Wichita, KS
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Degrees: DO
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Website: https://kansascom.kansashsc.org/
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5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for KansasCOM
- 1. Personal Experiences and Challenges – What failures have you experienced that have shaped you as an individual and prepared you for the rigors of medical school?
- 2. Other – What have you found as the most effective way to prioritize your time?
- 3. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – What individuals and experiences have led to your interest in Osteopathic Medicine and motivated you to apply to KHSC-Kansas COM?
- 4. Personal Experiences and Challenges – Describe a time when you experienced a personal failure. What did you learn from that experience? How did it affect your personal growth? In what ways did you demonstrate grit after the failure?
- 5. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – What are some things you struggle with? Why do you find them challenging? How might these difficulties pose a challenge in medical school?
About the School
The Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM), established in 2022, is the first osteopathic medical school in Kansas. Located in Wichita, it operates under the Kansas Health Science University (KHSU), formerly known as the Kansas Health Science Center. KansasCOM offers a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and received pre-accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), allowing it to admit students and commence instruction. The inaugural class began in the 2022–23 academic year.
Curriculum
KansasCOM's curriculum is designed to prepare students for modern medical practice through a patient presentation or case-based learning model. The first two years emphasize interactive learning environments, including standardized patient encounters, human-patient simulations, and clinical skills labs. Clinical experiences are integrated early, with students engaging in hands-on patient care from the first year. The third and fourth years focus on advanced clinical training through clerkships in various medical settings, emphasizing primary care and service in underserved communities. The curriculum also incorporates emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and interprofessional education to equip students for future healthcare challenges.,
Facilities
KansasCOM's campus spans 116,000 square feet in downtown Wichita, housed in two renovated historic buildings. The facilities are designed to foster collaboration and community engagement, featuring state-of-the-art technologies such as HoloLens augmented-reality headsets, point-of-care ultrasound devices, and high-fidelity manikins. These resources support a comprehensive educational experience, blending traditional osteopathic principles with modern medical innovations.
SDN Insights
Our analysis of KansasCOM:
Student Loan Burden: $137,274
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at KansasCOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $137,274. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Lower than 83% Nationally
The cost of living at KansasCOM is lower than 83% of all medical schools nationwide. This can significantly reduce your overall expenses during medical school, making it a more affordable option.
Environment: Urban
Despite limited walkability, the area surrounding KansasCOM offers good biking infrastructure, making it easier for cyclists to get around. Students who enjoy biking as a primary mode of transport will find the area more accessible than it might seem at first glance.
School Address: 217 E. Douglas Ave., 217 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202
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