A. T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Acceptance Program

�鶹�ƽ⴫ý Applicant Guidelines

The Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students of �鶹�ƽ⴫ý who have as their goal to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is conducted under joint collaboration of �鶹�ƽ⴫ý and A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU‐KCOM).

Under this program, �鶹�ƽ⴫ý students apply to ATSU-KCOM at the end of their sophomore year or during their fourth semester as a residential �鶹�ƽ⴫ý student and must have been a residential �鶹�ƽ⴫ý student for a minimum of three semesters. Students will be awarded reserved conditional admissions to ATSU-‐KCOM at the beginning of their junior year at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý, pending the completion of additional requirements for full admission to medical school. Students must commit to completing their junior and senior year at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý earning a BA/BS degree prior to matriculating to ATSU-KCOM.

The advantage for those students accepted at the end of their sophomore year is to have a reserved seat in ATSU-KCOM’s entering class upon graduation from �鶹�ƽ⴫ý and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is not required. After acceptance to the program, the student can spend the last two years at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý meeting graduation major/minor requirements, taking electives, fulfilling internship and/or service opportunities and otherwise broadening his/her life experiences. Scholars will be awarded a small academic scholarship for A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Program Requirements

�鶹�ƽ⴫ý students may enroll in any major, provided the ATSU-KCOM entry requirements are met by the designated year of enrollment. �鶹�ƽ⴫ý students will apply for admission to this program after completing three semesters (approximately 45 credit hours) as a �鶹�ƽ⴫ý student. Applications will be available through the Pre‐Health advisor at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý in January of the student’s sophomore year and will be due to the advisor on April 1 (or a date determined reasonable by �鶹�ƽ⴫ý). Applications of students selected for nomination by �鶹�ƽ⴫ý must be submitted by WC’s faculty designee to ATSU-KCOM by June 1. Applicants will be interviewed during September of their junior year. Selected students will be awarded reserved, conditional admissions to ATSU‐KCOM at the beginning of the junior year.

Applicant Criteria for Still Scholars Program

Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 overall and 3.40 in the sciences
75% of pre-‐requisite courses completed by the time of initial application, with a B or above required in all pre‐requisite coursework
Still Scholars application, official transcripts and letters of recommendation by the specified date
Demonstrated commitment to osteopathic medicine
Clinical exposure in a healthcare environment (~50 hours recommended)
Involvement in extra-curricular activities

Application Process

Submit Still Scholars application and materials to the A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Office by the specified date.
Applicant must forward a minimum of three letters of evaluation, one each from:
- A science faculty member or advisor of the student’s academic program
- An advisor of a student organization or community organization
- A physician who has seen them in a working or volunteer position within a clinical setting
Complete the specific academic degree plan, as required for degree completion, for the remaining two years at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý

Initial Still Scholars Program Selection Criteria

A selection committee will evaluate the top students using the following criteria:

Fulfillment of all undergraduate academic and course requirements at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý
Commitment to osteopathic medicine
Community service/leadership positions held
Successful in-‐person initial interviews with the ATSU-KCOM admissions faculty and staff

Still Scholars Participant Criteria

Maintain a minimum 3.4 overall and science GPA (B or above required in all pre-‐requisite coursework)
Continue to gain significant clinical experience/exposure (minimum 100 hours)
Continue to gain community service/leadership experience
Demonstrate continued commitment to osteopathic medicine
Actively participate in ATSU-KCOM Still Scholars activities and events
Complete required coursework at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý
Earn BA/BS degree from �鶹�ƽ⴫ý
Maintain up-to-date contact information with ATSU Admissions Office
Successfully participate in an in-‐person interview for full medical school acceptance in an ATSU-‐KCOM final pre-matriculation review
Maintain full‐time enrollment until graduation at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý.
Complete AACOMAS application by July 1 prior to senior year
Complete ATSU‐KCOM secondary application by August 1 prior to senior year
Successfully complete prerequisite coursework at an undergraduate institution
If a student chooses to take the MCAT (though they are exempt, if a Still Scholar), they must score a 24 or higher to remain in this program. Students who score a 23 or less may submit their application as a regular applicant to medical school.

Participant Opportunities

Still Scholars Book/Article Review Online Forum
Shadowing Experience
Competitive Applications and Professionalism Webinars
Alumni Ambassador Shadowing Experience

All prescribed courses in the baccalaureate program of the applicants’ choice must be taken at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý. Any deviation from the required courses at �鶹�ƽ⴫ý requires written approval from ATSU Admissions. Participants must complete �鶹�ƽ⴫ý’s graduation requirements within one year prior of matriculating to ATSU-KCOM. A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine reserves the right, at any time, to reject a student deemed unsuitable for the program. In addition, acceptance will be withdrawn if the application is made to another medical/osteopathic school, if a student fails to follow participation criteria, if academic, ethical, or moral violation occurs, or if a personal change in career choice is made.