A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

1. Which field of osteopathic medicine are you interested in pursuing? Explain why you chose this field.

2. Describe what you have learned from your experiences with osteopathic physicians. If you do not have any of the above, please explain why you are applying to an osteopathic medical school.

1. Describe your understanding of SOMA by answering ONE of the following questions: What unique feature of SOMA appeals to you? What specific feature of SOMA concerns you? What would be your strongest attribute as a SOMA student? What would be your weakest? How do you plan to be involved with medically underserved populations in your medical career? How have your past volunteer experiences influenced your plans?

1. Describe any gaps that lasted longer than three months that may have occurred during or following undergraduate/postgraduate educational programs.

1. ATSU-SOMA’s osteopathic medical education model includes training at one of our partner Community Health Center (CHC) sites. 1) Describe any previous CHC or free clinic experience that you have had. 2) Describe how learning at a CHC will enhance your osteopathic medical school experience.

1. Describe any hrs./week of employment that may have coincided/impacted your academic work during each semester.

1. ATSU-SOMA emphasizes self-directed learning in small group sessions. What experiences have you had that will help you be successful in this educational model?