2023-2024 University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM)

[ashwalk00]

Just to clarify, should we wait to submit the secondary until we receive an email requesting it from TCOM? Also, for the additional letter of rec can I use one of my letter writers for AMCAS (my English professor) or are they expecting us to use that exclusively for physician letters?

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[wysdoc]

Just to clarify, should we wait to submit the secondary until we receive an email requesting it from TCOM? Also, for the additional letter of rec can I use one of my letter writers for AMCAS (my English professor) or are they expecting us to use that exclusively for physician letters?

Yes, wait to be invited so they have a place to "file" your secondary.
Has your TMDSAS app been transmitted to schools yet?

I would use that "extra letter" option only if it's a DO letter.

 

[Packman12]

Yes, wait to be invited so they have a place to "file" your secondary.
Has your TMDSAS app been transmitted to schools yet?

I would use that "extra letter" option only if it's a DO letter.

I submitted my secondary before they reviewed my primary but my student portal says my secondary is on file and under review. Should i reach out to the school to confirm?

 

[wysdoc]

I submitted my secondary before they reviewed my primary but my student portal says my secondary is on file and under review. Should i reach out to the school to confirm?

not necessary. Good luck!

 

[purkinjekitty]

TCOM will be having an open house July 29th! Sign up quick since they fill up pretty fast.

 

[freshdough]

Interview invite just now! IS

 

[purkinjekitty]

Interview invite just now! IS

You’re an absolute legend!!

 

[Kevu Seth]

Do they email for II or is it through the portal?

 

[wysdoc]

Do they email for II or is it through the portal?

Should be in your email

 

[purkinjekitty]

Could attending the preview day benefit our chances for TCOM? I’m not sure if it would give us a “boost” in terms of showing admissions that we really wanna go there

Attend if you’re interested but it won’t give you a boost IMO.

 

[purkinjekitty]

Some info from directors of admissions at TCOM:

• Interview invites should be coming out “any day now”

• Affirmative action ruling has caused this cycle to slow down a bit and emphasized we need to be a bit patient

•most interviews are done by thanksgiving but may invite up till even March if need be (very rare)


Awesome day overall!

 

[Rite1234]

Some info from directors of admissions at TCOM:

• Interview invites should be coming out “any day now”

• Affirmative action ruling has caused this cycle to slow down a bit and emphasized we need to be a bit patient

•most interviews are done by thanksgiving but may invite up till even March if need be (very rare)


Awesome day overall!

Thanks for this info. Wasn't able to attend personally, so I appreciate it!

 

[firstfundamentalform]

I registered for preview day but wasn't able to attend - what are the chances this will negatively effect me?

 

[JustBoughtAHammock]

I registered for preview day but wasn't able to attend - what are the chances this will negatively effect me?

Literally 0%.

 

[hulksmash15]

II OOS! Im super excited!!

 

[glossygirl]

II IS!

 

[cookiecake23]

II IS! First one this cycle!

 

[Kevu Seth]

II IS

 

[warlordkitty]

Is interview format MMI? And does anyone have tips to prepare, specifically for this school?

 

[purkinjekitty]

Is interview format MMI? And does anyone have tips to prepare, specifically for this school?

Ya they use MMI. Check these out!

University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Interview Feedback

Ranking of schools based on SDN s years of school data and member surveys. SDN is independent and nonprofit.

www.studentdoctor.net

MMI Interview Process

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) uses the Multi Mini Interview (MMI) to assess applicants who interview. Each applicant will complete a series of questions (or stations) with a member of our campus community. The topics are based on an area of interest to the admissions committee...

www.unthsc.edu

 

[Firetypestarter]

Can someone look over my "integrity" essay? I wasn't sure how to approach this essay

 

[purkinjekitty]

Can someone look over my "integrity" essay? I wasn't sure how to approach this essay

Build trust through consistent actions that are honest, transparent, and authentic

I think of community service leadership over a period of time.

Provide, accept, and support open and constructive feedback

I think of a time I was wrong and learned from it.

Hold yourself and others accountable for decisions, behaviors, actions, and results.

The classic integrity essay


I think if you find a story that can get most or some of these aspects in it, you should be good!

 

[warlordkitty]

Congrats to everyone who had their interview today!!! I know y'all did great!!

 

[purkinjekitty]

Congrats to everyone who had their interview today!!! I know y'all did great!!

I didn’t realize they were so early!! Hope yall did amazing 😁😁

 

[cn9hbl]

IS II today!

 

[shikshack]

Is it too late to apply here now?

 

[wysdoc]

Is it too late to apply here now?

No, however be aware that TCOM does not use the AACOMAS application system and to apply here you would need to fill out and submit a TMDSAS application.

 

[Hexed]

Does this school follow the “traditional” DO cycle of being later than MD? I’m OOS and looking to apply here but I’d likely be submitting my TMDSAS in the 2nd week September… any thoughts are appreciated 🙂

 

[Rite1234]

I am just an applicant, so I am not super familiar, but TCOM follows TMDSAS procedures including the match which means interview season basically concludes much earlier. Maybe someone with more knowledge could provide more info? @Hexed

 

[texasvandy]

I am just an applicant, so I am not super familiar, but TCOM follows TMDSAS procedures including the match which means interview season basically concludes much earlier. Maybe someone with more knowledge could provide more info? @Hexed

Yes you are right. They give prematches starting in October, have a match with other schools in tmdsas and follow exactly same timelines. They are DO in name but they are aligned very much with Texas schools and almost have nothing to do with other DO schools outside of their curriculum.

Many of TCOM students match to other Texas MD program residencies.

 

[wysdoc]

Does this school follow the “traditional” DO cycle of being later than MD? I’m OOS and looking to apply here but I’d likely be submitting my TMDSAS in the 2nd week September… any thoughts are appreciated 🙂

@Hexed and @shikshack check out this post to see when TMDSAS folks turn in their primaries. It takes about a month for your TMDSAS app to be processed and sent to schools. Transcripts are not needed. #57

 

[purkinjekitty]

I am just an applicant, so I am not super familiar, but TCOM follows TMDSAS procedures including the match which means interview season basically concludes much earlier. Maybe someone with more knowledge could provide more info? @Hexed

You’re so much more than just an applicant ❤️❤️ you’re a legend!!

 

[al000]

Does this school accept updates (after submitting secondaries) or letters of intent?

 

[ssynara]

Does this school accept updates (after submitting secondaries) or letters of intent?

Yes, they do. I emailed mine to the general admissions email and addressed it to TCOM admissions committee

 

[person24]

I submitted my secondary to this school on July 27th and got the email confirming they received it. But then I got an email today (almost 3 weeks later) saying they hadn't received my "TCOM application" so I called them and turns out they didn't receive my secondary for some reason and they had me resubmit it. It feels like 3 weeks is a significant amount of time to have my completed application delayed, especially considering I am OOS. How much will this impact my chances of getting an interview invite?

 

[wysdoc]

I submitted my secondary to this school on July 27th and got the email confirming they received it. But then I got an email today (almost 3 weeks later) saying they hadn't received my "TCOM application" so I called them and turns out they didn't receive my secondary for some reason and they had me resubmit it. It feels like 3 weeks is a significant amount of time to have my completed application delayed, especially considering I am OOS. How much will this impact my chances of getting an interview invite?

It wasn’t your fault and you’ve already touched base with them so you’re good! They have only invited on 3 days so far.

 

[person24]

It wasn’t your fault and you’ve already touched base with them so you’re good! They have only invited on 3 days so far.

Thank you wysdoc🙏

 

[aimed]

II IS!

 

[purkinjekitty]

Dreaming of a TCOM II 😍😍congrats!!

 

[Rite1234]

II IS!

Congrats!!!

 

[he2730760124]

II IS!

when did you submit your secondary?

 

[JustBoughtAHammock]

every second of every day for me is filled with a deep thirst for a TCOM II

 

[512fella]

Does someone have the TCOM interview schedule?

 

[elkman22]

Does someone have the TCOM interview schedule?

It should be attached in the email you got. There are different cohorts, so your schedule is individual to you.

 

[Enne]

I just received my interview invite, and the pre-interview detail said I was missing my physics lab pre-requisites. Unfortunately, at my school, the general physics lecture series didn't include a lab and had a lab course associated with the 3 courses which could only be taken as pass/fail (which I took). If it counted, I think it would fulfill my physics lab pre-requisite but it seems like it does not. I sent an email to the admissions office just to clarify why my lab courses weren't counted, but if there isn't anything that can be done, is my only option to find a way to take 2 semester hours worth of physics lab through an online course or at a community college?

Thanks for any help!

 

[wysdoc]

I just received my interview invite, and the pre-interview detail said I was missing my physics lab pre-requisites. Unfortunately, at my school, the general physics lecture series didn't include a lab and had a lab course associated with the 3 courses which could only be taken as pass/fail (which I took). If it counted, I think it would fulfill my physics lab pre-requisite but it seems like it does not. I sent an email to the admissions office just to clarify why my lab courses weren't counted, but if there isn't anything that can be done, is my only option to find a way to take 2 semester hours worth of physics lab through an online course or at a community college?

Thanks for any help!

That's something you will have to discuss/explain directly with this school.

 

[512fella]

Is there a chronological order for II. Basically, if I submitted everything by a certain date and people who completed after me have received II but not me-would that basically be saying that the school has kind of decided that I wasn't a good fit?

 

[wysdoc]

Is there a chronological order for II. Basically, if I submitted everything by a certain date and people who completed after me have received II but not me-would that basically be saying that the school has kind of decided that I wasn't a good fit?

No there’s a lot of variation in when or if you will be interviewed

 

[Rite1234]

Is there a chronological order for II. Basically, if I submitted everything by a certain date and people who completed after me have received II but not me-would that basically be saying that the school has kind of decided that I wasn't a good fit?

I don't think so, but I am not sure. Maybe @wysdoc could explain better.

 

[texasvandy]

Is there a chronological order for II. Basically, if I submitted everything by a certain date and people who completed after me have received II but not me-would that basically be saying that the school has kind of decided that I wasn't a good fit?

No, most people have a shot until all the interview slots have been filled for that season. As it gets later in the season the chance keeps decreasing.