A.T. Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - ATSU-SOMA
General Information
Mission Statement
Closest City Phoenix
Campus Setting
SuburbanFacilities
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation and by the Higher Learning Commission.
University Affiliation(s) A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
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Entering Class 2023
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
541
Total Male
210
Total Female
331
Total Other
0
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
3,867
First-Year Matriculants
79
First-Year Male Matriculants
27
First-Year Female Matriculants
52
Matriculants In-State
11
Matriculants Out-of-State
68
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
32.9%
Black/African American
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
White
40.5%
Multiple Races
6.3%
Undisclosed
%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
88.6%
Non-Science Majors
11.4%
Graduate Degrees
13.9%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
Institutional Affiliation
2006
Year Founded
Suburban
Campus Setting
Campus 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 and second year is held on the Mesa, Arizona campus. During these two years, 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.
Third-and fourth-year students complete clinical rotations in one of ATSU-SOMA's community health center partner sites (CHC's), out-patient clinics, and in-patient hospital-based settings.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate 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.
Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Only in-person shadowing accepted
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes, but only in certain circumstances (please explain)
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
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
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: See Below
The interview format consists or in-person interviews, small-group activities and student ambassador interactions. Virtual interviews will be offered as an alternative in some situations.
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, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
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
Must have AACOMAS waiverEarliest Acceptance Date
September 9, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
June 30, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 7, 2025
Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days.
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
504.9
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.58
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 15, 2021
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 15, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
(480) 219-6001
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$66,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,656
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,400
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,400
Health Insurance Fee
$4,376
Tuition Fees Include
Medical Equipment:
- Diagnostic Set
- Blood Pressure Kit
- Accessories
- Stethoscope
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$41,848
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$325,307
Acceptance Deposit
$1,000
Additional Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? Yes
Partially. 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 85%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $6,285