2024-2025 Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM)

[PapaGuava]

2024-2025 SHSU-COM Secondary Essay Prompts: ***This school uses the TMDSAS application system***
SHSU Interviews are IN-PERSON.

1. What do you like or dislike most about the area you are from (your hometown or where you graduated high school)? (800 Characters)

2. Describe a moment when you failed to accomplish a task or let yourself down. How did you grow from this experience? (800 Characters)

3. What do you consider the role of physicians in medically underserved Texas communities? (800 Characters)

4. Sam Houston State University's Motto is "The Measure of a Life is its Service." What is the most significant service contribution that you have made? (800 Characters)

5. Why do you want to pursue osteopathic medicine at SHSU-COM? What about osteopathic medical education interests you? (800 Characters)

6. Are you a Texas resident (Yes or No)

7. Please share anything you would like to mention to the SHSU-COM Admissions Committee about yourself to strengthen your application.
(500 Characters)


Good luck to everyone applying!

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[AppleDestroyer]

1. What do you like or dislike most about the area you are from (your hometown or where you graduated high school)? (800 Characters)

2. Describe a moment when you failed to accomplish a task or let yourself down. How did you grow from this experience? (800 Characters)

3. What do you consider the role of physicians in medically underserved Texas communities? (800 Characters)

4. Sam Houston State University's Motto is "The Measure of a Life is its Service." What is the most significant service contribution that you have made? (800 Characters)

5. Why do you want to pursue osteopathic medicine at SHSU-COM? What about osteopathic medical education interests you? (800 Characters)

6. Are you a Texas resident (Yes or No)

7. Please share anything you would like to mention to the SHSU-COM Admissions Committee about yourself to strengthen your application. (500 Characters)

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[anonymous1234556]

Has anyone's casper score been updated in the portal as received?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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[Doctor-V1]

Does Sam Houston has a deferral policy?

 

[anonymous1234556]

Does Sam Houston has a deferral policy?

for interviews?

 

[Doctor-V1]

No to defer acceptance for admission

 

[anonymous1234556]

No to defer acceptance for admission

Oh Im not sure then. Sorry

 

[anonymous1234556]

Interview please come soon

 

[MysticCorgi]

anyone know when they typically send out interview invites?! or has anyone received one yet?

 

[wysdoc]

Not yet!

 

[anonymous1234556]

anyone know when they typically send out interview invites?! or has anyone received one yet?

They lost power until around sunday, so they might be a little delayed.

 

[stressed24/7]

Just received an interview invite!

 

[sciencerules135]

OOS II!

 

[Cruisingcalmly]

+1 II, IS

 

[Fortunate_]

+1 II IS

 

[berrycake]

II IS complete 6/8

 

[anonymous1234556]

Congratulations! For people getting interviews, when was your application complete?

 

[thisishim]

II IS (complete 07/04) LM 70

 

[flameohotman]

+1 II IS LM 71

 

[sciencerules135]

Congratulations! For people getting interviews, when was your application complete?

6/23

 

[anonymous1234556]

6/23

Thanks

 

[anonymous1234556]

Is it interview in person?

 

[sciencerules135]

Is it interview in person?

Yes it is! There were a lot of dates available throughout each month with 1-2 a month. So do not freak out yet. I’m shocked they even sent anything out this early. Very very excited though🙂

 

[anonymous1234556]

Out of curiosity, has anyone else here submitted in June and not heard anything back?

 

[wysdoc]

Out of curiosity, has anyone else here submitted in June and not heard anything back?

I want to remind you @anonymous1234556 and everyone else, that this is the very first day that anyone is getting an interview invitation from SHSU.
Comparing yourself constantly to others and expecting "first come first serve" access to interviews will lead you to despair.
Your race is your own, and there are many months coming up for more interview invitations.
See this post for wysdoc's least favorite questions: Least favorite questions

 

[InterviewHarvester]

I want to remind you @anonymous1234556 and everyone else, that this is the very first day that anyone is getting an interview invitation from SHSU.
Comparing yourself constantly to others and expecting "first come first serve" access to interviews will lead you to despair.
Your race is your own, and there are many months coming up for more interview invitations.
See this post for wysdoc's least favorite questions: Least favorite questions

I concur with Wysdoc. In this eternal world filled with a chaotic symphony of medical school admissions, one must stay focused and patient, like a fisherman looking for his next meal. Let your application be the fishing reel that flows in the river of IIs. Looking elsewhere shall not change how the fishes in this river judge you.

 

[sciencerules135]

What is SHSU grading system? Are classes mandatory?

 

[anonymous1234556]

What is SHSU grading system? Are classes mandatory?

I think they will say in the interview. But if I recall correctly, classes are mandatory and they do a pass fail. But, it could have changed.

 

[MysticCorgi]

Congrats all that got an interview already! 🙂 are they going to be in person or virtual?

 

[wysdoc]

Congrats all that got an interview already! 🙂 are they going to be in person or virtual?

In person

 

[DoctingDoc]

What is SHSU grading system? Are classes mandatory?

The majority of classes aren't mandatory. There are a few mandatory sessions however.

 

[sciencerules135]

The majority of classes aren't mandatory. There are a few mandatory sessions however.

Any current students that I could PM?

 

[wysdoc]

Any current students that I could PM?

@sciencerules135 you can either look in last year’s thread to find some current students - or better still you will get to meet some on your interview day and I’m sure they will also have presentations about grading, attendance, all the key stuff

 

[Md1287-03]

IS II Today LM64

 

[CYaL8Er01]

IS II Today! GPA: 3.85, MCAT: 517, Casper: 3rd Quartile

 

[elitetexan]

What is SHSU grading system? Are classes mandatory?

current OMS1 at SHSU and we are still in orientation so I may not be able to answer every question you guys have right now. However, we do know that anatomy lecture is mandatory and they require us to swipe in with our ID's. Once anatomy is over lecture attendance isn't mandatory but encouraged. Grading is pass/fail and you have a chance for "honors pass" if you make a certain score or above in the class. The score varies by block/class but there is not "honors track" like there is in undergrad.

Also congrats to everyone that has received II's there are plenty more to come!!

 

[sciencerules135]

current OMS1 at SHSU and we are still in orientation so I may not be able to answer every question you guys have right now. However, we do know that anatomy lecture is mandatory and they require us to swipe in with our ID's. Once anatomy is over lecture attendance isn't mandatory but encouraged. Grading is pass/fail and you have a chance for "honors pass" if you make a certain score or above in the class. The score varies by block/class but there is not "honors track" like there is in undergrad.

Also congrats to everyone that has received II's there are plenty more to come!!

Thats wonderful! Do you know if the exams are in-house or are the questions from step 1 etc? Congrats on starting! I hope you have a wonderful oritentation🙂

 

[elitetexan]

Thats wonderful! Do you know if the exams are in-house or are the questions from step 1 etc? Congrats on starting! I hope you have a wonderful oritentation🙂

In house but they write questions comparable to step/comlex. SHSU has extremely high pass rates for step 1 and 2 for a new DO school (5 years old) so they are doing something right, lol.

 

[Cruisingcalmly]

In house but they write questions comparable to step/comlex. SHSU has extremely high pass rates for step 1 and 2 for a new DO school (5 years old) so they are doing something right, lol.

current OMS1 at SHSU and we are still in orientation so I may not be able to answer every question you guys have right now. However, we do know that anatomy lecture is mandatory and they require us to swipe in with our ID's. Once anatomy is over lecture attendance isn't mandatory but encouraged. Grading is pass/fail and you have a chance for "honors pass" if you make a certain score or above in the class. The score varies by block/class but there is not "honors track" like there is in undergrad.

Also congrats to everyone that has received II's there are plenty more to come!!

What made you choose this school/what is your favorite thing about it!

 

[sab101]

What made you choose this school/what is your favorite thing about it!

Hi! current OMS1 as well. Congrats to everyone!! I love the school so far. the staff and faculty are really welcoming and want to see you succeed. I feel like they will prepare us well for boards. The data for board scores are clear evidence of that as well as the match rates of the recent graduates.

 

[AspiringSurgeon1212]

+1 OOS II

 

[AspiringSurgeon1212]

For those who have recieved interviews, here I have created and added a link to join GroupMe so we can hopefully fill each other in and feel more comfortable ahead of interview day. Cheers!

Sam Houston II

We got this team!

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[ricefanatic]

IS II !!!

 

[GovenorGreg5233]

IS II LM 72

 

[delulu IS the solulu]

IS II !!!

IS II LM 72

+1 OOS II

When were y'all marked complete/submit secondaries?

 

[GovenorGreg5233]

When were y'all marked complete/submit secondaries?

6/13

 

[meepmoopluna]

Complete 7/5 and IS II received 7/26! LM 71

** Edited to correct dates

 

[wysdoc]

Complete 6/5 and IS II received 6/26! LM 71

6/26 or 7/26?

 

[meepmoopluna]

6/26 or 7/26?

OMG so sorry! Meant July for both, got my months messed up. Complete 7/5 and II 7/26