2025-2026 Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)

[yatosmato]

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Current ACOM student here. Adding to the previous discussion, their attrition is definitely something to look out for. We lost something close to 30 people in my class due to academic reasons (either they failed two courses, or failed a remediation). As someone who had to remediate a course myself, I was the only one, of 4, who passed the remediation-and that too just barely. You're obviously going to want to put your best foot forward at any school, but in case you can't keep up with the coursework, you should want as many "parachutes" or fail-safes available to catch you. I would also recommend not using their 99% match rate to sway you. It's based on the existing 4th year class, which by that point, they've already weeded out all the lower performing students by then. There's a GPA check for any extracurricular (club officer and research) you want to do as well, so its not enough just to be surviving med school to get the opportunities you want, you have to be excelling to be rewarded (even though lower performing students need the opportunities more to boost their resumes). I had 10 acceptances the year I applied, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had chosen differently.

 

[LuckyDr2Be]

Current ACOM student here. Adding to the previous discussion, their attrition is definitely something to look out for. We lost something close to 30 people in my class due to academic reasons (either they failed two courses, or failed a remediation). As someone who had to remediate a course myself, I was the only one, of 4, who passed the remediation-and that too just barely. You're obviously going to want to put your best foot forward at any school, but in case you can't keep up with the coursework, you should want as many "parachutes" or fail-safes available to catch you. I would also recommend not using their 99% match rate to sway you. It's based on the existing 4th year class, which by that point, they've already weeded out all the lower performing students by then. There's a GPA check for any extracurricular (club officer and research) you want to do as well, so its not enough just to be surviving med school to get the opportunities you want, you have to be excelling to be rewarded (even though lower performing students need the opportunities more to boost their resumes). I had 10 acceptances the year I applied, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had chosen differently.

Ive been asking about the remediation and attrition rate but I can't get a straightforward answer from admin, its a big red flag to me

 

[hippo_cat]

Ive been asking about the remediation and attrition rate but I can't get a straightforward answer from admin, its a big red flag to me

I asked admin and they said it’s still being finalized for the class of 2030. I was told it will be publicly available in the next 2 weeks on the website.

 

[bussin]

Current ACOM student here. Adding to the previous discussion, their attrition is definitely something to look out for. We lost something close to 30 people in my class due to academic reasons (either they failed two courses, or failed a remediation). As someone who had to remediate a course myself, I was the only one, of 4, who passed the remediation-and that too just barely. You're obviously going to want to put your best foot forward at any school, but in case you can't keep up with the coursework, you should want as many "parachutes" or fail-safes available to catch you. I would also recommend not using their 99% match rate to sway you. It's based on the existing 4th year class, which by that point, they've already weeded out all the lower performing students by then. There's a GPA check for any extracurricular (club officer and research) you want to do as well, so its not enough just to be surviving med school to get the opportunities you want, you have to be excelling to be rewarded (even though lower performing students need the opportunities more to boost their resumes). I had 10 acceptances the year I applied, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had chosen differently.

Where would you have chosen instead?

 

[DOJD2030]

Current ACOM student here. Adding to the previous discussion, their attrition is definitely something to look out for. We lost something close to 30 people in my class due to academic reasons (either they failed two courses, or failed a remediation). As someone who had to remediate a course myself, I was the only one, of 4, who passed the remediation-and that too just barely. You're obviously going to want to put your best foot forward at any school, but in case you can't keep up with the coursework, you should want as many "parachutes" or fail-safes available to catch you. I would also recommend not using their 99% match rate to sway you. It's based on the existing 4th year class, which by that point, they've already weeded out all the lower performing students by then. There's a GPA check for any extracurricular (club officer and research) you want to do as well, so its not enough just to be surviving med school to get the opportunities you want, you have to be excelling to be rewarded (even though lower performing students need the opportunities more to boost their resumes). I had 10 acceptances the year I applied, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had chosen differently.

I assume since you are a current student that you were not one of the “close to 30”, would you agree that if someone fails two courses or fail a remediation course that they probably should not continue? I ask because I have seen this remediation issue come up in different forums and for me it seeems like students who failed for one reason or another with an ax to grind against the school. I assume other schools (maybe not all, but enough) have a policy that if a student fails two courses or fails remediation course that they probably student should be dismissed as opposed to given what would be a third chance.

 

[averagepremeddude]

Hi guys! I have an interview with ACOM tomorrow (my first interview), and I was wondering if anyone had any last-minute advice or tips. I’ve practiced all of the questions I’ve seen on Reddit and SDN using a mock interview stimulator, but I’m still feeling pretty nervous. I think it’s mainly first interview jitters, but I would appreciate any insight anyone has to offer!

 

[prouddecision]

Hi guys! I have an interview with ACOM tomorrow (my first interview), and I was wondering if anyone had any last-minute advice or tips. I’ve practiced all of the questions I’ve seen on Reddit and SDN using a mock interview stimulator, but I’m still feeling pretty nervous. I think it’s mainly first interview jitters, but I would appreciate any insight anyone has to offer!

My interview was very chill. Be able to talk about yourself, any weaknesses in your application (I was asked about my dog water uGPA), and have a good answer for "Why DO". I had about 7-8 minutes for questions to ask my interviewer so make sure you have some good questions ready.

 

[TheHealingTouch]

My interview was very chill. Be able to talk about yourself, any weaknesses in your application (I was asked about my dog water uGPA), and have a good answer for "Why DO". I had about 7-8 minutes for questions to ask my interviewer so make sure you have some good questions ready.

All in all, after several interviews, I realized more so than memorizing things, having a good personal reason and interest in medicine will keep you ready no matter what. The questions they ask are not necessarily about getting the correct answer. There were several times where I re-framed a question they asked to show a unique perspective on it, and it has impressed several interviewers. Then again, my non-trad background requires alot of presentations and writing, so I am used to this. But regardless, they can TELL you are deeply interested in medicine, and have a personal goal no matter how good of an answer you give them. The answer can be imperfect, but they want to see who you are as a person vs. your application.

At least, this is what I gathered so far. Hope it helps those interviewing first time.

 

[ChiefRice]

OOS A (found out 11/19)! II was on Sept 30th, and interviewed on Nov 17th.

 

[blackhearted]

Is there a GroupMe for accepted students?

 

[livingnotforthis]

I was invited for an interview and it's scheduled for next monday, December 8th! i haven't received any information since I received the email. should i call or email?

 

[medhopeful123456]

Hi guys! OOS WL about 2 weeks ago, do we have to confirm our spot on the WL or is it assumed? Just want to make sure because I’m not ready to send a LOI to this school due to waitlists at other schools, but I still want to make sure I’m considered! I didn’t reply to the email. Thanks 🙂

 

[utexasmedicineman]

If you’re an accepted student at ACOM, starting 2026, send me a DM. I can add you to a new GroupMe with no bots or scammers.

 

[Firing Neuron]

I'm going for an in person interview in January and I was wondering if any of you have any tips for travel there or places to go around Dothan to get more of an idea of what it would be like living there. I could fly straight into Dothan, but I have noticed that it is at least $200 cheaper to fly into one of the surrounding airports that is 2-3 hours away even with a rental car. And if I get a rental car I could drive around more as opposed to having to go straight back to the airport.

 

[prettypremed04]

Hey guys, I interviewed in person this month. Does anyone know how long the turnaround is? Super nervous

 

[prouddecision]

Hey guys, I interviewed in person this month. Does anyone know how long the turnaround is? Super nervous

I heard back in 7 days

 

[Maidenless??]

Cancelled my interview for Monday and withdrawing from this school.

 

[hippo_cat]

How do we withdraw our acceptance? Do I just not pay the deposit on 12/15?

 

[wysdoc]

How do we withdraw our acceptance? Do I just not pay the deposit on 12/15?

Send a polite email turning down their offer. You don't have to say anything more than thank you and that you have accepted another school.
It's better to make your choice clear so they can move along to other applicants and not need to send you reminders about deposit dates and such.

 

[OldManFutureDoc]

Got the A! Is there a GroupMe?

 

[whichbreath]

OOS A on 11/25 (interview 11/21)

 

[utexasmedicineman]

Got the A! Is there a GroupMe?

Just DMed you an invite

 

[noidea1234]

Has anyone that has been waitlisted been contacted again?

 

[engineergirlie]

OOS A today! Interviewed 12/15

 

[ever_learning]

ACOM is good school, Recent concern is attrition rate. Any one knows if attrition rate got
improve?

 

[Firing Neuron]

Any recommendations for a nearby hotel to stay in or avoid when I go for my interview? (If anyone has a free room available who is a member here, and you want to rent it out for one-two nights, send me a DM.)

 

[Grifalicious]

Any recommendations for a nearby hotel to stay in or avoid when I go for my interview? (If anyone has a free room available who is a member here, and you want to rent it out for one-two nights, send me a DM.)

You could stay in the Spark by Hilton Dothan (on the East side, maybe 1 or 1.5 miles from the school). Used to be a Comfort Inn and Suites, but has apparently been newly renovated. My family and I stayed in the Home2 Suites up in NW Dothan for graduation, which was really nice, but it's 15-20 minutes from the school. It is near a lot of restaurants, however.

 

[hadeye1]

I completed the phase 1 matriculation a little over a month ago, but haven't received any update on the rest of the phases. Anyone know how long I should wait before I send an email?