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Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Meridian, ID Class Size: 162
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Gaining admission to Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of N/A and an average MCAT score of N/A.

Statistics

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

Average GPA:
N/A
Average MCAT:
N/A
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 Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$60376
Out-of-State Tuition:
$60376

For more information about tuition at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.icom.edu/admission-aid/cost/

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 Idaho 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 Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine educates students to become highly competent and caring osteopathic physicians and healthcare leaders dedicated to delivering whole-person care in Idaho and other underserved communities.

For more information on the mission statement for Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.icom.edu/about/mission/

Situational Judgement Tests

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

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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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 Fee:
$65
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.

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Interview Cycle Start:
NA
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 Idaho 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:
6
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

Biochemistry highly recommended.

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology are all highly recommended.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Six additional science hours are highly recommended.

SOURCE: https://www.icom.edu/admission-aid/requirements/

Special Programs

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

CONTACT #1

Title:
admissions
E-mail:
Phone:
(208) 795-4280

CONTACT #2

Title:
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
E-mail:
info@icom.edu
Phone:
(208) 795-4266

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

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

What characteristics of ICOM will help you become a successful osteopathic physician? (Unlimited characters)
If this is not your first time applying to medical school, how have you improved your application? (Please type N/A if not applicable) (Unlimited characters)
What does Osteopathic Principles and Practices mean to you and how will you integrate these into your future practice? (Unlimited characters)

Interview Questions

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

Why do you want to attend a new medical school like ICOM?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
How many hours of sleep do you expect to get per night at ICOM?
What is your greatest strength?
Are you comfortable with taking risks for your patients?
What are you most proud of?
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Is there anything on your transcripts that you wish you could change?
How have you prepared for the demands of medical school?
What attracts you to osteopathic medicine specifically?
How would you approach ethical considerations with an HIV-positive patient?
(If applicable) How would you transition to life in Idaho, considering its differences from your current location?
Can you explain your background?
Who is your biggest role model?
(If applicable) Describe your scrubbing experiences.
Share a specific conflict experience and how you resolved it.
What will you do to prioritize self-care in medical school?
What specialty are you currently interested in pursuing?
Can you provide more details about specific experiences mentioned in your application?
If you could cure one disease, which one would it be and why?
How would you handle a situation where you're not doing well in medical school?
If you received a "C" in a course, were there any reasons for it and how will you prevent similar grades in medical school?
What do you expect to be your biggest challenge in medical school?
Can you elaborate on an experience from your application?
How do you feel about the MCAT?
How would you ensure you have a support group at ICOM?
What do you do for fun?
What motivated you to choose ICOM and why do you want to practice osteopathic medicine?
How would you compare osteopathic medicine with allopathic?
How did your biases impact your judgment when providing patient care?
How would you interact with a patient with COVID-19?
Describe a time when you received constructive criticism and how you reacted.
How do you believe you can uniquely contribute to ICOM?
Discuss your involvement in sports.
What are some challenges that physicians, including burnout, struggle with?
If you were stranded on a desert island for a month, what book or music album would you bring and why?
Explain your personal statement and its underlying motivations.
Tell me about yourself.
Describe a situation where things didn't go as planned and how you handled it.