Affiliation Agreement
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Purpose of the Program

The PreOsteopathic Medicine Scholars Program is designed to provide admission opportunities to outstanding students of Springfield College who have as their goal to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is conducted under joint collaboration of Springfield College and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM).

Under this program, Springfield College students apply to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine at the end of their sophomore year. A maximum of two (2) students will be awarded reserved admissions to KCOM at the beginning of the junior year at Springfield College. Students complete their junior and senior year earning a BA/BS degree prior to matriculating to KCOM.

The advantage for those students accepted at the end of their sophomore year is to have a guaranteed seat in KCOM's entering class upon graduation from Springfield College. The student can spend the last two years at Springfield College meeting graduation and major/minor requirements, taking electives, fulfilling internship and/or service opportunities, and otherwise broadening their life experiences. The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine reserves the right to, at anytime, reject a student deemed unsuitable for the program.

Program Requirements

Springfield College students may enroll in any major, provided the KCOM entry requirements are met by the designated year of enrollment. Springfield College students will apply for admissions to this program after completing three semesters (approximately 45 credit hours). Applications will be available in February of the sophomore year and will be due by March 15. Eligibility criteria for this program include:

* Composite ACT score of at least 28 (or SAT score of 1230 or higher)

* Grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.40 overall and 3.40 in the sciences

* Completion of the following courses:

During the Freshman Year:

BioScience 121/123 and 122/124
Chemistry 121/123 and 122/124
English 113 and 114
Math 140¹

During the Sophomore Year:

Chemistry 221/223
Genetics 280/281
Math 142¹
Upper level Biology/Chemistry requirements per advisor
(Strongly recommended: Math 215)

¹Math 140 and 142 may be taken at anytime prior to winter semester of the Sophomore Year.

The Springfield College PreMedical Advisor will distribute LCOM applications to the qualifying students.

Application Criteria

* Submit application and official transcript to the Springfield College PreMedical Advisor by specified date.

* Forward letters of evaluation from the Springfield College PreMedical Advisor and/or a Springfield College science faculty member.

* The Springfield College Premedical Committee will review applications, conduct interviews of qualified students, and prepare a list of nominees with evaluations to be forwarded to KCOM.

* All deadlines will be enforced.

Selection Criteria (Selection Committee will rank top students, using this criteria)

1. Meeting all academic and course requirements.

2. Commitment to osteopathic medicine.

3. Community service/leadership positions held.

4. Successful interview with the KCOM selection committee.

Program Participants

KCOM will accept a maximum of two (2) students per year into the PreOsteopathic Medicine Scholars Program. Participants are expected to:

* Maintain and graduate with a 3.4 science and GPA

* Continue to gain clinical experience/exposure

* Continue community service/leadership opportunities

* Complete the following courses by the end of junior year (sixth semester or summer prior to senior year)

* Chemistry 222/224

* Phys 210

* Strongly recommend: Chemistry 331 and Biology 420/421

* Take the MCAT by August prior to start of senior year (MCAT scores are for KCOM records only and will not affect acceptance once received). Students are encouraged to perform to their maxium capabilities on the MCAT.

All prescribed courses in the baccalaureate program of your choice must be taken at Springfield College. Any deviation from the required courses listed above requires written approval from the Premedical Advisor and from KCOM’s Office of Admissions. You must complete the requirements for your major and graduate from the Springfield College within four years before entering KCOM.

The acceptance to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine will be withdrawn if application is made to another medical/osteopathic school, or if academic, ethical, or moral violations occur, or if a personal change in career choice is made.

For Information Contact:

Mary D. Healey, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts, Sciences
And Professional Studies
Springfield College
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 748-3344

and/or

Office of Admissions
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
800 West Jefferson Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 626-2237
admissions@kcom.edu

This agreement acts an understanding between the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Springfield College. Effective June 20, 2002, both institutions agree to the purpose, requirements, application criteria, selection criteria, and participation expectations of the Pre-Osteopathic Scholars Program.

This agreement will remain in effect indefinitely unless terminated by either party for any reason. Termination must come with written notice 12 months prior to termination of effective date. All students accepted as a Pre-Osteopathic Scholar under the terms of this agreement will be permitted to complete the program.

Each responsible party must sign below, hereby agreeing to the outlined terms and conditions of this agreement.

Updated: 11/01/2006