Kansas Health Science University-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine - KansasCOM
General Information
As the first college of osteopathic medicine in the state, the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) strives to make a positive impact by directly addressing the disparity in access to health care. KansasCOM’s innovative approach to osteopathic medical education includes a curriculum focused on creating the most empathetic, patient-centered physicians possible. KansasCOM was formed by Kansas Health Science University, a nonprofit organization committed to training well-prepared physicians and healthcare leaders who will positively contribute to the overall well-being of communities across Kansas and beyond.
Mission Statement
Closest City Wichita, KS
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
KansasCOM is centrally located in the heart of Wichita, Kansas’ largest city and a thriving, perse center of culture and industry. Our 116,000-square-foot college of osteopathic medicine and research center provides a modern space equipped with the latest technology to deliver high-quality medical education.
Our campus features a two-story main lecture hall and a second lecture hall both designed to accommodate an interactive learning environment, as well as an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) lab where the hands-on approach of our education model comes alive. The Research space at KansasCOM offers several offices for research faculty, as well as a classroom that supports technology to host guests virtually from our partners across the Kansas Education and Research Network (KERN).
The 22,000 square foot Simulation Center features both inpatient and outpatient wings. The inpatient wing features six highly functional inpatient hospital rooms equipped with high-fidelity, full-body manikins while the outpatient wing features the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) Suite with 12 exam rooms equipped with A/V recording devices, a control room, a debriefing and meeting room, student and standardized patient (SP) check-in, and SP lounge. Also found in the Simulation Center is a 3D Printer where interested students are introduced to the basic concepts of 3D printing and research to learn and conceptualize all of the ways this technology will be used in the future of medicine.
The Integrated Biomedical Sciences Lab comes outfitted with the latest medical technology such as Microsoft HoloLens augmented-reality headsets, Visible Human Dissector and other virtual anatomy platforms. Students will also gain exposure to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) through a curriculum that uses freestanding GE HealthCare ultrasound machines, Butterfly ultrasound wands with accompanying iPads, and other Butterfly ultrasound offerings, including access to the Butterfly Academy education site and cloud storage.
Additionally, students will have access to 27 group study rooms, lounge and collaboration spaces, podcast studio, a market cafe with grab-and-go options and complimentary coffee, as well as a virtual library.
Student Residence Options
Opportunities for social engagement are important aspects of any academic environment. KansasCOM aims to create as many of these opportunities as possible while balancing the needs of a medical student's unique schedule. Elected by the student body, Student Government Association (SGA) provides an opportunity for students to serve as the primary liaison between the student body and administration at KansasCOM, with representative and officer positions available for each class.
Student organizations at KansasCOM offer a variety of opportunities for leadership development, career exploration, community service, education, professional networking, and recreation. Most fall into one of two categories: Student Government Association (SGA) chartered organizations or special interest groups.
Support Services Provided:
Through our Office of Learning Enhancement, KansasCOM offers academic support, including workshops, tutoring services free of charge, board exam preparations, course remediation, course reviews, and one-on-one academic counseling. Students are encouraged to seek this support proactively and to recognize needs as they arise, ultimately setting themselves up for academic success.
KansasCOM students have access to expert advice to help identify and achieve their goals. The Office of Career Services provides a variety of resources for students, including assistance with:
- Specialty Selection
- CV Development
- Residency Application Process
- Interview Skill Development
Students also have full access to Careers in Medicine, a career-focused online tool that provides a wealth of medical career information.
To help our students manage the stress they may experience during their academic journey, we have established mental health resources on and off campus. Students may be seen free of charge by a licensed professional on campus from 8am to 5pm. Students can also call ComPsych 24 hours a day, seven days a week to access mental health services in all 50 states.
Service Opportunities:
Community is at the core of who we are. KansasCOM students invest themselves in a variety of community services projects across the greater Wichita area focusing on underrepresented populations, starting week one of Orientation. Volunteer opportunities are available through the Office of Student Affairs and Services.
COM Accreditation Status KansasCOM has achieved Pre-Accreditation status which is the highest level of accreditation awarded to a new COM until graduating its first class.
Graduates of Pre-Accredited COMs are eligible to receive the DO degree, participate in the Residency Match, enter all residency programs, and achieve licensure in all 50 states. View the COCA Accreditation Standards for additional information. KansasCOM enrolled it's inaugural class on August 1, 2022.-
2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
226
Total Male
115
Total Female
110
Total Other
1
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
226
First-Year Matriculants
134
First-Year Male Matriculants
73
First-Year Female Matriculants
61
Matriculants In-State
28
Matriculants Out-of-State
106
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
35.8%
Black/African American
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
45.5%
Multiple Races
3.0%
Undisclosed
2.2%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
84.5%
Non-Science Majors
15.5%
Graduate Degrees
20.1%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
2021
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Kansas Health Science University-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine - KansasCOM
Address
(316) 315-5660
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
The osteopathic approach to medicine is humanistic, integrated, and innovative.
Diverging from the traditional approach seen in many medical schools, our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program offers students unique exposure interactive learning environments. Through a comprehensive curriculum that includes standardized patient encounters, human-patient simulations, modern medical technology, interprofessional education activities, an ultrasound program, and clinical skills labs, our students gain practical and essential experience in identifying and addressing patient needs.
We’ve developed a curriculum that can empower a community of lifelong learners and problem-solvers, capable of addressing challenges that the medical field has yet to encounter. One way we do this is by placing an emphasis on collaborative, interactive, and case-based learning. We also emphasize hands-on clinical education in years three and four to provide students with meaningful opportunities to gain real-life experience with patients from our partnerships with local physicians, hospitals, and clinical systems.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Special Program
Non-Cadaveric Anatomy
State-of-the-art non-cadaveric anatomy curriculum with anatomical technology including the use of virtual reality lessons.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
Required3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
Required6 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
KansasCOM seeks applicants who have demonstrated academic success in the classroom and commitment to the medical profession through their clinical experiences. Strong applicants will also have demonstrated examples of professionalism, empathy, and compassion through their service and leadership experiences.
KansasCOM operates on a rolling admissions basis. Once coursework and official MCAT score(s) are verified by AACOMAS, qualified applicants will be invited to complete a Secondary Application. Although not required for admission, applicants are encouraged to submit current a Casper score to KansasCOM.
Secondary applications, letters of recommendation, Casper score (if applicable), and the primary application are reviewed to determine if an applicant will be invited to a virtual interview.
Interview Options: Virtual interviews only
Physician letter required? MD or DO
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
KansasCOM is committed to accepting students from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to working for a more equitable future in health care in the state of Kansas and beyond. With a goal to nurture a community aligned with the mission and values of our institution, KansasCOM hopes to recruit students who will advance the field of osteopathic medicine and create greater access to quality health care.
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
In-State
EDP Application Due Date
January 15, 2023
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
February 15, 2025
EDP Applicants Notified
April 15, 2025
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
KanasCOM has established early acceptance programs with specific regional universities that offer exceptional pre-medical programs. Eligible students from these programs will be interviewed by their respective pre-medical or pre-health professions committees to ensure that they are prepared for the rigors of the program and its requirements.
Applications for the program will be provided to students by their pre-health advisor at their undergraduate school.
Recommendations will then be made by pre-med faculty and health professions advisors to the Director of Admissions at KansasCOM. Selected students will then be invited to interview with the medical school.
Affiliated Institutions:
- Friends University
- Kansas Wesleyan University
- Newman University
- Fort Hays State University
- Southwestern College
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Secondary applications are automatically sent to applicants who meet minimum requirements. Those that do not meet minimums are holistically reviewed for a decision on a secondary.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 1, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Once KansasCOM has received an applicants verified AACOMAS primary application, screening will occur to verify the following minimum requirements are met in addition to academics:
- Current US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Official MCAT score in AACOMAS
Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Applicants who have received an AACOMAS fee waiver will be granted secondary fee waivers at KansasCOM.Earliest Acceptance Date
September 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
July 18, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 21, 2023
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Deferral requests must be submitted to the Office of Admissions, in writing, and must have a compelling reason for the request. Once received, the request will be reviewed, and a decision made.Acceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
501.2
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.46
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 31, 2025
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
(316) 315-5660
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 academic year
In-State Tuition
$56,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,650
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,500
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,500
Health Insurance Fee
$3,891
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$38,106
Average Graduate Indebtedness
N/A
Acceptance Deposit
$2,000, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$0
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://kansascom.kansashsc.org/admissions/financial-aid/
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 80%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $1,390