even the top ones.
  4. No Cadavers?
    Many medical schools are shifting toward virtual dissection, and while traditional cadavers are valuable, this isn’t a deal-breaker. VR anatomy is a growing trend, and some students even prefer it.
  5. COMLEX Pass Rates and Accreditation
    The school is still working towards full accreditation, and while the 74% pass rate isn’t ideal, it’s not unheard of for a new school. Many factors contribute to board performance, including student effort. Instead of assuming the worst about accreditation, we should focus on improving our study strategies.
  6. Administration and Transparency
    The claim that administration is silencing students is misleading. Professionalism policies exist in most medical schools to prevent misinformation from damaging the institution’s reputation. That doesn’t mean they ignore student concerns—it means they expect professionalism in how we address them.
  7. Comparison to Caribbean Schools
    Comparing KansasCOM to Caribbean schools is an unfair exaggeration. KansasCOM still offers a U.S.-based medical education, which is significantly different in terms of clinical placements, residency match rates, and licensing pathways.
While KansasCOM has its growing pains, it is far from the disaster this post suggests. Students who put in the effort, use effective study methods, and take responsibility for their education can and do succeed here.
 
vietlove said:
I just saw the thread on Reddit about not attending KansasCOM and would like to offer my opinion. While I understand the frustration behind the post, I believe it paints an exaggeratedly negative picture of KansasCOM without acknowledging the personal responsibility that students have for their success. As a current OMS-I at KansasCOM, I want to provide a different perspective.

  1. Late Admissions and Class Size
    Yes, KansasCOM admitted many students late in the cycle, but this is not unusual for newer DO schools. Many students withdraw their acceptances in July after getting off waitlists at more established programs, opening up more seats. This doesn’t necessarily mean those who were admitted late are less capable—it just means they were still interested in attending.
  2. Failure Rates and Student Responsibility
    It’s true that MSK is the hardest block, and many students struggled with it. However, from my observations, those who failed were often the ones who did not put in enough time studying. Socializing too much, engaging in inefficient study groups, or not using high-yield resources likely played a role. It’s not fair to blame the administration for personal study habits.
  3. Faculty and Curriculum
    I personally have not met a faculty member I disliked. While some professors are still adjusting to teaching, this is common at many schools, including well-established ones. The curriculum is evolving, but this is expected in a newer program. Many medical schools go through curriculum changes, even the top ones.
  4. No Cadavers?
    Many medical schools are shifting toward virtual dissection, and while traditional cadavers are valuable, this isn’t a deal-breaker. VR anatomy is a growing trend, and some students even prefer it.
  5. COMLEX Pass Rates and Accreditation
    The school is still working towards full accreditation, and while the 74% pass rate isn’t ideal, it’s not unheard of for a new school. Many factors contribute to board performance, including student effort. Instead of assuming the worst about accreditation, we should focus on improving our study strategies.
  6. Administration and Transparency
    The claim that administration is silencing students is misleading. Professionalism policies exist in most medical schools to prevent misinformation from damaging the institution’s reputation. That doesn’t mean they ignore student concerns—it means they expect professionalism in how we address them.
  7. Comparison to Caribbean Schools
    Comparing KansasCOM to Caribbean schools is an unfair exaggeration. KansasCOM still offers a U.S.-based medical education, which is significantly different in terms of clinical placements, residency match rates, and licensing pathways.
While KansasCOM has its growing pains, it is far from the disaster this post suggests. Students who put in the effort, use effective study methods, and take responsibility for their education can and do succeed here.
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Thank you for addressing these!
 
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