A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - ATSU-KCOM
General Information
ATSU-KCOM is the founding college of the osteopathic profession and provides the future physician with a strong curriculum, outstanding faculty, scientific research opportunities, preceptorships, and an overall commitment to the education and advancement of osteopathic principles, practice, and philosophy.
Mission Statement
Closest City Kirksville, MO
Campus Setting
RuralFacilities
- Wireless campus
- Breakout study rooms equipped with plasma screens and/or white boards
- Centennial Commons
- Anatomy Laboratory
- Human Patient Simulator Lab
- Interprofessional Education Building
- Student Fitness Center
- Still National Osteopathic Museum
- Performance Assessment Center
- Daraban Ultrasound Center
Student Residence Options
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Entering Class 2022
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
665
Total Male
345
Total Female
320
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
3,973
First-Year Matriculants
160
First-Year Male Matriculants
82
First-Year Female Matriculants
78
Matriculants In-State
44
Matriculants Out-of-State
116
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
10.0%
Black/African American
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
78.1%
Multiple Races
3.1%
Undisclosed
2.5%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
87%
Non-Science Majors
13%
Graduate Degrees
10%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
1892
Year Founded
Rural
Campus Setting
Main Contact
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - ATSU-KCOM
Address
(866) 626-2878, Ext. 2237
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
The curriculum at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is systems based and patient oriented. Innovative learning experiences have been adopted throughout its evolution, including:
- Case-oriented learning
- Anatomical ultrasound training
- Interprofessional education opportunities
- iPad-based assessment
- Human patient simulation
- Integrated osteopathic theory and methods (OTM)
- Use of standardized patients
- Electives provided
Courses in the first two years align basic science and clinical content to prepare the student for the clinical rotation experience. The clinical rotation curriculum, delivered to students in regional sites during the third and fourth year, includes:
- Preceptor and hospital-based clinical training
- Didactics
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)
- International rotation opportunities
Preparatory/Postbaccalaurete Programs Offered
MS in Biomedical Sciences
The Biomedical Sciences program provides an opportunity for individuals aspiring to health science careers to become prepared for professional studies in medicine or research. KCOM graduate student research projects typically involve the fields of anatomy, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, or physiology. There is an internal agreement between the MS and DO programs, so candidates who meet certain criteria and apply can be granted a guaranteed interview.
Special Programs
International Medicine Programs
Students may spend elective time during the fourth year at an international rotation site that is approved by Clinical Educational Affairs.
Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program
ATSU-KCOM’s Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students who aspire to become osteopathic physicians at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). ATSU-KCOM’s Still Scholars Early Acceptance program rewards highly students who are dedicated to the osteopathic philosophy with admittance into our institution’s founding osteopathic medical program without traditional MCAT requirements. Students from any four-year regionally accredited undergraduate institution in the United States may apply for this program after their sophomore year, provided they meet the application requirements. Check atsu.edu/kcom for details and deadlines.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MHA
Prepares graduates to become seasoned professionals in the health care industry. The focus of this Master of Health Administration degree is creating elite leaders who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of health care. This 100 percent online Master of Health Administration program integrates web-based instruction, directed readings, email, and chat room interactions between students and faculty.
DO/MPH
Prepares graduates to become seasoned professionals in the field of public health. The focus of this master’s in public health online is to create elite health care professionals who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of health care.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedBiology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedPhysiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
RecommendedCollege English
Required6 semester hours
Additional Non-Science Courses
Recommended: Bioethics
Admissions
Applicants meeting the 2.80 science and 2.80 cumulative minimum GPA requirement will receive a link to our secondary application within 24 hours of being verified by AACOMAS. Along with the secondary application and $70 fee, applicants will need two letters of recommendation and official MCAT scores to be complete and ready for review. Letters of recommendation may come with the AACOMAS application or separately.
Evaluation I must be from an academic advisor, premed committee, or science faculty with whom you have received a grade and credit for coursework. Evaluation II must be from a physician (MD or DO). Strong preference is given to applicants who have in-person shadowing with a DO. Interviews are conducted from September through March.
Interview Options: In-person interviews only
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Pass/Fail grades are accepted, however, letter grades are strongly preferred in evaluating the candidate’s academic readiness. While “Pass” grades are not factored into the GPA calculation, they may be viewed as the lowest grade the applicant’s school allowed for students to receive a Passing (P) status.Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2023
Primary Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
Applicants are screened for academic achievement, clinical involvement, interpersonal relations, leadership and service, perseverance, maturity, motivation, osteopathic awareness, and direct exposure to medicine through DO shadowing. Applicants who reach the final phase of the selection process will be invited for an interview.
All applicants selected for admission are interviewed prior to acceptance. As a private institution and the founding college of osteopathic medicine, ATSU-KCOM recruits students from all parts of the United States who are interested in a career in osteopathic medicine.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Every interview candidate will be scheduled for three one-on-one, open-file interviews. Interviews will be held with two faculty interviews (one basic science and one clinical faculty), plus one interview with a member of the Admissions staff. Candidates will also spend time with current students and receive an OMM demonstration, and a campus tour. Light snacks and lunch will be provided.Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
Both In-state and Out-of-State
EDP Application Due Date
August 15, 2023
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
September 15, 2023
EDP Applicants Notified
December 1, 2023
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.80. Two letters of evaluation: 1) from a premedical advisor, premedical committee, or a science faculty member with whom you have received a grade and credit for coursework, and 2) from a physician (MD or DO – strongly prefer a letter from a DO you have spent time within a clinical setting).Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 15, 2023
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Screened applicants: Must meet minimum 2.80 science and 2.80 cumulative GPA requirement to receive the secondary application.Supplemental Application Fee: $70
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Must receive an AACOMAS fee waiver to receive a secondary application fee waiver.Earliest Acceptance Date
October 1, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
July 10, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 8, 2024
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Deferment requests are for unavoidable and unexpected situations that occur during the application cycle. We will review deferral requests on a case-by-case basis.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 will have until December 14
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 will have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 will have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each medical college may implement college-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other medical colleges.
Mean MCAT Score
504.1
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.73
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2020
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(660) 626-2237
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2023-2024 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$63,142
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,142
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,228
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,228
Health Insurance Fee
$4,200
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$28,704
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$288,399
Acceptance Deposit
$1,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/enrollment-services
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 84%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $7,603