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Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program

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Program Description

The Still Scholars, PreOsteopathic Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students of Wilmington College who have as their goal to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is conducted under joint collaboration of Wilmington College and A.T. Still University (ATSU), Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM).

Under this program, Wilmington College students apply to the KCOM at the end of their
sophomore year. A maximum of four students will be awarded reserved admissions to
KCOM at the beginning of their junior year at Wilmington College. Students complete their
junior and senior year earning a BA/BS degree prior to matriculating to KCOM.

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

Program Requirements

Wilmington College students may enroll in any major, provided the KCOM entry
requirements are met by the designated year of enrollment. Wilmington College students will apply for admissions to this program after completing three semesters (approximately 45 credit hours). Applications will be available through the Pre-medical advisor at Wilmington College in January of the sophomore year and will be due on April 1. Applications must be submitted to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine by June 1. Applicants will interview during the summer following their sophomore year. Selected students will be awarded reserved admissions to KCOM at the beginning of the junior year. Eligibility criteria for this program include:

Applicant Criteria

Minimum 28 composite ACT score or 1860 SAT score
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 overall and 3.40 in the sciences
Submission of application and official transcripts by specified date

Application Process

Submit application and official transcripts to the Natural Science
Coordinator by March 15 of sophomore year
Forward letters of evaluation from:
1) College Premedical Advisor or a Science Faculty Member
2) College Faculty Member, College Staff Member, or Employer
All deadlines will be enforced

Selection Criteria

Selection committee will rank the top 7 students using the following criteria:

Fulfillment of all academic and course requirements
Commitment to osteopathic medicine
Community service/leadership positions held
Successful interview with the KCOM selection committee

Participant Criteria

Maintain a minimum 3.4 overall and science GPA
Continue to gain clinical experience/exposure
Continue community service/leadership opportunities
Demonstrate commitment to osteopathic medicine
Participate in KCOM Still Scholars Events
Complete required coursework at Wilmington College
Earn BA/BS degree from Wilmington College
Maintain accurate contact information with ATSU Admissions
Participate in KCOM final pre-matriculation review
Complete AACOMAS application by July 1 prior to senior year
Complete KCOM secondary application by August 1 prior to senior year
Successfully complete prerequisite coursework at undergraduate institution

Participant Opportunities

Academic Skills Workshop/Shadowing Experience
Professionalism Workshop
Alumni Ambassador Shadowing Experience

All prescribed courses in the baccalaureate program of the applicants’ choice must be taken at Wilmington College. Any deviation from the required courses requires written approval from the Natural Science Coordinator and from ATSU Admissions. Participants must complete graduation requirements for Wilmington College in four years prior to
matriculating to ATSU/KCOM. A.T. Still University, 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 application is made to another
medical/osteopathic school, or if academic, ethical, or moral violation occurs, or if a
personal change in career choice is made.

Your Connection at Wilmington College

Douglas J. Burks, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH 45177
800.341.9318