KCOM or Western?

[ddog01]

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Sorry if this has been talked about to death, if so please direct me to the information.

I have been offered an interview at Kirksville for a "possible" slot this year (basically their wait-list), or a spot in next year's matriculating class. I will not be waiting a year, so that's out. I'm wondering if it's worth buying a flight to go out to KCOM for a chance to get in, when I have a bird in hand at Western.

Those of you who have interviewed at both places - I would really value your impressions.

Those of you that interviewed at both places and now attend one of them - your input would be most appreciated and valuable.

Thank you.

 

[Dr. Don]

Sorry if this has been talked about to death, if so please direct me to the information.

I have been offered an interview at Kirksville for a "possible" slot this year (basically their wait-list), or a spot in next year's matriculating class. I will not be waiting a year, so that's out. I'm wondering if it's worth buying a flight to go out to KCOM for a chance to get in, when I have a bird in hand at Western.

Those of you who have interviewed at both places - I would really value your impressions.

Those of you that interviewed at both places and now attend one of them - your input would be most appreciated and valuable.

Thank you.

I personally don't really think it's worth interviewing this late at a school, unless you live really close to that school, because like I'm sure you already know, you'll most likely be interviewing for a waitlist spot. I actually turned down interviews this late in the game when I applied to med school and chose to go to Western, and I'm having a wonderful experience. Good luck with your decision!

 

[Pewl]

Go to Western.

 

[natsayshi]

Go to KCOM. Of all of the schools that I have interviewed at this year, the admissions staff at KCOM has been the most genuine in wanting and helping you to attend their school. Give it a hard look before you make any final decision

 

[KyleSBU]

this is coming from somone whos never interviewed, never been accepted and has actually never even applied...BUT...jusr from reading posts on here and my own research id say Western 😉

 

[box29]

At which school would you be MOST happy?

 

[strawberryfield]

You have to see if for yourself. I loved KCOM when I interviewed there! But it is not for everyone. It is very RURAL. I repeat RURAL. If that's not cool with you, think HARD about it! Find out if it is a place you could see yourself going. If so, then go to the interview! Everyone there is incredibly nice and encouraging. I have absolutely no doubts that you would get an amazing education there. One thing I liked about it was that there is a hospital on campus, giving you the opportunity for ward-based exposure in yrs 1-2, not JUST preceptorships like some other osteopathic schools. Also keep in mind that you will more than likely spend yrs 3-4 in neighboring areas of MO or another part of the country for clinical training.

Sorry, but I don't know much about these things for Western. I did not interview there.

 

[MikeyLu2010]

Kcomp

 

[Huntr]

I interviewed at both schools and felt like KCOM had more of a "med school" atmosphere and the cost of living was much cheaper at KCOM vs. Western. I would call the admissions office and let them know of your situation and ask them for sure if you are interviewing for waitlist spot. If it sounds like you have a chance, I would definately go to KCOM.