2024-2025 Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)

[PapaGuava]

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[anonymous1234556]

Has anyone received a secondary?

 

[Saturn.med]

Has anyone received a secondary?

I haven’t

 

[Saturn.med]

Secondary received 6/25/2024 2:46 pm

 

[mlevanger]

OOS Secondary June 25/24

 

[cherryblossom37]

OOS secondary 6/25 also I did not think there would be so many essays for MUCOM

 

[noxlle]

OOS secondary 6/25 also I did not think there would be so many essays for MUCOM

I know it's like 7 essays. At least they're each only max 300 words

 

[bigblubba]

Got secondary, is secondary sent to everyone?

 

[lilacfox99]

OOS secondary received 6/25/24!

 

[Saturn.med]

I know it's like 7 essays. At least they're each only max 300 words

I was so shocked when the essays kept coming

 

[Overthinkerclub]

Has anyone received a secondary?

IS secondary received. And they do screen(criteria unclear)

 

[VNutrition]

OOS secondary received in AM on 6/25

 

[Saturn.med]

How are you guys attempting the No 5 question

Am I making a list or am writing about one experience

 

[Overthinkerclub]

How are you guys attempting the No 5 question

Am I making a list or am writing about one experience

Well, they said "Please describe any experience you have had working with underserved and/or rural populations. You may include healthcare-related experiences as well as volunteer work, community service, educational outreach, or any other relevant experiences." so a list might be insufficient. Try a story or two to drive home the point

 

[Saturn.med]

Well, they said "Please describe any experience you have had working with underserved and/or rural populations. You may include healthcare-related experiences as well as volunteer work, community service, educational outreach, or any other relevant experiences." so a list might be insufficient. Try a story or two to drive home the point

Okay great, that’s what I did. I just wanted to be sure
Thank you!

 

[range77]

Can someone post the questions?

 

[NocturnalSir3n]

Can someone post the questions?

1. Do you have any experience shadowing? Y/N
- Please enter records (physician name, role, specialty, hours, hospital/clinic name)
2. Do you have research experience? Y/N
- list up to 3 experiences (Title, hours, role, and outcome)
3. Please describe any experience you have had working with underserved and/or rural populations. You may include healthcare-related experiences as well as volunteer work, community service, educational outreach, or any other relevant experiences. (300 words)
4. Can you describe a challenging situation you encountered during your academic or personal journey, and how you managed to overcome it? How did this experience shape your approach to adversity and resilience? (300 words)
5. Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? Y/N
- If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If not, please explain why not:
6. Do you have any connections to the state of Indiana?
- If yes, please describe your connections:
7. In considering your medical career, elaborate on the practice settings or specialty that resonates with you. (300 words)
8. What personal experiences or values have motivated you into considering an osteopathic medical education. (300 words)
9. Could you share a specific example of a time when you demonstrated empathy and compassion towards someone in need, either within a healthcare setting or in your personal life? How did this experience influence your desire to pursue a career in medicine?" (300 words)
10. Explain your interest in attending MU-COM (300 words)
11. Please indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application (including but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions). (300 words)
12. Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you: (300 words)

 

[range77]

1. Do you have any experience shadowing? Y/N
- Please enter records (physician name, role, specialty, hours, hospital/clinic name)
2. Do you have research experience? Y/N
- list up to 3 experiences (Title, hours, role, and outcome)
3. Please describe any experience you have had working with underserved and/or rural populations. You may include healthcare-related experiences as well as volunteer work, community service, educational outreach, or any other relevant experiences. (300 words)
4. Can you describe a challenging situation you encountered during your academic or personal journey, and how you managed to overcome it? How did this experience shape your approach to adversity and resilience? (300 words)
5. Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? Y/N
- If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If not, please explain why not:
6. Do you have any connections to the state of Indiana?
- If yes, please describe your connections:
7. In considering your medical career, elaborate on the practice settings or specialty that resonates with you. (300 words)
8. What personal experiences or values have motivated you into considering an osteopathic medical education. (300 words)
9. Could you share a specific example of a time when you demonstrated empathy and compassion towards someone in need, either within a healthcare setting or in your personal life? How did this experience influence your desire to pursue a career in medicine?" (300 words)
10. Explain your interest in attending MU-COM (300 words)
11. Please indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application (including but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions). (300 words)
12. Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you: (300 words)

I appreciate it!

 

[homelander123]

Anyone else experience an error when paying the supplemental fee. I can see my card was charged but had an error message and no confirmation email?

 

[Overthinkerclub]

Anyone else experience an error when paying the supplemental fee. I can see my card was charged but had an error message and no confirmation email?

Take a screenshot of the error! check your junk and spam. If nothing after 30 minutes, email them with the screenshot. The system is shoddy so it might take time. Just do not pay twice. The person in charge of the email responds super fast and is very helpful

 

[_TheMuffinMan_]

I also got an error but finally got the confirmation email after 10 minutes.

 

[lilacfox99]

Anyone else experience an error when paying the supplemental fee. I can see my card was charged but had an error message and no confirmation email?

I had the same error last night! I ended up waiting like everyone else said and got the confirmation email within 10 mins (also money was taken out of my card)

 

[jdancer11]

how long after submitting your primary did you guys receive a secondary? its been a few days for me so i just wanna double check that i didnt miss the email even though ive checked my spam a few times

 

[Overthinkerclub]

how long after submitting your primary did you guys receive a secondary? its been a few days for me so i just wanna double check that i didnt miss the email even though ive checked my spam a few times

About 2 weeks (6/11 primary to 6/25 secondary)

 

[jdancer11]

About 2 weeks (6/11 primary to 6/25 secondary)

okay cool, that makes me feel better. thanks!

 

[chattechatte]

okay cool, that makes me feel better. thanks!

I submitted my primary 7/16 and received secondary today

 

[jdancer11]

anyone else having trouble finding info about student activities and organizations online? the page that i keep being led to says it cant be found and i havent had much luck with finding a different page

 

[sully16]

Hi everyone! I deferred my seat at MU-COM this year due to a personal situation, thus I will be joining the class of 2029 with those accepted in this cycle. I made a GroupMe for the class of 2029 accepted students so we can get to know each other and ask questions before August 2025.

You're invited to my new group 'MU-COM Class of 2029 🩺' on GroupMe. Click here to join: MU-COM Class of 2029 🩺

 

[iwannabeaDOctor.]

What to write for other “relevant information”? I don’t want to sound redundant because this secondary is very thorough Also don’t want to leave blank??

 

[jjh1233]

Received email 8/20 that my “application is now complete” and “is being forwarded” to decide if I am interviewed.

Anyone else receive an email like this?

 

[_TheMuffinMan_]

Received email 8/20 that my “application is now complete” and “is being forwarded” to decide if I am interviewed.

Anyone else receive an email like this?

When did you apply? They emailed me on 7/3 that I was complete and would be contacted if I am offered an interview.

 

[anonymous1234556]

Received email 8/20 that my “application is now complete” and “is being forwarded” to decide if I am interviewed.

Anyone else receive an email like this?

I got that email on last week of june

 

[jjh1233]

When did you apply? They emailed me on 7/3 that I was complete and would be contacted if I am offered an interview.

Not that long ago - Looks like 8/4. Just found the wording of the email kinda strange so was curious if others had gotten it!

 

[slownsteady02]

Y'all having trouble to pay for the secondary? Every time I click to open the link up it just stays loading for hours.

 

[goose1912]

Received email 8/20 that my “application is now complete” and “is being forwarded” to decide if I am interviewed.

Anyone else receive an email like this?

I got this same email despite submitting my secondary around mid-July

 

[medschoolfailure12]

anyone else get a II today

 

[bigblubba]

anyone else get a II today

when were you complete? and do you have ties to IN or are you IS

 

[medschoolfailure12]

when were you complete? and do you have ties to IN or are you IS

Complete 8/12 in state

 

[Dully]

Hi all. I have some questions about the secondary prompts.

1. For listing the research experience, I'm currently still in the middle of doing research, and there hasn't been an outcome yet. Would it be ok to list the outcome as still a work in progress?

2. One of the Qs asks if I'm interested in practicing in Indiana. I assume answering no might contribute to getting a rejection, but as an OOS applicant, I'm not sure what to write about if I want to practice in Indiana, which seems like the safer option. I have no ties, so how would anyone who's OOS apparoach this Q?

 

[purpleolions]

Hi, is it too late to apply to this program? I got the secondary in July but didn't end up submitting it. Now I am wondering if I should. Canadian Applicant

 

[CancerResearchNomad]

Does anyone know if MUCOM has online lectures for the first two preclinical years?

 

[catlover222]

has anyone interviewed here yet

 

[Hannah Allen]

OOS II

 

[bigblubba]

OOS II

When were you complete?

 

[catlover222]

View attachment 392396
What my email inbox has seen every single day since my 8/20 interview…. They’re really making some of us wait

how was the interview? Congrats on the II!!

 

[goose1912]

how was the interview? Congrats on the II!!

I 100% put that on the wrong forum bc I was not paying attention... I apologize

 

[SerUnMedico]

IS secondary received. And they do screen(criteria unclear)

I’m wondering, if they screen, what does it mean when they send you an email inviting you to apply?

 

[SerUnMedico]

1. Do you have any experience shadowing? Y/N
- Please enter records (physician name, role, specialty, hours, hospital/clinic name)
2. Do you have research experience? Y/N
- list up to 3 experiences (Title, hours, role, and outcome)
3. Please describe any experience you have had working with underserved and/or rural populations. You may include healthcare-related experiences as well as volunteer work, community service, educational outreach, or any other relevant experiences. (300 words)
4. Can you describe a challenging situation you encountered during your academic or personal journey, and how you managed to overcome it? How did this experience shape your approach to adversity and resilience? (300 words)
5. Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? Y/N
- If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If not, please explain why not:
6. Do you have any connections to the state of Indiana?
- If yes, please describe your connections:
7. In considering your medical career, elaborate on the practice settings or specialty that resonates with you. (300 words)
8. What personal experiences or values have motivated you into considering an osteopathic medical education. (300 words)
9. Could you share a specific example of a time when you demonstrated empathy and compassion towards someone in need, either within a healthcare setting or in your personal life? How did this experience influence your desire to pursue a career in medicine?" (300 words)
10. Explain your interest in attending MU-COM (300 words)
11. Please indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application (including but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions). (300 words)
12. Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you: (300 words)

Is not having research experience a deal-breaker? How about having no ties to Indiana?

 

[future_healer]

Is anyone aware of the turn-around time for decisions after interviewing here? During my interview, the adcoms member said we should hear back within 4-5 weeks. I was wondering if anyone has heard back already, and if so, I was hoping you could give a better estimate as to how long it took for you to hear about a decision- thanks in advance!

 

[goose1912]

Is anyone aware of the turn-around time for decisions after interviewing here? During my interview, the adcoms member said we should hear back within 4-5 weeks. I was wondering if anyone has heard back already, and if so, I was hoping you could give a better estimate as to how long it took for you to hear about a decision- thanks in advance!

Do you mind sharing when you submitted your secondary and when you got your interview? I've been complete in their system for awhile, but I haven't heard anything yet...