Question about LMU Debusk?

[chicagodoc]

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I was just wondering if Debusk COM gives instate preference to Tennessee state residents? This is usually the trend for underserved areas and I wanted to know if you guys knew this for a fact? Please give me feedback. Thanks

 

[dizzle69]

If it is indeed private -- technically no. However, I don't know too much about their choice in applicants given that it is a new school.

 

[nascardoc]

I was just wondering if Debusk COM gives instate preference to Tennessee state residents? This is usually the trend for underserved areas and I wanted to know if you guys knew this for a fact? Please give me feedback. Thanks

There is nothing I have found that says they have a preference for TN students. There a few students from the Chicago area going to DCOM this year, including myself, and a number of other out of staters from all over the country. Definitely apply to DCOM.

 

[Lamont]

from what i understood at my interview, they are declining to place a preference on in-state. I think they would like to see more TN/KY students going there if possible, but those students have to earn their way in too. I knwo there are several people from Oklahoma (including myself) going to DeBusk and I imagine there is a good range of diversity from across the country. I will say that I was skeptical of a brand new school, considering the lack of reputation, board results, match lists, etc. but it seems like they picked a pre-clinical good faculty and adequate rotation sites throughout. My only complaint is no EM in third year, but that is rare to come across. Being one of the first few classes at a new school, there will be some kinks to work out, but I feel like Dr. Stowers was an excellent choice coming from an already very successful medical school (Ok. State) and being able to construct a program that should be successful and produce competent physicians from the start. The location is awesome, facilities are top notch (brand new), people that I have talked to are nice folks wih diverse backgrounds. It should be a good time, it'll be tough. In summary...no bias, approach the situation with a critical eye when you interview, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I liked it more than any other school I applied to by the time I was interviewing and that is saying something. Best of luck

 

[Fermata]

http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/about/mission.htm

" * Graduating Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine;
* Providing a values-based learning community as the context for teaching, research, service, including osteopathic clinical service, and student achievement;
* Serving the health and wellness needs of people within the Appalachian region and beyond;
* Focusing on enhanced access to primary care for underserved rural communities;
* Investing in quality academic programs supported by superior faculty and technology;
* Embracing holistic care, diversity and public service as an enduring commitment to responsibility and high ethical standards. "

Part of their mission is trying to put people back into the Appalachian region. That's a big reason for the setup of the curriculum and location of the school.

If you watch the video on the site it has Dr. Stowers talking about them wanting to attract students from the Tennessee et al region.

That being said, I don't think they're only going to accept those from the South. What was made clear to me was that the overriding goal was to produce quality physicians.

However, I think it certainly would help your application to have some tie to the region. Perhaps not as much as Pikeville but I'm sure it helps.

All I can tell you was that at my interview date there were people from Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, and me from North Carolina.

There are obviously people accepted to the school from different locations but I think at the end of the day that occurs because DCOM believes these people to be a good fit.

I think it is reasonable to believe that people from the region around DCOM might be more likely to be a better fit for the school.

 

[Lamborghini1315]

I was just wondering if Debusk COM gives instate preference to Tennessee state residents? This is usually the trend for underserved areas and I wanted to know if you guys knew this for a fact? Please give me feedback. Thanks

I dont think so, when i was interviewing i saw applicants from all over the country except TN. I am going there and you can tell from my avatar that iam obviously not from TN. I am sure the regional thing will be a plus but i dont think they will be like schools from pikeville, ohio, michigan etc;

 

[MossPoh]

If it is indeed private -- technically no. However, I don't know too much about their choice in applicants given that it is a new school.

That is the trend, but not the rule. There ARE private schools that give in-state residents preference...kind of the exception. (University of Miami comes to mind...I know I know...not osteopathic.)

 

[froggiepremed]

I was just wondering if Debusk COM gives instate preference to Tennessee state residents? This is usually the trend for underserved areas and I wanted to know if you guys knew this for a fact? Please give me feedback. Thanks

The rumor is that the waitlist will have a preference. They are pulling students with an interest/connection to the Appalacian area before others. But that is only the waitlist, and I heard it through the grapevine

 

[dizzle69]

That is the trend, but not the rule. There ARE private schools that give in-state residents preference...kind of the exception. (University of Miami comes to mind...I know I know...not osteopathic.)

Let me put it this way -- ANY private school -- is NOT bound to taking their own state students over an OOS, like a public school is. I did say I wasn't sure because it's a new school.

 

[lrobin15]

http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/about/mission.htm

" * Graduating Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine;
* Providing a values-based learning community as the context for teaching, research, service, including osteopathic clinical service, and student achievement;
* Serving the health and wellness needs of people within the Appalachian region and beyond;
* Focusing on enhanced access to primary care for underserved rural communities;
* Investing in quality academic programs supported by superior faculty and technology;
* Embracing holistic care, diversity and public service as an enduring commitment to responsibility and high ethical standards. "

Part of their mission is trying to put people back into the Appalachian region. That's a big reason for the setup of the curriculum and location of the school.

If you watch the video on the site it has Dr. Stowers talking about them wanting to attract students from the Tennessee et al region.

That being said, I don't think they're only going to accept those from the South. What was made clear to me was that the overriding goal was to produce quality physicians.

However, I think it certainly would help your application to have some tie to the region. Perhaps not as much as Pikeville but I'm sure it helps.

All I can tell you was that at my interview date there were people from Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, and me from North Carolina.

There are obviously people accepted to the school from different locations but I think at the end of the day that occurs because DCOM believes these people to be a good fit.

I think it is reasonable to believe that people from the region around DCOM might be more likely to be a better fit for the school.

I have to agree with fermata. Just read their misssion. I am from TN and it is their goal to accept as many students from TN and the surrounding states as possible (KY, VA, NC). Mr. Carney said that they were surprised that more did not apply and assumes that is because they are new and that the trend will go up next year and continue until a class has graduated.

 

[lrobin15]

I was just wondering if Debusk COM gives instate preference to Tennessee state residents? This is usually the trend for underserved areas and I wanted to know if you guys knew this for a fact? Please give me feedback. Thanks

This is from the DCOM student Handbook at http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/pdfs/lmudcom_handbook.pdf

The DCOM recruitment program has three goals:
1)​

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To increase the visibility of DCOM primarily in the Southeast region of the
United States. DCOM is actively engaged in meeting with undergraduate
students to discuss the college and the osteopathic profession. DCOM
recruiters visit every undergraduate institution in Tennessee every year.
Institutions in the Cumberland Gap region and surrounding areas in
Appalachian are visited as often as possible on a rotating basis. Institutions
outside the Southeast region are also visited.
2) To attract students from the Appalachian area who are committed to
serving this area. DCOM will maintain close ties with undergraduate
institutions and premedical advisors in the Appalachian region. DCOM also
holds seminars on the DCOM campus for Premed advisors and faculty at
undergraduate institutions who work with Premedical students. DCOM also
works closely with high schools in the Appalachian region to educate students
about the osteopathic profession.
3) To create a diverse student body. DCOM believes that a diverse student body
is important for the development of all future physicians. Recruitment efforts
focus on underrepresented minorities by maintaining close ties with
premedical advisors and premedical clubs whose focus is on minority
students. In addition, DCOM representatives will also attend conferences and
career fairs with an emphasis on minority students.​