A.T. Still University School of
Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
800 West Jefferson
Street
Kirksville,
MO
63501
Campus Address:
5850 East Still
Circle
Mesa,
AZ
85206
Toll Free:
(866) 626-2878 x2237
Phone:
(660) 626-2237
Fax:
(660) 626-2969
E-mail:
admissions@atsu.edu
Description
Creating a
learning-centered community to edu-cate and mentor tomorrow’s physician
leaders is what drives SOMA’s dedicated faculty, staff and administration.
ATSU’s latest school is looking for future physicians who are dedicated to
serv-ing those in need and who desire to be part of a new and exciting
medical education experience. Leaders in medical education, public health,
patient care, technology and business have worked with ATSU in developing
this innovative, learning-centered school.
Mission
Statement
Consistent with the
university’s heritage as the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the
mission of A.T.
Still University
of Health Sciences is to educate students to become competent health care
professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate compassion,
integ-rity and ability, while advancing osteopathic principles and
philosophy. The institution is committed to scholarly inquiry that
anticipates and addresses society’s health care needs. The university
encourages its constituencies to become leaders in improving community
health and wellness, with a comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of
mind, body and spirit.
Setting: Mesa,
Arizona;
Large Metro Area
Date
Founded: 2006; Private
Accreditation
A.T.
Still University School
of Osteopathic Medicine in
Arizona
holds provisional accredi-tation from the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation (COCA) and also is accredited by the Higher Education
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Institutional Affiliation
A.T.
Still University
also includes the
Kirksville
College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), the Arizona School of Health
Sciences (ASHS), the School of Health Management (SHM) and the
Arizona School
of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH).
2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment:
309
Total male: 161
Total female: 148
First-year enrollment:
107
First-year male:
54
First-year female:
53
Total enrollment
affiliate institutions: 3,259
Curricular Offerings
During the first year on
the
Mesa,
Arizona
campus, SOMA students will begin their study of medicine engaged in SOMA’s
innovative Clinical Presentation curriculum. This curriculum model is
constructed around the 125 ways that patients present to their health care
provider. Students experience a number of different learning ven-ues
including large group presentations, small group problem solving sessions
and laboratory experiences. A key component of the Clinical Presentation
curriculum model is the integra-tion of basic science and clinical material
which allows the student to learn the applications of foundation principles
and clinical applications in the context they will be utilized as a
physician. The curriculum is enhanced by both simulated and real life
patient interactions in a number of settings.
In years two through four,
students move to one of 11 community campuses, most of which are based at
Community Health Centers. Community Health Centers are independent
organizations which provide primary and other health care services to
millions of patients each year. Virtually all Community Health Centers
provide safety net health care to needy popula-tions across the
United States.
The second-year curriculum
is a blend of didactic and clinical experiences which revolve around a small
group learning environment facilitated by full-time, on-site physician
faculty who act as learning facilitators. This environ-ment allows for an
intimate student-to-faculty ratio and maximizes the potential for guided
learning. Second-year students also enjoy clini-cal assignments each week in
a variety of settings aimed at providing a broad exposure to the clini-cal
environment.
Third- and fourth-year
students have the advantage of completing rotations in both the
Community Health Center
environment as well as private practice settings, hospitals and affili-ated
clinics. As an added benefit, the clinical presentation curriculum is
integrated into all third- and fourth-year clinical experiences, pro-viding
a coherent learning thread throughout the entire four years of medical
education.
Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO:
No
DO/MA: No
DO/MS:
No
DO/MPH:
Yes
Online master’s degree in public health that
prepares the student to be a leader in the field of Public Health.
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_ programs/public_health/index.htm
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD:
No
DO/PhD:
No
DO/Master of Health Education (MHEd):
No
DO/Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) –
The Doctor
of Health Education
program complements the University’s mission of encouraging its
constitu-encies to become leaders to improve community health and wellness
with a comprehensive ap-preciation of the interaction of body, mind and
spirit, while helping to create the best health care educators in the world.
This program is one of very few online doctorate degrees in the health
sciences designed to challenge students to ex-amine the current state of
health care education and their individual roles and responsibilities within
it. http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/
doctor_health_education/index.htm
DO/Master of Geriatric Health (MGH):
No
DO/Master of Health Administration (MHA)
– ATSU
offers an online master’s
degree in health admin-istration that prepares the student to be a leader in
a fast-growing segment of the
U.S.
labor market.
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/ health_administration/index.htm
Special Programs
•
International Medicine Programs:
Students may
choose an
international rotation as part of the fourth-year electives.
Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate
program: No
Summer program(s):
No
Summer program(s):
No
Facilities
A.T.
Still University
has a modern, new and growing campus in
Mesa,
Arizona.
Existing
Mesa
facilities, supplemented by extensive simulation laboratories, digital
learning resources and group problem-solving venues, will serve as the
central campus
for students during their
first year. Cohorts of ap-proximately ten learners will then move to one of
11
Community Health Center
campuses around the nation for years two through four.
Application Information
Primary application
service: AACOMAS
Earliest filing date:
Opening date of AACOMAS
Latest filing date:*
3-1-2011
*For best consideration,
applicants should submit their AACOMAS application at least four weeks prior
to this school’s latest filing date.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start date: 7-1-2011
International students (non-US citizens or temporary residents) eligible:
No
Supplemental Application
Supplemental
application required: Yes
Sent to:
Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee:
$60
Fee waiver available:
Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered:
AACOMAS waiver
Supplemental app. earliest filing date:
7-1-2010
Supplemental app. latest filing date:
None
Supplemental Application Requirements
Minimum cumulative and
science GPA of 2.5. Two letters of evaluation: one from a premedi-cal
advisor, premedical committee or a science faculty member, and one from a
physician (DO or MD). U.S. Citizenship or Residency: ATSU-SOMA is currently
accepting applications only from
U.S.
citizens or permanent residents.
MCAT
Oldest MCAT
considered: 2007
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores:
Yes
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores:
Yes
Additional Comments:
ATSU-SOMA will accept
January scores if seats are
still available.
Send
Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes
Regular Acceptance Notice
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 May 14
will have 14 days
•
Those
accepted after May 15
may be asked for
an immediate
deposit
•
Earliest acceptance date:
10-1-2010
•
Latest acceptance date:
Until class is filled
•
Maximum time for
applicant to accept offer:
Follow AACOMAS guidelines.
•
Requests for deferred
entrance considered: Yes
Early
Decision Program (EDP)
ATSU-SOMA does not have EDP
for notifying candidates on early admissions.
COM
interview format
Closed file, one on one with a faculty
member.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Selection Factors
A bachelor’s degree and
the MCAT, preferably taken by the fall, but no later than January of the
year of application, are required. Any under-graduate major is acceptable.
Applicants must be U.S citizens or hold a permanent resident visa.
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 healer
and propensity to serve the underserved. Prospective students must exhibit a
genuine concern for people. SOMA requires a personal interview during the
application process. The applicant is strongly encouraged to have clinical
exposure in a health care environment.
First-Year Class Matriculants’
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Percentages are based on self-reported data
and
therefore may not equal
100%.
American Indian or
Alaska
Native: 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander:
26%
Black or African American:
7%
Hispanic/Latino:
9%
White:
56%
Race/Ethnicity Not
Reported: 16%
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors:
78%
Non-Science Majors:
22%
Baccalaureate degree:
84%
Graduate degree(s):
16%
Premedical Coursework
Science
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Course
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Req.
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Rec.
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Lab
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Sem. Hrs
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Biology/Zoology
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X
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X
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8
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Biochemistry
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Molecular
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Biology
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Genetics
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Inorganic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Organic
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Chemistry
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X
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X
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8
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Physics
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X
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X
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8
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Non-Science
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Course
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Req.
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Rec.
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Lab
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Sem. Hrs
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College
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English
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X
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6
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Behavioral
Sciences
Humanities
Math/Statistics
