San Antonio, TX
Faith-Based
🩺 School Overview
Tuition (In State): $62,400
Tuition (Out of State): $62,400
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 150
Degrees: DO
Founding Year: 2015
Accreditation Year: N/A
Website: https://osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu/index.html
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📄 Application Information
Applications Received: N/A
Interviews Granted: N/A
Admitted: N/A
Average MCAT: 499
Average GPA: 3.4
Male: N/A
Female: N/A
Underrepresented:N/A
Interview Feedback Summary
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 43% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
School Review Summary
Overall, students rated the program a 9 out of 10 for satisfaction. The student body is described as highly cooperative. The environment is considered supportive for underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, married students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students. Graduates feel adequately prepared for board exams. Faculty members are seen as highly approachable.
5 Most Common Secondary Essay Questions for UIWSOM
- 1. Understanding and Commitment to Medicine – Explain your understanding of osteopathic medicine and your interest in pursuing this pathway. (200 words)
- 2. Motivation and Fit – UIWSOM is the first faith-based osteopathic school in Texas. How will you contribute to its mission? (200 words)
- 3. Academic and Research Experiences – Describe your preparation for the MCAT, including tools used and study duration. (200 words)
- 4. Personal Attributes and Characteristics – (If applicable) If you are reapplying to UIWSOM, what have you done to strengthen your application? (200 words)
About the School
Continuing the Osteopathic medicine tradition of bringing health care to where it is needed most, the UIWSOM provides a student-centered, problem-based learning environment empowering both students and faculty to recognize and address the medical needs of underserved populations, specifically those in South Texas. With a focus on primary care, UIWSOM physicians will be well prepared for the ethical, compassionate and altruistic practice of medicine. Our aim is to ensure quality, equity, relevance and effectiveness in health care delivery.
Curriculum
The UIWSOM curriculum is integrated and designed to support learners in their acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies expected at each level of training, and to culminate with entry into graduate medical education programs with the competencies required of an entering PGY1 resident. </br>
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The integrated curriculum components and threads support the UIWSOM mission promoting the principles and practices of osteopathic primary care, social accountability and community service. The curriculum is organized by units, starting with a foundational applied biomedical science unit built around national emergency medical technician (EMT) and crisis intervention training (CIT) curricula. Year 1 students will learn the basic clinical skills of an EMT, which will enable them to contextualize biomedical sciences in an authentic patient care setting. The units which follow are organized by system in the order in which they are introduced in the Foundations/EMT/CIT unit. Learning utilizing interactive learner-centered techniques in a variety of settings will allow learners to understand and apply acquired knowledge and skills. </br>
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Several threads weave throughout all four phases of the curriculum and include, Mental Health and Wellness, Spirituality, Social Accountability, Service and Scholarship, Student Success, Mentoring and Advising, Board Preparation, and Evidence-based Medicine.
Facilities
The 155,000 square foot renovated campus includes four independent buildings housing administrative services, anatomy suite, student services, and library. Other features of the UIWSOM campus include: </br>
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• State-of-the-art anatomy lab with full functioning dissection suite </br>
• Dissection suite has individual student stations with independent computer access </br>
• Anatomage table (virtual anatomy) </br>
• Small group collaboration rooms </br>
• Interprofessional collaborative research space </br>
• Osteopathic clinical skills learning studio </br>
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UIWSOM:
Student Loan Burden: $434,651
A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UIWSOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $434,651. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at UIWSOM is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.
Environment: Urban
While the neighborhood around UIWSOM is primarily car-oriented, biking can be a viable option for certain trips. Students living nearby may appreciate the tranquility of the area, though access to shops and services is limited without a vehicle.
School Address: 7615 Kennedy Hill, Buildling 1, San Antonio, TX 78235
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