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Gaining admission to Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.38 and an average MCAT score of 504.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.38

Average MCAT: 504

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $59388

Out-of-State Tuition: $59388

For more information about tuition at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.acom.edu/tuition-fees/

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Neutral

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine will provide quality, learner-centered osteopathic education, research, and service, while promoting graduate medical education, with emphasis on patient-centered, team-based primary care to serve the medically underserved areas of Alabama, the Tri-State area, and the nation.

For more information on the mission statement for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.acom.edu/mission-2/

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:

Secondary Application Deadline: April 15

Secondary Application Deadline: $50

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: August

Interview Cycle End: NA

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

English Composition and/or Literature

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.acom.edu/prospective-students/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Describe how specific attributes of ACOM’s mission and core values align with your professional goals and personal attributes? (250 words)

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine promotes values and equity from various cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. Discuss the role that diversity played in your decision to become an osteopathic medical school applicant. (250 words)

What are your personal attributes that demonstrate the osteopathic philosophy? (500 words or less)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

How has COVID-19 affected your path to medical school?

What attracts you to ACOM and the specific region it is located in?

Briefly describe your understanding of osteopathic medicine and its practices.

Explain any low grades on your transcript and your MCAT score/test date.

Have you ever encountered or observed conflict in a clinical setting? Describe the situation and how you handled it.

What interests you about osteopathic medicine and why did you choose this path?

What attracted you to the field of medicine, specifically osteopathic medicine?

Share details about your involvement in community service activities.

What would you do if you caught a classmate cheating?

Why did you change your career path and decide to pursue medicine?

Tell us about yourself, your interest in medicine, and why you chose osteopathic medicine and ACOM.

Why are you interested in becoming an osteopathic physician?

Can you explain the reason behind your grade of "C" in Organic Chemistry 2 in the Fall of 2020?

Describe an ethical situation you have faced and explain how you navigated it.

Share some specific experiences or activities from your AACOMAS application.

Please elaborate on any research experience you have had.

Describe your experience with leadership positions.

Have you ever personally encountered a cheating incident involving a classmate?

What is your preferred learning style?

How do you handle the transition to a new environment, especially moving to Alabama for medical school?

Can you tell us about your leadership experiences?

Why did you decide to pursue a career in medicine and why did you choose osteopathic medicine specifically?

Did you have any leadership roles in your previous work experiences?

Discuss any research projects or studies you have been involved in.

How do you manage stress and maintain a work-life balance?

Describe a situation where you witnessed unprofessional behavior and how you handled it.

What sets you apart from the other 5000 applicants?

What do you believe is the role of technology in patient care and how will you utilize it in your practice?

Explain your research background and contributions, if any.

Discuss the challenges you faced as a leader and how you overcame them.

What do you do for recreation or fun?

Why did you choose to pursue a career in medicine?

What is your approach to handling stress and how do you destress?

How do you plan to prevent burnout during your medical school journey?

How do you plan to integrate technology into your future practice as a physician?

If you don't get accepted to medical school this year, would you consider changing your career interests?

Why did you choose to apply to ACOM?

How flexible are you in terms of location for completing your clinical rotations?

How are you planning to contribute to the community as a physician?

How did you prepare for the MCAT?

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