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

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Mesa, AZ

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private For-Profit

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🎓 The Basics ▼

Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?

10 out of 10

What was the zip code of your residence in high school?

84081

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What do you like most?

The CHC system is great. We get extensive clinical time and built-in study groups with the CHCs. There are plenty of resources for study, anatomy lab, and interprofessional development. Also, if you want a competitive specialty, there is a lot of support, though most students fall in love with primary care here.

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What do you like least?

The CHC system is fantastic, but it is sad to leave most of your classmates and travel to your CHC for your final years. However, students often go on away rotations, and this is not necessarily unique to ATSU SOMA.

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🧾 The Details ▼

Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?

10 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?

10 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?

10 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for married students?

10 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?

5 out of 10

Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?

10 out of 10

Do you/did you feel well prepared for your board exams?

9 out of 10

How approachable are faculty members?

10 out of 10

What are the facilities and clinics like (old/new, well maintained, etc.)?

Newer facilities and plenty of resources (access to cadaver lab, hologram lab, library, gym, all state of the art)

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How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?

Graduates often choose primary care, as the CHC system highlights the need for primary care in the work force. However, many people, myself included, end up choosing competitive specialties and matching there. There are no roadblocks for competitive specialties.

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What are rotations like?

Each CHC is slightly different, but you will rotate through the CHCs health system. Your rotations are provided, but you have the freedom of doing rotations elsewhere, if desired.

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How do students from this program do in the Match?

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Any other information you want to share?

This program got a lot of flak when it changed curriculum (my first year). Things have stabilized since, and the issues have been resolved. A lot of people dig up the bad reviews, but so many are students who weren't performing well and blamed the school. Med school is hard wherever you go. SOMA had some issues, but the new dean has done a great job at resolving these. If the CHC system sounds exciting (I thought it was adventurous), this is a great option. You will have lots of clinical experience to set you apart during rotations. Osteopathic manipulations will be taught in depth. SOMA is great for independent learners and people who thrive in small groups. If this is you, it can be whatever you want to make of it, and it will take you where you want to go. What more could you ask from a med school?

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