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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations.

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SOMA participates in the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS). Primary applications may be completed at https://aacomas.liaisoncas.com. SOMA’s application deadline is March 1. SOMA has a rolling admissions cycle, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. We will be accepting the January MCAT. Notice: The AACOMAS Repeat Coursework Policy will change effective May 1, 2017. For additional information, review the AACOMAS Repeat Coursework Policy. ATSU-SOMA will continue to use holistic review of applications, but will begin to use the AACOMAS grade calculation in its processing as of June 1, 2017.

For additional information, contact ATSU Admissions at 660.626.2237, toll-free 866.626.2878, ext. 2237, or email admissions@atsu.edu.

Step One

APPLICATION SERVICE
Application process begins in June of the year prior to anticipated enrollment

Log on to choosedo.org and complete online application
Submit MCAT scores (preferred)
Submit official transcripts
Submit AACOMAS Application fee
Contact AACOMAS to verify that all of the above have been received
Deadline for submission: March 1 prior to the fall of anticipated enrollment

Step Two

SECONDARY APPLICATION
Secondary applications may be completed if applicants meet the minimum requirements and have applied through AACOMAS. SOMA’s secondary application deadline is April 1.

Complete secondary application online

Biographical Information
Dual Degree Program (optional)
Test Scores
Clinical Health Experience
Essay Questions
Statement of Disciplinary Actions
Statement of Nondiscrimination

Submit two letters of evaluation

Evaluation I: Premedical Advisor, Premedical Committee, or Basic Science Faculty Member
Evaluation II from a physician (DO or MD) whom you have shadowed for 20+ hours (prefer primary care).

Submit Secondary Application fee

Mail all supporting application documents to:
A.T. Still University
Admissions Department
800 W Jefferson Street
Kirksville, MO 63501

Contact SOMA at 866.626.2878 ext. 2237 or email admissions@atsu.edu to verify that all of the above have been received.

Visit AACOMAS’ customer service for application questions or assistance, which includes contact information, instructions and other important details.