A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - ATSU-SOMA
Mesa, Arizona
Primary Campus
General Information
Mission Statement
Interview Options: In-Person
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? In-Person Only
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? No
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Closest City Phoenix
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation and by the Higher Learning Commission.
Institutional Affiliation A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
- A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
- A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS)
- A.T. Still University College of Graduate Health Sciences (ATSU-CGHS)
- A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH)
- A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH)
- A.T. Still University College for Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC)
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Entering Class 2022
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
611
Total Male
249
Total Female
362
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
3,973
First-Year Matriculants
144
First-Year Male Matriculants
49
First-Year Female Matriculants
95
Matriculants In-State
17
Matriculants Out-of-State
127
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
23.6%
Black/African American
3.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
36.8%
Multiple Races
8.3%
Undisclosed
4.9%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
76%
Non-Science Majors
24%
Graduate Degrees
29%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
Institutional Affiliation
2006
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Main Contact
A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - ATSU-SOMA
Address
(480) 219-6001
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
ATSU-SOMA's first year is held on the Mesa, Arizona campus. During this year, foundational and clinical sciences are integrated into common clinical scenarios which enhance critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. Students learn how to organize and integrate a patient's history, social determinants of health, physical exam and laboratory findings to better understand the whole person. A variety of learning experiences are offered through self-directed and highly interactive case discussions in small-group problem-solving sessions, simulated patients, hands-on osteopathic skills, and medical skills training.
Second year students are located at one of ATSU-SOMA's community health center partner sites (CHC's). During the second year, students continue to integrate foundational and clinical sciences in small-group sessions and begin weekly interprofessional clinical education experiences as well as complete a community-oriented primary care research project.
Third-and fourth-year students complete clinical rotations in CHC's, out-patient clinics, and in-patient hospital-based settings.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaurete Programs Offered
Special Program
Mindfulness/Compassion Training
Student well-being is important for optimum learning and having the capacity to serve others. Our voluntary program provides students with skills and tools to help face the challenges and achieve balance as a medical student.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Biology/Zoology
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required8 semester hours
Physics
Required8 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Applicants meeting the 2.80 science and cumulative 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 a minimum of 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 a science faculty and evaluation II must be from a physician (MD or DO). Interviews are offered August through April.
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 4, 2023
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
A bachelor's degree and the MCAT, preferably taken by the Fall semester, but no later than January of the application year, are required. Any undergraduate major is acceptable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency. Applicants who are community service or public health minded, and who have a desire to serve the underserved and to practice in primary care settings, are highly desirable.
Prospective SOMA students will be evaluated in three major areas: academic accomplishment, personal characteristics of a physician, and propensity to serve the underserved. SOMA requires a personal interview during the application process.
The applicant is strongly encouraged to have clinical exposure in a health care environment.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Application Interview Format: See Below
The interview format consists or in-person interviews, small-group activities and student ambassador interactions.
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.80. Two letters of evaluation: one from a science faculty member, and one from a physician (DO or MD; DO preferred). U.S. Citizenship or Residency: ATSU-SOMA is currently accepting applications only from U.S. citizens or permanent residents.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 15, 2023
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Screened applicants must meet minimum 2.80 science and cumulative GPA.Supplemental Application Fee: $70, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
AACOMAS waiverEarliest Acceptance Date
September 8, 2023
Latest Acceptance Date
June 30, 2024
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 10, 2023
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
502.2
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.48
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 15, 2020
Accept September 2024 MCAT Scores? Yes
Accept January 2025 MCAT Scores? Yes
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
- Paper
Main Admissions Contact
(480) 219-6001
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
The tuition and fees below are from the prior 2022-23 academic year and may have changed for this current application cycle. Please confirm the latest rates with the institution.
In-State Tuition
$62,526
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,526
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,150
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,150
Health Insurance Fee
$3,864
Tuition Fees Include
- Diagnostic Set
- Blood Pressure Kit
- Accessories
- Stethoscope
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$40,985
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$296,717
Acceptance Deposit
$1,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Deposit will be refunded if falls under the Three-Day Cancellation Policy.Financial Aid Website https://www.atsu.edu/department-of-student-affairs/enrollment-services/types-of-aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 88%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $14,466