I was recently accepted to KCOM, and I love the school; however, I wanted to ask if anyone can provide me with the first 2 years' schedule. I was told by some people during my interview day that the curriculum is constantly changing, but, of course, I would like to know what I am getting myself into. As far as I understand the first semester is traditional and then it becomes more organ-based? I may be wrong, but I would appreciate if someone could give me a copy of their last year schedule or just explain it a bit better for me. Also, some people say that the curriculum is harder than in other DO schools? Is that true? If yes, why is that? Thank in advance, everyone!
As I understand, the biggest changes in curriculum have already happened and following years will be MUCH more similar to ours than ours is to c/o 2016. As far as schedule goes, I'm not sure if you're wanting a DAY to DAY schedule (not going to happen. You'll get that semester by semester) but if you're just looking to know dates of starts and finishes and breaks, see this page
http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/calendar/classof2018_Y1.htm . As far as curriculum goes, you're right this semester was much more general sciences for us (histology of tissues, anatomy from the pelvis up, biochem, physiology, micro (general and all relevant bacteria, viruses, mycology, and parasites), pharm relevant to micro stuff, nutrition, and basic pathology). Each block is 3-4 weeks long and at the end of each block we have a single test that has 3 questions from each lecture in that block (so usually between 80 and 130 questions) and the courses are split up into certain blocks, for example all of nutrition was taught only in blocks 5 and 6 while histology was done after block 3. I have only been a medical student at 1 school so I don't know how the rigor compares to that of my fellow MS1's but I did not think it was exceptionally hard; it's just a lot of work (would you expect anything else?). Next semester will be system's-based and we'll be starting with a 5 week block covering the GI system (histology, physiology, pathology, etc... everything-ology). OTM is reserved for 8am-10am on Tuesday and Thursday generally speaking (sometimes it's only an hour, or is omitted entirely) and there is written midterm and final (seriously not hard) that are separate from our other usual classes. There are also a few practicals throughout the semester and with some practice you should easily get almost all your points on those.
Sorry for my major ramble-fest but just so you know, I do not go to class. I started by going to classes to see if I enjoyed certain lecturers and have found that it's a huge waste of my time. I learn a lot more effectively on my own so I get up in the morning whenever I want (except OTM you have to be there on time), go to the school, and settle into a breakout room to study for the day. Going to class makes me get way behind. If you have additional questions PM me and I'll see if I can help with your more specific concerns. Overall I love the school, I love my class, and I love the education I'm getting. It's refreshing to actually learn things that are relevant to my future career...
Hi all,
I was recently accepted to KCOM. I know that KCOM is a small town, but is there still a night life to meet other people (single women) and mingle? Where do the undergrad girls at Truman State hang out on the weekends? (completely serious) Any nice bars and clubs?
Thanks in advance.
While I am married so I can't speak to this first-person. I assure you my single classmates definitely manage to entertain themselves just like anyone else. It seems like a lot of people meet up at Dukum's to hang out. Also if you're ever feeling a need for some slightly bigger city (like a mall and a bunch more food options) people go to Columbia pretty frequently which is only an hour and a half away.
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