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of involvement are considered. Activities for which the applicant has been honored
should also be listed. There is no formal interview involved in this assessment.
Following the above assessment, selected applicants are invited to visit the campus
for a formal personal interview. Applicants are expected to have researched the history
and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. After the interview, the Admissions Committee
reviews the applicant’s file along with interview recommendations. Applicants are then
notified as soon as a final admission decision has been made.
An acceptance fee and a matriculation deposit are required from successful
applicants. (See “Tuition, Fees and Expenses”) Acceptance is conditional until all official
transcripts are received from schools attended (AACOMAS does not forward academic
transcripts). Transcripts must be on file prior to matriculation. It is expected that all
course work listed on the AACOMAS application will be completed with a grade of C or
higher, and that expected degrees are completed by August 1 of the matriculation year at
KCUMB.
Note: Discovery following admission or matriculation of intentional
misrepresentation or omission of any information used in the application process or
omission of information relative to scholastic records or test records will subject the
student to dismissal. Matriculation will be denied to applicants who have failed to
maintain a good record of scholastic performance and/or personal conduct between the
time of their acceptance and their matriculation at the University. The University reserves
the right to deny admission to any applicant for any reason the University deems
sufficient.
Funding Assurance
Accepted applicants must provide assurance, prior to the start of first-year classes,
that funding for tuition and budgeted living expenses are covered for the entire
educational program. Therefore, a stipulation of matriculation obligates an accepted
applicant to authorize KCUMB to obtain a current credit report.
A Credit Authorization Form will be provided to each accepted applicant by the
Admissions Office. The Finance Department, as a service to the applicant, will evaluate
his/her ability to provide funding/obtain loans. This authorization will be in effect for the
duration of the educational sequence at KCUMB.
Criminal Background Check
Prior to matriculation, all students matriculating into the College of Osteopathic
Medicine will have a criminal background check performed at their own expense. The
background check will be performed by a certifying organization retained by Kansas City
University of Medicine and Biosciences. The purpose of the background check is to
satisfy federal and state requirements for individuals participating in clinical activities
involving patient care, including clinical clerkships and early clinical experiences.
Students may be required to undergo a subsequent background check prior to
graduation from the COM. Should this be required, the background check will be
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