KCOM in trouble?

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Regarding the replacement of the dean, I read somewhere that Kuchera actually is no longer dean at KCOM.

This is a little while back (2001), so I probably wouldn't worry too much about it.

I haven't heard any complaints about the current dean from the students.
 
Peace&Health said:
Regarding the replacement of the dean, I read somewhere that Kuchera actually is no longer dean at KCOM.

This is a little while back (2001), so I probably wouldn't worry too much about it.

I haven't heard any complaints about the current dean from the students.
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Good to know!
 
Hrm, very interesting. I remember reading something about that a few years ago, but it seems like it was the troubles of the times, and something that has been resolved. At least I hope 🙂
 
could someone summarize or paste the info from that link here? my computer is being stupid and not letting me access that website. thanks.that website
 
Geronimo said:
could someone summarize or paste the info from that link here? my computer is being stupid and not letting me access that website. thanks.that website
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follow the link and look for the file that says index.html or some such and it will take you to the site. It is a very old site, and there was an extensive discussion a while ago on sdn. do a search and you should find it.
 
the link is blocked b/c it is geocities. our network will not allow us to visit geocities websites, help needed!
 
Geronimo said:
the link is blocked b/c it is geocities. our network will not allow us to visit geocities websites, help needed!
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It appears KCOM's former dean upset a lot of of the clinical faculty by misrepresenting them to the AOA when petitioning for an increase in class size. Apparently the clinical faculty didn't think they had the resources to increase class size, but the former dean said that the clinical faculty supported the increase. Furthermore, the administration under that dean was ignoring the clinical faculties suggestions and concerns with school policy including concerns over placement of certain individuals into the administration who did not have the academic rank or reputation that was expected of the administration. The administration pressured the clinical faculty to alter their "board report" to portray the administration in a better light. The clinical faculty refused. Then the administration started firing some of the "whistle-blowing" faculty.

Basically the administration during the 1998-2000 period sucked. The dean was eventually replaced.
 
Glad to hear this was taken care of, esp. since KCOM seemed like a great place when I interviewed there. I wasn't trying to rip on them, but rather stumbled upon the site after being accepted there yesterday. Sorry to have posted this twice (computer problem).
 
Unsui said:
Glad to hear this was taken care of, esp. since KCOM seemed like a great place when I interviewed there. I wasn't trying to rip on them, but rather stumbled upon the site after being accepted there yesterday. Sorry to have posted this twice (computer problem).
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I got accepted there yesterday too. 🙂
...I would do ANYTHING to transplant that school to a larger less rural area.
 
kaikai128 said:
I got accepted there yesterday too. 🙂
...I would do ANYTHING to transplant that school to a larger less rural area.
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So would I, but what can you do. I talked with several students and both of my interviewers about the issue. I'm from a large city, and so the move to Kirksville will definitely be a change.

My first interviewer related to me his experience and the experience of one of his students. They both came from large towns and adapted pretty well to the 'small town' life. The students seemed very close knit, and they stay busy with school and each other. A lot of their free time seems to be spent together. The town has events like a farmer's market, square dance contests, fairs, etc. Truman state university in Kirksville brings a lot of culture to the area (orchestras, bands, arts, theater, etc.)

One thing you should consider is that you will only be in Kirksville for two years unless you elect (and are able) to do rotations at the hospital on campus. Thus, if you absolutely hate it, you're only there two years. I chose KCOM over a school in a large urban area because the academics seemed fantastic and the students were genuinely enthusiastic about the school and their education. I felt like I'd fit right in. Ultimately I decided that quality of education and the people there far outweighed location. Sure, it would be nice to live in an urban setting like I'm used to. Nonetheless, I want to look back on my medical education and say that the quality of my education was outstanding and I loved learning with the people and faculty that I learned with. Living two years in a foreign environment is well worth it. The physician who wrote my LOR absolutely loved his experience there. Nonetheless, you must decide what is important to you personally. Once you do this, it will make your decision easier.

But I agree. Plop KCOM down about 5 miles from downtown of a large city and then rename it "heaven".
 
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