2023-2024 Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)

[nontradgogetter]

+1 complete and under review of as yesterday.

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[nontradgogetter]

II

 

[blurry__]

dang, that school is throwing IIs fast as heck… congrats everyone

 

[letmein10]

Pre II R First R in this first cycle.

 

[alipazookal]

Pre II R First R in this first cycle.

I think I will be expecting the same as well. I have a cGPA of a 3.84 and sGPA of a 3.7 but my MCAT is a 500. I submitted on May 31st and it was complete but haven't heard anything. Did you receive an email?

 

[DocSherman]

I think I will be expecting the same as well. I have a cGPA of a 3.84 and sGPA of a 3.7 but my MCAT is a 500. I submitted on May 31st and it was complete but haven't heard anything. Did you receive an email?

Speaking as somebody who was also pre-II R, they seem to care a lot about MCAT.

Who knows though. You have a better score than me.

 

[letmein10]

I think I will be expecting the same as well. I have a cGPA of a 3.84 and sGPA of a 3.7 but my MCAT is a 500. I submitted on May 31st and it was complete but haven't heard anything. Did you receive an email?

Yeah, I receive the same email someone mentioned on page 1 of this post. Don't give up, my MCAT is 49x, GPA 4.0.

 

[alipazookal]

Yeah, I receive the same email someone mentioned on page 1 of this post. Don't give up, my MCAT is 49x, GPA 4.0.

Congrats on the awesome GPA stats. I am sure you will get in to an osteopathic program!

 

[sonder88]

For the following question: The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine promotes values and equity from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. Discuss the role that diversity played in your decision to become an osteopathic medical school applicant. (250 words).

Is this question asking: how will you contribute to diversity within ACOM?
or how did diversity --> lead into applying for med school??

 

[chacothefish]

For the following question: The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine promotes values and equity from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. Discuss the role that diversity played in your decision to become an osteopathic medical school applicant. (250 words).

Is this question asking: how will you contribute to diversity within ACOM?
or how did diversity --> lead into applying for med school??

I addressed both in mine

 

[blurry__]

II just now! OOS

 

[immaculate_colon1]

II just now! OOS

congrats!!

 

[DoctorRatFink]

II just now! OOS

When did you submit your secondary?

 

[misswitch44]

Anyone receive an II with a sub-500? This is my third choice school, I'm sitting with a 498.. :') Strong application otherwise.

 

[That Guy 20125]

Anyone receive an II with a sub-500? This is my third choice school, I'm sitting with a 498.. :') Strong application otherwise.

I think anybody with less than a 501 has been put on an Interview hold.

 

[misswitch44]

I think anybody with less than a 501 has been put on an Interview hold.

Heads up- confirmed 2 applicants with under 501 MCAT received II (unfortunately, neither of those are me )

 

[That Guy 20125]

Heads up- confirmed 2 applicants with under 501 MCAT received II (unfortunately, neither of those are me )

Dang lol

 

[quick_tomatillo]

Heads up- confirmed 2 applicants with under 501 MCAT received II (unfortunately, neither of those are me )

Where did you confirm from?

 

[alipazookal]

Hey! Scored a 500 and received a II today. They said, "The competitive MCAT score usually begins at 501 and the competitive GPA is 3.4 (overall) and 3.3 (Science). A higher MCAT score and/or grade point average (above 3.4) results in improved chances for an interview." I assuming that they made it through all the 501+ and are assessing others now?

Hopefully, I get an II because I have a 500 MCAT as well. You got this!

 

[chacothefish]

II just now!!!

 

[1bigjojo1]

II received!

 

[MoCheesecake]

Where did you confirm from?

2 people I know (one virtual, and a classmate) scored under 500 and they got II already. I however was placed on a hold today with my 498 🥲

 

[nontradgogetter]

2 people I know (one virtual, and a classmate) scored under 500 and they got II already. I however was placed on a hold today with my 498 🥲

Process for II definitely seems to be holistic and not just stats

 

[oma33]

I think anybody with less than a 501 has been put on an Interview hold.

i have a friend with 500 who got an interview from tthem

 

[chacothefish]

Did anyone choose to do an interview in person?

 

[chacothefish]

Didn’t seem like an option to me

 

[sonder88]

Could someone take a look at my ACOM secondary, especially #2

 

[Premedguru656]

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Just signed up for the in-person interview. Is it recommended to sign up for the open house too?

 

[chacothefish]

Does anyone know how soon they let you know their decision after your interview?

 

[cozu]

Does anyone know how soon they let you know their decision after your interview?

1-2 weeks based off previous years, seems like 1 week is common for ACOM

 

[DoctorRatFink]

folks getting ll so far, can we see some stats just to see? I got a 3.4 and 501 with complete email the other day, just curious what everyone else is at

 

[chacothefish]

folks getting ll so far, can we see some stats just to see? I got a 3.4 and 501 with complete email the other day, just curious what everyone else is at

When did you complete your app?

 

[firstfundamentalform]

1-2 weeks based off previous years, seems like 1 week is common for ACOM

I thought the traffic rules for DO schools state they can't release until Oct 15?

 

[chacothefish]

I thought the traffic rules for DO schools state they can't release until Oct 15?

That's for TMDSAS. Other schools are allowed to release A's, WL's, etc on a different set of rules I believe

 

[DoctorRatFink]

When did you complete your app?

I submitted secondary two weeks ago. Primary end of may

 

[ruralfistula]

Any II's today? Was marked complete yesterday and it looks like they have a pretty quick turnaround for II's / R's ...

 

[stormistorms]

Rising OMS-3, currently in dedicated for boards. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about ACOM, Dothan, or HPSP. Wishing you all the best of luck this cycle!

Firstly, congratulations on your transition into the third year! I have some questions below:
1. What did you find to be your best third-party academic resource during OMS-1 and 2?
2. In Dothan, how far does the HPSP stipend extend? Does it cover rent, utilities, insurance, personal expenses, etc.?

 

[Grifalicious]

Firstly, congratulations on your transition into the third year! I have some questions below:
1. What did you find to be your best third-party academic resource during OMS-1 and 2?
2. In Dothan, how far does the HPSP stipend extend? Does it cover rent, utilities, insurance, personal expenses, etc.?

Thanks! Honestly, I studied a lot off of the in-house lectures (in-house exams) and used third party resources to supplement for certain subjects. I used Sketchy for all bugs and drugs, Pathoma for path, some Anki, and Dirty Medicine on Youtube for general high-yield stuff. I also used UWorld and TrueLearn for my Qbanks, largely during the second half of second year. I had a lot of classmates use Amboss and they seemed to really like it. There will likely be discount codes passed around, so look out for those if you'd like to purchase it.

I didn't have any trouble living on the stipend in Dothan. I lived in a 1 bedroom at Summerfield for a little over $1100 a month, which included my utilities. Your insurance (if on the school's plan) is covered by the scholarship. I was able to max out my Roth both years and save some each month, but I also didn't go out too much and cooked most meals at home. If you're worried about the stipend covering expenses, you can always take out a small amount in loans to bridge the gap. N = 1, of course, but I found it to be sufficient.

 

[nocturnal1941]

I'm honestly a little confused about this secondary. I submitted the supplemental application, but on the checklist regarding the LOR's, I see nowhere to complete them. Will that come from AACOMAS?

 

[nontradgogetter]

I'm honestly a little confused about this secondary. I submitted the supplemental application, but on the checklist regarding the LOR's, I see nowhere to complete them. Will that come from AACOMAS?

Yes! Just have to wait now

 

[PerpetualReapplicant]

Just withdrew from my interview. Hoping it goes to one of you!

 

[DoctorRatFink]

Just withdrew from my interview. Hoping it goes to one of you!

Sheesh you must be killing it with ll if you already withdrew from an interview

 

[ruralfistula]

Sheesh you must be killing it with ll if you already withdrew from an interview

Probably a super late acceptance from last cycle or high stats applying to DO as a backup and already getting MD attention.

 

[PerpetualReapplicant]

Probably a super late acceptance from last cycle or high stats applying to DO as a backup and already getting MD attention.

Accepted DO very late for this fall.

 

[DoctorRatFink]

ll just now
501 and 3.4 nontraditional URM
Complete like a week or two ago

 

[ruralfistula]

ii
511 3.2 non-trad ORM complete a couple weeks ago

 

[reginaphalange00]

II at 1pm-ish, 3.5 517 complete a few weeks ago

 

[Premedguru656]

Just signed up for the in-person interview. Is it recommended to sign up for the open house too?

Can anyone please provide some advice! Thank you in advance!

 

[fghweobd]

Do ya’ll think it would be better to do beginning of the month online or end of the month in person. I like in person to better connect, but I don’t want end of September to hurt me.

 

[reginaphalange00]

Do ya’ll think it would be better to do beginning of the month online or end of the month in person. I like in person to better connect, but I don’t want end of September to hurt me.

I think end of September should be fine, especially with how the DO cycle runs... I'm going in person as well that day if that's what you decide on, so I'd see you there!