I see they are open until April- I wanted to apply and just haven't yet. Is it worth it to send in an app this week? Maybe to some other DO schools too?
Hey, ICOM second year here! This is anecdotal but I submitted my secondary in late February, interviewed in April, and was off the waitlist by early May. ICOM's waitlist is in tiers, so if you interview late and they like you, they'll put you at the top of the list. If you have competitive stats, you definitely still have a chance, but apply soon. I actually got a few interviews by applying on this timeline, but it may have been a bit different because of COVID that year.I see they are open until April- I wanted to apply and just haven't yet. Is it worth it to send in an app this week? Maybe to some other DO schools too?
Their email said that every applicant who interviewed for a waitlist, who the committee voted to accept, received an offer in previous years. I'd say that's pretty promising.i mean you never know till you apply but they have all their seats full. right now its mainly just people interviewing for waitlist so do decide based on that. Its up to you.
Echoing this since off the top of my head this was similar to my timeline. There is usually pretty significant waitlist movement, though your mileage may vary.Hey, ICOM second year here! This is anecdotal but I submitted my secondary in late February, interviewed in April, and was off the waitlist by early May. ICOM's waitlist is in tiers, so if you interview late and they like you, they'll put you at the top of the list. If you have competitive stats, you definitely still have a chance, but apply soon. I actually got a few interviews by applying on this timeline, but it may have been a bit different because of COVID that year.
The two major hospitals in the area, St. Luke's and St. Al's both take ICOM students for rotations. Majority of ICOM students stay in Idaho for rotations, but there are also rotation sites in the Dakotas, Wyoming, Utah and Montana (plus one very new Cali site), so it's very possible you will move for rotations. Rotation sites are determined via a lottery system. Ask lots of questions during your interview q and a session, ICOM is very transparent about rotation site placements, and most students end up at one of their top choices, but every year there are people get pulled last and fall very low on their rank list. Feel free to DM me if you have more questions too.II received, for a "waitlist position". Also heard some things about this institution regarding how the school was opened and how nearby hospitals won't affiliate with them? Is it true that students need to go far for rotations? Would love to hear from current students, thank you!
+1 todayII received, for a "waitlist position".
How do you know where on the waitlist you are, or if you were placed on the top?Hey, ICOM second year here! This is anecdotal but I submitted my secondary in late February, interviewed in April, and was off the waitlist by early May. ICOM's waitlist is in tiers, so if you interview late and they like you, they'll put you at the top of the list. If you have competitive stats, you definitely still have a chance, but apply soon. I actually got a few interviews by applying on this timeline, but it may have been a bit different because of COVID that year.
Highest of the high tier, so essentially the top.How do you know where on the waitlist you are, or if you were placed on the top?
II received, for a "waitlist position". Also heard some things about this institution regarding how the school was opened and how nearby hospitals won't affiliate with them? Is it true that students need to go far for rotations? Would love to hear from current students, thank you!
This more or less covers it. I'd have to go back and look at my spreadsheet, but my memory is that something like half of my class was covered just by the sites in Boise and Idaho Falls. If you have questions about more specifics I'd be happy to answer them by PMThe two major hospitals in the area, St. Luke's and St. Al's both take ICOM students for rotations. Majority of ICOM students stay in Idaho for rotations, but there are also rotation sites in the Dakotas, Wyoming, Utah and Montana (plus one very new Cali site), so it's very possible you will move for rotations. Rotation sites are determined via a lottery system. Ask lots of questions during your interview q and a session, ICOM is very transparent about rotation site placements, and most students end up at one of their top choices, but every year there are people get pulled last and fall very low on their rank list. Feel free to DM me if you have more questions too.
Got an II today I applied last week!Hey, ICOM second year here! This is anecdotal but I submitted my secondary in late February, interviewed in April, and was off the waitlist by early May. ICOM's waitlist is in tiers, so if you interview late and they like you, they'll put you at the top of the list. If you have competitive stats, you definitely still have a chance, but apply soon. I actually got a few interviews by applying on this timeline, but it may have been a bit different because of COVID that year.
Congratulations. Out of all the interviews I've had this one was my favorite. It's open file, and 2:1, so your interviewers have read your application. They're going to ask standard interview questions and questions that are tailored to your application. I had a great conversation with my interviewers and the interview felt more than just a scoring rubric.Got an II today I applied last week!
How’s the interview format? Any tips?
Can you share some tips for the interview questions?Congratulations. Out of all the interviews I've had this one was my favorite. It's open file, and 2:1, so your interviewers have read your application. They're going to ask standard interview questions and questions that are tailored to your application. I had a great conversation with my interviewers and the interview felt more than just a scoring rubric.
Do any current students have any updates on if ICOM is approved for federal aid?
We’re told that it’ll most likely be by next semester (Fall 2023), possibly the spring semester but not later than that!Congratulations. Out of all the interviews I've had this one was my favorite. It's open file, and 2:1, so your interviewers have read your application. They're going to ask standard interview questions and questions that are tailored to your application. I had a great conversation with my interviewers and the interview felt more than just a scoring rubric.
Do any current students have any updates on if ICOM is approved for federal aid?
Just got the A, but for the waitlist position. They say it’s considered to be the “high tier” on waitlist
How was the interview? Any tips?Waitlisted today. Interviewed last Monday (2/13). Just a note: they told me before I accepted the interview that I was interviewing for a waitlist position.
Very conversational and seemed more like an informational session. As stated above, it was also a 1:2 faculty interview. Just be confident and be prepared to explain/elaborate on things stated in your primary&secondary app (it is open-app style).How was the interview? Any tips?
Does anyone know how long is their waitlist?
Very similar interview, no sense of wanting to know about my application. Nonetheless, post ii RMy interview with them was very similar. You'll have to look back a bit for my original post on it. No real points taken from my application. Very generic. Very hostile.
Let us know when your status changes. Do you guys have any acceptances elsewhere? Does ICOM say when you should hear back or is it anytime before classes start?Just got the A, but for the waitlist position. They say it’s considered to be the “high tier” on waitlist
Waitlisted today. Interviewed last Monday (2/13). Just a note: they told me before I accepted the interview that I was interviewing for a waitlist position.
Will do. I actually have 1 A and another accepted/waitlist position.Let us know when your status changes. Do you guys have any acceptances elsewhere? Does ICOM say when you should hear back or is it anytime before classes start?
It's just funny. They were my only DO interview like that. All my other DO interviews were extremely pleasant and very interested in me. It was a nice change of pace from MD interviews.Very similar interview, no sense of wanting to know about my application. Nonetheless, post ii R
For those asking about the waitlist: During my cycle, I was waitlisted at medium tier on 3/1, got email on 6/9 to let me know the medium tier waitlist was about to see movement, and got the acceptance call on 6/14.
From what I was told, they moved ~70 students off waitlist in previous years. Idk if that’s changed now but thought I’d mention it!
Off the top of my head waitlist movement for my cycle (current 2nd year for reference) started roughly April/May/June for Highest/High/Medium respectively. However, I think last year's cycle took until about June to start movement on high tier.So do you know when most people on the high tier waitlist were accepted? Is it basically given that we will get accepted if we are high tier?
I'm not sure if this helps but I was placed on the high WL and told via email that if they couldn't offer me a spot this year, I'd have a spot in next year's class with no reapplication. So maybe they'd be open to the discussion!Wow - didn’t expect this but secondary invite received last week, submitted secondary yesterday 3/13, II received today 3/14! Interviewing for a waitlist spot but was told about the high / medium / low tier options. Email did say last year everyone from the high WL tier was accepted. Does anyone know if you could ask to be accepted to following years class or any luck with deferral? I am not sure if I was accepted late in the game I’d be able to move to Boise, ID in time. I have a small child and husband so relocating may take a bit of time.
Last I heard still waiting on the government to process the paperwork. Obviously administration is hoping that it will be available for the fall, but it's not exactly something that they have control of at this point.What's the word on federal loans at ICOM starting in the fall?
Caveat: I'm going by my experience last year. General schedule first year is that lectures in general run 8-noon with a varying number of those requiring you to be present in the classroom. These are usually adjunct lectures or some kind of activity. During first semester you'll need to show up for afternoon labs 3 or 4 days per week as a baseline. This drops by 1-2 in second semester since you're done with anatomy, though you pick up some simulation events scattered throughout the semester instead.Can any current students talk about what the schedule is like for a first year student? E.g. how many days a week do you have to be on campus? How many hours of lecture per week? Can you watch the lectures at home?
I interviewed on 3/6 and haven’t heard anything either. They said they would reach out today after their match event.did anyone from the 3/7 session hear back yet?
Yeah, this is something I ask the school about whenever I get the chance. All that we’re waiting on is the paperwork to be finished so we can get assigned a federal identification number for loans. I’ve been told that the latest this would be looks like Spring 2024, but the office is hopeful we’ll be eligible Fall 2023.What's the word on federal loans at ICOM starting in the fall?
Basically what @kirtar said. We usually have four lectures a day 8am-12pm. Wednesdays are OPP lecture as one of our four. Fridays are usually one or two hours of something less lecture-like and more teamwork, ethics, healthcare system, etc stuff. Those are almost always mandatory. We have scattered activities during those 8am-12pm that are mandatory. Then there’s labs. Tuesday and Thursday is anatomy for your first semester, 1pm to about 4pm. Wednesday is two hours of OPP lab (time depends on your group). Then we have scattered simulation labs, standardized patient events, physical exam labs, clinical small groups that you get assigned times for. It’s pretty well organized and you can always plan for things like appointments in advance.Can any current students talk about what the schedule is like for a first year student? E.g. how many days a week do you have to be on campus? How many hours of lecture per week? Can you watch the lectures at home?
Do you know ahead of time which activities during the 8:00 - 12:00 windows are mandatory attendance?Basically what @kirtar said. We usually have four lectures a day 8am-12pm. Wednesdays are OPP lecture as one of our four. Fridays are usually one or two hours of something less lecture-like and more teamwork, ethics, healthcare system, etc stuff. Those are almost always mandatory. We have scattered activities during those 8am-12pm that are mandatory. Then there’s labs. Tuesday and Thursday is anatomy for your first semester, 1pm to about 4pm. Wednesday is two hours of OPP lab (time depends on your group). Then we have scattered simulation labs, standardized patient events, physical exam labs, clinical small groups that you get assigned times for. It’s pretty well organized and you can always plan for things like appointments in advance.
All lectures are recorded and we even have access to pre-recorded lectures from every year before us.
Between ICOM and the TCU inaugural match, I think it’s safe to say new schools shouldn’t be discountedI tuned into the match stream while I was at work briefly, and it sounds like they have another impressive year of matching.
is this something you have to look up or do they send a link? also, would you know if there's currently a groupme chat available?Theres a 2027 accepted student page on FB now
Yes. You get the entire block schedule and sometimes the entire semester schedule all at once. Anything that is mandatory is marked with an ‘M’ on our calendar. Only one activity was mandatory from our 8am-12pm lectures this entire week. The rest you can listen live from home or you can go in to listen in the lecture hall.Do you know ahead of time which activities during the 8:00 - 12:00 windows are mandatory attendance?
Awesome, thanks!I'm not sure if this helps but I was placed on the high WL and told via email that if they couldn't offer me a spot this year, I'd have a spot in next year's class with no reapplication. So maybe they'd be open to the discussion!