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Overview of
Table
Osteopathic
of Contents
Medicine
Table of Contents
About the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Welcome Letter from AACOM President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome Letter from AACOM’s Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents. . . . . . . 2
Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (Locations). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What Does a DO Do?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Why Consider a Career in Osteopathic Medicine?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Learning about the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine and Shadowing a DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Snapshot of the Osteopathic Medical Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of Osteopathic Medical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Four-Year Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Special Programs at Osteopathic Colleges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Board Examinations and Licensure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Medical Licensure Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grade Point Averages for Entering Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mean Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Criminal Background Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Applications, First-Year Enrollment, Total Enrollment and Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nontraditional Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Osteopathic Training for Health Professionals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Application Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AACOMAS Introduction/How to Apply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Application Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Early Decision Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Application Process Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Applicant Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AACOMAS User Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AACOMAS FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Admissions Interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interview Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interview Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Suggested Sources for More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Individual College Descriptions (see next page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-87
Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Photo Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Individual College Descriptions
A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

A.T. Still University–School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–
School of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Virginia Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Carolinas Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. . . . . . . 84
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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About the American Association
Overview of of
Osteopathic
Colleges ofMedicine
Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
About the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Special Note to All

The College Information Book is Dear Future Physician:
published annually by the American
Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career in medicine! I am pleased to
Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
welcome you to the Osteopathic Medical College Information Book, designed to provide
Medicine (AACOM).
aspiring physicians with a wealth of information about osteopathic medicine, what the
The information in this book is com- nation’s osteopathic medical colleges offer students, and how to apply to the college(s)
piled from data submitted by each of the of your choice.
member colleges. Although AACOM has
The last 20 years have seen tremendous growth in osteopathic medical education.
attempted to verify the accuracy of the
During these years, nearly half of the nation’s 26 colleges of osteopathic medicine
data submitted by the member colleges,
(COMs) opened their doors to students, and four of the colleges established branch
AACOM cannot guarantee the accuracy
campuses to serve students in diverse geographic areas. Today, the COMs educate more
of the data and as such the information
than 18,000 students; nearly 20 percent of the nation’s medical students are studying at
in this book is provided to you “AS IS”
osteopathic medical schools.
and AACOM assumes no responsibility,
and shall not be liable for damages of any Colleges of osteopathic medicine have a long history of dedication to training primary
kind whatsoever based upon your use or care physicians to work in America’s smaller communities, rural areas and underserved
reliance on the information provided in urban areas, allowing osteopathic physicians to have a greater impact on the U.S. popula-
this book. tion’s health and well-being than their numbers would suggest. I believe that the strong
educational grounding in primary care that all osteopathic medical college students
Data on tuition and fees are reported by
receive makes them better physicians, regardless of what specialty they might pursue or
the colleges applicable as of January 1,
where they choose to practice.
2010, and are subject to change.
Over the past year, osteopathic medicine’s traditional principles and practices
The AACOM Application Service
(especially those focused on patient-centered, preventive care) have been heralded as
(AACOMAS) and the individual colleges
central features of the kind of health care system that reform efforts aim to implement.
are subject to applicable federal, state and
In other words, osteopathic medical schools are educating the kind of physicians this
local laws prohibiting discrimination.
country needs, and that fact is being increasingly recognized throughout the nation.
It is also reflected in the increase of applications to the COMs over the past four
application cycles.
The education osteopathic medical (DO) students receive is rigorous and thorough. Like
their allopathic (MD) counterparts, incoming DO students are required to have strong
undergraduate science backgrounds, have excellent Medical College Admission Test
(MCAT) scores, and meet stringent admissions criteria. Also like their allopathic counter-
Mission parts, osteopathic medical students participate in years of classroom, clinical, intern-
The American Association of Colleges of ship, and residency training. When they leave that training, they become board-certified
Osteopathic Medicine promotes excellence in physicians, able to choose among the full range of medical specialties and licensed to
osteopathic medical education, in research and practice medicine in every state in the country and in more than 50 countries abroad.
in service, and fosters innovation and quality
I hope you will take time to carefully review the College Information Book, and to contact
among osteopathic colleges to improve the
us or individual colleges for any further information you require. I wish you the very best
health of the American public.
in your pursuit of a fulfilling career in medicine.
AACOM
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-7231
Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH
www.aacom.org President
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
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Overview
Colleges of
of Osteopathic
Osteopathic Medicine
Medicine
Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents Welcome Letter
A
s the immediate past Chair of the AACOM Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents
(COSGP), whose mission is to serve as the official national representative and voting voice of all
osteopathic medical students, I want to congratulate you on your past achievements and wish you
success and encouragement on your endeavors ahead.
In the words of Logan Pearsall Smith, “there are two things to aim at in life; first to get what you want, and after
that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind has achieved the second.” And so begins your journey to become
an osteopathic physician.
The field of osteopathic medicine is one of the most rewarding careers you can pursue. With its basic under-
lying principles of promoting wellness, providing quality health care, and restoring optimal functionality, no
other profession places such an
inherent emphasis on education,
collaboration, and compassion.
The multidisciplinary approach

of modern medicine uses various
team members’ skills while also
placing responsibility and owner-
ship on the patient for their own
health and recovery. This part-
2009 Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents
nership between physician and
patient is essential in all aspects
of medicine. It demands constant focus and directed effort, not only on behalf of the osteopathic physician
throughout training and practice, but also with the patient during treatment and activities of daily living.
Health care becomes more than a doctor’s visit—it should extend beyond the walls of a clinic or hospital and
permeate every aspect of patients’ lives.
Francis Bacon, often considered the catalyst of the scientific revolution, once said, “a wise man will make
more opportunities than he finds.” You will also undoubtedly discover that success is not something granted
but something achieved. The course you have entered will take you as far as you will go through determina-
tion and diligence. So, if passion is essential for satisfaction in life and determination is a requisite to sustain
the expedition, then dedication and focus shall carry you through to the end and transform your goals as you
successfully travel forward in your medical career.
On behalf of the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, the entire osteopathic student body,
and your future colleagues in medicine, I want to again congratulate you on all of your accomplishments and
welcome you on the path toward becoming an osteopathic physician.
Sonbol Shahid-Salles, MPH, OMS-IV

National Chair, COSGP 2009-2010
Pikeville College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
COSGPChair@aacom.org
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Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)

currently accredits 26 colleges of osteopathic medicine offering instruction at 34 locations in 25 states.
A.T. Still University–Kirksville Lincoln Memorial University– Philadelphia College of Osteopathic University of New England College
College of Osteopathic Medicine DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) of Osteopathic Medicine
(ATSU/KCOM) Medicine (LMU-DCOM) 4170 City Avenue (UNECOM)
800 West Jefferson Street 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131- 11 Hills Beach Road
Kirksville, Missouri 63501 Harrogate, Tennessee 37752 1694 Biddeford, Maine 04005
(660) 626-2121 (423) 869-3611 (215) 871-6100 (207) 283-0171
www.atsu.edu www.lmunet.edu/dcom www.pcom.edu www.une.edu/com
A.T. Still University–School of Michigan State University College Georgia Campus–Philadelphia University of North Texas Health
Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona of Osteopathic Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine Science Center at Fort Worth Texas
(ATSU/SOMA) (MSUCOM) (GA-PCOM) College of Osteopathic Medicine at
5850 East Still Circle East Lansing, Detroit, Clinton 625 Old Peach Tree Road Fort Worth (UNTHSC/TCOM)
Mesa, Arizona 85206 East Fee Hall Gwinett County, Georgia 30024 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
(480) 219-6000 East Lansing, Michigan 48824 (678) 225-7531 Fort Worth, Texas 76107
www.atsu.edu (517) 355-9616 www.pcom.edu/General_ (817) 735-2000
www.com.msu.edu Information/georgia/georgia.html www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom
Arizona College of Osteopathic
Medicine of Midwestern University New York College of Osteopathic Pikeville College School of Edward Via College of Osteopathic
(AZCOM) Medicine of New York Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM) Medicine (VCOM)
19555 North 59th Avenue Technology (NYCOM/NYIT) 147 Sycamore Street 2265 Kraft Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85308 Northern Boulevard Pikeville, Kentucky 41501-1194 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
(623) 572-3200 Old Westbury, New York 11568-8000 (606) 432-9617 (540) 443-9106
www.midwestern.edu (516) 686-3747 http://pcsom.pc.edu www.vcom.vt.edu
http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom
Chicago College of Osteopathic Rocky Vista University College of Edward Via College of Osteopathic
Medicine of Midwestern University Nova Southeastern University Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) Medicine–Carolinas Campus
(CCOM) College of Osteopathic Medicine 8401 S. Chambers Road (VCOM-CC)
555 31st Street (NSU-COM) Parker, CO 80134 350 Howard Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-1235 3200 South University Drive (303) 373-2008 Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303
(630) 969-4400 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328 www.rockyvistauniversity.org www.vcom.vt.edu
www.midwestern.edu (954) 262-1100 or 1-800-356-0026
http://medicine.nova.edu Touro College of Osteopathic West Virginia School of
Des Moines University College of Medicine–New York (TOUROCOM) Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM) Ohio University College of 230 West 125th Street 400 North Lee Street
3200 Grand Avenue Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM) New York City, New York 10027 Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901-1961
Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Grosvenor, Irvine and Parks Halls (212) 851-1199 (304) 645-6270
(515) 271-1400 Athens, Ohio 45701 www.touro.edu/med www.wvsom.edu
www.dmu.edu/com (740) 593-2500
www.oucom.ohiou.edu Touro University College of Western University of Health
Kansas City University of Medicine Osteopathic Medicine–California Sciences/College of Osteopathic
and Biosciences College of Osteo- Oklahoma State University Center (TUCOM-CA) Medicine of the Pacific
pathic Medicine (KCUMB-COM) for Health Sciences College of 1310 Johnson Lane (Western U/COMP)
1750 Independence Boulevard Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) Vallejo, California 94592 Pomona, CA; Lebanon, OR
Kansas City, Missouri 64106-1453 1111 West 17th Street (707) 638-5200 or 1-888-652-7580 309 East Second Street/
(816) 283-2000 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 www.tu.edu College Plaza
www.kcumb.edu (918) 582-1972 Pomona, California 91766-1889
www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/ Touro University Nevada College (909) 623-6116
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic college of Osteopathic Medicine www.westernu.edu
Medicine (LECOM) (TUNCOM-NV)
Erie and Seton Hill Pacific Northwest University of 874 American Pacific Drive William Carey University College of
1858 West Grandview Boulevard Health Sciences College of Osteo- Henderson, Nevada 89014 Osteopathic Medicine (WCU-COM)
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 pathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) www.tu.edu/departments.php?id=44 498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 194
(814) 866-6641 111 South 33rd Street, Suite 104 Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
www.lecom.edu Yakima, WA 98901 University of Medicine and (601) 318-6610
(509) 452-5100 Dentistry of New Jersey–School of www.wmcarey.edu
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic www.pnwu.org Osteopathic Medicine
Medicine Bradenton Campus (UMDNJ-SOM)
(LECOM-Bradenton) One Medical Center Drive, Suite 312
5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Stratford, New Jersey 08084
Bradenton, Florida 34211-4909 (856) 566-6000
www.lecom.edu http://som.umdnj.edu

Overview of Osteopathic Medicine
O
steopathic medicine is a distinc- Because of the whole-person approach to the osteopathic approach to patient care.
tive form of medicine practiced medicine, 56 percent of all DOs choose to Founded in 2001, the Osteopathic Research
in the United States. Osteopathic practice in the primary care disciplines of Center in Fort Worth, Texas, conducts and
physicians use all of the knowledge, skills, family practice, general internal medicine promotes research on the pathophysi-
tools and technology available to modern and pediatrics. 2 The remaining 44 percent ological mechanism and clinical outcomes of
physicians, with the added benefits of a go on to specialize in one of any number of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
holistic philosophy and a system of hands-on practice areas. 2 If a medical specialty exists, The center serves as a catalyst for developing
diagnosis and treatment known as osteo- you will find DOs practicing it. and conducting multi-center, collaborative
pathic manipulative medicine. Doctors of clinical research studies. Initial studies have
There are 60,184 active DOs in the United
osteopathic medicine emphasize helping focused on demonstrating the effectiveness
States. 2 DOs boast a strong history of serving
each person achieve a high level of wellness of osteopathic manipulative medicine as it
rural and underserved areas, often pro-
by focusing on health promotion and disease applies to many facets of patient care.
viding their unique brand of compassionate,
prevention.
patient-centered care to some of the most For more information about the history of
Osteopathic medicine was founded in the economically disadvantaged members of osteopathic medicine, see the reference and
late 1800s in Kirksville, Missouri, by Andrew our society. resource list starting on page 26 of this book.
Taylor Still, MD, who believed that some
In addition to studying all of the typical
medical practices of the day often could
subjects you would expect student physi- 1
Source: American Osteopathic Association;
cause more harm than good. After losing
cians to master, osteopathic medical students DOs Around the World; http://www.osteo-
members of his immediate family to menin-
complete approximately 200 additional pathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=ost_intl
gitis, Dr. Still focused on developing a system
hours of training in osteopathic manipulative
2
Source: American Osteopathic Association;
of medical care that would promote the
medicine. This system of hands-on diagnosis DO Distribution among Medical Specialties;
body’s innate ability to heal itself. He called http://www.osteopathic.org/pdf/2009_AOA_
and treatment helps alleviate pain, restore
his system of medicine osteopathy, now OMP_Report.pdf
motion, and support the body’s natural
known as osteopathic medicine.
structure to help it function more efficiently.
Osteopathic physicians, also known as DOs,
work in partnership with their patients. They
One key concept osteopathic medical
What Does a DO Do?
students learn is that structure influences
consider the impact that lifestyle and com- • Throughout the country, DOs practice
function. Thus, if there is a problem in one
munity have on the health of each individual, the full scope of medicine in all exist-
part of the body’s structure, function in that
and they work to erase barriers to good ing specialties of the medical field, from
area and in other areas may be affected.
health. DOs are licensed to practice the full pediatrics to geriatrics, and from sports
For example, restriction of motion in the
scope of medicine in all 50 states, the District medicine to trauma surgery.
lower ankle can restrict motion in the knee,
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other territo-
hip, and lumbar spine, causing symptoms • Osteopathic physicians receive the same
ries of the United States as well as in more
throughout. By using osteopathic manipu- medical training as their allopathic (MD)
than 50 countries abroad.1 They practice in all
lative medicine techniques, DOs can help counterparts, plus an additional 200 hours
types of environments, including the military,
restore motion to these areas and eliminate of osteopathic manipulative medicine
and in all specialties, from family medicine to
pain. (OMM). OMM is a hands-on therapy that
obstetrics to surgery to cardiology.
is used to diagnose and treat illness and
Another integral tenet of osteopathic medi-
From their first day of medical school, DOs injury.
cine is that the body has an innate ability
are trained to look at the whole person, • DOs are trained to focus on the whole per-
to heal itself. Many of osteopathic medi-
which means they see each person as more son, working with patients to achieve high
cine’s manipulative techniques are aimed
than just a collection of body parts that may levels of wellness and disease prevention.
at reducing or eliminating impediments to
become injured or diseased. DOs are taught
proper structure and function so that this
that the whole person is greater than the sum
self-healing mechanism can assume its role
of his or her parts, and that patients should
in restoring a patient’s health. Why Consider a Career in
be treated as partners in the health care pro-
Osteopathic Medicine?
cess. They are trained to communicate with In addition to their strong history of pro-
people from diverse backgrounds, and they viding high-quality patient care, DOs Do you want to be the type of physician who
get the opportunity to practice these skills in conduct clinical and basic science research sees the patient as more than a symptom or
the classroom and a variety of other settings. to help advance the frontiers of medicine disease? Do you want to be the kind of
and to demonstrate the effectiveness of physician who gets involved in his or her
community and who spends time getting to

know his or her patients as people? Are you who are neither U.S. citizens nor hold perma- and learn more about becoming an
the kind of person who is compassionate, nent resident status in the United States. Each osteopathic physician.
who enjoys meeting and getting to know a college’s listing in this book indicates whether • The American Osteopathic Associa-
diverse range of people from many different it will consider applicants who are not U.S. tion (AOA) membership office. The AOA
backgrounds and socioeconomic groups? Are citizens. Prospective applicants to osteopathic maintains an online national directory of
you the kind of person who has solid com- medical colleges should consider that in the practicing DOs. A locality search will give
munication skills and a healing touch? If you typically seven-plus years between entering you contact information, and in many cases
answered yes to some or all of these questions, medical school and going into practice, the will link you to the website of your state’s
osteopathic medicine may be a good career conditions and regulations on practice outside osteopathic association.
option for you. the United States may change significantly.
• Contacting state osteopathic associations.
Generally, osteopathic medical schools are Prospective osteopathic physicians who Many of the state associations compile lists
looking for a variety of personal qualities in are interested in participating in overseas of their members who have indicated an
the applicants they admit to their schools and, medical mission and volunteer work will not interest in having prospective osteopathic
ultimately, to the osteopathic profession. encounter difficulties – participation in such medical students shadow them.
programs is generally arranged by the spon- • Your college’s pre-health advisor.
Osteopathic medical schools admit many
soring organization, and U.S. physicians—
nontraditional students. Typically, these Once you have found a doctor near you, call or
both DOs and MDs—have practice rights
students come to osteopathic medicine as send the doctor a letter. (Remember most
extended to them while participating in such
a second career from a diverse set of back- doctors are very busy, so please be respectful
programs. Many osteopathic colleges sponsor
grounds. Osteopathic medical schools have if you cannot speak directly to the DO.) If you
such programs, which may be open to partici-
admitted students who have been adminis- explain your interest and share your enthu-
pation by their students, faculty, and alumni.
trators, managers or executives in business, siasm for the profession, many DOs’ offices
attorneys, professional musicians, newspaper will be delighted to host you for a day or two.
reporters, allied health care providers, and They will be able to show you what they do so
the list goes on. Many of these students have
Learning About the Practice of that you can decide if you want to study osteo-
families, and some are single parents. Osteopathic Medicine and pathic medicine.
Shadowing a DO Current osteopathic medical students are
Admission to osteopathic medical school is
competitive and selective. A person who is Colleges of osteopathic medicine encourage another good source of information about
well-rounded, has a broad background, dem- applicants to learn more about the profession osteopathic medical education. The colleges
onstrates the qualities listed above and who by identifying an osteopathic physician to have student ambassador programs, alumni,
has demonstrated academic excellence has shadow. Many of the colleges require appli- student government leaders and mem-
the best chance for admission to osteopathic cants to get to know a DO and request a letter bers of the Student Osteopathic Medicine
medical school. of recommendation as part of the application Association, all of whom are eager to talk
process. Applicants should meet and spend about their schools with prospective medical
Osteopathic Medicine in an time shadowing the physician. This provides students. For further information, contact the
International Context the applicant with exposure to the osteopathic admissions office at the schools in which you
The practice of osteopathic medicine outside profession and enhances awareness of osteo- are interested.
of the United States varies. In many coun- pathic medical philosophy. Working with a
tries, osteopathic physicians have full practice physician will prepare the applicant for the To contact the AOA Membership Office:
rights, as DOs have in the United States. application interview. Completing this crucial DO Directory: www.osteopathic.org/
However, only in the U.S. are DOs trained as step also demonstrates the applicant’s com- directory.cfm
physicians. Outside the U.S. DO training is mitment to the osteopathic profession. AOA Website: www.osteopathic.org
concentrated on OMM and practice rights are AOA Address/Phone:
typically limited to manipulation. The most Students should contact an osteopathic American Osteopathic Association
up-to-date information on this is available physician before applying for admission, 142 East Ontario Street
from the Osteopathic International beginning as early as possible while in Chicago, IL 60611
Alliance (www.oialliance.org) and the undergraduate education. (800) 621-1773
American Osteopathic Association The best ways for finding osteopathic physicians (312) 202-8000 (for international calls)
(www.osteopathic.org). Specific information include:
about Canadian osteopathic medical practice
• Osteopathic college admission and alumni
is available from the Canadian Osteopathic
offices. Admission and alumni officials at
Association (www.osteopathic.ca).
school have many contacts in the osteo-
Admissions policies at U.S. osteopathic med- pathic profession. Contact them, and let
ical colleges vary with regard to applicants them know that you are looking to shadow

In Their Own Words:
Overview
Snapshot
of Osteopathic
of the Osteopathic
MedicineMedical Student
In Their Own Words: Snapshot of the Osteopathic Medical Student
Connie Lee Femi Showole medical knowledge that I have learned helped
BS in Neuroscience and Music, BS in Integrative Biology, me to form an effective exercise program.
Emory University University of Toronto Interaction with patients prepared me for
MS in Biomedical Sciences, MS in Cell and Molecular
Barry University Biology Candidate, Hunter my responsibilities as a physician, and the
GA-PCOM College - City University of emphasis on spirituality kept me grounded
New York throughout my medical education program
“Before I decided to go to medical school, I TOUROCOM-NY
and for the lifelong challenges ahead. I hope
knew that my background in fitness and my
“For me, becoming a physician has always to help as many people as possible with the
training as a concert pianist had molded me
been more than a profession; it has been a benefits of osteopathic medicine, not only
to be a very hands-on individual. When I
calling to a position of leadership, with the curing disease but preventing it!”
discovered OMM, I discovered an area of
responsibility to positively shape the overall
medicine that I could appreciate as a patient.
well-being of my community. Prior to medical Reddog Sina
As an Asian minority female entering into
school, I spent four years working as a bio- BA in English, University of
a field of medicine, I want to make a differ- Michigan
chemical researcher and toward a Cell and
ence in the medical community, advocate on MA in English, Northwestern
Molecular Biology Masters degree to expand University; PhD in English,
behalf of osteopathic medicine and recruit
my scientific knowledge for my future health University of Cincinnati
more physicians to the South, where we are MSUCOM
career. Once I gained an understanding of the
experiencing a shortage of physicians. Being “I am a middle-aged, bi-racial, urban Indian
philosophy of osteopathic medicine, it only
involved in the osteopathic community has grandfather. Before medical school, I taught
made sense to attend a medical school that
trained me as a leader and encouraged me to writing and cultural studies at five different
would enable me to acquire a more complete
help shape health policy and the direction of universities. One day, I told my wife I had
repertoire of clinical knowledge and a holistic
health care in our community.” spent too much time teaching about health
approach to treating patients.”
care inequities and not doing enough, so I quit
Beth Varadian teaching to go to medical school. Over the last
BA in Biology; minor in Spanish, Jack Adam Savino, 2nd
Lieutenant, U.S. Army three years, I’ve learned osteopathic principles
Bryn Mawr College
Currently pursuing a Masters in that reinforce my beliefs that the body is self-
Nueromusculomanual Science BA in Political Science and healing, that our place in the world affects our
(along with DO degree), Preprofessional Studies, health, that we are all related and therefore
NYCOM/NYIT University of Notre Dame
responsible for one another and that it is our
MHS in Biochemistry and Reproductive Biology,
“My dedication to lifelong learning began at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of professional obligation to remember that these
Bryn Mawr College, followed by teaching and Public Health ideas are interconnected.”
a Columbia Teacher’s College Fellowship. My RVUCOM
training in Biology, Spanish, leadership and “With my strong interest in preventive medi- Brieanna Seefeldt
education led me to pursue a career in medi- BA in Anthropology, University
cine and my desire to provide a superior level
of California – Berkeley
cine. I did not choose osteopathic medicine. of personalized care, osteopathic medicine TOURO-CA
Osteopathic medicine chose me. Bringing was the clear choice for my medical education
medicine, education, and leadership together, and career. More thought has been put into “As an undergraduate at UC
osteopathic medicine allows me to develop our education than I could have imagined, Berkeley, I studied anthro-
unique diagnostic skills and a multifaceted and for that, I am grateful to be here.” pology and examined cultural beliefs about
treatment approach. DOs do not only practice healing. I wanted to pursue a career that
medicine; they uphold a philosophy of Matthew Ivan Rusilko embraced the art and science of medicine.
commitment to preventive, patient-centered, 3 + 4 Medicine Affiliation When I learned about osteopathic phil-
comprehensive care. I plan to earn a dual between Mercyhurst College osophy, the message hit home. Osteopathy
and LECOM embraces a holistic viewpoint. It honors
degree in Family and Manipulative Medicine,
followed by a fellowship in Geriatrics. Through “I believe my interests in the power of the body, while recognizing
diverse training in education and osteopathic health, fitness, and nutrition the importance of drugs and surgery. As an
medicine, I know I can make a difference in match the core foundation of osteopathic osteopathic physician, I will be proud to be a
primary care for the healthy aging population.” medicine - the prevention of disease, not just DO, with my hands, my stethoscope and my
the cure. Growing up, I excelled in physical heart as my tools.”
activities such as hockey and bodybuilding
and my interests in physical fitness led to
me earning the Mister USA 2008 title. Using

Overview of OsteopathicOverview
Medical Education
of Osteopathic
/ Accreditation
Medicine / The Four-Year Curriculum
Overview of Osteopathic Medical Education/Accreditation/The Four-Year Curriculum
An Introduction to Osteopathic full accreditation, COCA has policies and

Accreditation
Medical Education procedures in place to protect the educational
and financial investments of students.
O
Osteopathic medical school curricula closely steopathic medical schools are
mirror those of allopathic (MD) medical accredited by The American Osteo-
schools. The first two years focus on the pathic Association Commission
biomedical and clinical sciences, followed by on Osteopathic College Accreditation The Four-Year Curriculum
core clinical training in the clinical special- (COCA), recognized to accredit osteopathic
T
ties. Osteopathic medical school accreditation medical education by the U.S. Department of he first two years of osteopathic
standards require training in internal medi- Education. See www.osteopathic.org/index. medical school emphasize the basic
cine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, family cfm?PageID=acc_predoc. science foundation to medicine. In
practice, surgery, psychiatry, emergency addition, students learn a core set of clinical
Many osteopathic medical schools also are examination skills and gain an understanding
medicine, radiology, preventive medicine and
accredited by a regional educational accred- of the various systems of the body. Lectures,
public health. In addition, most schools
iting organization. laboratories, and other learning experiences
provide a rural or underserved-focused
primary care experience, and provide time are designed to prepare students for the last
New colleges of osteopathic medicine hold two years of medical school, which are the
for electives as well. For information on each
provisional accreditation status during their clinical clerkship years. Early clinical exposure
school’s curriculum, see the college pages
first four years of student enrollment. A is an important part of many schools’ curri-
beginning on page 28.
college holding provisional accreditation cula. Specific learning methods and curricular
status may admit students and offer medical offerings vary from college to college.
Osteopathic medical schools maintain those
instruction. During the year preceding the
core values which the profession’s early Below is a general guide to the material
graduation of its first class, a provision-
founders stressed as central distinguishing covered in the osteopathic medical school
ally accredited college will conduct various
aspects of osteopathic philosophy: holistic, curriculum. Please check the college to which
activities that will allow it to attain fully
patient-centered, preventive, and health- vs. you are applying for specifics.
accredited status. Should the college not gain
disease-focused care within a primary care
context, although these elements of osteo-
pathic philosophy have been increasingly
Core Clinical
prominent in allopathic medical education Other Clinical Clerkships
Year 1 Year 2 Clerkships
and practice as well. (Years 3 and 4)
(Years 3 and 4)
The osteopathic medical school curriculum is Anatomy Gerontology Emergency Anesthesiology

clearly distinguished from allopathic medical Physiology Cardiology Medicine Cardiology
education by its focus on osteopathic manipu- Clinical Skills Gastrointestinal Family Gastroenterology
System Medicine
lative medicine (OMM), a hands-on therapy Radiology Laboratory Medicine
Hematopoietic Internal
that is used to diagnose and treat illness Osteopathic Medicine Nephrology
Principles System
and injury. OMM education usually occurs Obstetrics and Neurology
and Practices Osteopathic
through year-long first- and second-year Principles and Gynecology Oncology and
Microbiology Hematology
theoretical and skills courses, and through and Practices Osteopathic
subsequent clinical experiences. OMM Immunology Pharmacology Principles and Orthopedics
Practices Otorhinolaryngology
education is in addition to, and integrated Neuroscience Endocrinology
Pediatrics Pulmonary Medicine
with, medical training on current and Histology Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Radiology
emerging theory and methods of medical Biochemistry Respiratory Behavioral
diagnosis and treatment. Pathology Ethics and Science
Doctor/Patient Jurisprudence Surgery
For more information on osteopathic medi- Communication Family Medicine
cine, see the overview beginning on page 4. Genitourinary
System
Reproductive
System
Pediatrics/Growth
and Development

Osteopathic
OverviewGraduate
of Osteopathic
Medical
Medicine
Education
Special Programs at Osteopathic Colleges
DO/PhD Programs
The schools listed below offer DO/PhD
programs. Students in these dual programs
can receive both the Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine degree and the PhD degree.
Michigan State University (MSUCOM)

DO/PhD: Seven graduate programs offered
include Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics,
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics,
Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Toxicology
and Physiology.
http://do-phd.com.msu.edu//index.html
Ohio University College of Osteopathic

Medicine (OU-COM)
DO/PhD: Students select research mentors
engaged in biomedically related research from students anticipating careers in biomedical Other Joint Programs
the Department of Biomedical Sciences and research or teaching.
the Department of Biological Sciences. www3.umdnj.edu/gsbstrat/DO-PhD/
DO Dual Degree
www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/ DO_PhD.htm
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College
dual-degree-do-phd.htm
of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)
University of North Texas Health
www.atsu.edu
Oklahoma State University Center for Science Center–Texas College
• DO/MPH
Health Sciences College of Osteopathic of Osteopathic Medicine
• DO/MS in Biomedical Science
Medicine (OSU-CHS) (UNTHSC-TCOM)
• DO/MS in Health Administration (MHA)
DO/PhD: Biomedical Sciences offers dual DO/PhD: The graduate school of Biomedical
• DO/DHEd of Health Education
degree in seven program areas including Sciences offers disciplines including Cell
Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology and Genetics, Biochemistry and
A.T. Still University School of
Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology Molecular Biology, Microbiology and
Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
and Physiology. Immunology, Physiology and Pharmacology
(ATSU-SOMA)
www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/ and Neuroscience.
www.atsu.edu
biomedical/do_phd_degree.cfm www.hsc.unt.edu/education/dual/do_ms.cfm
• DO/MPH
• DO/MS in Health Administration (MHA)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Edward Via College of Osteopathic
• DO/MS of Health Education (MHEd)
Medicine (PCOM) Medicine–Virginia Campus (VCOM-VC)
• DO/MS in Geriatric Health (MGH)
DO/PhD: Offered in Health Policy. DO/PhD: Offered in Global Health Leadership
• DO/DHEd of Health Education
www.pcom.edu/Academic_Programs/ or Rural Health Leadership
aca_do/Degree_Programs_DO_PhD/ www.vcom.vt.edu/outreach/dophd.html
Arizona College of Osteopathic
degree_programs_do_phd.html
Medicine of Midwestern University
Edward Via College of Osteopathic
(AZCOM-MWU)
University of Medicine and Dentistry Medicine–Carolinas Campus
www.midwestern.edu
of New Jersey- School of Osteopathic (VCOM-CC)
• DO/MA in Bioethics
Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) DO/PhD: Offered in Global Health Leadership
• DO/MA in Health Professions Education
DO/PhD: The departments of Cell Biology and or Rural Health Leadership
Molecular Biology offer a unique interdepart- www.vcom.vt.edu/outreach/dophd.html
mental program intended to prepare graduate

Chicago College of Osteopathic • DO/MBA Touro University College of Osteopathic
Medicine of Midwestern University • DO/JD Medicine- California (TUCOM-CA)
(CCOM/MWU) • DO/DMD www.tu.edu
www.midwestern.edu • DO/MPH
• DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences Ohio University College of Osteopathic
Medicine (OU-COM) University of Medicine and Dentistry
Des Moines University–College of www.oucom.ohiou.edu of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic
Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM) • DO/MA Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM)
www.dmu.edu • DO/MBA http.//som.umdnj.edu
• DO/MS in Anatomy • DO/MPH • BS/DO
• DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences • DO/MS • DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences
• DO/MPH • DO/MPH
• DO/MHA in Healthcare Administration Oklahoma State University Center • DO/MBA
for Health Sciences College of • DO/JD
Kansas City University of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-CHS) • DO/PhD
Biosciences College of Osteopathic www.healthsciences.okstate.edu
Medicine (KCUMB-COM) • DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences University of New England College of
www.kcumb.edu • DO/MBA Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM)
• BS/DO • DO/PhD in Biomedical Sciences www.une.edu/com/admissions
• DO/MA in Bioethics • BS/DO
• DO/MBA in Healthcare Leadership Pacific Northwest University of Health • DO/MPH
Sciences College of Osteopathic • DO/MMEL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM)
Medicine (LECOM) www.pnwu.org University of North Texas Health
www.lecom.edu • DO/MPH: An online MPH degree Science Center–Texas College of
• BS/DO program is offered by Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medicine
• DO/MS in Medical Education University College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC-TCOM)
to qualified PNWU osteopathic medical www.hsc.unt.edu
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic students. • BS/DO
Medicine Bradenton Campus • DO/MS
(LECOM-Bradenton) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic • DO/MPH
www.lecom.edu Medicine (PCOM) • DO/PhD
• BS/DO www.pcom.edu
• DO/MS in Medical Education • BS/DO Edward Via College of Osteopathic
• DO/MPH • DO/MBA Medicine–Virginia Campus (VCOM-VC)
• DO/MPH www.vcom.vt.edu
Michigan State University College of • DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences • DO/MA
Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) • DO/MS in Forensic Medicine • DO/MS
www.com.msu.edu • DO/PhD in Health Policy • DO/MBA
• DO/MA in Ethics and Humanities • DO/MPH
• DO/MS in Health and Humanities Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College
• DO/MS in Epidemiology of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM) Edward Via College of Osteopathic
• DO/MPH www.pcom.edu Medicine–Carolinas Campus
• DO/PhD • DO/MBA (VCOM-CC)
• DO/MS in Biomedical Sciences www.vcom.vt.edu
New York College of Osteopathic • DO/MA
Medicine (NYCOM) Pikeville College School of • DO/MS
www.nyit.edu/nycom Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM) • DO/MBA
• BS/DO www.pcsom.edu • DO/MPH
• DO/MBA • DO/MPH
• DO/MS in Clinical Nutrition Western University of Health Sciences
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine of the
Nova Southeastern University College (TOUROCOM-NY) Pacific (Western U/COMP)
of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) www.touro.edu/med www.westernu.edu
www.medicine.nova.edu • BS/DO • BA/DO
• BS/DO • DO/MS in Interdisciplinary Studies • DO/MSBS
• DO/MPH • DO/MSHS

Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education
Osteopathic Graduate Medical

Education (OGME)
The education received in an osteopathic
medical school is undergraduate medical
education, and the training provided in an
internship or residency program is graduate
medical education.
After graduation from an osteopathic medical

school, training may continue in a graduate
training program called a “Residency,”
the first year of which may be called an
“Internship.”
Graduate medical education typically focuses

on one field of practice. Examples include
family medicine, pediatrics, emergency
medicine, surgery, preventive medicine,
dermatology, radiology and many others.
Historically, osteopathic physicians were

required to complete a general rotating medicine/emergency medicine, proctology typically provide more out-of-hospital training
internship as their first year of graduate and others are available only in the osteo- opportunities.
medical education prior to being able to pathic profession.
choose a specialty field. This traditional
rotating internship, also called an osteopathic Successful completion of a residency program Residency Match
internship, provides broad training in family is required for specialty board certification.
Graduating osteopathic medical students
medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology,
apply to the hospitals and programs that offer
internal medicine, pediatrics, and other fields
of medicine as determined by the program
How OGME Differs from MD/GME their preferred internship/residency program.
Following interviews that provide students
or the trainee’s interests. These osteopathic All osteopathic graduate medical educa-
and programs with information about each
internships are still available and encouraged. tion programs are part of an Osteopathic
other, students submit their choices, ranked
Postdoctoral Training Institution, also called
In applying for a residency, osteopathic from their first choice through all the pro-
an OPTI. OPTIs are partnerships among
medical school graduates can pursue one of grams they would feel comfortable attending.
a teaching hospital, a medical school and
the following three options: Programs also rank the applicants they would
other medical training facilities including
like to have working in their programs.
• Apply to an osteopathic first-year residency outpatient surgery centers, physician offices,
program that is linked to further training in county health departments, rehabilitation Applications for the osteopathic match
primary care or a sub-specialty field. centers and other community-based health are administered through the Electronic
care providers. The OPTI is a way of linking Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• Apply to an osteopathic internship program
health care providers across the community Applicants and programs “match” based on
that is not linked to a specific residency,
with the intention of training physicians to be the desire of the student to go to a specific
and that may or may not have further
patient-centered. residency, and the desire of the residency to
residencies for continuing training.
have that student in their program.
• Apply to an MD/ACGME approved Both osteopathic and allopathic programs
residency. work through hospitals because of Center for
The osteopathic profession has residency Medicaid Services (CMS) rules regarding gov-
programs in all of the medical and surgical ernment support and payment for graduate
specialties. Additionally, graduate training medical training. However, unlike many
programs in manual medicine, joint family allopathic programs, osteopathic programs

Board Examinations and Licensure
Board Examinations determined by each country. For more infor- and is also taken prior to graduation. Level 3 is
mation, visit DOs Around the World on the taken prior to the end of the internship year.
and Licensure
AOA website at www.osteopathic.org.
O
steopathic physicians are eligible for COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2 (CE and PE) are
licensure in all 50 states, the District required for graduation from an osteopathic
medical college. Each of the osteopathic col-
of Columbia, other territories and Medical Licensure Exams leges has its own requirements for progres-
areas of the United States, and many foreign
countries. Licensure is determined by each Comprehensive Osteopathic sion through the stages of the COMLEX-USA
state through the appropriate licensing board.
Medical Licensure Exam before graduation.
(COMLEX-USA)
In order to be licensed as an osteopathic The National Board of Osteopathic Medical
The COMLEX-USA or Comprehensive
physician, one must: Examiners (NBOME) is the organization that
Osteopathic Medical Licensure exam is a
administers the COMLEX-USA exam. The
• Graduate from an accredited U.S. college of standardized test of medical knowledge. The
NBOME is a separate organization from the
osteopathic medicine. goal of the exam is to assess competency
colleges of osteopathic medicine and has as its
in the areas of study related to practicing
• Successfully complete a licensure exam role the protection of the public. All 50 states
medicine. It tests the medical knowledge and
sequence accepted by a state’s licensing in the United States accept COMLEX-USA as a
clinical skills that are considered essential for
board (COMLEX-USA or USMLE). licensure exam for the practice of medicine by
an osteopathic physician to practice medi-
• Successfully complete one to three years osteopathic physicians.
cine without supervision. The COMLEX-USA
of graduate medical education (varies by
includes standard test questions, and a pass/ To learn more about the COMLEX-USA exam,
individual state requirement).
fail observed examination performed by the please visit www.nbome.org/.
Following residency training, the osteopathic student.
physician takes certification examinations United States Medical Licensure
from the specialty board that oversees her/ The Comprehensive Osteopathic Licensure
Examination (COMLEX-USA), Levels 1,
Examination (USMLE)
his particular specialty. Board certification is Osteopathic medical students and residents
required by many hospitals for hospital staff 2 Cognitive Evaluation and Performance
also are eligible to take the United States
membership, and many health insurance Evaluation(CE and PE) and 3, are adminis-
Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE),
companies, in order for the physician to obtain tered by the National Board of Osteopathic
which is taken by students in allopathic
reimbursement from third-party payers. Medical Examiners (NBOME). Level I of
(MD-granting) medical schools.
the exam is taken after the second year of
Osteopathic physicians stay abreast of the medical school prior to the last two years of The USMLE examination consists of Step 1,
latest medical developments related to their clerkship training. Level 2-CE is taken at the Step 2 CK and CS (Clinical Knowledge and
specialty training through continuing medical end of the clinical clerkship years prior to Clinical Skills), and Step 3.
education programs. CME requirements are graduating from osteopathic medical school.
determined by each state’s licensure board. COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE is an examination To learn more about the USMLE exam, please
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) developed to test physical examination skills visit www.usmle.org.
also requires its members to complete a
certain number of CME credits to maintain
board certification.
For state-specific licensure information, please

visit www.docboard.org.
To learn more about CME through the AOA,

please visit www.do-online.org.
Information on various osteopathic specialties

and subspecialties is available at: www.
osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=lcl_spclty.
In addition to full licensure in the United

States, many foreign countries recognize the
American DO degree and grant full licensure
to American-trained DOs who wish to practice
internationally. The scope of licensure is

General Admission Requirements
Y
ou’ve made the decision to apply • Have some clinical experience Grade Point Averages for
to osteopathic medical school. Just • Have participated in a variety of extra- Entering Students
what are the admissions committees curricular activities
and interviewers looking for in a prospective Group GPA
• Come from diverse backgrounds
student?
• Are motivated to pursue a career in 2007 2008 2009
Admission to osteopathic medical school is osteopathic medicine
competitive. Of those applying in the 2009 cycle, Science 3.35 3.39 3.35
• Have knowledge of osteopathic
the average (mean) MCAT scores were 8.38
medicine
verbal, 8.18 physical sciences and 8.93 biological Non-
• Have shadowed an osteopathic 3.55 3.58 3.58
sciences. The average (mean) overall grade point Science
physician
average was 3.42 and the average science grade
point average was 3.31. Generally, MCAT scores Osteopathic medical schools also have a long Mean GPA 3.45 3.48 3.48
and grade point averages are slightly higher for tradition of accepting nontraditional students
matriculating students than scores reported for who may be looking at osteopathic medicine
the overall applicant pool (see tables). as a new career later in life. Average (Mean) Medical College
Admission Test (MCAT) Scores for
In terms of academics, osteopathic medical Nearly all students who apply to osteopathic Entering Students
schools are looking for an academic record medical school have a bachelor’s degree.
that indicates the aptitude and the knowledge There are a few exceptions for students in Mean 2007 2008 2009
base needed to successfully complete the special programs that have prior arrange- MCAT
medical school curriculum. ments with osteopathic medical schools.
Many applicants have earned a master’s Biological
8.82 9.13 9.22
Just as important are personal qualities. degree or doctorate before applying to Science
Osteopathic medical schools are looking for osteopathic medical school.
Physical
students who: 8.18 8.40 8.38
Many public osteopathic medical schools are Science
• Are well-rounded
mandated by state legislature to admit a cer-
• Have good communication and inter- Verbal
tain percentage of in-state residents to each 8.52 8.59 8.59
Reasoning
personal skills
entering class. Contact the colleges in which
• Have a record of community service you are interested for more information. Writing Sample
• Have a record of leadership
J (Lowest) 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
K 1.6% 1.7% 1.8%
L 4.5% 5.9% 6.2%
M 18.9% 23.8% 23.9%
N 12.9% 11.3% 10.6%
O 17.9% 16.4% 15.0%
P 13.6% 11.7% 11.0%
Q 18.1% 17.7% 19.8%
R 7.2% 8.0% 8.2%
S 1.9% 2.9% 3.0%
T (Highest) 0.1% 0.4% 0.3%
Unknown 3.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Number of
Scores 4,392 4,360 4,771
Reported
Note: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Source: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
Medicine

Criminal Background Checks In large part, the movement toward criminal matriculating students, prior to the start of
background checks across the health profes- clinical rotations, or at some other specified
Some state legislatures have considered sions is based on strengthening the public’s time. It is your responsibility to become aware
or enacted legislation requiring criminal trust in the medical profession. In addition, and informed of what will be required of you
background checks for all medical students. criminal background checks enhance the during the application process.
Additionally, affiliated hospitals and clinical safety and well-being of patients; aid in the
institutions of many medical schools have When an individual applies through the
applicants’ and enrolled medical students’
policies requiring criminal background AACOMAS application process, the applicant
ability to eventually become licensed as phy-
checks for medical students completing will be asked to disclose information regarding
sicians, and minimize the liability of medical
clinical rotations at their facilities. Currently, prior criminal offenses. Failure to accurately
schools and their affiliated clinical facilities.
the Department of Veterans Affairs mandates and truthfully disclose such offenses on the
that all medical students involved in patient While a criminal background check is AACOMAS application may result in an offer
care at their hospitals undergo criminal not part of the AACOMAS application for of admission being rescinded or, if the omis-
background checks. the 2011 cycle, many medical schools are sion is discovered after enrollment in medical
requiring criminal background checks of all school, in dismissal.
Criminal Background Check Requirements for Matriculation (subject to change by college)

Criminal background check required for Do you require Drug Testing prior to
College
2011 application cycle? matriculation? At any other times?
A.T. Still University Kirksville COM Yes. Accepted students must submit PreCheck No.
(ATSU/KCOM) criminal background check within 30 days of signa-
ture on admissions agreement.
A.T. Still University SOM–Arizona Yes. Accepted students must submit PreCheck No.
(ATSU/SOMA) criminal background check within 30 days of signa-
ture on admissions agreement.
Arizona COM of Midwestern University Yes. Drug testing is not required prior to matriculation.
(AZCOM) Drug testing may be required for clinical rotations as
requested by specific rotation sites.
Chicago COM of Midwestern University Yes. Drug testing is not required prior to matriculation.
(CCOM) Drug testing may be required for clinical rotations as
requested by specific rotation sites.
Des Moines University COM Yes. After acceptance, but prior to matriculation. No. Not at this time.
(DMU-COM) Cost is covered by applicant.
Kansas City University of Medicine Yes. Must provide criminal background check prior No drug testing prior to matriculation.
and Biosciences COM to matriculation with KCUMB approved vendor.
(KCUMB-COM)
Lake Erie COM–Erie Yes. Accepted students are required to submit a Yes. Drug and alcohol testing is required as a part of
(LECOM) criminal background check prior to matriculation. the student health and immunization records submis-
The cost is covered by the applicant. sion. Additional testing may be required for clinical
rotations as requested by specific rotation sites.
Lake Erie COM–Bradenton Yes. Accepted students are required to submit a Yes. Drug and alcohol testing is required as a part of
(LECOM-Bradenton) criminal background check prior to matriculation. the student health and immunization records submis-
The cost is covered by the applicant. sion. Additional testing may be required for clinical
rotations as requested by specific rotation sites.
Lincoln Memorial University– Yes. Prior to matriculation and again prior to the Yes. Prior to matriculation and again prior to the start
DeBusk COM start of clinical rotations. of clinical rotations.
(LMU-DCOM)
Michigan State University COM No. Criminal background checks are required for No. During the 2nd year of medical school and
(MSUCOM) all students during Spring semester of the 2nd year, randomly throughout the 3rd and 4th years.
prior to beginning hospital rotations. Fingerprinting
required during orientation.
New York COM of NYIT No. Background checks are conducted prior to clini- Policy at: www.nyit.edu/about/general/pdfs/
(NYCOM/NYIT) cal rotations. Accepted students are informed of this drugandalcohol.pdf
and required to sign an acceptance form acknowl-
edging this information.
Nova Southeastern University COM Yes. Not prior to matriculation. Yes. At the end of the 2nd
(NSU-COM) year.
Ohio University COM Yes. All students will be required to submit to an FBI No. Not at this time.
(OUCOM) criminal background check at the time of matricula-
tion and in the 3rd year prior to the start of clerkship.

Financialfor
Criminal Background Check Requirements Aid / Nontraditional
Matriculation Students
(continued)
Criminal background check required for Do you require Drug Testing prior to matriculation?
College
2011 application cycle? At any other times?
Oklahoma State University No. Student background checks are conducted No. Not at this time.
Center for Health Sciences prior to beginning 3rd year clinical rotations. Upon
COM (OSU-COM) acceptance, incoming students sign an acknowl-
edgement of the pending background check.
Pacific NW University of Yes. Prior to matriculation through www.MyBack Yes.
Health Sciences COM groundCheck.com
(PNWU-COM)
Philadelphia COM Yes. PCOM uses preCheck for this process. Prior to matriculation. The campus Dean of the College may
(PCOM) require a currently enrolled student to submit to confidential
assessment/scanning based on reasonable suspicion of impair-
ment. Institutional policy is found in the PCOM student hand-
book.
Georgia Campus-Philadel- Yes. GA-PCOM uses preCheck for this process. Prior to matriculation. The campus Dean of the College may
phia College of Osteopathic require a currently enrolled student to submit to confidential
Medicine (GA-PCOM) assessment/scanning based on reasonable suspicion of impair-
ment. Institutional policy is found in the GA-PCOM student
handbook.
Pikeville College SOM Yes. Through our contracted vendor: Verified Cre- Yes. Each student will be drug tested after matriculation and
(PCSOM) dentials, Inc. at www.myvci.com/pikeville before beginning clinical rotations.
Rocky Vista University COM Yes. Yes. Additional testing may be required during the 3rd and 4th
(RVUCOM) year upon request by clinical sites.
Touro College of Osteopathic Yes. Yes. A drug test may be required during the 3rd and 4th year upon
Medicine request by clinical sites.
(TOUROCOM-NY)
Touro University COM–CA Students may be required to submit to a back- Students may be required to submit to a drug screening. See
(TUCOM-CA) ground check previous column.
and /or drug screening either prior to or during
their enrollment at Touro University-California.
Full details accompany the letter of acceptance.
Touro University Nevada COM Yes. A criminal background check will be required Yes. Prior to start of the 3rd year.
(TUNCOM) of all accepted candidates prior to matriculation.
University of Medicine and Yes. All students accepted to UMDNJ-SOM are No. Drug testing is currently not required prior to matriculation.
Dentistry of New Jersey–SOM required to submit to a criminal background check
(UMDNJ-SOM)
University of New England Yes. A background check will be required of all ac- No.
COM cepted candidates prior to matriculation and again
(UNE-COM) prior to the start of clinical rotations.
University of North Texas No. However, students are subject to criminal back- No. However, clinical affiliates may have their own policy for stu-
Health Science Center/Texas ground checks during their enrollment. dents who are on rotation. In addition, students who enter drug
COM (UNTHSC/TCOM) or alcohol treatment programs while enrolled may be required to
submit to testing as part of that program.
Edward Via COM–Virginia Yes. All applicants who are offered and accept their At the request of our clinical sites, VCOM requires drug screening
Campus seat will be required to submit a criminal back- prior to initiation of any clinical training. This is subject to change
(VCOM-VC) ground check. The CBC must be submitted at the based on the requirements set forth by the clinical training sites.
same time as the tuition deposit. The student may also be required to submit to drug and or alcohol
testing based on reasonable suspicion.
Edward Via COM–Carolinas Yes. All applicants who are offered and accept their At the request of our clinical sites, VCOM requires drug screening
Campus (VCOM-CC) seat will be required to submit a criminal back- prior to initiation of any clinical training. This is subject to change
ground check. The CBC must be submitted at the based on the requirements set forth by the clinical training sites.
same time as the tuition deposit. The student may also be required to submit to drug and or alcohol
testing based on reasonable suspicion.
West Virginia SOM No. However, students are subject to criminal back- No. However, students are subject to drug testing prior to 3rd year
(WVSOM) ground checks prior to 3rd year clinical rotations. clinical rotations.
Western University of Health Yes. All applicants who accept our offer of admis- No.
Sciences–COM of the Pacific sion will be required to submit a criminal back-
(Western U/COMP) ground check. Due to hospital requirements, a
second background check may be necessary.
William Carey COM Please contact the college for background check Please contact the college for drug testing information.
(WCCOM) information.

Applications, First-Year Enrollment, AACOMAS Introduction
Total Enrollment, / How to Apply
and Graduates
2008-09 2009-10
College First-Year Total First-Year Total
Applications Graduates Applications
Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment
ATSU/KCOM 3,176 177 698 166 3,234 177 698
ATSU/SOMA1 2,812 103 204 3,277 105 204
AZCOM 2,992 258 705 149 3,208 267 799
CCOM 4,928 181 676 163 5,169 202 722
DMU-COM 3,265 228 850 197 3,185 222 869
KCUMB-COM 2,958 269 1,022 234 3,067 251 1,013
LECOM 3,744 274 973 217 4,424 374 1,091
LECOM-Bradenton1 2,823 166 632 159 3,464 169 626
LMU-DCOM1 2,016 168 320 2,297 167 475
MSUCOM 3,128 221 845 198 3,430 327 959
NSU-COM 3,442 239 925 218 4,194 241 928
NYCOM/NYIT4 4,410 298 1,175 290 4,656 315 1,182
OSU-COM 1,712 95 354 82 1,871 98 357
OUCOM 3,170 120 447 103 3,385 120 463
PCOM 5,573 271 1,088 269 6,120 272 1,083
GA-PCOM 2,364 91 338 73 2,677 88 339
PCSOM 1,979 83 306 74 2,302 83 302
PNWU-COM1 1,948 75 75 2,251 76 149
RVUCOM1 2,112 159 159 3,164 171 312
TOUROCOM1 3,217 137 268 3,752 138 388
TUCOM-CA 3,248 144 551 133 3,652 135 550
TUNCOM-NV 2,245 139 494 91 2,408 137 523
UMDNJ-SOM 3,306 110 428 92 3,664 134 463
UNECOM 3,372 134 505 116 3,403 128 495
UNTHSC/TCOM 1,983 185 637 128 2,047 190 685
VCOM-VC 2,732 192 676 139 3,154 194 707
VCOM-CC3
WesternU/COMP 3,186 222 847 196 3,875 226 873
WCUCOM2
WVSOM 2,882 211 695 101 3,274 215 778
Total 84,723 4,950 16,893 3,588 94,604 5,222 18,033
Notes: 1Schools without graduate data have not yet had graduates. ATSU/SOMA, LMU-DCOM, and TOUROCOM enrolled their first classes in Fall 2007. PNWU-COM
and RVUCOM enrolled their first classes in Fall 2008. 2WCUCOM will enroll its first classes in Fall 2010. 3VCOM-CC will enroll its first classes in Fall 2010. 4NYCOM/NYIT’s
data include the Accelerated Program for Emigré Physicians (APEP) students.
Sources: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medical Schools Application Service (AACOMAS); AACOM Annual Osteopathic Medical School
Questionnaires, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 academic years; and UNTHSC/TCOM website.

Financial Aid
M
any forms of financial aid are duty service commitment. Applications are AACOMAS Fee Waivers
available to osteopathic medical handled by local area military recruiters. AACOM encourages financially disadvantaged
students, including scholarships Prospective applicants should meet with a HP applicants to become DOs. A limited number
and loans. Some financial aid is available recruiter for more information. They may also of fee waivers are available to those who apply
directly from the colleges, and many state, want to speak with current military physicians early and qualify. Fee waiver requests must be
local and national osteopathic organiza- who can provide a fuller perspective on the received and processed prior to submitting an
tions offer scholarships or loans to students. practice of military medicine. AACOMAS application. Applicants must take
Osteopathic medical students also are eligible the following steps to apply:
Army HSPS: www.goarmy.com/amedd/
for a number of federal loan programs.
hpsp.jsp 1. Submit a copy of the Student Aid Report for
Financial aid officers at colleges of osteo-
pathic medicine will have more information. Recruiting Command the current year received from the Depart-
Attn: RCRO-HS-MC ment of Education if you have completed
AACOM Financial Aid Information 1307 Third Avenue and submitted the Free Application for
Fort Knox, KY 40121-2726 Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) for aid to
www.aacom.org/InfoFor/students/finaid/
Tel: 1-800-955-6966 a previous institution. Sign and date the
Pages/default.aspx
copy of the form in blue or black ink and
Air Force HSPS: www.airforce.com/ submit the copy along with a stamped, self-
FIRST for Medical Education
opportunities/healthcare/education/ addressed envelope to:
www.aamc.org/first provides a wide range
of financial resources for aspiring medical USAF Recruiting Service Headquarters AACOMAS
school applicants and students. 550 D Street, West Ste 1 (Bldg 491) Fee Waiver Application
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4527 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310
Federal Programs Tel: 1-800-558-5260 Chevy Chase , MD 20815
Many private scholarships have a “financial
Navy HSPS: www.med.navy.mil/sites/ 2. The copy must include your estimated fam-
need” requirement. In most instances, you
navmedmpte/accessions/Pages/default.aspx ily contribution (EFC) usually located in the
will need to file a Free Application for Federal
upper right-hand corner of the first page of
Student Aid (FAFSA) with the government so Navy HSCP: http://www.navy.com/
the SAR. If you were selected for verifica-
that your need can be determined. healthcareopportunities/medicalcorps/
tion (usually noted by an asterisk next to the
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Navy Recruiting Command EFC) also submit either your recalculated
is part of the federal Health Resources and 5722 Integrity Dr., Bldg. 784 EFC obtained from your financial aid officer
Services Administration’s (HRSA) bureau Millington, TN 38054-5057 or attach supporting documents plus an
of Health Professions. Students interested Tel: 1-800-USA-NAVY explanation. Additional verification may be
in pursuing careers in primary care and required.
in underserved areas may find the NHSC AACOM Scholarships
3. Be sure to follow the instructions above
Scholarship Program and Loan Repayment The American Association of Colleges of
carefully in order to avoid any delays in pro-
Program to meet their financial needs for Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) offers
cessing. If you did not complete the FAFSA
medical school. Specifics may be found at: scholarships for minority students each year.
or do not have a copy of your Student Aid
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov or by calling The Sherry R. Arnstein Minority Student
Report, please contact the US Department
1-800-221-9393. Scholarships are awarded to both new and
of Education.
continuing minority students of osteopathic
Armed Forces Health Professions
medicine. The amount of the scholarship The instructions may also be found at
Scholarship Program (HPSP) and Financial
varies. For more information and application www.aacom.org/InfoFor/applicants/Pages/
Assistance Programs (FAP). The Department
materials, visit www.aacom.org/ FeeWaiver.aspx
of Defense offers funding for a wide range of
InfoFor/students/finaid/Pages/
medical educational expenses in exchange
ArnsteinScholarship.aspx
for an activity duty military service commit-
ment. The FAP offers financial benefits to
health care professionals in postgraduate
specialty training, in exchange for an active

Nontraditional Students
T
he osteopathic profession has a Financial Aid Supporting Diversity complete the entire curriculum at an accred-
longstanding tradition of commit- AACOM offers two scholarships each year ited osteopathic medical school, and they
ment to diversity and second-career to students from historically underrepre- must complete an internship and residency.
students.Osteopathic medical schools and sented minority groups. For more infor- Schools may award credit for certain courses
AACOM encourage diversity and have many mation, visit the AACOM website at www. or experiences on an individual basis. Contact
recruitment programs aimed at attracting aacom.org/InfoFor/students/finaid/Pages/ the admissions department at a college for
and training underrepresented minority ArnsteinScholarship.aspx. Financial aid specific information. A proven dedication
physicians to serve our nation’s diverse officers at each of the colleges of osteopathic to patient health and experience in a clinical
population. medicine will be able to provide current setting will certainly help you in the admis-
information regarding other scholarships for sions process.
Diversity minority students.
Colleges of osteopathic medicine welcome MDs Who Want Training in Osteopathic
Principles and Practices
students from all ethnic backgrounds, races Mentoring and Other Support Programs
With an understanding of the benefits of the
and genders. The colleges adhere to all legal Mentoring and other support programs for
osteopathic approach to patient care, many
requirements including the American with underrepresented minority students are avail-
MDs are expressing an interest in learning
Disabilities Act. able at individual schools. Examples of these
how to integrate osteopathic philosophy and
AACOMAS and its parent organization, types of programs include summer work-
osteopathic manipulative medicine into their
AACOM, participate in events that are shops, open houses and residence programs.
practices. Several osteopathic medical schools
dedicated to promoting diversity and serving For more information, visit the websites of the
offer continuing medical education (CME)
diverse populations. schools in which you are interested. Links to
courses that are open to MDs. To learn more
the web sites may be found on the AACOM
about available CME courses, visit the osteo-
For a schedule of informational events near website.
pathic college websites. The colleges can be
you, please visit AACOM’s website at
accessed at www.aacom.org; click on Colleges
www.aacom.org and click on Programs Osteopathic Training for U.S.–Trained of Osteopathic Medicine. The American
and Events. Health Professionals Academy of Osteopathy also offers continuing
Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occu- medical education courses that are open to
pational Therapists, Physician As- MDs. For more information, visit
sistants, Chiropractors and Others www.academyofosteopathy.org.
Who Want to Earn a DO Degree
Many allied health professionals
seek admission to osteopathic
medical schools. These students must

AACOMAS
Overview
Frequently
of Osteopathic
Asked Questions
Medicine(FAQs)
Application Deadlines
The application cycle will be open by June 1 and ends April 1. Deadlines vary by college, so confirm deadlines for the schools to which
you are applying.
Campus AACOMAS Supplemental
and Location Deadline Deadline
A.T. Still University/Kirksville COM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
A.T. Still University/SOM–Arizona March 1, 2011 None
Arizona COM of Midwestern University January 3, 2011 March 15, 2011
Chicago COM of Midwestern University January 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Des Moines University COM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences COM February 1, 2011 April 1, 2011
Lake Erie COM–Erie/Seton Hill April 1, 2011 April 1, 2011
Lake Erie COM–Bradenton April 1, 2011 April 1, 2011
Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk COM March 15, 2011 April 1, 2011
Michigan State University COM December 1, 2010 February 9, 2011
New York COM of NYIT February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
Nova Southeastern University COM January 15, 2011 March 1, 2011
Ohio University COM February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences COM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences–COM March 4, 2011 April 1, 2011
Philadelphia COM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Georgia Campus–Philadelphia COM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Pikeville College SOM February 1, 2011 March 1, 2011
Rocky Vista University COM March 15, 2011 April 15, 2011
Touro COM–NY April 1, 2011 May 3, 2011
Touro University COM–CA March 15, 2011 April 15, 2011
Touro University Nevada COM–NV March 15, 2011 April 1, 2011
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–SOM February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
University of New England COM February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas COM* October 1, 2010 October 15, 2010
Edward Via COM-Virginia Campus February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
Edward Via COM-Carolinas Campus February 1, 2011 March 15, 2011
West Virginia SOM February 15, 2011 Rolling
WesternU/COMP - Pomona, CA February 1, 2011 Rolling
WesternU/COMP - Lebanon, OR February 1, 2011 Rolling
William Carey University COM March 1, 2011 April 15, 2011

* UNTHSC / TCOM applicants must use the Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service: http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/.

AACOMAS Introduction / How to Apply
T Application Fees
he American Association of Colleges Applications must be completed electronically
of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) at: https://aacomas.aacom.org.
operates AACOMAS, a centralized The fee for using AACOMAS is based on a
application service for the osteopathic med- graduated scale that varies according to the
U.S. Transcripts number of colleges you designate when you
ical schools. The service reduces the number
You must request the registrar of each U.S. submit your application. You may request
of initial application forms, transcripts and
institution you have attended to submit one that we send a completed application to more
fees required, and streamlines the verification
complete set of official transcripts directly to schools for an additional fee. Payment may be
of your personal and academic information.
AACOMAS. Include all institutions in foreign made by credit card or money order only.
After you have consulted with your health countries and U.S. territories and posses- Application materials will not be processed
professions advisor and determined that you sions that are operated by U.S. institutions. until payment is received.
wish to apply to osteopathic medical school, If an official transcript is unavailable, a letter
you should use the college information section 1 - $175
of explanation from that school is required.
of this book as a reference. It contains a profile Student copies of transcripts or copies sent to Add $32 for each additional designation
of each college of osteopathic medicine, AACOMAS by the applicant are not accept- at the time of submission.
including a brief description of the campus able. Requests should be made to the registrar Additional designations after the initial
and the curriculum, admissions criteria, of each U.S. institution you have attended. submission of the application are $50
minimum entrance requirements, class size Transfer credit(s) appearing on a transcript each.
and enrollment, supplemental application cannot be accepted in lieu of an original tran- Money orders should be made payable to
material requirements and application dead- script from the institution where the course- AACOMAS and sent to:
lines. For further information and updated work was completed. See the AACOMAS
tuition and fees, you should visit the website instructions on https://aacomas.aacom.org AACOMAS
or contact colleges to view their most recent for more details on Study Abroad Programs, 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310
catalog. More detailed information about each Canadian Transcripts and Other Foreign Chevy Chase, MD 20815
college may be found on the colleges’ web- Transcripts. Transcripts should be mailed to: Phone: (301) 968-4190
sites. Information in this booklet is subject to E-mail: aacomas@aacom.org
AACOMAS
change. The colleges reserve the right to alter
5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310 Application Fee Waiver
requirements for admission at their discretion.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 A limited number of fee waivers are avail-
Osteopathic medical schools require scores Phone: (301) 968-4190 able to those who apply early and qualify.
from the Medical College Admission Test E-mail: aacomas@aacom.org Fee waiver requests must be received and
(MCAT) to consider applicants for admission.
processed prior to submitting an AACOMAS
You should arrange to have your MCAT scores Spam Blocking & Technical application. Processing for fee waivers takes
forwarded to AACOMAS. Compatibility approximately two to four weeks from the date
Admission to an osteopathic medical school It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet com- of receipt, so applicants should take this into
is competitive. The schools are able to select patibility requirements for computer systems consideration when planning submission of
their entering class from a large number of involved in the application process. an AACOMAS application.
highly qualified applicants. For 2009, there Requirements for AACOMAS online include Review and follow the instructions at www.
were approximately 92,500 applications Internet access and a web browser that is aacom.org/InfoFor/applicants/Pages/
designated by more than 12,600 applicants for configured to allow pop-up windows and FeeWaiver.aspx.
approximately 5,100 seats. other features of the secure online application.
(Pop-up blocking software must be properly As a rough guide, you may wish to apply for
APPLY EARLY! The application cycle begins in
configured or turned off.) For complete tech- a fee waiver if your annual income level is
May. The schools operate on a rolling admis-
nical requirements, please refer to the FAQs within the U.S. Bureau of Census low-income
sions basis, so classes may be filled before the
on page 22. threshold for your family’s size. The number of
deadline dates. By applying early, you can
fee waivers is limited, however, and finan-
ensure that your materials will be processed in In addition, the e-mail address that you cial need does not guarantee a fee waiver.
a timely manner. provide should not filter out communications The AACOMAS application fee waiver is for
regarding your application. (Spam filtering the AACOMAS fee only. If you receive an
must be properly configured or disabled.) AACOMAS fee waiver, your name is forwarded
Please use a permanent e-mail address, not to the osteopathic medical colleges (some
one that will expire when you graduate. may grant a waiver of their supplemental

application fee). Applicants who apply for a is to allow prospective students to explore 1. Applicants are expected to become familiar
fee waiver and qualify financially, but whose their options within the osteopathic medical with admission requirements, follow
materials are received too late to receive an community, and to give the colleges of application procedures and meet all dead-
AACOMAS waiver, also will have their names osteopathic medicine the ability to process, lines at each school to which they apply.
forwarded to osteopathic medical col- select and matriculate applicants in a fair and 2. Applicants are responsible for the collection
leges requesting such information. Meeting timely manner. and timely submission of supplemental ap-
AACOMAS’ eligibility criterion for a fee waiver, plications, letters of evaluation, transcripts
1. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will
however, does not guarantee a waiver will be and all applicable fees.
publish and follow an application schedule.
granted for the supplemental fee.
2. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will pub- 3. Applicants are responsible for reporting
For submission instructions, visit: www. lish their respective application procedures and updating any changes in the initially
aacom.org/Infofor/applicants/Pages/ and admission requirements. submitted application (e.g., address,
FeeWaiver.aspx telephone number, academic status and
3. Colleges of osteopathic medicine may
state of residence).
begin extending offers of admission at
4. Applicants are responsible for responding
Early Decision Program any time after the interview. Applicants
promptly to all interview invitations
will be requested to submit necessary
Applicants may apply to those osteopathic and offers of admission (either to accept
matriculation documents, including
medical colleges that offer an Early Decision or decline).
a deposit, according to the following
Program (EDP) and will be informed about 5. Applicants who have made a final decision
schedule:
the outcome of their application early enough regarding the medical school they plan
to apply to other schools through the regular • Those accepted prior to November 15
to attend have an obligation to promptly
process. EDP applicants agree to apply to only will have until December 14.
withdraw their applications from all
one medical school through the process. If • Those accepted between November 15
other schools.
offered an EDP acceptance, they must attend and January 14 will have 30 days.
that school. • Those accepted between January 15
and May 14 will have 14 days. AACOMAS User Agreement
The decision to apply through the EDP
• Those accepted after May 15 may be The applicant, by submitting an application,
should be made carefully. While criteria vary
asked for an immediate deposit. agrees to the following certifications and
among the schools regarding their require-
4. Colleges of osteopathic medicine are conditions of the application:
ments, a frequent standard is that only those
applicants who display exceptional creden- encouraged to adhere to reasonable • I have read, acknowledge and understand
tials are admitted through the EDP process. admission fees, policies and schedules. the instructions in the AACOMAS applica-
Applicants considering an EDP application tion, and agree to comply with all terms and
Prospective osteopathic medical students
should contact the medical school admis- provisions of the AACOMAS application
are expected to provide factual, accurate and
sions office for more specific information. process.
complete information throughout the admis-
The following colleges offer Early Decision sion process. AACOM believes this process • I understand that I am responsible for
Programs: requires mutual respect, integrity and honesty monitoring the progress of my application
among the colleges of osteopathic medicine by monitoring email and the status check
• A.T. Still University Kirksville COM (ATSU/
and between colleges and their prospective sections of the application, and for notifying
KCOM)
osteopathic medical students. AACOMAS of any discrepancy.
• Rocky Vista University COM (RVUCOM)
• I am responsible for reviewing my applica-
• University of North Texas Health Science
tion before submission. I am responsible for
Center/Texas COM (UNTHSC/TCOM) Applicant Protocol reviewing my application if notified by
• Edward Via COM-Virginia Campus AACOMAS of any discrepancies and
Applicants aspiring to become osteopathic
(VCOM-VC) responding to such notice. Should any
physicians are expected to act profession-
• Edward Via COM-Carolinas Campus discrepancies or issues with the applica-
ally in their interactions with the American
(VCOM-CC) tion arise, I am responsible for contacting
Association of Colleges of Osteopathic
Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS), AACOMAS to review these discrepancies.
Application Process Guidelines and with each college of osteopathic medi- • I understand that I am responsible for
cine. Responsibility, respect, good judgment, knowing and understanding the admission
The American Association of Colleges of professional communication and cooperation requirements of all colleges to which I am
Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) encour- are qualities that are valued by the osteopathic applying. Filing an application to a college
ages each of its member colleges to conduct medical profession, and it is expected that for which I do not meet all requirements
an application process that is inclusive and applicants will demonstrate these qualities will not constitute grounds for a refund of
professional. The purpose of these guidelines throughout the application process. the application fee.

The Admissions Interview
• I understand that once processing of an
application begins, no refunds of the
application fee will be made.
• I certify that the information submitted as
part of my application is accurate and com-
plete, and agree that I am responsible for
updating AACOMAS with any information
that may change subsequent to the filing of
my application.
• I understand that should AACOMAS dis-
cover false or missing data, AACOMAS will
notify me of the discrepancy with a request
for review. AACOMAS will also notify all
colleges which I have designated of the
discrepancy and my response.
• I understand that if false or missing data are
discovered in my application, such submis-
sion may constitute grounds for dismissal
from an osteopathic medical college at any
time, even after matriculation.
• I agree that AACOMAS may release this
information to the osteopathic medical
schools that I designate.
• I agree that AACOMAS, its member institu-
tions, and related health and education
organizations may use this information for
educational research purposes aimed at
improving osteopathic medical education
and admissions programs.
• I agree that AACOMAS may share
demographic data with educational
and health sciences organizations for
research purposes.
The AACOMAS online application is designed to easily guide the applicant through the complex osteopathic
medical school application process. Above are the application’s home page (top) and biographical tab.
Note to applicants: Apply early and read all application directions carefully to avoid delays!
Processing begins in May. The colleges make admissions decisions on a rolling basis, so they
review applications, conduct interviews, and make admissions decisions throughout the admis-
sions cycle. Interview slots may be awarded and/or classes may be filled if you apply close to
the deadlines. Submitting materials early and accurately will ensure timely processing and help
avoid delays. Simply meeting the deadlines does not guarantee that appointments will be avail-
able. Your AACOMAS application must be submitted and all official transcripts for completed
coursework must be postmarked on or before the school deadline dates listed on page 18.

AACOMAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Applying to AACOMAS for a fee waiver can be found at: your designated colleges. Failure to fully
http://www.aacom.org/infofor/ complete the course record may result
Q: Can I choose to apply directly to an in your application being returned to
applicants/pages/FeeWaiver.aspx.
osteopathic medical school that you or may delay the processing of your
participates in AACOMAS, rather than application.
Q: I am having trouble trying to figure out
apply through AACOMAS?
how to fill out the online application.
A: No. Schools do not process your applica- Q: How long will it take for my application
A: We would be happy to help. Please review
tions directly, unless you are in a special to be processed and sent to my
all instructions. If your question is not an-
program, and were given specific instruc- designated schools?
swered in the instructions, please contact
tions. Many schools do require secondary
us at: aacomas@aacom.org. Indicate the A: Although the time frame varies,
application materials, which you should
nature of your question in the subject line AACOMAS normally processes appli-
send directly to the school. The school
of your message. cations in three to six weeks. Missing
will send you instructions. UNTHSC ap-
transcripts and/or receipt of large volumes
plicants must apply though the TMDSAS
Q: I plan to enter medical school next fall. of materials in the AACOMAS office can
Application Service.
When should I apply and what are the affect this time frame. If you do not see
deadlines? transcripts posted to your account two
Q: How can I find out the status of my weeks after they were sent, please contact
application? A: You should apply approximately one year
AACOMAS to make sure that your materi-
A: You can find the status through the in advance. For the entering class of fall of
als have been received. You should allow
AACOMAS online application status a given year, AACOMAS will begin accept-
four weeks after submitting your appli-
check. Log in to your account and click ing applications in June of the prior year.
cation and all transcripts for processing
on the Application tab. Each of the colleges has its own deadlines
before contacting AACOMAS regarding
for receipt of applications by AACOMAS.
the status of your application. Once your
AACOMAS normally processes an ap- The earliest AACOMAS college deadline
application status reflects that your mate-
plication in three to six weeks from the is December 1, 2010, for admission to the
rials have been processed and released to
time the application is complete. Your ap- fall 2011 entering class. The colleges’ latest
your designated schools, please allow at
plication is “complete” when AACOMAS deadline typically is April 1. AACOMAS
least 10 working days for your materials to
has received all required transcripts and recommends that you apply early, at least
reach and be processed by the schools.
your application. Once your application six weeks prior to the college’s deadlines.
has been verified, you will be able to view Most of the colleges make admissions
your calculated GPA through the status decisions on a rolling basis, meaning they Q: I’m having difficulty entering my
check link available after logging on to the review applications, conduct interviews personal statement—any suggestions?
application service. Your application will and make admissions decisions through- A: You may want to create your personal
be sent to your designated colleges shortly out the admissions cycle. Interview slots statement in a separate text editing pro-
thereafter. and even classes may be filled if you apply gram (Wordpad or MS Write; you should
too close to the deadline. Depending on not use Microsoft Word because it adds
Q: I applied last year and am reapplying. the number of applications received and formatting codes to your text), then
Can you use my application or the time of year, it may take AACOMAS up copy and paste the statement into your
transcripts from last year? to six weeks to process applications. application.
A: Use your user name and password from

your prior year’s application. You will be Q: I’m having my transcripts sent to your Q: When can I submit my application? Can
given the option to roll your data forward office. Do I really need to list each of my I submit it before you have received my
into a new application for 2011. Follow the courses on my application? transcripts and/or official MCAT scores?
instructions in the online application.
A: Yes. For each course, you will provide A: You can submit your application from
some of the same information as is listed June 1, 2010 until the deadline for the
on your transcript. You also will list addi- schools to which you want to apply. You
Q: How do I apply for a fee waiver?
tional information that classifies the course need not wait until your official transcripts
A: A limited number of fee waivers are avail- and/or MCAT scores are received to sub-
able to those who apply early and qualify. by subject area. AACOMAS will check
the information against your transcripts, mit your application to AACOMAS. You
See page 19 for more details on fee may start your application on May 1, 2010.
waivers. Specific instructions for applying and a copy of this course record will be
forwarded as part of your application to

Q: Can I get a refund if I miss a school’s be reached using the information you
deadline? provided. (This includes making sure
A: No. Once an application is submitted, your e-mail system is not blocking school
processing of the application begins. responses.) For interview suggestions,
No refunds of the application fee will be review the section on page 25.
made.
Q: I would like to talk with or shadow an
osteopathic physician. How do I find one
Q: Do I have recommendation letters sent
in my area?
to you?
A: Consult page 5 for information on finding
A: No. Recommendation letters should be
physicians to shadow.
sent directly to the schools to which you
are applying or through one of the recom-
mendation services such as VirtualEval or Q: Can I apply to both DO and MD schools?
Interfolio. A: Yes, you can apply to both osteopathic (DO)
and allopathic (MD) schools at the same
Q: How do I send my official MCAT scores time. The application processes are similar,
to AACOMAS? but independent. Please review the AA-
COMAS instructions beginning on page 19
A: MCAT scores must be sent electronically
carefully and make sure that you have com-
from MCAT in order to be considered
pleted each step. Don’t forget to include the
official. You can log into your MCAT ac-
have a lower than average MCAT score, reasons that you want to study osteopathic
count via the MCAT Testing History (THx)
but will still be admitted because of a well- medicine in your personal statement, and
System and have your scores released
demonstrated passion for helping patients during your interview.
to AACOMAS. Scores are sent to AACO-
MAS using your eight digit AAMC/MCAT through clinical service. Each osteopathic
number as identification (This number medical school will evaluate your applica- Q: I am a health professional who is certified
generally begins with a 0 or 1.) tion based on program-specific criteria. or educated in the United States or abroad.
AACOMAS is not involved in setting these How can I become a DO or certified to
criteria or in weighing your credentials. practice osteopathic medicine?
Q: When will my GPA be calculated?
Contact your designated osteopathic
A: Your GPA will not be calculated until after A: The American model of the Doctor of
medical school(s) directly if you have any
your application is verified (three to six Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree differs
questions.
from the diplomate of osteopathy degree
weeks after the completion date).
Most candidates to an osteopathic medi- offered in other countries. American DOs
cal school have a BS, with a health or life are trained as fully licensed physicians.
Admissions Process science focus. Equivalent experiences will Because of the rigor and uniqueness of the
and Interviews also be considered for admission. While American model of osteopathic medical
many applicants are attending medical education, anyone wishing to practice
Q: How do I compare and choose the osteo-
school as recent college graduates, about medicine in the United States as a licensed
pathic medical colleges I want to apply
25 percent of the student body is con- osteopathic physician must graduate from
to?
sidered non-traditional. These students in- a U.S. osteopathic medical school that is
A: Please review the Individual College De- clude many people with previous careers, accredited by the Commission on Osteo-
scriptions section on pages 28-87 international health care experience and pathic College Accreditation (COCA).
to find out more about each of the other diverse backgrounds.
colleges. For more information, see Osteopathic
Training for Health Professionals on
Q: When and how will I be notified about page 17.
Q: What GPA and MCAT scores will make interviews?
me competitive enough to be accepted to
A: AACOMAS does not notify applicants
an osteopathic medical school?
of interviews. If you are selected for an International Students
A: True to the profession’s holistic philoso- interview by an osteopathic medical Q: What if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
phy, osteopathic colleges tend to make ad- school, the school will contact you di-
A: Please select the most appropriate
mission decisions by looking at the whole rectly. This contact will happen sometime
response from the citizenship drop-down
applicant, rather than focusing solely on after your application has been submitted
box in the Biographical section of the
GPA and MCAT scores. Some applicants to schools. Please ensure that you can
AACOMAS application.

Q: Do osteopathic colleges accept college-level coursework normally is not International Education Research
international students? included in GPA calculations, but if the Foundation, Inc.
A: The school(s) in which you are interested transcript is provided it will be copied and Post Office Box 3665
may accept international students, but as forwarded to your designated colleges. All Culver City, CA 90231-3665
policies vary from school to school, see the institutions attended must be listed in the Phone: (310) 258-9451
individual college’s listing in this book. “Colleges and Coursework” section. www.ierf.org
Other Foreign Transcripts: Coursework American Association of Collegiate

taken at other foreign institutions must be Registrars and Admissions Officers
Transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalence by one of (AACRAO)
Q: Where should I have transcripts sent and the following evaluation services and an Foreign Education Credential Services
are there forms that must accompany the official copy must be sent from the service One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
transcripts? directly to AACOMAS. You should also Washington, DC 20036-1135
A: A transcript request form is not required have a copy sent to you for completing the (202) 296-3359
to be submitted with the transcript. How- AACOMAS application. Request a course- www.aacrao.org/credential/
ever, a form is available for you to down- by-course evaluation and list the courses, individual.htm
load from your AACOMAS application. subject codes, semester hours, and grades
All institutions attended (including
Submit the form to the registrar and have on the AACOMAS Academic Record or
foreign institutions) must be listed on
them mail it along with your transcripts. Professional School Academic Record as
the application. If there are extenuating
Transcripts must be sent directly from per the instructions. Your application will
circumstances inhibiting this evaluation,
the registrar’s office. Transcripts from any not be complete without an official evalu-
you may request a waiver of the require-
other source are not accepted. ation. Transfer credit appearing on U.S.
ment of this evaluation. The letter must
institution transcripts, student copies of
Please have the registrar’s office mail an state the reason why you are requesting a
an evaluation or other foreign evaluations
official transcript to: waiver of the evaluation and must include
will not be accepted. You should contact
your signature and social security number.
AACOMAS one of the following:
Be sure the reason is extenuating. Also
World Education Services note that transfer credit awarded at U.S.
P.O. Box 5087 institutions for foreign courses will not be
New York, NY 10274-5087 added to your applicant profile. Failure to
Q: Are foreign transcripts required? (212) 966-6311 submit a foreign evaluation or letter re-
www.wes.org questing a waiver (which is duplicated to
A: If you attended a study-abroad program
your schools) will result in your file being
sponsored by a U.S. institution, and all Courier Address:
incomplete. Questions should be directed
courses, hours and grades appear on 64 Beaver St, #146
to AACOMAS.
the U.S. transcript, list the study-abroad New York, NY 10004
courses in the same way as your other
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
courses from that U.S. institution—do not
International Educational Consultants
list them separately under “Foreign Col-
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lege.” If all courses do not appear on your
Miami, FL 33173
home institution transcript, are listed as
(305) 273-1616
transfer credit, appear without assigned
www.jsilny.com
grades or if any other irregularity exists,
please contact AACOMAS. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Canadian Transcripts: If the transcript from
the Canadian university you attended
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 Still have a question?
(414) 289-3400
shows grade conversion to a 4.0 grading Please e-mail our AACOMAS
www.ece.org
scale and credit conversion to the semester Application Services Department to
system, and is written in English, then the Courier Address: ask about applying to our medical
transcript is required. If the transcript does 101 W. Pleasant St. Suite 200 schools at: aacomas@aacom.org/.
not list grade and/or credit conversion Milwaukee WI 53212-3963
and/or is not written in English, please
refer to the instructions for Other Foreign
Transcripts below. Grade 13 and Canadian

The Admissions Interview
T
o be invited for an interview at an
osteopathic medical school is a
significant achievement on the part
of the applicant. Generally speaking, the
applicant has passed a rigorous examination
of his/her academic credentials and now has
the opportunity to showcase other skills, traits
and characteristics that may be attractive to
osteopathic medical schools. The specific
logistics of an interview will vary by college.
However, each college uses the interview
process to gather as much information about
each applicant as possible in order to identify
students who are academically qualified and
who have backgrounds, experiences and • Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your Do Not:
personal philosophies that are consistent with scheduled appointment. • Lie about any of your credentials or
osteopathic medical education. • Be neatly and appropriately dressed in experiences.
Interviews at osteopathic medical schools are professional business attire. • Display a lack of tact or diplomacy.
particularly important. Osteopathic medicine • Be polite and courteous to all members of • Appear or be insincere during any portion
has a rich history of producing passionate, the college community you are visiting. Not of your interview.
empathetic, considerate, altruistic, well- only your interviewers, but also admission • Try to guess what the interviewer wants
balanced physicians. These are individuals office staff and current students, may be to hear.
who not only demonstrate academic excel- asked to comment on your personal con-
• Be afraid to discuss your successes and
lence, but who also are dedicated to the duct while on campus.
most positive traits.
humane delivery of medical care under the • Understand and articulate your genuine
auspices of the osteopathic medical phi- • Disparage or condemn your past
interest in osteopathic medical education.
losophy. Osteopathic medical schools take experiences.
• Prepare through intensive research specific
great pride in seeking future physicians who • Give overly vague or general experiences.
to the college you are visiting by reading its
have developed listening skills, communica- • Make excuses for past difficulties or
catalog, web site and admissions material
tion skills, a high level of ethics and a strong challenges.
and, if possible, by talking in advance with
sense of social responsibility. Osteopathic
current students. • Act with a negative attitude or use a negative
medical schools actively seek those students
• Be prepared to clearly articulate your inter- tone in your responses.
who are committed to osteopathic medicine
est in the college by asking college-specific • Underestimate the effort and determination
as a career and a lifestyle. The admission
questions, understanding any unique you have demonstrated to this point.
interview can be very helpful in identifying
programs of the college and discussing the • Arrive under-prepared or unprepared for
these attributes.
relationship between your background and this discussion.
the college’s mission.
Interview Suggestions • Tell your interviewer what you can bring to

the college’s medical school community. Interview Resources
Do: • Thoroughly review your application, essay,
• Confirm the day, date and time of your Advisors at Your College
personal statement and academic record.
scheduled interview. If for any reason you Interviewers are likely to inquire about your Health Professions Advisors at Your College
must cancel, reschedule or withdraw from background and accomplishments. Be Many advisors belong to organizations such
an interview, contact the school promptly, certain of what you have written. as the National Association of Advisors for the
courteously and honestly. If you decide to
• Answer questions honestly, thoroughly and Health Professions (NAAHP) www.naahp.org,
cancel, the college will use the opportunity
sincerely. If you do not know the answer to which is primarily focused on providing sup-
to invite another candidate and proper
a question, indicate this and move on. port, resources and current information on the
communication is a positive reflection on
• Have one or two questions for your inter- many health professions. Depending on the
you and your professional demeanor.
viewer that make a connection between type of institution, the pre-health advisor may
your credentials and the medical school. be a faculty member (usually in the science

Suggested Sources for More Information..
department) or a staff member in the career
center or academic advising center.
Health professions advisors have watched

Websites www.naahp.org
hundreds of students go through the medical The National Association of Advisors for the
school application and interview process. Do www.aacom.org Health Professions. Students exploring or
not hesitate to ask for their advice, tips and The American Association of Colleges of planning a career in medicine should seek out
words of wisdom prior to your own interview. Osteopathic Medicine’s website provides the health professions advisor on their campus
Many of these offices maintain files, notes information on the osteopathic schools across to assist them. This web site offers valuable
and other material to help you learn about the United States including information on resources and articles as well as volunteer
the schools of greatest interest to you. In some location, admissions and the application advisors to help you on your path to a career
instances, these offices will conduct mock process. The site’s Information for Applicants in medicine.
interviews. These can be helpful as you learn pages are especially designed for the appli-
to manage the nervousness and anxiety that cant, highlighting the osteopathic medical www.nationalahec.org
are a natural part of this process. education experience, financial informa- The National Area Health Education Center
tion, and the application process. It includes Organization is a network of health profes-
Finding a Pre-Health Advisor: Students who
recruitment and open house events. sionals and programs established around the
find it difficult to locate an advisor on their
nation for recruiting, training and connecting
campus, or who have been away from school, www.facebook.com/pages/Chevy-Chase- students to careers in the various health
may contact the NAAHP for volunteer MD/AACOM-The-American-Associa- professions.
advisors. NAAHP also offers publications to tion-of-Colleges-of-Osteopathic-Medi-
help students prepare for medical school. cine/49933236324 www.oldpremeds.org
NAAHP may be contacted at Tel: (217) 355- The American Association of Colleges of The National Society for Nontraditional
0063, Fax: (217) 355-1287 or by visiting Osteopathic Medicine’s facebook page. Premedical & Medical Students, Inc., better
www.naahp.org. known by its website name, OldPreMeds.org,
www.osteopathic.org or simply OPM, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) pro-
Current Medical Students The American Osteopathic Association is fessional/pre-professional society and educa-
Current osteopathic medical school the largest organization representing the tional conduit for nontraditional students who
students are wonderful sources of informa- osteopathic profession. This website provides seek to become physicians. For those whose
tion. While everyone will have slightly general information about the profession and path to medicine is not traditional (high
different perspectives, it may be helpful for current information on what is happening on school to college to medical school), OPM’s
you to talk to current students about their the political level. mission is to assist and advise on how to suc-
interview experiences. Most osteopathic
cessfully prepare for, apply to, and succeed in
medical schools provide opportunities for www.DO-online.org both medical school and residency training
you to learn about admission processes This website is the “home” for the Osteopathic
programs.
through forums, open houses, student panels, Profession. The AOA serves as the member-
or campus tours. Contact those schools that ship organization for DOs. The AOA’s mission www.studentdo.com
interest you and ask them what opportunities is to advance the philosophy and practice of Pre-SOMA is the undergraduate division of
they provide for you to interact with current osteopathic medicine by promoting excel- the Student Osteopathic Medical Association
students. lence in education, research and the delivery (SOMA), which is the student affiliate
of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a organization of the American Osteopathic
www.do-online.org/iLearn/home.cfm distinct, unified profession. Association (AOA). Pre-SOMAs mission is to
The American Osteopathic Association
promote osteopathic medicine, increase the
(AOA) has established The Mentor Exchange www.explorehealthcareers.org/ number of applicants to osteopathic medical
program for connecting osteopathic students, ExploreHealthCareers.org gives students
schools, support aspiring osteopathic physi-
interns, and residents with established practi- a free, reliable and comprehensive source
cians at all levels of education and continue
tioners to help build a better future for osteo- of accurate, up-to-date information about
the proud legacy of osteopathic medicine.
pathic medicine. Use this source for finding the health professions. This includes
Pre-SOMA provides assistance with finding
an osteopathic physician in your area. information on and links to health-related
shadowing and mentoring opportunities in
education/training programs, financial aid
your area, and periodic informational updates
resources, specialized learning opportunities
from National SOMA, including access to
and current issues in health care.
the National SOMA Newsletter. Pre-medical
students will learn how to establish a Pre-
SOMA Chapter at their school at this website.

Reading—General Overview Osteopathic Medicine– Textbooks
A Reformation in Progress
The DOs: Osteopathic Medicine in America by R. Michael Gallagher, DO, FACOFP, Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine
by Norman Gevitz, PhD and Frederick J. Humphrey, II, DO, FACN The official textbook for the osteopathic
This book seeks to provide the first An authoritative work discussing the past, profession. Contains information on how
comprehensive portrait of the profession, present and future challenges facing osteo- osteopathic theory and methods are
focusing on the impact of ideas and institu- pathic medicine as well as its philosophical incorporated in every aspect of medicine.
tions in promoting its early development in tenets and clinical contributions.
the last quarter of the 19th Century, as well Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology
as in effecting subsequent changes within its by the Educational Council on Osteopathic
belief system, educational program and scope Historical Works Principles of the American Association of
of practice. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
The Lengthening Shadow A glossary that presents important and fre-
Osteopathic Medicine: Past and Present of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still quently used words, terms and phrases of the
by G. A. Walter, BS, DO Ed (Hon.) by Arthur G. Hildreth and A. E. Van Vleck osteopathic profession.
A 19-page pamphlet that gives an historical A 1942 account of the life and work of the
account of osteopathy, its roots and its founder of osteopathic medicine. An Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
founder, A.T. Still. The work also gives infor- by Eileen DiGiovanna, DO, and Stanley
The Autobiography of A.T. Still Schiowitz, DO
mation regarding the status of osteopathic
by Andrew Taylor Still (Reprinted by the AOA.) A text that organizes currently taught con-
medicine in the United States in 1981.
First published in 1908, this book, by the cepts and techniques, this book serves as a
Osteopathic Medicine– founder of osteopathic medicine, discusses reference for osteopathic medical students.
An American Reformation his life.
by George W. Northup, DO Osteopathic Principles and Practice
by Michael Kuchera, DO, FAAO, and
A short book that tells the story of A.T. Still and
Journals William Kuchera, DO, FAAO
the beginnings of osteopathy. A good overview
of the profession in the 1890s. Journal of the American A text that presents osteopathic philosophy,
Osteopathic Association treatment methods and techniques.
The scientific journal of osteopathic
medicine published by the American
Osteopathic Association.

A.T. Still
A.T.
University-Kirksville
Still University–Kirksville
CollegeCollege
of Osteopathic
of Osteopathic
Medicine
Medicine
ATSU-KCOM
(ATSU-KCOM)
(ATSU-KCOM)
Institutional Affiliation its constituencies to become leaders to improve

A.T. Still University Office of Admissions A.T. Still University also includes the Arizona community health and wellness with a compre-
School of Health Sciences (ASHS), the School hensive appreciation of the interaction of body,
800 West Jefferson Street mind and spirit, while helping to create the best
of Health Management (SHM), the Arizona
Kirksville, MO 63501 School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) and health care educators in the world. This program
the School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona is one of very few online doctorate degrees in the
Toll Free: (866) 626-2878 x2237 (SOMA). health sciences designed to challenge students
to examine the current state of health care educa-
Phone: (660) 626-2237
tion and their individual roles and responsibili-
Fax: (660) 626-2969 2009-2010 Enrollment
ties within it.
E-mail: admissions@atsu.edu Total medical school enrollment: 698
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/
Total male: 428
Website: www.atsu.edu Total female: 270
doctor_health_education/index.htm
DO/Master of Geriatric Health (MGH): No
First-year enrollment: 172
DO/Master of Health Administration (MHA) – ATSU
First-year male: 109
offers an online master’s degree in health admin-
First-year female: 63
istration that prepares the student to be a leader
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 3,259
in a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market.
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/
Curricular Offerings health_administration/index.htm
The curriculum at the Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine is discipline-based.
Innovative learning experiences have been Special Programs
adopted throughout its evolution, including: • Still Well student wellness program
• Case-based learning • KCOM offers a two-year Biomedical Sciences
• Use of simulated patients program that provides an opportunity for
• Integrated osteopathic theory and methods individuals aspiring to health science careers
(OTM) to become prepared for professional studies
• Web-based instruction
in medicine, education or research.
http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/programs/
Description • Human patient simulator
biomedical_sciences/index.htm
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of • Electives provided
• International Medicine Programs: Students may
Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is the • Team-based learning spend elective time during the fourth year at
founding college of the osteopathic profession an international rotation site that is approved
and provides the future physician with a strong Courses in the first two years integrate clinical by the Associate Dean for Clinical Education.
curriculum, outstanding faculty, scientific courses to prepare the student for the clinical
research opportunities, preceptorships, and rotation experience. The clinical rotation cur-
an overall commitment to the education and riculum, delivered to students in regional sites
Preparatory Programs
advancement of osteopathic principles, practice Post baccalaureate program: No
during the third and fourth year, includes:
and philosophy. Summer program(s): No
• Preceptor and hospital-based
clinical training
Mission Statement • Didactics
Facilities
Consistent with the university’s heritage as the • Connell Information Technologies
• Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)
founding school of osteopathic medicine, the Center, which opened in early 2008, houses
• International rotation opportunities
mission of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences the library, osteopathic manipulative medicine
is to educate students to become competent lab, student study areas, meeting facilities and
health care professionals who continuously Combined Degree Programs the human patient simulation center.
develop and demonstrate compassion, integ- Baccalaureate/DO: No • Wireless campus
rity and ability, while advancing osteopathic DO/MA: No • Breakout study rooms equipped with SMART
principles and philosophy. The institution is DO/MS: Yes boards and/or plasma screens
committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates The DO/MS degree is appropriate for students
• Centennial Commons
and addresses society’s health care needs. The who have been accepted into the KCOM osteo-
pathic medical program and who wish to better • Anatomy Laboratory
university encourages its constituencies to
prepare themselves for more competitive residen- • Student Fitness Center
become leaders in improving community health
and wellness, with a comprehensive appreciation cies and an academic career. • Still National Osteopathic Museum
of the interaction of mind, body and spirit. http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/admissions/preparing • Performance Assessment Center
_MS_admission/dual_degree_requirements.htm • Daraban Simulation Center
Setting: Kirksville, MO; Rural DO/MPH: Yes
Online master’s degree in public health that
Application Information
Date Founded: 1892; Private prepares the student to be a leader in the field of
Primary application service: AACOMAS
Public Health.
http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/ Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Accreditation public_health/index.htm Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of *For best consideration, applicants should
DO/MBA: No
Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is accred- submit their AACOMAS application at least four
DO/JD: No
ited by the Commission on Osteopathic College weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
DO/PhD: No
Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission
DO/Master of Health Education (MHEd): No Academic year/orientation for first-year students
on Institutions of Higher Education of the North
DO/Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) – The start date: August 2011
Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Doctor of Health Education program comple- International students (non-US citizens/temporary
ments the University’s mission of encouraging residents) eligible: Yes

Supplemental Application • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Supplemental application required: Yes • Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
Science Majors: 74%
Sent to: Screened Applicants AACOMAS traffic guidelines.
Non-Science Majors: 26%
Supplemental Application Fee: $60 • Deferred entrance requests considered: Yes
Fee waiver available: Yes Baccalaureate degree: 87%
Waiver conditions: AACOMAS waiver Graduate degree(s): 13%
Early Decision Program (EDP)
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 EDP available for: Both Residents & Non-Residents
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011 EDP applications due: 8-1-2010
EDP supplemental materials due: 9-15-2010 Premedical Coursework
Supplemental Application Requirements Applicants notified: Two weeks from the date of
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.5. interview. Science
Two letters of evaluation: one from a premedi- Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
cal advisor, premedical committee, or a science COM Interview Format Biology/Zoology X X 8
faculty member and one from a physician (DO Every interview candidate will be scheduled for
or MD) or a past or present employer. Biochemistry X
two faculty interviews, as well as a brief meeting
with a member of the Admissions staff. Molecular
MCAT Biology X
Oldest MCAT considered: 2007 First-Year Class Matriculants’ Genetics X
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Selection Factors Inorganic
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes Applicants are screened for academic achieve- Chemistry X X 8
Additional Comments: ATSU-KCOM will accept ment, clinical involvement, interpersonal
January scores if seats are still available. Organic
relations, leadership and service, perseverance,
Chemistry X X 8
maturity, motivation and osteopathic aware-
Send Letters of Recommendation by: ness. Applicants who reach the final phase of Physics X X 8
Virtual Evals: Yes the selection process will be invited to visit Non-Science
Interfolio: Yes the University for an interview. All applicants Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Paper: Yes selected for admission are interviewed prior College
to acceptance. As a private institution and the English X 6
Regular Acceptance Notice founding college of osteopathic medicine,
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary KCOM recruits students from all parts of the Behavioral
matriculation documents, including a deposit, United States who are interested in a career in Sciences X
according to the following AACOMAS traffic osteopathic medicine. Humanities X
guideline schedule: First-Year Class Matriculants’ Math/Statistics
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
until December 14
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity: Other
• Those accepted between November 15 and
Percentages are based on self-reported data and Additional Coursework: Human Anatomy /
therefore may not equal 100%. Human Physiology recommended.
January 14 will have 30 days
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
• Those accepted between January 15 and May 14
will have 14 days Asian/Pacific Islander: 13%
• Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Black or African American: 1%
an immediate deposit Hispanic/Latino: 1%
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 White: 77%
Race/ethnicity not reported: 7%
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees Deposit
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation
documents, including a deposit, according to the
Resident tuition: $40,345 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Non-Resident tuition: $40,345 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000
Supplemental Application fee: $60
Resident fees: $725 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Non-Resident fees: $725 Deposit (resident): N/A
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: $1,000
Preregistration fee of $500 due April 15th
Student Services r Technology r
(not computer) and Prematriculaton fee of $500 due May 15th.
Applied to tuition: Yes
Lab r Microscope Rental Deposit refundable: No
Computer Health Service
Student Activities
Financial Aid
r
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 96%
Scholarships: Yes
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $24,292 Average scholarship/grant: $8,336
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: $190,268

A.T. Still University–School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Accreditation Third- and fourth-year students have the

A.T. Still University Office of Admissions A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic advantage of completing rotations in both the
Medicine in Arizona holds provisional accredi- Community Health Center environment as well
800 West Jefferson Street as private practice settings, hospitals and affili-
tation from the Commission on Osteopathic
Kirksville, MO 63501 College Accreditation (COCA) and also is ated clinics. As an added benefit, the clinical
accredited by the Higher Education Commission presentation curriculum is integrated into all
third- and fourth-year clinical experiences, pro-
Campus Address: of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. viding a coherent learning thread throughout the
5850 East Still Circle entire four years of medical education.
Mesa, AZ 85206 Institutional Affiliation
A.T. Still University also includes the Kirksville Combined Degree Programs
Toll Free: (866) 626-2878 x2237 College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), the Baccalaureate/DO: No
Phone: (660) 626-2237 Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS), DO/MA: No
the School of Health Management (SHM) and DO/MS: No
Fax: (660) 626-2969 the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health DO/MPH: Yes
E-mail: admissions@atsu.edu (ASDOH). Online master’s degree in public health that
Website: www.atsu.edu prepares the student to be a leader in the field of
2009-2010 Enrollment Public Health. http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_
Total medical school enrollment: 309 programs/public_health/index.htm
Total male: 161 DO/MBA: No
Total female: 148 DO/JD: No
First-year enrollment: 107 DO/PhD: No
First-year male: 54 DO/Master of Health Education (MHEd): No
First-year female: 53 DO/Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) – The Doctor
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 3,259 of Health Education program complements the
University’s mission of encouraging its constitu-
Curricular Offerings encies to become leaders to improve community
During the first year on the Mesa, Arizona health and wellness with a comprehensive ap-
campus, SOMA students will begin their study of preciation of the interaction of body, mind and
medicine engaged in SOMA’s innovative Clinical spirit, while helping to create the best health care
Presentation curriculum. This curriculum model educators in the world. This program is one of
is constructed around the 125 ways that patients very few online doctorate degrees in the health
present to their health care provider. Students sciences designed to challenge students to ex-
amine the current state of health care education
Description experience a number of different learning ven-
and their individual roles and responsibilities
Creating a learning-centered community to edu- ues including large group presentations, small
group problem solving sessions and laboratory within it.
cate and mentor tomorrow’s physician leaders is
experiences. A key component of the Clinical http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/
what drives SOMA’s dedicated faculty, staff and
Presentation curriculum model is the integra- doctor_health_education/index.htm
administration. ATSU’s latest school is looking
tion of basic science and clinical material which DO/Master of Geriatric Health (MGH): No
for future physicians who are dedicated to serv-
allows the student to learn the applications of DO/Master of Health Administration (MHA) – ATSU
ing those in need and who desire to be part of a
foundation principles and clinical applications offers an online master’s degree in health admin-
new and exciting medical education experience.
in the context they will be utilized as a physician. istration that prepares the student to be a leader
Leaders in medical education, public health,
The curriculum is enhanced by both simulated in a fast-growing segment of the U.S. labor market.
patient care, technology and business have
and real life patient interactions in a number of http://www.atsu.edu/shm/online_programs/
worked with ATSU in developing this innovative,
settings. health_administration/index.htm
learning-centered school.
In years two through four, students move to Special Programs

Mission Statement one of 11 community campuses, most of which • International Medicine Programs: Students may
Consistent with the university’s heritage as the choose an international rotation as part of the
are based at Community Health Centers.
founding school of osteopathic medicine, the fourth-year electives.
Community Health Centers are independent
mission of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
organizations which provide primary and other
is to educate students to become competent Preparatory Programs
health care services to millions of patients each
health care professionals who continuously Post baccalaureate program: No
year. Virtually all Community Health Centers
develop and demonstrate compassion, integ- Summer program(s): No
provide safety net health care to needy popula-
rity and ability, while advancing osteopathic Summer program(s): No
tions across the United States.
principles and philosophy. The institution is
committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates
The second-year curriculum is a blend of Facilities
and addresses society’s health care needs. The
didactic and clinical experiences which revolve A.T. Still University has a modern, new and growing
university encourages its constituencies to
around a small group learning environment campus in Mesa, Arizona. Existing Mesa facilities,
become leaders in improving community health
facilitated by full-time, on-site physician faculty supplemented by extensive simulation laboratories,
and wellness, with a comprehensive appreciation
who act as learning facilitators. This environ- digital learning resources and group problem-
of the interaction of mind, body and spirit.
ment allows for an intimate student-to-faculty solving venues, will serve as the central campus
ratio and maximizes the potential for guided for students during their first year. Cohorts of ap-
Setting: Mesa, Arizona; Large Metro Area learning. Second-year students also enjoy clini- proximately ten learners will then move to one of 11
cal assignments each week in a variety of settings Community Health Center campuses around the
Date Founded: 2006; Private aimed at providing a broad exposure to the clini- nation for years two through four.
cal environment.

Application Information according to the following AACOMAS traffic First-Year Class Matriculants’
Primary application service: AACOMAS guideline schedule: Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Latest filing date:* 3-1-2011 until December 14 therefore may not equal 100%.
*For best consideration, applicants should • Those accepted between November 15 and American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
submit their AACOMAS application at least four January 14 will have 30 days
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. Asian/Pacific Islander: 26%
Black or African American: 7%
Academic year/orientation for first-year students will have 14 days
start date: 7-1-2011 Hispanic/Latino: 9%
• Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
International students (non-US citizens or temporary an immediate deposit White: 56%
residents) eligible: No • Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 Race/Ethnicity Not Reported: 16%
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
Supplemental Application First-Year Class Matriculants with:
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
Supplemental application required: Yes
Follow AACOMAS guidelines. Science Majors: 78%
Sent to: Screened Applicants
Supplemental Application Fee: $60 • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes Non-Science Majors: 22%
Fee waiver available: Yes Baccalaureate degree: 84%
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Early Decision Program (EDP) Graduate degree(s): 16%
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 ATSU-SOMA does not have EDP for notifying
Supplemental app. latest filing date: None candidates on early admissions.
Supplemental Application Requirements Premedical Coursework

COM interview format
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.5. Closed file, one on one with a faculty member.
Two letters of evaluation: one from a premedi- Science
cal advisor, premedical committee or a science Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
faculty member, and one from a physician (DO First-Year Class Matriculants’
Biology/Zoology X X 8
or MD). U.S. Citizenship or Residency: ATSU- Selection Factors
A bachelor’s degree and the MCAT, preferably Biochemistry
SOMA is currently accepting applications only
from U.S. citizens or permanent residents. taken by the fall, but no later than January of the Molecular
year of application, are required. Any under- Biology
MCAT graduate major is acceptable. Applicants must Genetics
Oldest MCAT considered: 2007 be U.S citizens or hold a permanent resident
Inorganic
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes visa. Applicants who are community service or
Chemistry X X 8
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes public health minded, and who have a desire to
serve the underserved and to practice in primary Organic
Additional Comments: ATSU-SOMA will accept
care settings, are highly desirable. Prospective Chemistry X X 8
January scores if seats are still available.
SOMA students will be evaluated in three major Physics X X 8
areas: academic accomplishment, personal
Send Letters of Recommendation by: characteristics of a healer and propensity to
Non-Science
Virtual Evals: Yes Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
serve the underserved. Prospective students
Interfolio: Yes must exhibit a genuine concern for people. College
Paper: Yes SOMA requires a personal interview during the English X 6
application process. The applicant is strongly Behavioral
Regular Acceptance Notice encouraged to have clinical exposure in a health Sciences
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary care environment. Humanities
matriculation documents, including a deposit,
Math/Statistics
Other
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants will be requested to submit necessary ma-
triculation documents, including a deposit, according
Resident tuition: $38,275 to the AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Resident fees: $1,900 Additional Deposit: $1,000
Non-Resident fees: $1,900 Prematriculation Fee due May 15
Health Insurance: N/A Applied to tuition: Yes
Deposit refundable: Yes
Fees Include: Refundable by: Deposits are refundable up to 30
business days from date of signature on the admis-
Student Services Technology r
sions agreement.
Lab Microscope Rental
Computer Health Service Financial Aid
Student Activities Med. Equipment r Scholarships: Yes
Average amount per scholarship/grant: $6,729
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $38,805
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: N/A (First class
summer 2007)

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM/MWU)
Institutional Affiliation Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications:

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University Course Semester Quarter
Hours Hours
of Midwestern University English Composition 6 9
Office of Admissions 2009-2010 Enrollment General Biology with lab 8 12
Total medical school enrollment: 802
19555 N. 59th Avenue Total male: 495 General Chemistry with lab 8 12
Glendale, AZ 85308 Total female: 307 Organic Chemistry with lab 8 12
Physics
First-year enrollment: 250 4 6
(College Algebra or above)
Toll Free: (888) 247-9277 First-year male: 152 Mathematics 3 4
Phone: (623) 572-3215
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 4,137 Summer program(s): No
Fax: (623) 572-3229
E-mail: admissaz@midwestern.edu Curricular Offerings Facilities
Website: www.midwestern.edu • Rigorous basic science courses with an em- The 143-acre Glendale Campus boasts a scenic
phasis on case discussions, clinical correlates location with the following new facilities:
and problem-based learning. • Sahuaro Hall features lecture halls, conference
• Top clinical rotations at major teaching hospi- rooms and laboratories, as well as a compre-
tals and ambulatory facilities throughout the hensive library with computer resources and
Phoenix metropolitan area and in suburban study rooms.
and rural locations throughout Arizona and • Cholla Hall includes two lecture auditoria,
the Southwest. modern laboratories, multi-use classrooms
and a computer workshop.
Combined Degree Programs • The Barrel Student Center features a 24-hour
Baccalaureate/DO: No study lounge, student dining hall, a weight
DO/MA: No room and administrative offices.
DO/MS: Yes • The Midwestern University Clinic provides
The Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) degree on-campus practice opportunities for faculty
is a full-time, two-year research program that and rotation experiences for students; the
provides the student with a broad background in multi-specialty clinics include osteopathic
the biomedical sciences, laboratory experiences manipulative medicine, family medicine,
Description and research skills. The curriculum is designed to
AZCOM students spend their first two years podiatric medicine, optometry and pharmacist
prepare and graduate students who have exten- consulting services.
completing a rigorous basic science curriculum sive knowledge, technical skills and expertise to
and preparing for their clinical studies, including • The Foothills Science Center provides advanced
function in a variety of biomedical professions. research laboratories for faculty and students.
early clinical contact experiences. During their www.midwestern.edu
third and fourth years, students rotate through • Ocotillo Hall provides classrooms, laboratories
DO/MPH: No
a variety of clinical training sites, accruing an and a large auditorium.
impressive 88 weeks of direct patient care experi- DO/MBA: No
• Agave Hall features classrooms, the OMM and
ence. By stimulating intellectual curiosity and DO/JD: No gross anatomy laboratories, and faculty offices.
teaching problem-solving skills, the AZCOM cur- DO/PhD: No • Glendale Hall is the administrative home
riculum encourages students to regard learning of several academic programs, including
as a lifelong process.
Special Programs AZCOM. The building includes classrooms,
• Dual-degree master’s programs in Bioethics labs, faculty offices, and a testing center.
Mission Statement and Health Professions Education • The Auditorium features a 2,500-seat theater
AZCOM’s mission is to meet the contemporary for campus events and ceremonies, which can
• International Medicine Programs: AZCOM &
societal need for physicians by emphasizing also be divided into five lecture halls.
DOCARE medical mission to Guatemala for
educational experiences needed to serve all com- • Recreation & Wellness Hall is the campus fit-
two weeks every year. Fourth-year AZCOM
munities. The curriculum provides an innovative ness center with a gymnasium, strength train-
students are eligible to participate.
academic foundation incorporating the philoso- ing room, aerobic/dance room, racquetball
www.midwestern.edu
phy of osteopathic principles and practices, striv- courts, craft room, and music room.
ing to be fully integrated throughout the basic • The Interfaith Chapel is a place of reflection
and clinical sciences, while promoting faculty Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: Yes and quiet gatherings for students of all reli-
development and research. gious backgrounds.
The Master of Arts in Biomedical Science (MA)
degree is a full-time, one-year, coursework- • The Student Apartment Complex consists of
Setting: Glendale, AZ; Suburban, 15 miles north- only program designed to help students with a studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments
west of Phoenix that feature ample study and living space;
Bachelor’s degree (preferably with a major in the
sciences) improve their academic foundation in kitchen with range, oven, and refrigerator;
Date Founded: 1995; Private the biomedical sciences and augment their cre- Internet wiring; and cable television. The
dentials for admission into a professional program complex also has a swimming pool, volleyball
Accreditation (i.e. medical, dental, podiatry, pharmacy school court, sand play area, and picnic and barbecue
The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine or other health professional program). areas for residents and their guests.
(AZCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) is www.midwestern.edu • Cactus Club House is for residential students,
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic Dates: 9-1-2010 offering a large meeting area with amenities
College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is accredited Tuition: $29,925 such as a kitchen, big-screen television, recre-
by the Higher Learning Commission of the North ational facilities and smaller group study areas,
Central Association of Colleges and Schools. as well as separate patio areas.

• Recreational facilities include outdoor basket- years before matriculation. the hold or alternate list. This recommendation
ball courts and a sand volleyball court. is then forwarded to the Dean for final approval.
Send Letters of Recommendation by: The Dean—via the Office of Admissions—notifies
Virtual Evals: Yes the student of his/her status within three to four
Application Information weeks of the interview.
Primary application service: AACOMAS Interfolio: Yes
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS Paper: Yes
Latest filing date:* 1-3-2011 First-Year Class Matriculants’
*For best consideration, applicants should Regular Acceptance Notice Selection Factors
submit their AACOMAS application at least four Applicants will be requested to submit necessary To be considered for an on-campus interview,
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. matriculation documents, including a deposit, applicants must meet all of the admissions
Academic year/orientation for first-year students according to the following AACOMAS traffic requirements listed previously. After the Office of
start date: 8-2-2011 guideline schedule: Admissions receives all of the required applica-
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have tion materials, the applicant’s file is reviewed to
International students (non-US citizens or temporary
residents) eligible: Yes until December 14 determine if the applicant merits an invitation
To conclude the matriculation process, a • Those accepted between November 15 and to interview, based on established criteria of the
non-U.S. citizen/nonpermanent resident must January 14 will have 30 days Admissions Committee. Applicants who are in-
provide documentation verifying that sufficient • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 vited to interview will be contacted by the Office
funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cov- will have 14 days of Admissions and instructed on how to schedule
er all expenses (tuition fees and living) while at- • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for their interview via our web-based scheduling
tending the university. Additional requirements an immediate deposit system. Additional applicants may be placed on
are posted at http://www.midwestern.edu/ • Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010
an interview “Waiting List” pending possible in-
Programs_and_Admission/AZ_Osteopathic_ terview openings toward the end of the interview
• Latest acceptance date: 5-15-2011; Until class is
Medicine/AdmissionApply.html#international cycle. The on-campus interview process typically
filled begins in September and ends in April.
Supplemental Application 4 weeks
Supplemental application required: Yes First-Year Class Matriculants’
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Sent to: Screened Applicants Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Fee waiver available: Yes Early Decision Program (EDP) therefore may not equal 100%.
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver AZCOM does not have EDP for notifying candi-
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 dates on early admissions.
Asian: 23%
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011
COM Interview Format Black or African American: 1%
Supplemental Application Requirements If an applicant accepts an interview, he/she Hispanic/Latino: 2%
Minimum science and total GPA of 2.75. joins several other interviewees in meeting with White: 72%
Supplemental application: Two letters of recom- members of a three-person interview panel—a Pacific Islander: 1%
mendation; one must be from a physician, strongly panel selected from a volunteer group of basic
scientists, current students, administrators and
recommend a DO, or an MD, and the other must
clinicians. Team members question each ap-
First-Year Class Matriculants with:
be from a premedical advisory committee or sci-
plicant about his/her academic, personal and Science Majors: 73%
ence faculty member who has taught the applicant.
health care preparedness for medical school, Non-Science Majors: 27%
rating the applicants on a standardized evalu- Baccalaureate degree: 100%
MCAT ation form relative to each of these variables.
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 Graduate degree(s): 13%
Following the interviews, the team members
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
forward their evaluations to the Admissions Premedical Coursework
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Committee. The Committee may recommend to
Additional Comments: Highest MCAT in last three
accept, to deny or to place the applicant on either
Science
Financial Information Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Tuition and Fees Deposit Biochemistry
Molecular
Biology
Non-Resident tuition: $45,469 Genetics
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Inorganic
Resident fees: $400 If deposit dependent on residency status: Chemistry X X 8
Organic
Health Insurance: $1,800 Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Chemistry X X 8
Deposit Due:
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A Physics X X 8
Applied to tuition: Yes Non-Science
Student Services Technology
Deposit refundable: Yes Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Lab Microscope Rental $100 refunded if withdraw within two weeks of College
Computer Health Service matriculation. English X 6
Refundable by: 7-19-2011
Student Activities r Behavioral
Sciences
Financial Aid
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs:$23,200 Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 91% Humanities
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: $201,084 Scholarships: Yes Math/Statistics
Average scholarship/grant: $1,800 Other

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM/MWU)
Institutional Affiliation beautiful Hyde Atrium for student gatherings

Chicago College of Osteopathic Midwestern University and special events.
Medicine of Midwestern University • Prabhu Hall houses the anatomy cadaver labo-
555 31st Street 2009-2010 Enrollment ratory, classrooms and science labs for faculty
Total medical school enrollment: 722 and students.
Downers Grove, IL 60515 Total male: 370 • Centennial Hall provides additional lecture
Total female: 352 halls and classrooms.
Toll Free: (800) 458-6253 First-year enrollment: 201 • The Commons offers a large computer center,
Phone: (630) 515-7200 First-year male: 110 the campus dining hall, a coffee bar and stu-
First-year female: 91 dent recreation/lounge areas.
Fax: (630) 971-6086 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 4,137 • Recreation/Wellness Hall is the newest addi-
E-mail: admissil@midwestern.edu tion to the campus featuring the on-campus
Website: www.midwestern.edu Curricular Offerings health/wellness center as well as a modern
Rigorous basic science courses with emphasis gymnasium, aerobic/dance room, handball/
on case discussions, clinical correlates, and racquetball courts, strength training room,
problem-based learning. Early clinical exposure craft room and music room.
through simulated patients and volunteer experi- • Haspel/Hambrick Hall houses the Deans’
ences. Top clinical rotations at major metropoli- Offices, the Office of Admissions, the Office of
tan health centers throughout the Chicagoland Student Financial Services and several other
area, Northwest Indiana, the Midwest region and administrative offices.
across the country.
Residence
Combined Degree Programs Midwestern University provides several housing
Baccalaureate/DO: No options to meet the needs of today’s medical
DO/MA: No students.
DO/MS: Yes • Redwoods Hall: A modern student residence
CCOM students can earn a dual degree through facility features both single- and double-
the College of Health Sciences Biomedical occupancy residence hall rooms with either
Sciences program. Entrance into the dual degree private bathrooms or bathrooms shared by
Description program is competitive. www.midwestern.edu no more than two students; air conditioning;
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine DO/MPH: No wiring for internet and cable TV; wall-to-wall
is one of the most respected medical schools in DO/MBA: No carpeting; and built-in closets, dressers, desks
the nation and offers the continuum of medical DO/JD: No and wardrobes. The Hall features a large com-
training, from our rigorous basic science course- DO/PhD: No muter lounge as well as the Perrin Interfaith
work to top clinical rotation opportunities and Additional Program(s): No Chapel.
competitive postdoctoral specialty programs. Our
• Pines Apartments: The Pines apartments are
academic community provides a friendly, family
atmosphere with modern facilities designed with
Special Programs tucked away between two groves of trees,
students’ needs in mind. • International Medicine Programs: No providing both the convenience of on-campus
living and the privacy of an apartment. Each
of the 48 apartments offers living space of 500
Mission Statement Preparatory Programs square feet; Internet wiring; cable TV; kitchen-
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Post baccalaureate program: Yes
ette with stove and refrigerator; and central air
educates osteopathic physicians to provide Dates: 9-7-2010
conditioning and heating units.
quality compassionate care; promotes the Tuition: $25,602
• Traditional Residence Halls: The Traditional
practice of osteopathic medicine, lifelong Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree and 2.75 minimum overall GPA are Residence Halls comprise six buildings—
learning, research and service. CCOM Values:
required. Aspen Hall, Birch Hall, Chestnut Hall,
The Achievement of Educational Excellence
Program Details: Midwestern University offers a Dogwood Hall, Elm Hall, and Forest Lodge,
Through: Leadership, Teamwork, Commitment, nestled in the wooded section of campus.
Integrity, Professionalism, Diversity, Osteopathic Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences.
The Biomedical Sciences program is designed as These units feature single-occupancy rooms;
Philosophy. living space of 224 square feet; a shared bath-
a full-time, graduate-level program that provides
students with the knowledge, skills and expertise room; Internet wiring; cable TV; wall-to-wall
Setting: Downers Grove, Illinois; Suburban, 25 to pursue careers in a variety of biomedical profes- carpeting; beds; and built-in closets, dressers
miles west of Chicago and desks.
sions. Successful completion of the program may
also enhance a student’s candidacy for admission
Date Founded: 1900; Private to post baccalaureate professional schools. Application Information
www.midwestern.edu Primary application service: AACOMAS
Accreditation Summer program(s): No Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Latest filing date:* 1-1-2011
(CCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) is Facilities *For best consideration, applicants should
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic submit their AACOMAS application at least four
• Littlejohn Hall provides a state-of-the-art
College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is accredited weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
auditorium and lecture rooms as well as a
by the Higher Learning Commission of the North comprehensive medical library with group and Academic year/orientation for first-year students
Central Association of Colleges and Schools. individual study spaces. start date: 8-8-2011
• Alumni Hall features Osteopathic Manipulative International students (non-US citizens
Medicine Laboratory classrooms and the or temporary residents) eligible: Yes

Midwestern University requires that in order to Regular Acceptance Notice meet all of the admissions requirements as listed
conclude the matriculation process, a non-U.S. Applicants will be requested to submit necessary on our website at www.midwestern.edu. CCOM
citizen/nonpermanent resident must provide matriculation documents, including a deposit, uses a rolling admissions process in which appli-
documentation verifying that sufficient funds according to the following AACOMAS traffic cations are reviewed and interview decisions are
have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all guideline schedule: made at regular intervals during the admissions
expenses (tuition fees and living) while attend- • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have cycle. To be competitive within this process, ap-
ing the university. Additional requirements until December 14 plicants are strongly encouraged to apply early in
are posted at http://www.midwestern.edu/ • Those accepted between November 15 and
the admissions cycle.
Programs_and_Admission/IL_Osteopathic_
Medicine/AdmissionApply.html#international
• Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 First-Year Class Matriculants’
Supplemental Application
will have 14 days Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
• Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Percentages are based on self-reported data and
an immediate deposit therefore may not equal 100%.
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Supplemental application will be emailed
to all academically eligible applicants who • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled Asian: 27%
meet the minimum overall and science GPA • Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: Black or African American: 1%
requirements. CCOM follows the AACOMAS traffic guidelines. Hispanic/Latino: 1%
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
White: 65%
Fee waiver available: Yes
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Pacific Islander: 0%
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 CCOM does not have EDP for notifying candi-
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011 dates on early admissions. First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 70%
Supplemental Application Requirements COM interview format Non-Science Majors: 30%
Minimum science and total GPA of 2.75. Invited candidates meet with members of a Baccalaureate degree: 85%
Supplemental application: Two letters of recom- three-person interview panel selected from a Graduate degree(s): 15%
mendation; one must be from a physician, volunteer group of clinicians, administrators,
strongly recommend a DO, and the other must basic science faculty members and current
be from a premedical advisory committee or
science faculty member who has taught the
students for a 30-45 minute interview. Panel Premedical Coursework
members question each applicant about his/
applicant. her academic, personal and health care pre- Science
paredness for medical school. The on-campus Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
MCAT interview process typically begins in September
Oldest MCAT considered: 1-1-2008 and ends in April. Biology/Zoology X X 8
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Biochemistry X
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: No First-Year Class Matriculants’ Molecular
Selection Factors Biology X
Send Letters of Recommendation by: The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Genetics X
Virtual Evals: Yes considers for admission those students who
Interfolio: Yes Inorganic
possess the academic, professional and personal Chemistry X X 8
Paper: Yes qualities necessary to become exemplary os-
teopathic physicians. Accepted students must Organic
Chemistry X X 8
Physics X X 8
Financial Information Non-Science
Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation College
documents, including a deposit, according to the English X 6
Resident tuition: $46,875 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Behavioral
Sciences X
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Humanities X
Resident fees: $475 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Deposit (resident): N/A Math/Statistics X
Non-Resident fees: $475
Health Insurance (can be waived): $3,324 Deposit (non-resident): N/A Other
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A
Lab Microscope Rental Refundable by: Partially refundable up until 30 calendar
Computer Health Service days prior to the first day of new student orientation.
Student Activities Financial Aid

Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $24,767 Scholarships: Yes
Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: $198,881 Average scholarship/grant: $3,100

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)
Institutional Affiliation to lead community efforts in improving the health

Des Moines University Des Moines University of populations. http://www.dmu.edu/chs/mph
DO/MBA: No
College of Osteopathic Medicine DO/MHA: Yes
Office of Admission 2008-2009 Enrollment
DO/JD: No
3200 Grand Avenue Total male: 457
DO/PhD: No
Master of Health Care Administration: Hospitals,
Des Moines, IA 50312 Total female: 419
health care systems and health care providers to-
day have tremendous need for high-performing,
Toll Free: (800) 240-2767, ext. 1499 First-year male: 112
high-achieving leaders. The program provides
Phone: (515) 271-1499 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,783
students with the knowledge, skills and under-
Fax: (515) 271-7163 standing for this vital role. http://www.dmu.edu/
chs/mha
E-mail: DOadmit@dmu.edu Curricular Offerings
Website: www.dmu.edu • State-of-the-art human simulation laboratory
Special Programs
where students hone their clinical skills.
• Extensive research opportunities.
• Standardized Performance Assessment
http://www.dmu.edu/research
Laboratory where students practice their
• Early acceptance and early enrollment (3+4)
physical diagnosis skills on individuals trained
programs for qualified candidates.
to play the role of actual patients.
• International medicine programs: Opportunities
• Extensive training in osteopathic manual
range from short service trips to extended-
medicine.
length international clerkships for credit in
• State-of-the-art basic surgical skills training
the third and fourth years. Travel reimburse-
providing a strong foundation in clinical/sur-
ment is available. Numerous electives offered
gical skills prior to rotations.
at DMU support a track or emphasis in global
• Iowa Rural Medicine Educational Pathway health. Des Moines University also hosts
curriculum, with opportunity for a full-tuition several student clubs that focus on global
scholarship for select students. health issues. To learn more about where our
• Wide range of elective offerings to individual- students have served, visit our website.
ize each student’s medical education. http://www.dmu.edu/globalhealth
Description • Global health opportunities ranging from • Pathways of Distinction program offers tuition
At Des Moines University, students learn in a short service trips to extended-length interna- support to select students, integrates clinical
supportive community where classroom learn- tional clerkships. and basic science research and gives partici-
ing is enhanced by numerous simulated patient • Lecture and laboratory encounters coupled pants rich experiences in teaching, presenting
encounters, the use of highly lifelike medical man- with experiences in teaching hospitals, clinics and publishing.
nequins, a unique basic surgical skills laboratory and community service agencies.
and a first-rate program in osteopathic manual • Courses in preventive medicine and evidence- Preparatory Programs
medicine. A DMU medical education can be en- based medicine, geriatrics and chronic care. Post baccalaureate program: No
riched and individualized through involvement in • Integration of medical humanities and bio Summer program(s): Yes
a Rural Medicine Educational Pathway, expanding ethics throughout the curriculum. DMU Health Professions Advanced Summer
opportunities in global medicine, basic science Scholars Program, or Health P.A.S.S., is a free,
• Technical support for students’ laptop and
and clinical research experiences, opportunities three-week immersion for promising college
handheld devices (included in tuition).
to develop teaching skills while helping fellow sophomores and juniors to prepare for and
students learn, as well as enrollment in a wide enhance their chances of getting into medical
array of elective courses and dual-degree master’s Combined Degree Programs
school and other health professions programs.
programs. Baccalaureate/DO: No
Participants experience presentations, hands-on
DO/MA: No
learning and shadowing of health care providers,
DO/MS: Yes
Mission Statement Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Program
and gain insights on planning and applying for
To educate tomorrow’s osteopathic physicians, medical school. DMU provides a travel stipend,
is designed to enable students to further develop
health educators and scientists in a collaborative meals and accommodations. http://www.dmu.
their careers in medical and scientific research
environment where the principles of health, well- edu/healthpass
and academic medicine, with the goal of improv-
ness and research foster effective, professional and ing human health. http://www.dmu.edu/com/
empathic care of individuals and populations. bioscience Facilities
Master of Science in Anatomy: Provides advanced • Located on a safe, 25-acre metropolitan cam-
Setting: Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, offering training in anatomy and is designed to prepare pus near the Des Moines Art Center, the gover-
affordable metropolitan living students for a professional career in academic nor’s mansion and downtown Des Moines.
teaching or research. Educators and scientists who • 143,000 square-foot student education center
Date Founded: 1898; private wish to further enhance their careers as teachers of houses classrooms, student commons, library,
the anatomical discipline will also benefit from this wellness center and coffee bar/café.
Accreditation program. http://www.dmu.edu/com/anatomy • On-campus medical clinic complete with
Des Moines University is accredited by the DO/MPH: Yes osteopathic manual medicine facilities.
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation The Master of Public Health program at Des Moines • Campus-wide wireless Internet access.
(COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission University is designed to support professionals
working in public health. Courses provide an
of the North Central Association of Colleges and
opportunity for health professionals and health Application Information
Schools. Primary application service: AACOMAS
profession students to further develop their skills
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS

Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011 Regular Acceptance Notice the applicant’s personal characteristics (integrity,
*For best consideration, applicants should sub- Applicants will be requested to submit necessary professionalism, compassion, work ethic, etc.) as
mit their AACOMAS application at least 8 weeks matriculation documents, including a deposit, well as the motivation required to pursue a career
prior to this school’s latest filing date. according to the following AACOMAS traffic in medicine. DMU-COM operates under a rolling
Academic year/orientation for first-year students guideline schedule: admission policy; thus, timely submission of the
start date: First full week in August • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have AACOMAS application and supporting materi-
International students (non-US citizens or temporary until December 14. als is to the candidate’s advantage. DMU-COM
residents) eligible: Yes • Those accepted between November 15 and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
gender, creed, national origin, age, marital status,
Des Moines University’s policy for non-US January 14 will have 30 days.
citizens, permanent residents, and Canadian sexual orientation or disability.
citizens can be found at http://www.dmu.edu/ will have 14 days.
prospective_students/international_students • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
First-Year Class Matriculants’
an immediate deposit. Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Supplemental Application • Earliest acceptance date: 9-1-2010 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Supplemental application required: Yes • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled therefore may not equal 100%.
Sent to: Screened applicants American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 90 days Asian: 8%
Fee waiver available: Yes • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes Black or African American: 1%
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Hispanic/Latino: 2%
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011 Early Decision Program (EDP) White: 79%
DMU-COM does not have EDP for notifying Pacific Islander: 0%
Supplemental Application Requirements candidates on early admission.
Minimum recommended science and cumula- First-Year Class Matriculants with:
tive GPA of 3.0. Completed online supplemental COM Interview Format Science Majors: 79%
application. MCAT is required. Scores older than One 30-45 minute, open file interview with a Non-Science Majors: 21%
three years are not accepted. Medical exposure three-person (faculty, clinician and current Baccalaureate degree: 100%
letter written by a physician, DO or MD, describ- student) panel.
ing patient exposure experiences. Academic Graduate degree(s): 7%
letter(s): Two letters of recommendation from
hard science faculty members who have taught
you in class OR one pre-medical committee rec- Selection Factors Premedical Coursework
ommendation including the names of the com- DMU seeks to enroll candidates who demonstrate
mittee members. Criminal background check. the greatest potential for success in our rigor- Science
ous medical education curriculum. Candidates Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
should have successfully completed or be work-
MCAT ing toward successful completion of a bachelor’s Biology/Zoology X X 8
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 Biochemistry X X 3
degree (any major is acceptable) as well as all
required coursework. The MCAT should be Molecular
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered
taken for the first time no later than September; Biology X 3
Additional Comments: January 2011 scores
however, it is advisable to take prior to the start
considered on a case-by-case basis. Genetics X 3
of the application cycle (spring). Successful
applicants will have extensive exposure to the Inorganic
Send Letters of Recommendation by: medical field in a role that involves direct patient Chemistry X X 8
Virtual Evals: Yes contact. An on-campus interview will explore Organic
Interfolio: Yes Chemistry X X 4
Paper: Yes
Physics X X 8*
Non-Science
Tuition and Fees Deposit College
Applicants should submit necessary matriculation English X 6
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change.
documents, including a deposit, according to the Behavioral
Resident tuition: $35,840 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Sciences X
Non-Resident tuition: $35,840 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000 Humanities X 6
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Math/Statistics
Resident fees: N/A If deposit dependent on residency status:
Non-Resident fees: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A Other
Health Insurance (can be waived): $1,939 Deposit (non-resident): N/A *May substitute up to 3 semester hours of
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines Statistics for up to 3 hours of Physics.
Deposit refundable: No
Lab r Microscope Rental r
Computer r Health Service r Financial Aid
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 93.7%
Student Activities r Scholarships: Yes
Average scholarship/grant: $18,866

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCUMB-COM)
and renewal of human life. Our core values: to the interdisciplinary field of bioethics, includ-
Kansas City University of Medicine and leadership, humility, faith and positivity, integ- ing an in-depth examination of philosophical
rity, compassion and service. Recte Faciendo and religious ethics. Students can complete both
Biosciences Office of Admissions Neminem Time: Do right, fear nothing. the DO and Master of Arts in Bioethics at the
1750 Independence Avenue end of four years. http://www.kcumb.edu/Adm2/
Kansas City, MO 64106-1453 Setting: Kansas City, MO; Urban com_programs.asp
DO/MS: No
DO/MPH: No
Toll Free: (800) 234-4847 Date Founded: 1916; Private DO/MBA: Yes
Phone: (816) 283-2351 Students in the DO/MBA in Healthcare
Fax: (816) 460-0566 Accreditation Leadership dual-degree program, which is unique
E-mail: admissions@kcumb.edu Kansas City University of Medicine and among U.S. medical schools, will learn how busi-
Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is ness practices and processes work together to cre-
Website: www.kcumb.edu accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic ate efficient health-care managerial systems. MBA
College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher coursework is carefully integrated into the KCUMB
Learning Commission of the North Central curriculum, allowing you to complete both pro-
Association of Colleges and Schools. grams on time and graduate with other members
of your KCUMB class. http://www.kcumb.edu/
Institutional Affiliation Adm2/com_programs.asp
Kansas City University of Medicine and DO/JD: No
Biosciences DO/PhD: No
The KCUMB College of Biosciences Master of
2009-2010 Enrollment Science in the Biomedical Sciences prepares stu-
Total medical school enrollment: 1,011 dents for careers as research associates in major
Total male: 516 laboratories or advanced study in the health care
Total female: 495 profession, including the studies of medicine,
First-year enrollment: 251 dentistry and veterinary medicine. Students can
First-year male: 128 enroll in either a 12-month or a 24-month track.
First-year female: 123 http://www.kcumb.edu/Adm2/cob_home.asp
Description Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,074
The KCUMB College of Biosciences Master of Arts
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Bioethics program provides students with a
College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, four- Curricular Offerings broad orientation to the interdisciplinary field of
year osteopathic medical school emphasizing the • KCUMB-COM’s clinical presentation-based bioethics, including philosophical and religious
highest quality medical education, community curriculum integrates the basic and clini- ethics, as well as contributions from the social
service and compassion in medicine. The university cal sciences throughout all four years in a sciences and medicine. http://www.kcumb.edu/
has twice received the coveted John Templeton structure that encourages independent learn- Adm2/cob_home.asp
Spirituality in Medicine Award, one of only two ing and clinical problem solving, and that
medical schools in the country to be so honored. provides abundant early clinical experiences. Special Programs
• Concepts of health-care policy, medical infor- • International Medicine Programs: No
Mission Statement matics, women’s health, palliative care, public
Kansas City University of Medicine and health, preventive medicine and communica-
Biosciences, a private, not-for-profit institution of tion skills are integrated throughout the four- Preparatory Programs
year curriculum. Post baccalaureate program: No
higher education founded in 1916, is a key urban
Summer program(s): No
partner in the greater Kansas City community. • Enhanced clinical clerkships during students’
We are committed to excellence in the education third and fourth years take place in a wide
of highly qualified students in osteopathic medi- variety of medical settings in Kansas City and Facilities
cine and the life sciences. We are a community throughout the United States, and reinforce • The Kesselheim Center for Clinical Competence
of students and teachers; scientists and scholars; important learning objectives while integrat- is the first comprehensive human patient simula-
physicians and health care professionals; admin- ing academic assessment. tion center in the greater Kansas City region.
istrators and staff, with a common conviction • KCUMB-COM’s curriculum has received By linking eight high-tech human patient
that ability is gained through knowledge, integrity national and international recognition for its simulators—four adult, two pediatric and two
is learned by example, and compassion and focus on the physician-patient relationship. obstetric—with the College of Osteopathic
empathy are first received and then given. We are Medicine’s standardized patient program, the
united in our commitment to: Developing and center significantly enhances the early clinical
Combined Degree Programs
sustaining the highest quality educational pro- education of first- and second-year medical
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes
grams for the preparation of physicians, ethicists students.
KCUMB-COM established an early matriculation
and scientists who are leaders in meeting the • The Strickland Education Pavilion features an
program, called the Partnership Plan, with several
needs of an ever-changing society; Maintaining a auditorium with a sophisticated audio-visual
outstanding undergraduate institutions. As a pro-
culture which embodies the principles and phi- system, an anatomy laboratory with networked
spective Partnership Plan student, you will apply
losophy of our heritage, exemplifying humane, camera equipment, a library with extensive
early in the fall semester of your sophomore year.
holistic and compassionate care; Contributing to print and multimedia collections, a student fit-
An interview takes place on your undergraduate
the advancement of knowledge through research ness center, a cafeteria, faculty offices, meeting
campus with representatives of the Pre-Health
and scholarly activities; Developing the potential rooms and laboratories.
Advisor Committee and one representative from
of students and faculty by sustaining a learning Leonard Smith Hall serves as an academic
KCUMB. http://www.kcumb.edu/Adm2/com_ •
environment which emphasizes educational and resource center offering individual and small-
programs.asp
personal values and a striving toward excellence.
DO/MA: Yes group study rooms, a student study lounge,
Fundamental to our mission is the preservation locker rooms and offices for Student Affairs.
The degree program provides a broad orientation

• The Dybedal Center for Research is equipped Supplemental Application Requirements COM Interview Format
for Biosafety Levels I and II research and Supplemental application fee is waived if The KCUMB interview process is open file with
includes more than 20,000 square feet of AACOMAS fee is waived. Three letters of evalua- two members at the same time. The interview
basic science laboratories, a core facility, tion: one from a premedical advisor or com- team consists of one of the following: basis science
support rooms and office space. The building mittee, one from a science faculty member and faculty, clinical science faculty, department head
also houses the only adult academic clinical one from a physician (DO or MD). “Minimum or alumni. Regional interviews are not available.
research center in Kansas City. Technical Standards Certification” form.
• Six new buildings have been added to the First-Year Class Matriculants’
KCUMB landscape since 1996. Ongoing and MCAT Selection Factors
planned construction projects will add a new Oldest MCAT considered: 8-1-08 KCUMB’s College of Osteopathic Medicine at-
auditorium library and student activities Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes tracts the best and brightest students each year.
center over the next few years. Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered Each admitted COM student reflects the diversity
Additional Comments: File must be complete to of accomplishments, talents, interests and back-
Residence consider January MCAT. ground valued by KCUMB. They also demon-
Many KCUMB students take advantage of the strate academic excellence. A bachelor’s degree
close proximity of Century Towers, located Send Letters of Recommendation by: and the MCAT are required for admission.
directly across the street. A former teaching Virtual Evals: Yes The admissions team evaluates applicants on
hospital, Century Towers now houses 224 one- Interfolio: Yes a number of criteria, ranging from academic
and two-bedroom apartments with amenities Paper: Yes records and test scores to commitment toward
designed specifically for KCUMB students, osteopathic medicine and service.
including a library, 24-hour fitness facility,
secure parking and abundant Internet access.
Regular Acceptance Notice
The building’s first three floors are occupied by
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary First-Year Class Matriculants’
offices, including the city’s fire, police, dispatch
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
according to the following AACOMAS traffic
and emergency-preparedness departments. Percentages are based on self-reported data and
guideline schedule:
therefore may not equal 100%.
Application Information American Indian or Alaska Native: <1%
until December 14
Primary application service: AACOMAS Asian: 10%
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS Black or African American: <1%
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011 Hispanic/Latino: <1%
*For best consideration, applicants should sub-
will have 14 days White: 84%
mit their AACOMAS application at least 4 weeks
prior to this school’s latest filing date. • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Pacific Islander: <1%
an immediate deposit Other/No Answer: 2%
Academic year/orientation for first-year students
• Earliest acceptance date: 9-30-2010
start date: 8-1-2011 (tentative)
International students (non-US citizens or temporary • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled First-Year Class Matriculants with:
residents) eligible: Yes • Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
Science Majors: 71%
Normally 30 days
Supplemental Application • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Baccalaureate degree: 71%
Graduate degree(s): 27%
Sent to: Screened Applicants Early Decision Program (EDP)
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 KCUMB-COM does not have EDP for notifying
Fee waiver available: Yes candidates on early admissions.
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Premedical Coursework
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-1-2011 Science
Biology/Zoology X 12
Financial Information Biochemistry X 3
Tuition and Fees Deposit Molecular
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Biology
documents, including a deposit, according to the Genetics X 3
Resident tuition: $41,188 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Inorganic
Non-Resident tuition: $41,188 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000 Chemistry X X 8
Resident fees: N/A If deposit dependent on residency status: Organic
Non-Resident fees: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A Chemistry X X 5
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit (non-resident): N/A Physics X X 8
Deposit due: 12-15-2010 Non-Science
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: $1,000.00 Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Matriculation Fee in March
Student Services r Technology r College
Lab Microscope Rental English X 6
r r Deposit refundable: No
Behavioral
Computer Health Service r
Financial Aid Sciences
Student Activities r Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 97% Humanities
Scholarships: Yes Math/Statistics
Other

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Accreditation Preparatory Programs

Lake Erie College of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Osteopathic Medicine accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic Dates: 9-7-2011
College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Tuition: $13,000
Office of Admissions Commission on Higher Education of the Middle Application Deadline: 8-1-2011
1858 W. Grandview Blvd. States Association of Colleges and Schools. Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications:
Erie, PA 16509 Undergraduate degree from a regionally accred-
Additional Location: 2009-2010 Enrollment ited college/university.
LECOM at Seton Hill, Greensburg, PA Total medical school enrollment: 1,094 The LECOM Health Sciences Post Baccalaureate
Total male: 593 Program is designed to enhance the basic science
Total female: 501 credentials of students interested in applying to the
Phone: (814) 866-6641 First-year enrollment: 374 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program and the
Fax: (814) 866-8123 First-year male: 202 Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Students may also
E-mail: admissions@lecom.edu First-year female: 172 elect to enter the Master of Science in Biomedical
Website: www.lecom.edu Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,719 Science Program, a two-year degree program that
prepares individuals for health science careers and
Curricular Offerings professional studies in medicine, education and
LECOM recognizes students’ unique learning research.
styles by offering four distinct learning pathways Summer program(s): No
at the Erie campus: The traditional Lecture-
Discussion Pathway (LDP) provides a systems Facilities
approach to medicine; Problem-Based Learning Modern education centers in Erie and
(PBL) offers mentored small-group clinical case- Greensburg provide the latest educational tech-
based study; Independent Study (ISP) allows nology for classrooms and laboratories. Students
students to learn on their own in a structured receive Clinical Assessment Training with
pre-clinical curriculum; Primary Care Scholars standardized patients in a working physician’s
Pathway condenses four years of medical school office. LECOM remains the only osteopathic
into three years using independent study and medical school with an active hospital. Millcreek
specific primary care clinical rotations. LECOM Community Hospital is a growing academic
at Seton Hill offers only the PBL pathway. health center offering clinical learning experi-
ences. The LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness
Combined Degree Programs Center is Erie’s largest fitness facility with an en-
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes vironment designed to focus on total well-being
Description LECOM has 3 + 4 and 4 + 4 affiliation agree-
Prepare yourself for medicine above and beyond. for students and the public. LECOM at Seton
ments with select undergraduate colleges and Hill is located on the scenic campus of Seton
LECOM, the largest and most progressive medi-
universities. Visit LECOM’s website for a listing Hill University near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
cal college in the nation, offers a unique and
of colleges and universities and details about the The LECOM Research Centers offer facilities for
innovative curriculum in osteopathic medicine
various programs. www.lecom.edu faculty and student-assisted research.
at the main campus in Erie and at an additional
DO/MA: No
location, LECOM at Seton Hill in Greensburg,
DO/MS: Yes Residence
Pennsylvania. As a leader in medical education,
LECOM offers a Master of Science in Medical LECOM does not provide residences or housing
LECOM has multiple student-centered learn-
Education degree program designed to develop for students. LECOM assists students in secur-
ing pathways that match the individual learning
physician educators in post-graduate medical ing appropriate housing in the Erie area within a
styles of our medical students, including the na-
education. www.lecom.edu close commute to campus.
tion’s only three-year osteopathic medical educa-
DO/MPH: No
tion curriculum. LECOM provides the highest-
DO/MBA: No
quality medical education while maintaining one
DO/JD: No Application Information
of the lowest private college tuitions. LECOM Primary application service: AACOMAS
DO/PhD: No
physicians practice medicine on a higher level – Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
LECOM offers a unique three-year curriculum
they practice medicine above and beyond. Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
degree. The Primary Care Scholars Pathway *For best consideration, applicants should
Mission Statement (PCSP) accelerates the four-year medical school submit their AACOMAS application at least four
The mission of the Lake Erie College of curriculum into three calendar years and greatly weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy reduces the time and expense involved in earn- Academic year/orientation for first-year students
is to prepare students to become osteopathic ing a medical education geared toward primary start date: 7-26-2011
physicians and pharmacy practitioners through care. Students are trained in accredited graduate International students (non-US citizens or temporary
programs of excellence in education, research, medical education programs in primary care and residents) eligible: Yes
clinical care and community service in order to receive early clinical experiences coupled with
enhance the quality of life through improved primary care mentoring. www.lecom.edu
health for all humanity. Supplemental Application
Special Programs Sent to: All Applicants
Setting: Erie, PA; Urban • Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clini- URL: www.lecom.edu
cal training in the third and fourth years. Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Date Founded: 1992; Private • Opportunities exist for student mentoring and Fee waiver available: No
other community service. Supplemental application earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
• International Medicine Programs: International Supplemental application latest filing date: 4-1-2011
clinical externships and rotations.

Supplemental Application Requirements Early Decision Program (EDP) International students (non-U.S. citizens or
Complete an undergraduate degree from a LECOM does not have EDP for notifying candi- temporary residents) will be considered for
regionally accredited college or university. Com- dates on early admissions. admission on an individual basis. Applicants are
petitive applicants typically have a cumulative encouraged to submit their application materials
early to ensure consideration for an interview.
GPA of 3.4 or above; MCAT Medical College COM Interview Format
Admissions Test is required. MCAT Scores older LECOM uses a rolling admissions cycle and
than three years are not accepted. Complete schedules applicant interviews October through First-Year Class Matriculants’
online supplemental application and submit $50
application fee. Letter of recommendation from a
April of the application year. Applicants are invited Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
to campus for individual interviews held with basic
premedical or prehealth committee, or two letters Percentages are based on self-reported data and
science faculty, clinical faculty and administrators.
from science professors. Letter of recommenda- therefore may not equal 100%.
Applicants receive information about the cur-
tion from a non-related osteopathic physician. American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
ricular pathways available at LECOM, financial aid
resources and procedures, research opportunities, Asian: 17%
MCAT clinical rotations sites, and internship/residency Black or African American: 1%
Oldest MCAT considered: No older than 3 years programs affiliated with LECOM. Applicants Hispanic/Latino: 1%
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes receive a tour of the facility and have lunch with White: 73%
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes current first- and second-year students.
Pacific Islander: 1%
Additional Comments: Competitive applicants
typically have an MCAT score of 25 or above. First-Year Class Matriculants’ First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Selection Factors Science Majors: 82%
Send Letters of Recommendation by: LECOM seeks candidates who exemplify the
Virtual Evals: Yes LECOM mission to prepare students to become Non-Science Majors: 18%
Interfolio: Yes competent osteopathic physicians who partner Baccalaureate degree: 94%
Paper: Yes with their patients on the pathway to health and Graduate degree(s): 12%
well-being. Applicants should not only demon-
Regular Acceptance Notice strate success in their science courses, but also
Applicants will be requested to submit the nec- have proven themselves as well-rounded indi-
essary matriculation documents, including the viduals who have been successful overall in their
Premedical Coursework
deposit, according to the following schedule: academic careers. Successful candidates typically
have both science and overall grade point aver- Science
• Those accepted October 1 through January 31
ages of 3.4 or above. LECOM recommends that Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
will have 30 days
• Those accepted February 1 through April 30 will prospective students consider taking advanced Biology/Zoology X X 8
have 14 days coursework, such as biochemistry, physiology, Biochemistry X 3
• Those accepted after May 1 may be asked for an
microbiology and/or anatomy. LECOM is also
Molecular
looking for students who meet the ethical and
immediate deposit Biology X 3
professional standards that the public expects of
• Earliest acceptance date: 8-2-2010 Genetics X 3
high-quality health care professionals.
Inorganic
filled LECOM encourages applicants to learn more
Chemistry X X 8
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: about the profession by getting to know an
osteopathic physician. Receiving exposure to the Organic
30 days
osteopathic profession will enhance awareness Chemistry X X 8
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: No
of the osteopathic medical philosophy. Working Physics X X 8
with a physician will prepare the applicant for Non-Science
the required admissions interview. Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
College
English X 6
Behavioral
Tuition and Fees Deposit Sciences X 6
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Humanities X 6
documents, including a deposit, according to the Math/Statistics X 3
Other
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Additional Coursework: Molecular Biology,
Resident fees: $800 If deposit dependent on residency status: Cell Biology may be substituted for biology;
Non-Resident fees: $800 Deposit (resident): N/A humanities may be substituted for College
Health Insurance: $1,920 Deposit (non-resident): N/A English. Applicants must earn an equivalent
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines of 75 percent of the credits required for a bac-
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A calaureate degree from a regionally accredited
Applied to tuition: Yes college or university.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus (LECOM Bradenton)
2009-2010 Enrollment Facilities

LECOM Bradenton Office of Admissions Total medical school enrollment: 625 • The campus is located in Lakewood Ranch, a
5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Total male: 326 master-planned community that is one of the
Total female: 299 fastest growing regions of the country. The
Bradenton, FL 34211 First-year enrollment: 159 College designed a building where each and
First-year male: 93 every detail lends itself to the mission of teach-
Phone: (941) 756-0690 First-year female: 76 ing students how to care for patients.
Fax: (941) 782-5730 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,719 • Two lecture halls use smart classroom technol-
E-mail: bradenton@lecom.edu ogy and each has 210 seats. The 24 smaller
Website: www.lecom.edu/bradenton/ Curricular Offerings classrooms provide ideal environments for the
LECOM Bradenton provides preclinical curricu- small-group, Problem-based Learning meet-
lum with the Problem-Based Learning Pathway ings. A multipurpose lab offers state-of-the art
(PBL). The small-group approach to medical teaching equipment for anatomy and basic
education offers students the opportunity to science study.
learn basic and clinical science by following
medical cases of patients. Residence
LECOM Bradenton does not offer residences or
Combined Degree Programs housing for students. LECOM Bradenton assists
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes students in securing appropriate housing within
LECOM Bradenton offers 3 + 4 and 4 + 4 affilia- a close commute to campus.
tion agreements with select undergraduate col-
leges and universities. Visit the LECOM website Application Information
for a listing of colleges and universities and Primary application service: AACOMAS
details about the various programs. Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
http://www.lecom.edu Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
DO/MA: No *For best consideration, applicants should
DO/MS: No
Description DO/MPH: Yes
submit their AACOMAS application at least four
The continuing demand for new primary care weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
LECOM Bradenton offers a special joint degree
physicians and the rapid growth of Florida led Academic year/orientation for first-year students
program in affiliation with the University of
LECOM to open a branch campus between start date: 7-26-2011
South Florida, leading to the DO/MPH degree.
Bradenton and Sarasota. LECOM Bradenton International students (non-US citizens or temporary
DO/MBA: No
offers an innovative, problem-based learn- residents) eligible: Yes
DO/JD: No
ing curriculum for the first two years. LECOM
DO/PhD: No
Bradenton is committed to training physicians to
meet the medical needs of the growing and aging
Special Programs Supplemental application required: Yes
population in Florida and surrounding states.
Sent to: All Applicants
• Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clini-
URL: www.lecom.edu
Mission Statement cal training in the third and fourth year.
Supplemental Application Fee: $50
The mission of the Lake Erie College of • Opportunities exist for student mentoring and Fee waiver available: No
Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy other community service. Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
is to prepare students to become osteopathic • Master of Public Health special joint degree Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-1-2011
physicians and pharmacy practitioners through program with the University of South Florida.
programs of excellence in education, research, • Master of Science in Medical Education trains
clinical care and community service in order to physician educators.
enhance the quality of life through improved • International Medicine Programs: International
health for all humanity. clinical externships and rotations.
Setting: Bradenton, Florida; Urban Preparatory Programs

Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Date Founded: 2004; Private Dates: 9-7-2011
Tuition: $13,000
Accreditation Application Deadline: 8-1-2011
Branch Campus. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Undergrad-
Medicine is accredited by the Commission on uate degree from a regionally accredited college/
Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and university.
by the Commission on Higher Education of the The LECOM Health Sciences Post-baccalaureate
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Program is offered on the Erie Campus and offers
coursework designed to enhance the credentials
Institutional Affiliation of students interested in applying to the Bradenton
LECOM Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program.

Supplemental Application Requirements COM Interview Format materials early to ensure consideration for an
Undergraduate degree from a regionally accred- LECOM Bradenton uses a rolling admissions interview.
ited college or university. Competitive applicants cycle and schedules applicant interviews
typically have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or above; October through April of the application year. First-Year Class Matriculants’
MCAT Medical College Admissions Test is Applicants are invited to campus for individual Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
required. MCAT scores older than three years are interviews held with basic science faculty, clinical
not accepted. Online supplemental application faculty and/or administrators. Applicants receive
and $50 fee. Letters of recommendation from a information on the problem-based learning
premedical or prehealth committee, or two letters curriculum, financial aid resources and proce-
from science professors. Letter of recommenda- dures, research opportunities, clinical rotation Asian: 14%
tion from a non-related osteopathic physician. sites and internship/residency programs affili- Black or African American: 1%
ated with LECOM. Applicants receive a tour of Hispanic/Latino: 3%
MCAT the facility and meet with current 1st and 2nd White: 77%
Oldest MCAT considered: No older than 3 years year students.
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes First-Year Class Matriculants’
Additional Comments: Competitive applicants Selection Factors First-Year Class Matriculants with:
typically have an MCAT score of 25 or above. LECOM seeks candidates who exemplify the Science Majors: 79%
LECOM mission to prepare students to become Non-Science Majors: 21%
Send Letters of Recommendation by: competent osteopathic physicians who partner Baccalaureate degree: 89%
Virtual Evals: Yes with their patients on the pathway to health and Graduate degree(s): 11%
Interfolio: Yes well-being. Applicants should not only demon-
Paper: Yes strate success in their science courses, but also
have proven themselves as well-rounded indi-
Regular Acceptance Notice viduals who have been successful overall in their Premedical Coursework
Applicants will be requested to submit the nec- academic careers. Successful candidates typically
essary matriculation documents, including the have both science and overall grade point aver- Science
deposit, according to the following schedule: ages of 3.4 or above. LECOM recommends that Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
• Those accepted October 1 through January 31
prospective students consider taking advanced Biology/Zoology X X 8
will have 30 days coursework, such as biochemistry, physiology,
microbiology and/or anatomy. LECOM is also Biochemistry X 3
• Those accepted February 1 through April 30 will
looking for students who meet the ethical and Molecular
have 14 days
professional standards that the public expects of Biology X 3
• Those accepted after May 1 may be asked for an
high-quality health care professionals. Genetics X 3
immediate deposit
LECOM encourages applicants to learn more Inorganic
about the profession by getting to know an Chemistry X X 8
osteopathic physician. Receiving exposure to the
filled Organic
osteopathic profession will enhance awareness
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: Chemistry X X 8
of osteopathic medical philosophy. Working
30 days with a physician will prepare the applicant for Physics X X 8
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: No the required admissions interview. Non-Science
International students (non-U.S. citizens or Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Early Decision Program (EDP) temporary residents) will be considered for College
LECOM Bradenton does not have EDP for admission on an individual basis. Applicants English X 6
notifying candidates on early admissions. are encouraged to submit their application Behavioral
Sciences X 6
Humanities X 6
Math/Statistics X 3
Tuition and Fees Deposit Other X
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Additional Coursework: Molecular Biology,
documents, including a deposit, according to the Cell Biology may be substituted for biology;
Resident tuition: $26,700 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. humanities may be substituted for College
Non-Resident tuition: $28,350 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,500 English. Applicants must earn an equivalent
Supplemental Application fee: $50 of 75 percent of the credits required for a bac-
Resident fees: $900 If deposit dependent on residency status: calaureate degree from a regionally accredited
Non-Resident fees: $900 Deposit (resident): N/A college or university.

Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
Accreditation • LMU-DCOM is housed in a state-of-the-art,

LMU-DCOM Admissions The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 105,000 square foot facility completed in the
holds provisional accreditation from the summer of 2007. The building is four stories
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway high and includes two large auditoria, a learn-
Commission on Osteopathic College
Harrogate, TN 37752 Accreditation (COCA) and is accredited by ing resource center with access to the Reed
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Medical and Allied Health Library located
Toll Free: (800) 325-0900 ext. 7090 Association of Colleges and Schools. on the main campus, 15 student conference/
study rooms, a telemedicine/distance learning
Phone: (423) 869-7090
center, an osteopathic principles and practice
Fax: (423) 869-7172 Institutional Affiliation
laboratory, 10 mock clinic exam rooms, simu-
E-mail: dcomadmissions@lmunet.edu Lincoln Memorial University
lation laboratories, an anatomy laboratory and
Website: www.lmunet.edu/dcom a large student lounge.
2009-2010 Enrollment • LMU-DCOM students also enjoy the many
amenities on the LMU campus, including on-
Total male: 273
and off-campus student housing, sports arenas,
Total female: 200
an indoor swimming pool, newly-remodeled
exercise facility, dining hall and library.
First-year male: 95
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 3,949 Residence
The University Inn Apartments, along with
two new apartment buildings, are located in
Curricular Offerings Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Residents can
The curriculum is designed to integrate the biologi-
choose from either a studio apartment or a two- or
cal, clinical, behavioral and social sciences, and is
three-room unit. The University Inn was newly
divided into two phases: Pre-clinical Curriculum
renovated in 2007 to include 96 one-room studio
(years one and two) and Clinical Experiences
apartments and 30 two-room apartments. All
(years three and four). A primary care physician
apartments are furnished with built-in cabinets,
must be skilled in problem solving and demon-
a bookcase, a desk with chair, a queen bed, night-
strate expertise in diagnosis. In order to achieve
Description this goal, the LMU-DCOM curricula will em-
stand, a dining table with two chairs, refrigerator,
The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine stove and convection oven/microwave. Common
phasize the integration of the basic and clinical
is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial areas include a lounge, 24-hour study area, confer-
sciences in medical practice. LMU-DCOM is
University in Harrogate, Tennessee. LMU-DCOM ence facilities, outdoor swimming pool, picnic
committed to embracing holistic care, diversity
is an integral part of LMU’s values-based learning area, exercise room, volleyball and basketball
and public service as an enduring commitment to
community and is dedicated to preparing the court, and laundry facilities. Traditional student
responsibility and high ethical standards.
next generation of osteopathic physicians to pro- housing is also available on the LMU campus.
vide health care in the often underserved region
of Appalachia and beyond. Combined Degree Programs
Baccalaureate/DO: No
DO/MA: No
Mission Statement DO/MS: No
To prepare outstanding osteopathic physicians
DO/MPH: No
who are committed to the premise that the
DO/MBA: No
cornerstone of meaningful existence is service
DO/JD: No
to humanity. The mission of LMU-DCOM is
DO/PhD: No
achieved by: Graduating Doctors of Osteopathic
Medicine; Providing a values-based learning
community as the context for teaching, research, Special Programs
service, including osteopathic clinical service, • Graduate programs on the LMU campus are
and student achievement; Serving the health and available to medical students: MBA, MEd,
wellness needs of people within the Appalachian MSN, EdS, Teacher Licensure, EdD, JD
region and beyond; Focusing on enhanced ac- • International Medicine Programs: International
cess to primary care for underserved rural com- rotations are available.
munities; Investing in quality academic programs
supported by superior faculty and technology; Preparatory Programs
Embracing holistic care, diversity and public Post baccalaureate program: Yes
service as an enduring commitment to responsi- Summer program(s): No
bility and high ethical standards.
Facilities
Setting: Harrogate, Tennessee; Rural • LMU-DCOM is located on the campus of
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in
Date Founded: 2006; Private Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Harrogate, Tennessee. The campus is surround-
Latest filing date:* 3-15-2011
ed by the beautiful Cumberland Mountains and
*For best consideration, applicants should
is approximately 55 miles north of Knoxville.
• Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
nearby and can be reached via walking and
bike trails that cross the LMU campus and lead Academic year/orientation for first-year students
into the National Park. start date: 7-26-2011

International students (non-US citizens or temporary • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for practitioners, employment in the medical field,
residents) eligible: We only accept applications an immediate deposit participation in volunteer experiences, verbal
from international students who graduate from • Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 and non-verbal communication skills, back-
LMU. • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled ground, MCAT scores and any other pertinent
information. We seek to enroll students who are
Supplemental Application AACOMAS traffic guidelines
inquisitive, intuitive, compassionate, possess a
Supplemental application required: Yes passion for the science and art of medicine and
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes desire to serve others in underserved areas.
URL: http://www.lmunet.edu/DCOM/pdfs/
supplemental_application.pdf
LMU-DCOM does not have EDP for notifying First-Year Class Matriculants’
Fee waiver available: Yes candidates on early admissions. Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 COM Interview Format therefore may not equal 100%.
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-1-2011 Each student has a half-hour interview with American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
two faculty members. Asian: 9%
Supplemental Application Requirements Black or African American: 5%
Non-refundable fee. A premedical committee Hispanic/Latino: 4%
recommendation letter or two letters from White: 80%
science professors. A letter of evaluation from
an osteopathic physician.
MCAT First-Year Class Matriculants with:

Oldest MCAT considered: 3 years or less Science Majors: 86%
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Non-Science Majors: 13%
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes Baccalaureate degree: 99%
Graduate degree(s): 9%
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
Virtual Evals: Yes
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes Premedical Coursework
Science
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary
matriculation documents, including a deposit, First-Year Class Matriculants’ Biology/Zoology X X 8
according to the following AACOMAS traffic Selection Factors Biochemistry
guideline schedule: The Admissions Committee will select students Molecular
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have for admission based on a variety of factors. Biology
until December 14 When reviewing application files, the committee
will consider the applicant’s overall grade-point Genetics
January 14 will have 30 days average (GPA), grades in individual courses, Inorganic
undergraduate curriculum, prerequisite courses, Chemistry X X 8
will have 14 days any advanced-level laboratory science courses, Organic
exposure to osteopathic medicine and its Chemistry X X 8
Physics X X 8
Non-Science
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation English X 6
Resident tuition: $33,074 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Sciences
Non-Resident tuition: $33,074 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000 Humanities
If deposit dependent on residency status: Math/Statistics
Resident fees: $705
Non-Resident fees: $705 Deposit (resident): $2,000 Other
Health Insurance (can be waived): $1,955 Deposit (non-resident): $2,000
Computer r Health Service Financial Aid
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: N/A

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Institutional Affiliation Facilities

Michigan State University College Michigan State University • The 5,200-acre East Lansing campus of Michigan
of Osteopathic Medicine State University includes gardens, museums,
Office of Admissions 2008-2009 Enrollment performing arts, sports facilities and working
Total medical school enrollment: 963 farms. The area hosts a wide variety of musi-
A136 E. Fee Hall cal events and festivals, offers monthly gallery
Total male: 503
East Lansing, MI 48824 Total female: 460 walks, and has several active community theater
First-year enrollment: 315 groups.
Phone: (517) 353-7740 First-year male: 163 • The DMC site is located on the campus of the
Fax: (517) 355-3296 First-year female: 152 Detroit Medical Center in “midtown” Detroit,
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 47,100 surrounded by several tertiary care hospitals
E-mail: com.admissions@hc.msu.edu and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center.
Website: www.com.msu.edu The area is a vibrant urban setting with inter-
Curricular Offerings national cuisine, concerts, theatre and profes-
• Students may enroll in one of three differ- sional sports. Within two blocks you find the
ent sites for their first two years. MSUCOM Detroit Public Library, Detroit Institute of
offers state-of-the-art video conferencing and Arts, three museums, and the Detroit Science
distance learning capabilities at each site. Center.
• Classes begin in late June with an intensified • The Macomb University Center site is within a
gross anatomy class. Clinical rotations begin 20-mile radius of seven hospitals which offer
July 1 of the third year. 600 osteopathic intern and resident positions.
• Pre-clerkship Program begins with basic sci- Macomb County has 31 miles of shoreline, 130
ences and clinical skills, moving on through parks, more than 35 golf courses, and numer-
the Systems Biology series. Preceptorship ous restaurants and shopping opportunities.
program during the second year provides early There are many family-friendly activities with
clinical explosure. Students are assigned to easy access to skiing and boating via the local
one of more than 20 affiliated base hospital freeway network.
training sites in Michigan for the Clinical
Clerkship Program in years three and four.
Description Combined Degree Programs Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
The Michigan State University College of Baccalaureate/DO: No Latest filing date:* 12-1-2010
Osteopathic Medicine offers a friendly, informal DO/MA: No *For best consideration, applicants should sub-
atmosphere combined with access to the re- DO/MS: No mit their AACOMAS application at least 5 months
sources of a Big 10 campus, a major metropolitan DO/MPH: Yes prior to this school’s latest filing date.
area hospital complex and a suburban campus Joint DO/MPH degree in conjunction with the
Michigan State University Program in Public Academic year/orientation for first-year students
located within a 20-mile radius of seven hos-
Health, effective Fall 2008. start date: Late June/early July 2011
pitals. Our Statewide Campus System includes
http://publichealth.msu/index.php International students (non-US citizens or temporary
more than 20 base hospitals located throughout
DO/MBA: No residents) eligible: Yes
the state of Michigan where students complete
their clinical education. DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: Yes Supplemental Application
DO/PhD majors in Biochemistry and Molecular Supplemental application required: Yes
Mission Statement Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Sent to: Screened Applicants
The Michigan State University College of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Neurosci- Supplemental Application Fee: $85
Osteopathic Medicine is committed to excellence ence, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology Fee waiver available: Yes
in osteopathic education, research and service and the interdepartmental program in Envi- Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver or
through the Statewide Campus System. The ronmental Toxicology. Program purpose is to
college fully prepares osteopathic physicians to prepare select students for careers in biomedical
respond to public need in a dynamic health care research or academic medicine.
environment. com.msu.edu/mstp/index.html
Setting: East Lansing, MI; Detroit, MI; Clinton Special Programs

Township, MI
• Masters in Epidemiology
• Masters in Public Health
Date Founded: 1969; Public • International Medicine Programs: Broad, varied
international activities and rotations
Accreditation
The Michigan State University College of
Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by Preparatory Programs
the Commission on Osteopathic College Post baccalaureate program: No
Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher Summer program(s): No
Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.

description of individual reasons Regular Acceptance Notice must be prepared to begin classes during the last
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 Applicants will be requested to submit necessary full week of June 2011.
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 2-9-2011 matriculation documents, including a deposit,
according to the following schedule: First-Year Class Matriculants’
Supplemental Application Requirements • Those accepted prior to November 2 will have Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Cumulative and science GPA of 2.7. MCAT total until December 1 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
18 and Minimum Subject Scores: 4 Verbal, 5 • Those accepted between November 2 and therefore may not equal 100%.
Physical Sciences, 6 Biology. Supplemental appli- January 14 will have 30 days American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
cation includes essay, non-academic information • Those accepted between January 17 and May 16
and two completed evaluations forms. Due to Asian: 15%
will have 14 days
rolling admission, EARLY application is essential. Black or African American: 1%
Recommended: Completed AACOMAS applica- Hispanic/Latino: 2%
an immediate deposit
tion no later than 7-12-2010; supplemental by White: 72%
8-13-2010.
• Latest acceptance date: 6-17-2011 Pacific Islander: 0%
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: No Answer Given: 9%
2.5 months
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 87%
Early Decision Program (EDP) Non-Science Majors: 13%
As all candidates are urged to apply early, MSU- Baccalaureate degree: 100%
COM does not have an early decision program. Graduate degree(s): 7%
COM Interview Format

For some applicants, a single one-on-one inter-
view with a faculty member, 50 minutes, closed Premedical Coursework
file, takes place on the MSU campus. In most
cases, decisions are made based upon review of Science
the AACOMAS and supplemental applications. Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Biology/Zoology X 8
MCAT Selection Factors Biochemistry X 3
Oldest MCAT considered: 4-1-2007 MSUCOM looks for students who are academi- Molecular
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes cally accomplished, committed to service and Biology
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: No well-versed in the philosophy of osteopathic Genetics X 3
medicine. In each area of evaluation, we exam- Inorganic
Send Letters of Recommendation by ine your accomplishments within the context Chemistry X 8
Virtual Evals: No of your total life experience. Much like the way
DOs approach their patients, we invite you to tell Organic
Interfolio: No
us your story. Chemistry X 8
Paper: No
Other: Two MSUCOM evaluation forms, which Physics X 8
We use an aggressive rolling admission sched-
are provided in the supplemental application. ule. Early application is essential. Applicants Non-Science
College
English X 6
Financial Information Behavioral
Sciences X 6
Applicants who are notified of admissions offer are Humanities
asked to respond two weeks earlier then AACOMAS Math/Statistics
Resident tuition: $31,437 deposit guidelines after receiving their letter of Other
Non-Resident tuition: $68,904 acceptance.
Additional Coursework: Actual Chemistry re-
Supplemental Application fee: $85 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $750 quirement is total of 16 semester hours, which
Resident fees: $755 must include 3 hours of Biochemistry.
If deposit dependent on residency status:
Health Insurance (can be waived): $1,390 Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Deposit due: Due to early start, deposit deadline is
Fees Include: December 1, remainder of deadlines are all approx.
Student Services r Technology r two weeks earlier.
Additional Deposit: $200 (fees)
Lab r Microscope Rental Applied to tuition: Partially applied
Computer Health Service Deposit refundable: Yes ($300 fee dep. only)
Refundable by: $300 fee payment refundable up to
Student Activities r middle of 1st semester of enrollment.
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $13,632 Financial Aid
Scholarships: Yes

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Nycom/NYIT)
Accreditation DO/MPH: No
New York College of Osteopathic The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine DO/MBA: Yes
is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic DO/MBA available with NYIT.
Medicine of New York Institute of www.nyit.edu/nycom
College Accreditation (COCA).
Technology Office of Admissions DO/JD: No
Northern Boulevard Institutional Affiliation DO/PhD: No
Academic Medicine Fellowship/MS in Neuromuscu-
P.O. Box 8000 New York Institute of Technology
loskeletal Sciences: designed to prepare medical
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 students to pursue careers in academic medicine
2009-2010 Enrollment including medical education, research and clini-
Phone: (516) 686-3747 Total medical school enrollment: 1,182 cal practice. Five-year program allows students
Total male: 560
Fax: (516) 686-3831 to receive DO and MS degrees concurrently. An
Total female: 622 academic scholarship is awarded for the last
E-mail: comadm@nyit.edu First-year enrollment: 313 three years of the program. www.nyit.edu/nycom
Website: nyit.edu/nycom/ First-year male: 135
Special Programs
• Émigré Physicians Program (EPP) at NYCOM
provides an opportunity for internationally
Curricular Offerings trained physicians to re-train as Doctors of
Curriculum development at NYCOM is a dynamic
Osteopathic Medicine.
process guided by the college’s mission to educate
physicians in a continuum of medical education.
• NYCOM Educational Consortium (NYCOMEC)
Students may choose from two curricular options: offers the largest internship program in the
an innovative Lecture-Discussion Based (LDB) osteopathic profession. More than 400 interns
track that integrates biomedical and clinical sci- and residents enroll in NYCOMEC programs
ences, along with continuous didactic “threads” during a typical academic year.
delivered according to a systems-based approach; • International Medicine Programs: No
or a problem-based curriculum, the Doctor Patient
Continuum (DPC), whose cornerstone is small- Preparatory Programs
group, case-based learning. Computer-assisted Post baccalaureate program: No
instruction includes a state-of-the-art Patient Summer program(s): No
Description Simulation Facility. Clerkships in the third and
NYCOM boasts an extensive clinical education fourth years of the continuum provide a variety of
network encompassing hospitals in New York,
Facilities
clinical exposures and experiences, from one-on- The academic campus has three advanced
northern New Jersey and Connecticut. These one preceptorships in physicians’ private prac- medical/training facilities which house a state-
programs offer outstanding opportunities for tice to serving as team members in tertiary care of-the-art osteopathic medical laboratory, a
training in nationally recognized hospitals with hospitals. Integration of structural evaluation and state-of-the-art Doctor Patient Continuum Wing,
long-standing teaching traditions. osteopathic manipulative medicine is encouraged Smart Auditoriums that are fully equipped with
throughout all clerkships. Awareness of psycho- cutting-edge presentation and recording equip-
Mission Statement social factors, legal issues and ethical concerns is ment, and a highly advanced and specialized
The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine fostered throughout the educational continuum. Institute for Clinical Competence (ICC), which
of the New York Institute of Technology is com- incorporates standardized patients and two
mitted to training osteopathic physicians for a human patient simulator robots.
lifetime of medical practice and learning based on
established science and critical thinking, as well
as integrating osteopathic philosophy, principles
and practice. The college is committed to fostering
careers in primary care and scholarly pursuit of
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
new knowledge concerning human health and
*For best consideration, applicants should
disease. The focus is on the health care problems
of the inner city and rural communities. NYCOM
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
provides a firm educational foundation as part
of a continuum of learning that includes post- Academic year/orientation for first-year students
doctoral education. This foundation will provide start date: 8-13-2011
the osteopathic physician with the means to be International students (non-US citizens or temporary
a competent and compassionate member of the residents) eligible: No
osteopathic medical profession, and to contribute
to society and to the profession by the application Supplemental Application
of new knowledge, as well as through practice, Supplemental application required: Yes
teaching and administration. Sent to: All applicants
Combined Degree Programs Supplemental Application Fee: $60
Setting: Old Westbury, New York (on Long Baccalaureate/DO: Yes Fee waiver available: Yes
Island, 21 miles east of New York City); Suburban Seven-year BS/DO programs available with Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
several colleges. www.nyit.edu/nycom Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010
DO/MA: No Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011
Date Founded: 1977; Private
DO/MS: Yes
DO/MS in Clinical Nutrition available with NYIT.
www.nyit.edu/nycom

Supplemental Application Requirements according to the following AACOMAS traffic First-Year Class Matriculants’
guideline schedule:
Supplemental application; letters of recommen- Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
dation from pre-medical advisory committee; • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
or letters of recommendation from three faculty until December 14
professors (two must be from science faculty); • Those accepted between November 15 and
letter of recommendation from an osteopathic January 14 will have 30 days
physician is recommended. Asian: 35%
will have 14 days Black or African American: 5%
MCAT • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Hispanic/Latino: 3%
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 an immediate deposit White: 57%
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes • Earliest acceptance date: 11-16-2010 Pacific Islander: 0%
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Send Letters of Recommendation by: 21 days Science Majors: 79%
Virtual Evals: Yes • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Interfolio: Yes Non-Science Majors: 21%
Paper: Yes Baccalaureate degree: 90%
Early Decision Program (EDP) Graduate degree(s): 18%
NYCOM does not have EDP for notifying
Regular Acceptance Notice candidates on early admissions.
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Premedical Coursework
The interview day’s activities will include: Science
information sessions with Admissions, Financial Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Aid and Faculty. Meeting, lunch and tour with
Student Ambassadors. One-on-one interview Biology/Zoology X X 8
with faculty and/or Alumni. Biochemistry X
Molecular
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Biology
Selection Factors Genetics
Successful candidates for admission must have Inorganic
a thorough preparation with high academic Chemistry X X 8
achievements which will show evidence of the
capacity to succeed in the rigorous medical edu- Organic
cation program. They must also demonstrate cer- Chemistry X X 8
tain personal characteristics expected of a physi- Physics X X 8
cian, including integrity, compassion, maturity, Non-Science
motivation and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Degree, MCAT, letters of recommendation and
College
personal interview are required. NYCOM does
English X 6
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
national origin, sex, age or disability. Behavioral
Sciences X
Humanities X
Financial Information Math/Statistics
Tuition and Fees Deposit Other
Resident fees: $1,345 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Non-Resident fees: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A
Health Insurance: Can be waived Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Lab r Microscope Rental
Average scholarship/grant: $600

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM)
Institutional Affiliation DO/PhD: No

Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University DO/DMD: Yes
College of Osteopathic Medicine
2009-2010 Enrollment Special Programs
3301 College Avenue A notable aspect of our clinical training program
P.O. Box 299000 Total male: 500 is a three-month clinical rotation at a rural setting
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905 Total female: 424 where many residents have little access to health
First-year enrollment: 235 care. You will learn to treat various cultural and
First-year male: 139 ethnic groups whose lifestyles and attitudes to-
Phone: (866) 817-4068 ward health care differ from those you will see in
Fax: (954) 262-2282 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 30,000 more traditional training sites. It is an enriching
E-mail: com@nsu.nova.edu educational experience.
Website: medicine.nova.edu Curricular Offerings Other Special Programs
The Health Professions Division is unique in that o Osteopathic Principles & Practice
it has been developed as an interdisciplinary Fellowship
educational center from its inception. The division o Research Fellowship
was founded on the concept that the interdisciplin- o Summer Preparatory Program
ary approach to education is beneficial to students
o MedStart Program
of all professions and that by preparing students
• International Medicine Programs: Yes
to work effectively with health care providers from
different fields, barriers are broken and patient care
is enhanced. Over the past 25 years, NSU’s Health Preparatory Programs
Professions Division has developed into a multi Post baccalaureate program: Yes
disciplinary academic health center of internation- Master of Biomedical Sciences Degree
al stature. Comprising the Colleges of Osteopathic Dates: August 2010 - May 2011
Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Optometry, Tuition: $30,175
Allied Health and Nursing, and Medical Sciences, Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Eight semes-
the Health Professions Division has redoubled ter hours with a 2.0 GPA in each of the following
its commitment to academic excellence, innova- Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physics,
Description tion and community service while expanding its and Biology with lab
The Health Professions Division, with a stu- mission in research and scholarship. Together as a http://medsciences.nova.edu/aboutbs.html
dent body of more than 2,000, is home to Nova team, the distinguished faculty prepares students Summer program(s): No
Southeastern University College of Osteopathic for an exciting career on tomorrow’s dynamic
Medicine—the first osteopathic college estab- health care team. Facilities
lished in the southeastern United States. As a Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a
student in the Health Professions Division of Lauderdale, NSU has more than 25,000 students
professional degree that requires four years of
Nova Southeastern University, you can anticipate and is the largest independent institution of
professional study. Our innovative curriculum is
a remarkable experience. You will train, study, higher education in Florida and the sixth largest
designed to fulfill our mission of training primary
interact and share facilities, faculty and resources independent institution nationally. NSU awards
care physicians. Its design is based on successful
with other health professions students. associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational
academic models that are carefully developed
and integrated. The unique curriculum provides specialist, doctoral and first-professional degrees
Mission Statement academic and clinical training that prepares in a wide range of fields. The university com-
The mission of the College of Osteopathic students for the “real world” of medicine. It will prises undergraduate, graduate and professional
Medicine is to provide education, both nation- make you more competitive for postdoctoral schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, op-
ally and internationally, for physicians and training positions and more attractive to those tometry, allied health and nursing, medical sci-
osteopathic medical students at the highest interviewing candidates for those positions. ences, dental medicine, law, marine biology and
achievable level of excellence in an environment oceanography, business and entrepreneurship,
that supports research and scholarly activity, computer and information sciences, humanities,
while focusing on producing compassionate and conflict resolution, family therapy, interdisciplin-
ethical lifelong learners and advocating for the ary studies education, psychology and counsel-
Students in both programs will receive the DO
health and welfare of diverse patient populations, ing and family programs.
degree after four years of training at Nova South-
including the medically underserved.
eastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
http.//undergrad.nova.edu/MST/biology/index.cfm Residence
Setting: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL; Large DO/MA: No The Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments, which
metropolitan area DO/MS: No opened in August 2008, is approximately 1 mile
DO/MPH: Yes west of the NSU main campus and houses ap-
Date Founded: 1979; Private This program requires a minimum of 42 semester proximately 373 graduate and doctoral students.
hours of study. Coursework may be taken on a Each single and quad room is fully furnished
full- or part-time basis and can be done online or and features a kitchen, bathroom and living
Accreditation room. Off-Campus Housing Services have been
Nova Southeastern University College of onsite. www.nova.edu/ph
DO/MBA: Yes established by Nova Southeastern University to
Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the
The MBA program is available to all students provide incoming students, current students,
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
who are academically in good standing and have and faculty/staff with an informational resource
(COCA) and by the Commission on Colleges of the
completed the first semester of their first year. to assist in identifying options for rental housing
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/ near your desired NSU site location. We provide
DO/JD: No rental listings including apartments, condos,
townhouses, homes, rooms in private homes,

and short-term stay facilities. Other resources MCAT First-Year Class Matriculants’
include a roommate-finder service, moving Oldest MCAT considered: 3 years prior to Selection Factors
tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and application A bachelor’s degree is preferred and must be from
location area resource links to help make your Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes a regionally accredited college or university. A
move easier. Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered minimum of 90 semester hours of accepted work
Additional Comments: Whether or not we accept from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Information January MCAT scores depends on how many may be required for admission. The MCAT is re-
Primary application service: AACOMAS qualified applicants we have by that time. quired and cannot be more than three years old.
Latest filing date:* 1-15-2011 Send Letters of Recommendation by: The college recieves more than 3,500 applica-
*For best consideration, applicants should Virtual Evals: Yes tions per year, of which only 230 students are
submit their AACOMAS application at least four Interfolio: Yes chosen. These students have varied backgrounds.
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. Paper: Yes The committee on admissions recommends ap-
plicants to the Dean on the basis of demonstrat-
Academic year/orientation for first-year students ed academic excellence, leadership, compassion
start date: 8-2-2011 Regular Acceptance Notice and commitment to the osteopathic medical
International students (non-US citizens or temporary Applicants will be requested to submit necessary profession.
residents) eligible: Considered matriculation documents, including a deposit,
according to the following AACOMAS traffic
Supplemental Application guideline schedule:
Supplemental application required: Yes • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Sent to: All Applicants until December 14 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
URL: By Invitation Only • Those accepted between November 15 and therefore may not equal 100%.
Supplemental Application Fee: $50 January 14 will have 30 days American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Fee waiver available: No • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 Asian: 22%
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 8-1-2010 will have 14 days Black or African American: 2%
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011 • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Hispanic/Latino: 10%
an immediate deposit White: 65.9%
Supplemental Application Requirements • Earliest acceptance date:
Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 3.0. Pacific Islander: 0.1%
All applicants are required to take the Medical
College Admission Test. A recommendation First-Year Class Matriculants with:
30 days
letter from a physician is required with your ap- Science Majors: 65%
plication. A letter of recommendation from the Non-Science Majors: 35%
pre-professional committee is required. If such
a committee does not exist, then three letters of Early Decision Program (EDP)
evaluation: two from science professors and one NSU-COM does not have EDP for notifying Graduate degree(s): 15%
from a liberal arts professor. The college receives candidates on early admissions.
more than 3,500 applications each year, from
which only 230 students are chosen. These stu- COM Interview Format
dents have varied backgrounds, and while many Open file one-on-one interview with two or
enter the college directly from an undergraduate Science
three faculty members. Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
program, other students come from successful
careers. Entering students have included phar- Biology/Zoology X X 8
macists, physician assistants, nurses, teachers, Biochemistry X
pilots and engineers.
Molecular
Biology X
Financial Information Genetics X
Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
documents, including a deposit, according to the Organic
Resident tuition: $32,289 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Chemistry X X 8
Non-Resident tuition: $38,820 Physics X X 8
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Non-Science
Resident fees: N/A If deposit dependent on residency status: Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Non-Resident fees: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A
Deposit (non-resident): N/A College
Health Insurance: N/A
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines English X 6
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: $750 Behavioral
Applied to tuition: Yes Sciences X
Deposit refundable: No Humanities X
Math/Statistics
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 91% Other

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM)
Institutional Affiliation additional year and is focused on teaching,

Ohio University College Ohio University research and community service.
of Osteopathic Medicine OU-COM • Fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Enrollment 2009-2010 (OMM). The OMM Fellowship adds an ad-
Office of Admissions ditional year and is focused on teaching,
102 Grosvenor Hall Total male: 215 research and community experience.
Athens, Ohio 45701 Total female: 248 • International Medicine Programs: OU-COM has
First-year enrollment: 120 a wealth of international and global experiences
First-year male: 55 that promote personal and professional growth.
Toll Free: (800) 345-1560 www.oucom.ohiou.edu/international
Phone: (740) 593-4313 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 21,054
Fax: 740-593-2256 Preparatory Programs
E-mail: admissions@oucom.ohiou.edu Curricular Offerings Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Website: www.oucom.ohiou.edu Osteopathic Clinical Anatomy Immersion allows Dates: 9-9-2010
all entering students to begin their training together Tuition: None
in a gross anatomy and osteopathic manipulative Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Candidates
medicine “immersion” setting for roughly four must have been interviewed and unsuccessful in
weeks prior to Labor Day. After Labor Day, students gaining admission. Admission to the PB program
will divide into one of two curricular tracks. Clinical is by invitation only.
Presentation Continuum (CPC) uses clinical Program Details: An academic year that includes
presentations to direct student learning using a upper level and graduate level biological sciences
list of specific faculty-identified objectives. Patient along with other coursework relevant to the
Centered Continuum (PCC) is a problem-based practice of medicine. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/
approach that uses patient cases to emphasize the coe-mm/post-bac.htm
development of problem-solving skills and student- Summer program(s): Yes
directed learning. Centers for Osteopathic Research Dates: 6-13-2011 through 7-21-2011
and Education (CORE) system offers a structured Tuition: None
continuum approach to medical education that Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Strong
begins in the classroom and continues through natural science background and research inter-
clinical rotations, internships and residency. ests, with preference given to rising seniors.
Description Program Details: The Summer Undergraduate
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Research Fellowship Program (SURF) is an
Combined Degree Programs seven-week program that is research specific. An
is a nationally recognized leader in the education of Baccalaureate/DO: No
osteopathic primary care physicians. OU-COM was outstanding opportunity to work with OU-COM
DO/MA: Yes biomedical science faculty, with the potential
created in 1975 to help alleviate the state’s growing OU-COM and Ohio University provide the oppor-
shortage of family physicians and to train doctors for a guaranteed interview for admission to
tunity to combine your medical education with the medical school. www.oucom.ohiou.edu/
for chronically underserved areas. OU-COM meets many MA degree offerings. www.oucom.ohiou.
this mandate through the use of progressive cur- Admissions/surfprog.htm
edu/Admissions/dual-degree-do-masters.htm Dates: 6-13-2011 through 7-25-2011
ricula and the Centers for Osteopathic Research and DO/MS: Yes
Education, one of the nation’s strongest Osteopathic Tuition: None
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op- Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: A minimum
Postgraduate Training Institutions. portunity to combine your medical education of one year of biology and chemistry. Preference
with many MS offerings. www.oucom.ohiou. is given to rising seniors.
Mission Statement edu/Admissions/dual-degree-do-masters.htm Program Details: The Summer Scholars Program
Innovative learning, focused research and com- DO/MPH: Yes is a six-week program that provides an experience
passionate care for Ohio and beyond. Integral to OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op- that replicates the first year of medical school. An
this mission, the OU-COM community commits portunity to complement your medical educa- outstanding opportunity to learn from OU-COM
itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning- tion with the Masters of Public Health degree. faculty and students with the potential for a guaran-
centered osteopathic medical education con- www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/dual- teed interview for admission to the medical school.
tinuum for students, interns, residents and fellows; degree-do-masters.htm www.oucom.ohiou.edu/SummerScholars
generate and disseminate new knowledge and DO/MBA: Yes
understanding through research and scholarly ac- OU-COM and Ohio University provide the oppor-
tivities; embrace diversity and public service; em- tunity to complement your medical education with Facilities
phasize primary care and improve the well-being the Masters of Business Administration degree. • OU-COM provides a wireless campus with
of underserved populations; and serve the health www.oucom.ohiou.edu/Admissions/dual- streaming video of all osteopathic manipula-
needs of people within the Appalachian region. degree-do-masters.htm tive medicine lectures and MP3 versions of
DO/JD: No Clinical Presentation Continuum lectures.
Setting: Athens, Ohio; Rural DO/PhD: Yes • A personal response system and Blackboard
OU-COM and Ohio University provide the op- web environment.
Date Founded: 1975; Public portunity to complement your medical educa- • The Learning Resource Center is dedicated to
tion with a PhD in biomedical sciences. www. the needs of both CPC and PCC curricula.
oucom.ohiou.edu/dual-degree-do-phd.htm • OhioLINK, a statewide library consortium,
Accreditation offers access to more than 44.8 million vol-
The Ohio University College of Osteopathic
Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Special Programs umes and over 100 research data bases.
Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and • Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program • Small group meeting rooms equipped with
by the Commission on Institutions of Higher • Fellowship in Family Medicine. The Family plasma screens and multimedia capabilities.
Education of the North Central Association of Medicine Fellowship program adds an • University Medical Associates clinic, 28
Colleges and Schools.

affiliated teaching hospitals and hundreds Send Letters of Recommendation by: be considered. In addition to strong academics,
of adjunct faculty and preceptors statewide Virtual Evals: Yes applicants should have numerous experiences
afford comprehensive training opportunities. Interfolio: Yes that reflect maturity, service, clinical experience
Paper: Yes and exposure and a commitment to personal
Residence and professional growth. Attributes integral to
a successful candidate include strong moral
The university has housing opportunities and Regular Acceptance Notice
assists students with web-based local listings. character, professional behavior and a commit-
ment to integrity and compassionate care. Early
submission of the AACOMAS application and all
Application Information according to the following AACOMAS traffic
supporting secondary documents is strongly en-
Primary application service: AACOMAS guideline schedule:
couraged and is beneficial in the rolling admis-
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
sions process. OU-COM does not discriminate
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011 until December 14 on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex,
*For best consideration, applicants should • Those accepted between November 15 and
age or disability.
submit their AACOMAS application at least four January 14 will have 30 days
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14
Academic year/orientation for first-year students will have 14 days
start date: 7-26-2011 • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
International students (non-US citizens or temporary an immediate deposit Percentages are based on self-reported data and
residents) eligible: No • Earliest acceptance date: 7-21-2010
• Latest acceptance date: 4-21-2011
Supplemental Application Asian: 12%
Supplemental application required: Yes AACOMAS traffic guidelines Black or African American: 12%
Sent to: Screened Applicants • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes Hispanic/Latino: 4%
Supplemental Application Fee: $40 White: 72%
Early Decision Program (EDP) Pacific Islander: (grouped with Asian)
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 OU-COM does not have EDP for notifying candi-
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011 dates on early admissions. First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Science Majors: 81%
Supplemental Application Requirements COM Interview Format Non-Science Majors: 19%
Minimum two letters of recommendation from Three one-on-one 30 minute interviews with Baccalaureate degree: 100%
natural science faculty who have taught the members of the Selection Committee. Regional Graduate degree(s): 11%
student, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics faculty interviews are not available.
or a pre-med committee letter.
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Premedical Coursework
MCAT Selection Factors
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 Applicants to OU-COM must be U.S. citizens or Science
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes hold a permanent visa. We welcome candidates Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes from any major with the understanding that all
Additional Comments: January 2011 scores ac- Biology/Zoology X 8
prerequisites must be complete prior to matricu-
cepted if prior current scores on file. lation. Most candidates have their bachelor’s Biochemistry X
degree, with many having advanced degrees. Molecular
Candidates with three years of outstanding aca- Biology X
demic work and related experiences may also Genetics X
Inorganic
Financial Information Chemistry X X 8
Organic
Tuition and Fees Deposit Chemistry X X 8
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Physics X X 8
AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Non-Science
Resident tuition: $25,317
Non-Resident tuition: $36,601 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $100
Supplemental Application fee: $50 College
Resident fees: $2,427 If deposit dependent on residency status: English X 6
Non-Resident fees: $2,427 Deposit (resident): $100 Behavioral
Health Insurance: $1,184 (Can be waived) Deposit (non-resident): $100 Sciences X 6
Humanities
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: $500
Second deposit due 5-15-2011 Math/Statistics
Applied to tuition: Yes Other
Lab r Microscope Rental r Deposit refundable: No Additional Coursework: Additional upper level
Computer r Health Service biological sciences are recommended to broad-
Student Activities r Financial Aid en one’s exposure to coursework that may be
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 98% experienced in the medical school curriculum.
Scholarships: Yes

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM)
Curricular Offerings take a reduced course load, completing the

OSU-CHS Office of Admissions The OSU-COM spiral curriculum is student- first year of the medical school curriculum in
centered, with a focus on hands-on experience as two years. http://www.healthsciences.okstate.
1111 W. 17th Street edu/student/bridge/index.cfm
well as problem-based and small-group learning.
Tulsa, OK 74107 Students receive training in all areas of medicine, • International Medicine Programs: No
with additional emphasis on osteopathic manipu-
Phone: (918) 561-8468 lation. The first year focuses on biomedical scienc- Preparatory Programs
Fax: (918) 561-8243 es, and the second year emphasizes case-based Post baccalaureate program: No
learning and problem solving as it relates to con- Summer program(s): No
E-mail: lindsey.kirkpatrick@okstate.edu
ditions seen in primary care environments. The
Website: www.healthsciences.okstate.edu third and fourth years are composed of clinical
rotations, which take place at hospitals in Tulsa,
Facilities
Oklahoma City and adjacent rural areas. Students
• Located on the west bank of the Arkansas
may opt to fulfill clinical rotation requirements at River, minutes from downtown Tulsa, the OSU
various medical institutions across the country. Center for Health Sciences campus is housed in
Although 64 percent of graduates enter primary a modern, four-building complex on 16 acres.
care, they are prepared to enter residencies in all The complex consists of classrooms, basic and
medical specialty fields. clinical science teaching laboratories, offices,
research areas, lecture halls, break-out rooms, a
medical bookstore and a medical library.
Combined Degree Programs • OSU Physicians Network operates five area
clinics including the OSU Health Care Center.
DO/MA: No
Located on six acres one-half mile south of the
DO/MS: Yes
main campus, the health care center serves
Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and bio-
as both a teaching clinic for students and a
medical sciences. Five-six year degree program.
health care resource for the community. At
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/bio-
this comprehensive clinic, faculty physicians,
medical/index.cfm
Description DO/MPH: No
resident physicians and osteopathic medical
OSU-COM is consistently ranked among the best students treat a large and varied patient load.
DO/MBA: Yes
medical schools by U.S.News & World Report. The Health Care Center includes 37 patient
Dual degree in osteopathic medicine and busi-
Our students boast an above-average pass rate on examining rooms, radiology lab, student learn-
ness administration. Five-year degree program.
the COMLEX—99 percent, in fact, for 2005. We ing center and physician offices, and offers
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/college/
keep our class sizes small to foster an environ- services in general health care, osteopathic
degrees/ do_mba.cfm
ment of personal attention and strong relation- manipulative therapy, psychiatry, behavioral
DO/JD: No
ships with faculty and staff. medicine and diabetes foot care, and houses
DO/PhD: Yes
a women’s health center.
Program Description: This dual degree program, a
Mission Statement six-year program, is an excellent education option
Oklahoma State University Center for Health for students who wish to pursue careers in medi- Application Information
Sciences educates and trains osteopathic physical research and/or academic medicine. The first Primary application service: AACOMAS
cians, research scientists, and other healthcare two years are the basic science years of the DO Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
professionals, with an emphasis on serving rural program. The middle two years are graduate study, Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
and underserved Oklahoma. research and dissertation of the PhD program. The *For best consideration, applicants should
final two years are the clinical science years of the submit their AACOMAS application at least four
Setting: Tulsa, OK; Metropolitan Area DO program. At the end of the six years, the student weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
is expected to have completed the requirements for Academic year/orientation for first-year students
Date Founded: 1972: Public the DO degree and the PhD degree. start date: 8-16-2011
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/bio- International students (non-US citizens or temporary
medical/index.cfm residents) eligible: No
Accreditation
Oklahoma State University Center for Health
Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is Special Programs Supplemental Application
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Supplemental application required: Yes
College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher Sciences offers graduate and dual degree pro- Sent to: All applicants
Learning Commission of the North Central grams including: URL: http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/
Association of Colleges and Schools. • DO/PhD Biomedical Sciences student/admissions/application_components.cfm
• DO/MS Biomedical Sciences
Institutional Affiliation • MS Biomedical Sciences
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver.
OSU-CHS is a branch campus of the Oklahoma • MS Forensic Sciences
A letter of verification from AACOMAS will be
State University system. • MS/NAS Health Care Administration required.
• MFSA in Forensic Science Administration Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
2009-2010 Enrollment • OSU-CHS also offers the Bridge Program, a Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011
Total medical school enrollment: 358 five-year medical school program designed
Total male: 185
Total female: 173
for students who are from underrepresented Supplemental Application Requirements
groups in medicine. The Bridge Program Minimum GPA of 3.00. Minimum average MCAT
First-year enrollment: 99 promotes entry and retention of nine under score of 7.0; 21 total. Letter of recommendation
First-year male: 52 represented students to medical school at from premedical advisory committee, or letters
First-year female: 47 OSU-COM. This program allows students to of recommendation from three faculty members,
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 430

at least two of whom teach science. In addition, First-Year Class Matriculants’
a letter of recommendation from an osteopathic Premedical Coursework
physician. Selection Factors
In recommending candidates for admission, the Science
college considers all factors, including preprofes- Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
MCAT sional academic achievement, evaluations from
Oldest MCAT considered: 2007 Biology/Zoology X X 8
pre-professional committees and osteopathic
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes physicians, MCAT results, data obtained in the Biochemistry X
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes on-campus interview and student motivation for Molecular
a career in osteopathic medicine. The college is Biology X
Send Letters of Recommendation by: looking for demonstrated scholarship, aptitude Genetics X
Virtual Evals: Yes and motivation for admission to the program. The
Interfolio: Yes admissions committee recommends applicants Inorganic
Paper: Yes for admission. Final selection of candidates to be Chemistry X X 8
offered admission is made by the Dean. All ap- Organic
Regular Acceptance Notice plicants must meet the minimum requirements Chemistry X X 8
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary to be considered for admission. Physics X X 8
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Preference is given to applicants from Oklahoma. Non-Science
according to the following AACOMAS traffic Non-U.S. citizens who do not have a permanent Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
guideline schedule: resident visa (“green card”) at the time of applica-
College
tion cannot be considered for admission. The English X 6
until December 14 college considers applications for admission from
• Those accepted between November 15 and all qualified candidates without regard to age, Behavioral
January 14 will have 30 days gender, religion, race, national origin or disability. Sciences
• Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 Humanities
will have 14 days First-Year Class Matriculants’ Math/Statistics
• Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity: Other
an immediate deposit Percentages are based on self-reported data and Additional Coursework: At least one upper-
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 division (3000-4000 level) science course is re-
• Latest acceptance date: 8-1-2011 American Indian or Alaska Native: 4% quired for admission. Additional recommend-
ed courses include Histology and Anatomy.
Asian: 6%
AACOMAS traffic guidelines Black or African American: 5%
Hispanic/Latino: 6%
White: 77%
OSU-COM does not have EDP for notifying Pacific Islander: 0%
candidates on early admissions.
COM Interview Format Science Majors: 75%
Open file (excluding all reference to GPA and Non-Science Majors: 25%
MCAT). Two-on-one (1 DO and 1 PhD) Baccalaureate degree: 93%
35-minute interview. Graduate degree(s): 7%
Non-Resident tuition: $36,467 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $100
Resident fees: $1,426 If deposit dependent on residency status: N/A
Non-Resident fees: $1,426 Deposit (resident): N/A
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Additional Deposit: N/A
Fees Include: Applied to tuition: Yes
Refundable by: 4-15-2011

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM)
Accreditation Residence
Pacific Northwest University Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Students must secure their own housing. PNWU-
of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU- COM will assist students in their search for ap-
COM) holds provisional accreditation from propriate, affordable housing.
College of Osteopathic Medicine the Commission on Osteopathic College
111 University Parkway, Suite 202 Accreditation (COCA). Application Information
Yakima, WA 98901 Primary application service: AACOMAS
Institutional Affiliation Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Toll free: (866) 329-0521 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Latest filing date:* 3-4-2011
Phone: (509) 452-5100 *For best consideration, applicants should
Fax: (509) 452-5101 2009 – 2010 Enrollment submit their AACOMAS application at least four
Total medical school enrollment: 150 weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
E-mail: admission@pnwu.org Total male: 81
Website: www.pnwu.org Academic year/orientation for first-year students
Total female: 69 start date: 8-1-2011
First-year enrollment: 75 International students (non-US citizens or temporary
First-year male: 43 residents) eligible: No
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 150
Curricular Offerings Sent to: Screened Applicants
The PNWU-COM curriculum is carefully con- URL: www.pnwu.org
structed to thoroughly prepare graduates for Supplemental Application Fee: $175
practice in any setting or specialty. However, the Fee waiver available: Yes
PNWU-COM educational program is tailored Waiver conditions, if offered: Fee waiver requests
to meet the unique needs of patients in rural, are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The ap-
medically underserved areas. Years I and II will plicant must have received an AACOMAS fee
be on the Yakima campus and will feature an waiver, and must submit a copy of their federal
integrative basic science curriculum with early financial aid SAR along with a letter explaining
clinical exposure. Years III and IV will be spent their extenuating circumstances.
in regional campuses throughout the Pacific Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
Description Northwest five-state region. Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-1-2011
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM) Combined Degree Programs
received provisional accreditation in August Supplemental Application Requirements
Baccalaureate/DO: No The PNWU-COM Admissions Committee will re-
2007, accepting its inaugural class in August DO/MA: No
2008. PNWU-COM, the 25th college of osteo- view files only after all of the following materials
DO/MS: No have been received:
pathic medicine, is dedicated to attracting men DO/MPH: Yes, an online MPH degree program is
and women from communities of the Pacific • A complete ACCOMAS application, including
offered by Nova Southeastern University College
Northwest region (i.e., WA, OR, ID, MT and AK), official MCAT scores and a complete PNWU-
of Osteopathic Medicine to qualified PNWU
and underserved areas throughout the United COM supplemental application.
osteopathic medical students.
States, offering an excellent osteopathic medical • A nonrefundable supplemental application fee
DO/MBA: No
education at affordable tuition rates. PNWU- DO/JD: No of $175, made payable to PNWU-COM.
COM will utilize community-based hospitals and DO/PhD: No • A letter of recommendation from each of the
physician preceptor clinics for an integral part of following:
the clinical education in regional campus sites o A physician (preferably a DO who is a
diffusely throughout the Pacific Northwest. Special Programs
member of the AOA);
• International Medicine Programs: Office of
The college focuses on “high-tech, high-touch” Global Health Education and Research o A science faculty member who is familiar
medical education utilizing the osteopathic prin- with the applicant’s academic work; and
ciples, practices and philosophy in the training o A pre-medical source (a pre-med advisor
of a new generation of physicians who will be en- Preparatory Programs
or committee). If a pre-medical source
couraged to live, work and serve in the commu- Post baccalaureate program: No
is not available, a second physician or
nities in which they have received their medical Summer program(s): No
science faculty may be substituted.
education experiences. • Recommendations must be written within the
Facilities two years prior to making application.
Mission Statement PNWU-COM has a 46,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-
• A criminal background check, completion of
The mission of Pacific Northwest University of art facility on a 42-acre campus in the Terrace
Heights area of Yakima. This facility has numer- a physical and immunization records will be
Health Sciences is to train, educate and encour- required for acceptance to the university.
age scientific research for health professionals ous classrooms for large- and small-group
who will provide quality care to all communities interaction, a spacious gross anatomy laboratory
of the Pacific Northwest, particularly under- for pro-section and dissection, a large teaching MCAT
served populations. lab for osteopathic manipulative medicine, and Oldest MCAT considered: 6-1-2007
a large clinical skills area for patient simulation Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
and standardized patient interaction. The cam- Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Setting: Yakima, Washington; Mid-Sized Urban pus is designed with state-of-the-art technology Additional Comments: PNWU-COM looks at the
that enhances the student learning environment, highest combined score for an MCAT taken.
Date Founded: 2005; Private non-profit including smartboard technology.

Send Letters of Recommendation by: Early Decision Program (EDP) or national origin. Applicants are considered on
Virtual Evals: Yes PNWU-COM does not have EDP for notifying their intellectual ability, scholastic achievement,
Interfolio: Yes candidates on early admissions. commitment and suitability to succeed in the
Paper: Yes study of osteopathic medicine. Applicants from
Other: E-mail or fax from recommender. Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
and rural or medically underserved areas of the
PNWU-COM has 30-35 minute individual inter-
United States will be given preference in order to
Regular Acceptance Notice views by a panel of 2-3 faculty/staff members.
meet the mission of PNWU-COM.
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary Questions are standardized with optional stan-
matriculation documents, including a deposit, dard questions if time allows.
according to the following AACOMAS traffic First-Year Class Matriculants’
guideline schedule: Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
until December 14 Selection Factors Percentages are based on self-reported data and
PNWU-COM requires applicants to have a therefore may not equal 100%.
• Those accepted between November 15 and American Indian or Alaska Native: 4%
bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
college or university and the MCAT; scores must Asian: 8%
be within three years of the original test date, Black or African American: 1.3%
will have 14 days and no later than January 2011. Any undergradu-
Hispanic/Latino: 4%
ate major is acceptable as long as prerequisites
an immediate deposit White: 84%
are passed and taken for credit at an accredited
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 college or university. Applicants must be U.S. Pacific Islander: 0%
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled citizens or hold a permanent resident visa.
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: 60 The College considers all applicants for admis- First-Year Class Matriculants with:
days sion without respect to age, gender, sexual Science Majors: 85%
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes orientation, race, color, creed, religion, handicap Non-Science Majors: 15%
Graduate degree(s): 10.6%
Science
Biochemistry X
Molecular
Biology X
Genetics X
Inorganic
Chemistry X 8
Organic
Chemistry X 8
Physics X 8
Non-Science
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation English X 6
Resident tuition: $40,000 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Sciences X
Non-Resident tuition: N/A Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000 Humanities X
If deposit dependent on residency status: Math/Statistics
Resident fees: $2,650
Non-Resident fees: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A Other
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit (non-resident): N/A Additional Coursework: 4 credits of Organic
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines Chemistry may be substituted with
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A Biochemistry.
Student Activities Scholarships: Yes
Average scholarship/grant: N/A

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
2009–2010 Enrollment • PCOM offers a five-year Osteopathic

Philadelphia College of Total medical school enrollment: 1,083 Manipulative Medicine fellowship.
Osteopathic Medicine Total male: 514 www.pcom.edu
Total female: 569 • International Medicine Programs: Medical
PCOM Office of Admissions First-year enrollment: 270 students may include an elective international
4170 City Avenue First-year male: 132 rotation during their fourth year.
Philadelphia, PA 19131 First-year female: 138 www.pcom.edu
Toll free: (800) 999-6998 Preparatory Programs
Curricular Offerings Post baccalaureate program: No
Phone: (215) 871-6700 An integrated systems approach provides first- and Summer program(s): No
Fax: (215) 871-6719 second-year students with a generalist education.
E-mail: admissions@pcom.edu “Doctors from Day One” gives students clinical ex-
Facilities
Website: www.pcom.edu posure from the beginning of medical school, with
The City Avenue site provides a true college
courses in Primary Patient Skills and Osteopathic
campus atmosphere for students. All facilities
Manipulative Medicine. Third- and fourth-year stu-
are equipped for students with disabilities and
dents are directly involved in patient care, working
all classrooms and study areas support wire-
in ambulatory care facilities, doctors’ offices, and
less Internet access. PCOM students receive
hospitals in more than 95 affiliated teaching sites.
hundreds of instructional hours in two amphi-
theaters which have the latest in teaching tech-
Combined Degree Programs nology including linkage to Internet resources.
Baccalaureate/DO: No Small classrooms are available for group study
DO/MA: No and conferences; a 55,000 square foot Student
DO/MS: Yes Activities Center includes exercise equipment,
PCOM offers five-year dual degree programs student lounges, recreation areas, basketball and
with concentrations in biomedical sciences, racquetball courts and a rooftop deck suitable for
neuromuscular science, forensic medicine and hockey, basketball and shuffleboard.
psychology. www.pcom.edu
DO/MPH: Yes
Five-year dual degree program with Temple
Description Primary application service: AACOMAS
University in public health. www.pcom.edu
PCOM is committed to the advancement of DO/MBA: Yes
knowledge and intellectual growth through teach- Latest filing date: 2-1-2011
Five-year dual degree program with St. Joseph’s
ing and research, and to the well-being of the Academic year/orientation for first-year students
University. www.pcom.edu
start date: 8-9-2011
community through leadership and service. An DO/JD: No
osteopathic medical education at PCOM will give DO/PhD: Yes
you a strong foundation for pursuing any specialty residents) eligible: Yes
Six/seven-year program in Health Policy with the
or subspecialty of your choice. PCOM is commit- University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
ted to helping each of its students choose a career www.pcom.edu Supplemental Application
that matches their specific talents and interests. Supplemental application required: Yes
Special Programs Sent to: All Applicants
Mission Statement • A one-year certificate program in biomedical URL: www.pcom.edu/General_Information/
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is sciences or a two-year program which leads to apply_now.html.
dedicated to the education of students in medicine, an MS in one of four concentrations. Supplemental Application Fee: $50
health and behavioral sciences. The college fosters Dates: 8-16-2011 Fee waiver available: Yes
the growth of the osteopathic profession by training Tuition: $701 per credit Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
physicians through programs of study guided by os- Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Supplemental application earliest filing date:
teopathic medical tradition, concept and practice. Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited 6-1-2010
college or university; all undergraduate pre- Supplemental application latest filing date: 3-1-2011
Setting: Philadelphia, PA; minutes from Center professional science requirements must be
City and the historical area; Urban completed; commitment to a career in health Supplemental Application Requirements
professions; official scores from one of the Supplemental application and $50 fee. Letter
Date Founded: 1899; Private following – MCAT, DAT, OAT or GRE. Scores of evaluation from the premedical committee,
older than three years will not be considered. premedical advisor, or the Dean of the college
Program Details: The PCOM graduate program granting the undergraduate degree. Individual
Accreditation in biomedical sciences presents a broad faculty letters do not fulfill this requirement.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is content base in the basic biomedical sciences Letter of evaluation from an osteopathic physi-
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic with a strong emphasis on human medicine cian is strongly advised, but not required. Medical
College Accreditation (COCA) and by the and clinical applications. Both the certificate College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required.
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle program (one-year) and degree tracks provide Scores older than three years are not acceptable.
States Association of Colleges and Schools. coursework in the major medical basic science
subjects to enhance preparation for a career in
the health sciences. www.pcom.edu

MCAT and service to the field of osteopathic medicine
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 and have demonstrated these qualities in their
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes background and preparation for medical school.
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Additional Comments: Applicants are encouraged age, race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry,
to take the MCAT as early as possible. sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability,
marital status or any other legally protected status.
Send Letters of Recommendation by The policy applies in recruitment and admission
Virtual Evals: Yes of students, employment of faculty and staff, as
Interfolio: Yes well as scholarship and loan programs. This policy
Paper: Yes is also followed in the operation of all other pro-
E-mail: Yes grams, activities and services of the college.
Regular Acceptance Notice First-Year Class Matriculants’

Applicants will be requested to submit necessary Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Percentages are based on self-reported data and
according to the following AACOMAS traffic therefore may not equal 100%.
guideline schedule: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian: 3.7%
until December 14
Black or African American: 8.5%
January 14 will have 30 days Hispanic/Latino: 1%
• Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 White: 70%
will have 14 days Pacific Islander: 0%
an immediate deposit First-Year Class Matriculants with:
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 Science Majors: 92%
Admissions Committee. It is an open file inter-
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled view, and generally lasts about one half hour. Non-Science Majors: 8%
Applicants admitted during the fall have until First-Year Class Matriculants’ Graduate degree(s): 13%
December 15th to remit a $250 non refundable
deposit. AACOMAS traffic guidelines are fol- Selection Factors
lowed for the remainder of the admissions cycle. Admission to PCOM is competitive and selec-
tive. Acceptance by the Faculty Committee on
Admissions is based on the applicant’s fulfillment
of undergraduate course requirements, grade
Early Decision Program (EDP) point average, Medical College Admission Test Science
PCOM does not have an EDP. (MCAT) scores and a personal interview with the Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
committee. We seek well-rounded, achievement- Biology/Zoology X X 8
COM Interview Format orientated persons whose character, maturity and Biochemistry X X
Interviews begin in September and continue sense of dedication point to a productive life as an
Molecular
until the end of March. PCOM conducts a panel osteopathic physician.
Biology
interview that includes the applicant, an osteo- The Admissions Committee is looking for appli-
pathic physician and another member of the Genetics X
cants who bring passion, leadership, compassion
Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
Financial Information Organic
Chemistry X X 8
Tuition and Fees Deposit Physics X X 8
Non-Science
Non-Resident tuition: $38,100 College
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $250 English X 6
Resident fees: $525 If deposit dependent on residency status: Behavioral
Non-Resident fees: $525 Deposit (resident): N/A Sciences X
Health Insurance: $2,040 Deposit (non-resident): N/A Humanities X
Additional Deposit: $2,000 Math/Statistics X
Fees Include:
Second non-refundable deposit is due by April 15. Other
Applied to tuition: Yes Additional Coursework: PCOM requires 3 credits
Lab r Microscope Rental Deposit refundable: No of English Composition and 3 credits of English
Literature. Biochemistry is not required, but
Financial Aid strongly recommended.
Student Activities r Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 88%
Scholarships: Yes

Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM)
Institutional Affiliation Facilities

Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College PCOM The 19-acre Georgia campus is located in
of Osteopathic Medicine Gwinnett County, 35 minutes from downtown
Admissions Coordinator 2009 – 2010 Enrollment Atlanta. Its state-of-the-art facilities offer students
Total medical school enrollment: 339 an excellent lab for osteopathic principles and
625 Old Peachtree Road NW Total male: 160 practice, a clinical learning lab with standard-
Suwanee, GA 30024 Total female: 179 ized and simulated patient experiences and an
First-year enrollment: 86 information commons with extensive digital refer-
First-year male: 42 ence and textbook resources. All run on a wireless
Toll Free: (866) 282-4544 network. Instructional space also includes two
Phone: (678) 225-7500 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,422 large classrooms, numerous small-group teaching
Fax: (678) 225-7509 classrooms, a large anatomy lab. A well-equipped
E-mail: gaadmissions@pcom.edu fitness center, individual study areas and lounge
Curricular Offerings areas all help to provide a well-rounded experi-
Website: www.pcom.edu An integrated systems approach provides first-
ence for students.
and second-year students with a generalist edu-
cation. “Doctors from Day One” gives students
clinical exposure from the beginning of medical Application Information
school, with courses in Primary Patient Skills and Primary application service: AACOMAS
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Georgia Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Campus has developed relationships with hos- Latest filing date: 2-1-2011
pitals, ambulatory care sites and local practicing Academic year/orientation for first-year students
physicians in an effort to provide strong clinical start date: 8-9-2011
training opportunities for students in their third International students (non-US citizens or temporary
and fourth years. residents) eligible: Yes

DO/MA: No
DO/MS: No
URL: www.pcom.edu/General_Information/
DO/MPH: No
Description DO/MBA: Yes
apply_now.html
Georgia Campus-PCOM graduated its inaugural Supplemental Application Fee: $50
DO/JD: No
class of 78 students in May 2009. The College Fee waiver available: Yes
DO/PhD: No
is dedicated to educating osteopathic medical Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
students and serving the health care needs of the Supplemental application earliest filing date:
Special Programs 6-1-2010
people in Georgia and the Southeast by providing
a program of medical study guided by osteo-
• MS: A one-year certificate program in bio- Supplemental application latest filing date: 3-1-2011
pathic medical tradition, concept and practice. medical sciences or a two-year program which
Graduates are encouraged to remain in the South leads to an MS in one of four concentrations. Supplemental Application Requirements
and practice among underserved populations Dates: 8-9-2010 Supplemental application and $50 fee. Letter of
where they will have the most impact. Tuition: $701 per credit evaluation from the premedical committee, pre-
Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: medical advisor or the Dean of the college grant-
Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited
Mission Statement college or university; all undergraduate pre-
ing the undergraduate degree. Individual faculty
The primary focus of Georgia Campus-PCOM letters do not fulfill this requirement. Letter
professional science requirements must be of evaluation from an osteopathic physician
is to recruit and educate students from Georgia completed; commitment to a career in health
and the surrounding states. The Georgia Campus is strongly advised, but not required. Medical
professions; official scores from one of the College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required.
seeks to retain graduate osteopathic physicians, following – MCAT, DAT, OAT or GRE. Scores
scientists and other health care professionals in Scores older than three years are not acceptable.
older than three years will not be considered.
the Southeast and to advance the osteopathic Program Details: The PCOM graduate program
profession to serve the health needs of the region. in biomedical sciences presents a broad MCAT
content base in the basic biomedical sciences Oldest MCAT considered: 2008
Setting: Suwanee, Georgia; Suburban with a strong emphasis on human medicine Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
and clinical applications. Both the certificate Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Additional Comments: Applicants are encouraged
Date Founded: 2004; Private program (one-year) and degree tracks provide
to take the MCAT as early as possible.
coursework in the medical basic science sub-
Accreditation jects. www.pcom.edu
Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College • International Medicine Programs: Medical Send Letters of Recommendation by
students may include an elective international Virtual Evals: Yes
of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by
rotation in their fourth year. Interfolio: Yes
the Commission on Osteopathic College
Paper: Yes
Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher
E-mail: Yes
Education Commission of the Middle States Preparatory Programs
Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as Post baccalaureate program: No
the Department of Education (PA) and NPEC Summer program(s): No
Georgia.

Regular Acceptance Notice Early Decision Program (EDP) First-Year Class Matriculants’ Self-
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary GA-PCOM does not have an EDP. Reported Race/Ethnicity:
according to the following AACOMAS traffic COM Interview Format therefore may not equal 100%.
guideline schedule: Interviews begin in September, and continue American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have until the end of March. Georgia Campus–PCOM Asian: 12%
until December 14 conducts a panel interview that includes the
• Those accepted between November 15 and applicant, an osteopathic physician and another Black or African American: 4%
January 14 will have 30 days member of the Admissions Committee. It is an Hispanic/Latino: 9%
• Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 open file interview, and generally lasts about White: 61%
will have 14 days one half hour. Pacific Islander: 0%
an immediate deposit First-Year Class Matriculants’ First-Year Class Matriculants with:
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 Selection Factors Science Majors: 65%
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled Admission to GA-PCOM is competitive and Non-Science Majors: 35%
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: selective. Acceptance by the Faculty Committee
Applicants admitted during the fall have until on Admissions is based on the applicant’s fulfill-
ment of undergraduate course requirements, Graduate degree(s): 29%
December 15th to remit a $250 non refundable
deposit. AACOMAS traffic guidelines are fol- grade point average, Medical College Admission
lowed for the remainder of the admissions cycle. Test (MCAT) scores and a personal interview
with the committee. We seek well-rounded, Premedical Coursework
achievement-oriented persons whose character,
maturity and sense of dedication point to a pro- Science
ductive career as an osteopathic physician. Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
The Admissions Committee is looking for appli- Biology/Zoology X X 8
cants who bring passion, leadership, compassion Biochemistry X X
and service to the field of osteopathic medicine Molecular
and have demonstrated these qualities in their Biology
background and preparation for medical school.
Genetics X
PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of
age, race, gender, national origin, ancestry, sexual Inorganic
orientation, religion, creed, disability, marital Chemistry X X 8
status or any other legally protected status. The Organic
policy applies in recruitment and admission of Chemistry X 8
students, employment of faculty and staff, as well Physics X X 8
as scholarship and loan programs. This policy is
Non-Science
also followed in the operation of all other pro-
grams, activities and services of the college.
College
English X 6
Financial Information Behavioral
Sciences X
Tuition and Fees Deposit Humanities X
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Math/Statistics X
AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Other
Non-Resident tuition: $37,509 Additional Coursework: Georgia PCOM requires
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $250 3 credits of English Composition and 3 credits
If deposit dependent on residency status: of English Literature. Biochemistry is not re-
Resident fees: $525 quired, but strongly recommended.
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: $2,000
Second non-refundable deposit is due by April 15.
Financial Aid
Scholarships: Yes

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM)
Accreditation • all required textbooks

Pikeville College Pikeville College School of Osteopathic • paid membership dues to the Student
School of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and
Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and the Kentucky Osteopathic Medical Association
Office of Admissions by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern (KOMA)
147 Sycamore Street Association of Colleges and Schools. • exam fees once for the National Board of
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 Osteopathic Medical Examiners COMLEX USA
Institutional Affiliation Level 1 and Level 2-CE board exams
Phone: (606) 218-5406 PCSOM is part of Pikeville College. • COMLEX Level 1 review course
Fax: (606) 218-5405 • International Medicine Programs: No
2009-2010 Enrollment
E-mail: ahamilto@pc.edu Total medical school enrollment: 299
Website: pcsom.pc.edu Total male: 166 Preparatory Programs
Total female: 133 Post baccalaureate program: No
First-year enrollment: 83 Summer program(s): No
First-year male: 48
First-year female: 35 Facilities
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,106 The PCSOM offices, classrooms, labs, and
student study space are located in Armington
Curricular Offerings Learning Center on the Pikeville College campus.
Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine PCSOM also has an extensive medical library and
(PCSOM) is a private institution with a small a telemedicine center. Plans are underway for
class size to promote an environment of indi- adding a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Training
vidual attention from faculty and staff. PCSOM’s and Evaluation Center (CSTEC) that will contain
curriculum and coursework are very similar exam rooms, classrooms and lab facilities, and
to other osteopathic medical school programs faculty offices. The CSTEC will house PCSOM’s
instructional programs that utilize standardized
Description except in four areas.
patients, patient simulation and human models.
Commitment to Rural Medicine
PCSOM is nationally recognized for its com- PCSOM provides special emphasis in the follow-
mitment to educating osteopathic physicians ing areas: Application Information
who practice in rural areas that are medically 1. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Primary application service: AACOMAS
underserved, particularly within the Eastern 2. Community and Behavioral Medicine Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Kentucky region that the school’s mission serves. 3. Ambulatory Care Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
PCSOM ranks as one of the top 20 medical 4. Rural Medicine *For best consideration, applicants should
schools in the nation in rural medicine accord- submit their AACOMAS application at least four
ing to the U.S.News & World Report’s 2009 annual The curriculum in the first two years is weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
rankings of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” discipline-based, with student clinical skills
PCSOM also ranked fourth in the country in the introduced early through the use of standard-
percentage of graduates entering primary care ized patients, human models and work with
residencies. Since its inception in 1997, the ma- community clinical preceptors. Student clinical
jority of PCSOM graduates have entered primary competencies are further developed in the third-
care postgraduate training programs, which is and fourth-year clinical rotations.
the greatest need in rural Kentucky and Central
Appalachia. Combined Degree Programs
Mission Statement DO/MA: No
To provide men and women with an osteopathic DO/MS: No
medical education that emphasizes primary DO/MPH: No
care, encourages research, promotes lifelong DO/MBA: No
scholarly activity, and produces graduates who DO/JD: No
are committed to serving the health care needs DO/PhD: No
of communities in Eastern Kentucky and other
Appalachian regions. PCSOM enrolls an average Special Programs
of 75 students per class for a total enrollment of The PCSOM Advantage
approximately 300 students. PCSOM’s tuition is very competitive compared
to other osteopathic medical schools. Further,
Setting: Pikeville, KY; Rural at no additional charge to its students, PCSOM
provides them with benefits of significant value
Date Founded: 1997; Private that include the following:
• laptop computer
• treatment table
• white coat and scrub suit
• diagnostic equipment (stethoscope, ophthal-
moscope, etc.)

Academic year/orientation for first-year students Regular Acceptance Notice
start date: Begins 8-8-2011. Attendance is re- Applicants will be requested to submit necessary
quired for all of orientation week. matriculation documents, including a deposit,
International students (non-US citizens or temporary according to the following AACOMAS traffic
residents) eligible: Yes guideline schedule:
Supplemental Application until December 14
Supplemental application required: Yes • Those accepted between November 15 and
Sent to: All Applicants January 14 will have 30 days
URL: By Invitation Only • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14
Supplemental Application Fee: $75 will have 14 days
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
an immediate deposit
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled First-Year Class Matriculants’
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
3 months Percentages are based on self-reported data and
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes therefore may not equal 100%.
Early Decision Program (EDP) Asian: 13%
PCSOM does not have EDP for notifying candi- Black or African American: 4%
dates on early admissions. Hispanic/Latino: 1%
White: 82%
COM Interview Format Pacific Islander: 0%
Open file, 30 minutes, 2 faculty members
First-Year Class Matriculants’ First-Year Class Matriculants with:

Science Majors: 86%
Supplemental Application Requirements Selection Factors
1. Supplemental Application. PCSOM’s mission influences its selection of Non-Science Majors: 14%
2. Letters of recommendation from two science students. Applicants to PCSOM also are consid- Baccalaureate degree: 87%
faculty members or a pre-medical committee. ered with respect to their academic potential, Graduate degree(s): 13%
3. Letter from an osteopathic physician who is a character, personal maturity, commitment and
member of the AOA. suitability to become a productive osteopathic
physician. Further, all applicants and students Premedical Coursework
are required to meet Minimum Technical
MCAT Standards.
Oldest MCAT considered: 3 years or less Science
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
PCSOM considers all applicants for admission
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes and for financial aid without respect to age, gen- Biology/Zoology X 12
der, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, sexual Biochemistry X 3
Send Letters of Recommendation by: orientation or national origin. College policies Molecular
Virtual Evals: Yes are nondiscriminatory. Biology X 3
Interfolio: Yes
Paper: Yes Genetics X
Inorganic
Chemistry X 8
Financial Information Organic
Chemistry X 8
Tuition and Fees
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Deposit Physics X 8
Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Non-Science
Resident tuition: $33,450 documents, including a deposit, according to the Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Non-Resident tuition: $33,450 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. College
Supplemental Application fee: $75 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,000 English X 6
Resident fees: $0
If deposit dependent on residency status: N/A Behavioral
Deposit (resident): N/A Sciences X
Deposit (non-resident): N/A Humanities X
Fees Include: Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines Math/Statistics X
Student Services r Technology r Other X
Lab r Microscope Rental r Deposit refundable: No
Computer r Health Service
Financial Aid
Scholarships: Yes
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $25,000/ Average scholarship/grant: $10,200
year

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM)
Accreditation Combined Degree Programs

Rocky Vista University Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Baccalaureate/DO: No
College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine holds provisional accreditation DO/MA: No
from the Commission on Osteopathic College DO/MS: No
Office of Admissions Accreditation (COCA). DO/MPH: No
8401 S. Chambers Rd. DO/MBA: No
Parker, CO 80134 2009-2010 Enrollment DO/JD: No
Total medical school enrollment: 312 DO/PhD: No
Phone: (303) 373-2008 Total male: 158
Total female: 154 Special Programs
Fax: (720) 875-2875 First-year enrollment: 162 • International Medicine Programs: Being
E-mail: admissions@rockyvistauniversity.org First-year male: 84 developed
Website: www.rockyvistauniversity.org First-year female: 78
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: N/A Preparatory Programs
Post baccalaureate program: No
Curricular Offerings Summer program(s): No
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree.
• RVUCOM has a dedicated faculty; established Facilities
affiliations with medical centers, hospitals and A state-of-the-art 145,000 sq. foot educational facil-
health care systems; a structured and supported ity has been constructed to advance the education
rural medicine program; and a mission to edu- of RVUCOM students and graduates. RVUCOM
cate the finest osteopathic physicians possible. has designed and equipped a standardized patient
• The design of the curriculum is based on suc- lab that is based on the requirements established
cessful integrated academic models. It empha- for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical
sizes interdisciplinary collaboration, guiding Examiners as well as the United States Medical
students to develop a holistic, and more impor- Licensing Examination. An extensive simulator
tantly, an osteopathic approach to medicine. laboratory and computer graphics programs are
In utilizing a systems approach to medical available to provide students with the opportunity
education, basic biomedical science disciplines to develop knowledge, skills, competencies and
Description confidence. The auditoriums, laboratories, study
are integrated with clinical sciences in a fashion
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic
that reflects clinical relevancy, rather than bro- and learning areas of the college have been engi-
Medicine (RVUCOM) was founded to educate
ken down artificially into individual disciplines. neered to develop a positive learning environment.
osteopathic physicians and prepare them to meet
RVUCOM continually correlates basic scientific
the diverse needs of their patients. It is our goal
and standard that upon graduation, our students
information and methodology with fundamen- Application Information
tal clinical application. Students are exposed Primary application service: AACOMAS
will be qualified to enter any medical specialty.
to clinical settings in their first semester, which Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Our emphasis, however, is the training of students
gives them the opportunity to prepare for the Latest filing date:* 3-15-2011
who are committed to entering community-based
“real world” of medicine. We believe that by *For best consideration, applicants should
and primary care disciplines to meet the needs of
adding early clinical exposure and active learn- submit their AACOMAS application at least four
those who are underserved or disadvantaged in
ing in a team or small-group setting early in the weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
Colorado and the Mountain West Region. We are
curriculum, we will strengthen the students’
committed to producing graduates who are not Academic year/orientation for first-year students
ability to think critically, solve clinical prob-
only knowledgeable and skilled, but who also are start date: 8-1-2011 (tentative)
lems and develop the skills they will require
ethical, compassionate, holistic and patient- International students (non-US citizens or temporary
to continue to learn throughout their career.
centered. It is our goal that all RVUCOM students residents) eligible: No
Professionalism and ethics are key components
will respect the traditions of osteopathic prin-
for a physician and are emphasized throughout
ciples, philosophy and heritage and will become
the entire curricular experience at RVUCOM. Supplemental Application
well-rounded physicians equipped to meet the
• Students are placed at one of our regional cen- Supplemental application required: Yes
needs of patients today and into the future.
ters throughout the state to ensure continuity Sent to: Screened Applicants
and coordination of clinical education within Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Mission Statement RVU’s vast and growing clinical training net- Fee waiver available: Yes
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver.
work. The innovative curriculum is designed to
Medicine is committed to the education of osteo- A letter of verification from AACOMAS will be
fulfill our mission of training students who are
pathic physicians who are dedicated to excellence required.
competent and ready to enter graduate medical
in the practice of medicine, and demonstrate Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
education and training, with an emphasis on
integrity and professionalism in their lives while Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-15-2011
preparing students to become primary care
providing ethical, compassionate, holistic and
physicians.
culturally competent osteopathic medical care to
• A notable aspect of the clinical program is a Supplemental Application Requirements
their patients.
required two-month rotation in a rural practice • To be eligible to receive a supplemental ap-
setting. RVUCOM students participate in plication, candidates’ AACOMAS application
Setting: Parker, Colorado; Suburban providing health care to medically underserved must reflect a minimum 2.50 science and over-
and indigent patients in rural clinics through- all GPA. MCAT scores cannot be lower than 6
Date Founded: 2006; Private out the state of Colorado and the Mountain in any category.
West Region. RVUCOM students learn to treat • The supplemental application fee is $50.
various patients whose lifestyles, practices and The fee is non-refundable and non-waivable
attitudes toward health care differ from those (except if the applicant provides documen-
seen in more traditional training sites. tation that they have been awarded an

AACOMAS waiver). • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 or creed, sexual orientation or national or ethnic
• Prerequisite information, by subject in semes- will have 14 days origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and
ter hours: A minimum of 90 semester hours of • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for activities generally accorded or made available to
accepted coursework is required. A bachelor’s an immediate deposit students at the school, and does not discriminate
degree from a regionally accredited college or in administration of its educational policies, ad-
university is preferred. missions policies, scholarship and loan programs
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled or other school-administered programs.
• To complete their file, applicants must submit
a letter of recommendation from a pre-health
AACOMAS traffic guidelines.
advisor or committee. In the event the ap- First-Year Class Matriculants’
plicant attends a university which does not Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
have an advisor, two (2) letters from science Percentages are based on self-reported data and
instructors may be substituted. Applicants are Early Decision Program (EDP) therefore may not equal 100%.
also required to provide a letter of recommen- EDP available for: Both residents and non-
dation from a physician (a letter from a DO is residents
preferred). EDP applications due (must be received from Asian: 5%
• All candidates must meet health and techni- AACOMAS): 9-1-2010 Black or African American: 4%
cal standards as outlined in the university Supplemental materials due: 9-15-2010 Hispanic/Latino: 2%
catalog to be admitted and to participate in Applicants notified: 10-16-2010 White: 84%
the medical education programs of RVUCOM. Pacific Islander: 0%
• Criminal background check and a drug screen COM Interview Format
are required for accepted students. Low-stress, 25-minute interview with two - three
member panel. Interviewers have access to
personal statement, supplemental application Science Majors: 89%
MCAT Non-Science Majors: 11%
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2008 and letters of recommendation. Academics have
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes been prescreened and will be evaluated post Baccalaureate degree: 100%
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes interview by the admissions committee. Graduate degree(s): 13%
Additional Comments: In the event of multiple
scores, the highest composite score will be First-Year Class Matriculants’
considered provided no individual scores are Selection Factors Premedical Coursework
below a 6. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resi-
dents. Supplemental applications will be sent only Science
Send Letters of Recommendation by: to candidates possessing a minimum of 2.5 science
Virtual Evals: Yes and overall GPAs and no individual score lower Biology/Zoology X X 12
Interfolio: Yes than a 6 on the MCAT. A letter of recommendation Biochemistry X 3
Paper: Yes from an osteopathic physician is required along
Molecular
with a committee/advisor letter (two letters from
Biology X
Regular Acceptance Notice science instructors may be substituted in the event
the university does not have a pre-health advisor Genetics X
matriculation documents, including a deposit, or committee). RVUCOM seeks well-rounded, Inorganic
according to the following AACOMAS traffic service-oriented individuals who can complete an Chemistry X X 8
guideline schedule: academically rigorous curriculum and will help
Organic
the college fulfill its mission.
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have Chemistry X X 8
until December 14 RVUCOM assures equal opportunity to all Physics X X 8
• Those accepted between November 15 and students and applicants, regardless of sex, age,
race, color, non-disqualifying disability, religion Non-Science
January 14 will have 30 days Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
College
Financial Information English X 6
Tuition and Fees Behavioral
Deposit Sciences X
Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Humanities X
Resident tuition: $36,450 documents, including a deposit, according to the Math/Statistics X
Non-Resident tuition: $40,500 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Other
Supplemental Application fee: $50 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $500 Additional Coursework: Students are encour-
Resident fees: $1,266
If deposit dependent on residency status: N/A
aged to take additional coursework including:
Non-Resident fees: $1,266 Anatomy/Physiology, Microcellular Biology,
Health Insurance: $2,230 * Deposit (resident): N/A Biochemistry, Genetics, Medical Terminology,
*Students may opt out, with proof of Deposit (non-resident): N/A and Statistics.
other insurance Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines
Additional Deposit: $1,500
Fees Include: Due approximately 30 days after initial deposit.
Student Services r Technology Applied to tuition: Yes
Computer Health Service r Financial Aid
Student Activities r Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 0
Scholarships: Please contact the financial aid office
for specific information.

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–New York (TouroCOM-NY)
addition to focusing on primary care, the school Facilities

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine– emphasizes the promotion of wellness from • The medical school buildings in central
prenatal through geriatric care.
New York Harlem are across the street from the famous
Apollo Theatre.
Office of Admissions Setting: New York City, NY—Harlem; Urban • Lecture halls and classrooms are equipped to
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, accommodate laptop computers, with wireless
Suite 519 Date Founded: 2006; Private Internet access available throughout the build-
New York, NY 10027 ing. Professors present at “smart podiums” so
Accreditation that any electronic format can be controlled.
Phone: (212) 851-1199, ext. 2589 TouroCOM holds provisional accreditation • The OMM lab on the second floor has hydrau-
from the Commission on Osteopathic College lic tables. There are Striker Cameras located
(646) 981-4556 or 4548 throughout the lab.
Accreditation (COCA) and also is accredited by the
Fax: (212) 851-1183, (212) 678-1784 Middle States Commission on Higher Education. • There are breakout rooms adjacent to the
E-mail: obedf@touro.edu amphitheatres for student study.
Website: www.touro.edu/med Institutional Affiliation • The cadaver lab has 33 tables. The lab is
Touro College temperature controlled, with frequent air
exchange.
2009-2010 Enrollment • The beautiful glass library houses computers
Total medical school enrollment: 388 with extensive electronic offerings.
Total male: 207 • There is a newly constructed gym and student
Total female: 181 lounge.
First-year enrollment: 135 • Research facilities are available.
First-year male: 61 • Clinical training sites are located throughout
First-year female: 74 the NYC area.
Residence
Curricular Offerings Housing is not provided, but rental housing is
TouroCOM’s pre-clinical curriculum uses an available in the Harlem and NYC area, with easy
integrated, system-based format that incorpo- access by train and subway.
rates multiple learning strategies such as lecture
format, interactive labs and small learning
groups. Early clinical exposures and Health Application Information
Description Policy lectures are used to enhance the class- Primary application service: AACOMAS
The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
room curriculum to address emerging issues in Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
(TouroCOM) is committed to increasing the
health care. Latest filing date:* 4-1-2011
number of underrepresented minorities in medi- *For best consideration, applicants should
cine and training physicians who are committed submit their AACOMAS application at least four
to practicing in underserved communities. Combined Degree Programs weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
DO/MA: No Academic year/orientation for first-year students
Mission Statement DO/MS: Yes start date: 8-2011
TouroCOM is committed to preparing students to International students (non-US citizens or temporary
Program Description: Masters of Science in Inter-
become outstanding osteopathic physicians who residents) eligible: Yes
disciplinary Studies. This is a full-time, one-year
uphold the values, philosophy and practice of Asylum applicants will provide documenta-
program offered at the TouroCOM of Harlem.
osteopathic medicine. TouroCOM places special tion from their attorney. This documentation
The curriculum is a lecture-based format which
emphasis on teaching and learning in the areas is provided to our Registrar department, which
focuses on core basic medical sciences. Courses
of primary care and the holistic approach to the handles international students affairs. Other
include Physiology, Histology, Biochemistry,
patient. TouroCOM is committed to indentify- international students are required to provide
Anatomy and Microbiology as well as lectures on
ing and recruiting students who have specific proof of their I-20 status or begin application to
clinical medicine. Students finishing this Masters
interest in practicing in underserved communi- obtain the I-20.
Program with a 3.5 average or above, and passing
ties, such as Harlem. The college advances the
administered shelf exams, will be granted admis-
osteopathic profession and serves students and
society by providing a firm educational founda-
sion into Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Supplemental Application
e-mail: masters.tourcom@touro.edu Supplemental application required: Yes
tion, encouraging research and scholarly activity,
DO/MPH: No Sent to: Screened Applicants
and participating in community service.
DO/MBA: No Supplemental Application Fee: $200
DO/JD: No Fee waiver available: Yes
TouroCOM functions as an integral part of the
DO/PhD: No Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver
New York City/Harlem community and works
with the community, local schools and other
colleges and universities to promote the study of Special Programs Supplemental app. latest filing date: 5-3-2011
medicine, encourage continuing development, • International Medicine Programs: No
increase educational opportunities and deliver Supplemental Application Requirements
osteopathic medical services in a variety of com- Preparatory Programs • Supplemental applications are sent to stu-
munity settings. Post baccalaureate program: Yes dents after they have been pre-screened by
See Master of Science in Interdisciplinary studies Admissions.
Students learn the latest strategies for the above. • Letter of recommendation from premedi-
management and treatment of patients in a Summer program(s): No cal advisory committee or from two science
broad range of social and economic settings. In professors.

• Letters of recommendation from a physician August of the year of application. In addition, the
(either DO or MD). student should have at least a B average in the
• Signed Technical Standards Certificate form. sciences and overall, and an MCAT score of at
least 24. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold
a permanent resident visa. The applicant also is
MCAT required to have taken the MCAT examination
Oldest MCAT considered: 4-1-2008
within three years of the date of the AACOMAS
Accept September 2010 MCAT scores: Yes
application. The student must also submit a pre-
professional committee evaluation or provide
two letters of recommendation from two science
Send Letters of Recommendation by: faculty. TouroCOM also requires a non-academ-
Virtual Evals: Yes ic letter of recommendation from a DO or MD.
Interfolio: Yes It is strongly advised that the student obtain the
Paper: Yes recommendation from a DO.
TouroCOM is looking for candidates who are
Regular Acceptance Notice interested in becoming outstanding osteopathic
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary physicians. We are seeking students who are
matriculation documents, including a deposit, interested in working in urban settings and also
according to the following schedule: in primary care. The students must be able to
Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 present an understanding of osteopathic medi-
Latest acceptance date: 8-2-2011 or until class is cine and display a passion to become a doctor in
filled. such an environment. The primary applications
Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: are pre-screened by the committee, and only First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Applicants are to respond within two weeks of students who meet the admissions standards are Science Majors: 71%
the date on the letter of acceptance. offered a supplemental application and then an
Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes Non-Science Majors: 29%
interview offer. The interview response is within
six weeks via e-mail. TouroCOM does not dis-
Early Decision Program (EDP) criminate on the basis of race, religion, national Graduate degree(s): 34%
TouroCOM has rolling admissions. origin, sex, age or disability.
COM Interview Format First-Year Class Matriculants’ Premedical Coursework

TouroCOM interview days have the following Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
agenda: Review and presentation, Interview Science
(closed file, two science faculty, 30 min.), Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Financial Aid and Admission/Tour of Facility. therefore may not equal 100%.
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Biology/Zoology X X 8
Light breakfast and lunch are provided.
Asian: 32% Biochemistry
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Black or African American: 7% Molecular
Hispanic/Latino: 9% Biology
Selection Factors
The applicant applying to TouroCOM must have White: 43% Genetics
earned a bachelor’s degree by no later than Pacific Islander: 0% Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
Organic
Chemistry X X 8
Financial Information Physics X X 8
Tuition and Fees Deposit Non-Science
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants who are notified of admissions offer are Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
asked to respond within two weeks of receiving their College
Resident tuition: $35,140 letter of acceptance. English X 6
Non-Resident tuition: $35,140 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000 Behavioral
Supplemental Application fee: $200 Sciences X 6
Resident fees: N/A If deposit dependent on residency status:
Deposit (resident): N/A Humanities
Non-Resident fees: N/A
Health Insurance: $1,500 Deposit (non-resident): N/A Math/Statistics X 4
Deposit due: Within two weeks of receiving Other
Fees Include: acceptance letter.
Additional Deposit: $1,000 (tuition deposit)
Student Services r Technology r Applied to tuition: Yes
Lab r Microscope Rental r Deposit refundable: Yes; tuition deposit only.
Refundable by:
The tuition deposit is refundable with written
Student Activities r notice prior to the first day of class.
- $30,850 Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 90%
Scholarships: No

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California (TUCOM-CA)
Institutional Affiliation Preparatory Programs

Touro University–California Touro University–California is a branch campus Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Office of Admissions Mare Island of Touro College, New York. Dates: 8-1-2011
Tuition: $400 per unit
1310 Johnson Lane
2009-2010 Enrollment Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Bachelors
Vallejo, CA 94592 Total medical school enrollment: 548 Degree, Eligible to apply to the COM.
Total male: 269 Program Details: Students may enroll in the
Phone: (707) 638-5270 Total female: 279 Accelerated MPH or Independent MPH program
CA Toll Free: (888) 880-7336 First-year enrollment: 135 as a postbaccalaureate strategy to become more
First-year male: 63 competitive when applying for their primary
Outside CA: (888) 887-7336 (DO) degree objective. The program offers May
Fax: (707) 638-5250 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,347 and August starts. Contact admit@tu.edu for
E-mail: admit@tu.edu details or visit our website.
Website: www.tu.edu Curricular Offerings http://tu.edu/departments.php?id=48&page=653
The curriculum of TUCOM is competency-based
and executed in an active learning educational
environment. The pre-clinical curriculum uses Facilities
an integrated, systems-based/PBL format that • The Office of Student Services interacts with
incorporates multiple learning strategies such as students to promote an environment that
lecture, interactive labs and small-group learning. enriches all facets of student life.
The Department of Osteopathic Manipulative • Students have access to the golf course,
Medicine (OMM) engages each student to reach racquetball courts, gymnasium and fully
a significant level of skill in OMM. Early clini- equipped exercise/weight room.
cal exposures and medical electives are used to • A variety of social, recreational, cultural and
enhance the classroom curriculum and address community-service activities is offered to
the emerging issues in health care. bring breadth to what can be a rigorous and
intensely focused curricular life.
Baccalaureate/DO: No Application Information
DO/MA: No Primary application service: AACOMAS
Description DO/MS: No Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
TUCOM-CA is located in the northeast part of DO/MPH: Yes Latest filing date:* 3-15-2011
San Francisco Bay. The university occupies a spec- Students accepted to TUCOM-CA are eligible *For best consideration, applicants should
tacular 44-acre site on Mare Island, which is only to declare candidacy for the dual DO/MPH. To submit their AACOMAS application at least four
40 minutes from downtown San Francisco, only declare the dual degree, students must submit an weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
minutes away from wine country, and a four-hour MPH application and transcripts of all colleges
drive from Lake Tahoe. The Mare Island campus previously attended. No fees or deposits are Academic year/orientation for first-year students
provides a spacious, protected and tranquil envi- required. http://tu.edu/departments.php?id= start date: 8-2011
ronment consistent with the rigors and demands 48&page=595 International students (non-US citizens or temporary
of a serious medical training facility. DO/MBA: No residents) eligible: No
DO/JD: No
Mission Statement DO/PhD: No
TUCOM-CA prepares students to become out-
standing osteopathic physicians who uphold the Special Programs
values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic • Research is a strong component of the univer-
medicine and who are committed to primary sity, both independently and in consort with
care and a holistic approach to the patient. The UCSF, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Gallo Institute,
college advances the profession and serves its Buck Institute, Showa University in Japan,
students and society through innovative educa- University of Montreal in Canada, University
tion, research and community service. of Nancy in France, and University of Illinois
at Urbana. Current projects include but are
Setting: Mare Island, Vallejo, CA; San Francisco not limited to research into pain and OMT,
Bay Area AIDS and infectious diseases, atherosclerosis
and oxidative stress diabetes, and drug design
Date Founded: 1997; Private and delivery.
• Other Special Programs: Accelerated MPH
Accreditation Program
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine– • International Medicine Programs: International
California is accredited by the Commission on rotations are available in places such as
Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uruguay.
by the Accrediting Commission for Colleges and
Universities of the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges.

Supplemental Application Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 First-Year Class Matriculants’
Supplemental application required: Yes Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
Sent to: Screened Applicants Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
Applicants are to respond within two weeks of Percentages are based on self-reported data and
URL: http://www.tu.edu/user_files/25/
the date on the letter of acceptance. therefore may not equal 100%.
TUCAsupapp.htm
Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Fee waiver available: Yes Asian: 38%
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver. Early Decision Program (EDP) Black or African American: 0%
A copy of the AACOMAS fee waiver must be at- TUCOM-CA does not have EDP for notifying Hispanic/Latino: 5%
tached to the supplemental application. candidates on early admissions. White: 52%
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-15-2011 COM Interview Format
TUCOM-CA employs a panel style, group First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Supplemental Application Requirements interview format. The panel is typically com-
posed of one clinician, one basic science faculty Science Majors: 85%
• Complete the primary application with
AACOMAS. TUCOM-CA’s code number is 618. member and one second-year medical student. Non-Science Majors: 15%
• Qualified applicants will be instructed to com- Interviews are open file and last one hour. Baccalaureate degree: 100%
plete TUCOM’s secondary application. This Graduate degree(s): 21%
application is available on-line. Hand-written First-Year Class Matriculants’
supplemental applications are not processed. Selection Factors
• Submit an evaluation from a pre-professional Touro University College of Osteopathic Premedical Coursework
advisory committee or letters of recommen- Medicine–California is one of the few medi-
dation from two science faculty familiar with cal schools that pre-screens off of the primary Science
your work. (AACOMAS) application. The qualifying bar is Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
• Submit a physician (DO or MD) letter of reviewed every year. Typically, successful candi-
recommendation. dates earn Science and Cumulative GPA’s of 3.0
• If invited to do so, schedule a formal interview. or greater and have obtained a minimum com- Biochemistry
bined MCAT score of 23 or better. All candidates Molecular
MCAT are required to have obtained a Baccalaureate Biology
Oldest MCAT considered: 2007 degree from a regionally accredited institution Genetics
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes of higher education prior to the start of the Class
for which they are applying. Applicants are Inorganic
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes Chemistry X X 8
required to hold U.S. Citizenship or Permanent
Resident status at the time of application. Organic
Send Letters of Recommendation by: Chemistry X X 8
Virtual Evals: Yes Throughout the application process, candidates
Interfolio: Yes are evaluated based upon a variety of criteria, in- Physics X X 8
Paper: Yes cluding the following: 1) Academic Competence, Non-Science
2) Personal/Professional Achievements, Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
3) Demonstrated Leadership Skills, 4) Creative
Regular Acceptance Notice Abilities, 5) Experience in Health Care,
College
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary English X 6
6) Likelihood to Practice in Underserved
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Behavioral
Primary Care Areas.
according to the following schedule: Sciences X 6
Humanities
Math/Statistics X 4
Financial Information Other
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants who are notified of admissions offer are
asked to respond within two weeks of receiving their
Resident tuition: $38,800 letter of acceptance.
Non-Resident tuition: $38,800 Comments: Deposit requirements may be found on our
Supplemental Application fee: $100 website, www.tu.edu.
Resident fees: N/A Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000
Non-Resident fees: N/A
If deposit dependent on residency status:
Health Insurance: $1,200
Deposit (resident): N/A
Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Fees Include: Deposit due: The non-refundable Acceptance Deposit is
Student Services Technology due within 2 weeks of the date on the Letter of Acceptance.
Due 5-15-2011
Computer Health Service r Applied to tuition: Yes
Deposit refundable: Yes - tuition deposit only
Student Activities
Refundable by: Tuition deposit is refundable if
cancellation is made prior to the first day of manda-
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $30,019 tory orientation.
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: $158,200 Financial Aid
Scholarships: Yes
Average scholarship/grant: tucafinaid@touro.edu

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM)
26 undergraduate, graduate and professional Special Programs

Touro University–Nevada programs. • TUNCOM has developed an Objective
874 American Pacific Drive Structured Clinical Examination Laboratory
Henderson, Nevada 89014 2009-2010 Enrollment (OSCE) with 11 individual spacious ex-
Total medical school enrollment: 536 amination rooms and a large control room to
Total male: 330 monitor and record the on-campus clinical
Phone: (702) 777-1750 Total female: 206 experiences of our students. A unique partner-
Fax: (702) 777-1752 First-year enrollment: 137 ship with UNLV uses trained acting students
First-year male: 77 as patients to provide our students with an op-
E-mail: admissions@tun.touro.edu portunity to develop their history and physical
Website: www.tun.touro.edu Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,800 examination skills and to learn how to address
a variety of patient behaviors that may be
encountered in clinical practice.
Curricular Offerings
TUNCOM offers a systems-based curriculum • International Medicine Programs: No
that is a mix of traditional lecture-discussion,
interactive lecture, small-group PBL tutorial Preparatory Programs
and self-study modules. Clinical integration is Post baccalaureate program: No
stressed throughout the basic science portion Summer program(s): No
of the first two years, and students have an
opportunity to “connect with the community” Facilities
and have early clinical experiences in a Shadow TUNCOM is currently housed in a single, 200,000-
Program that starts as early as the intersession plus square foot facility in Henderson, Nevada.
after the first year. Osteopathic Principles and The site includes ample space for future program
Practice, clinical skills training and physician- growth and development. The university has a full-
patient communication are stressed throughout service patient clinic, staffed by practicing faculty
all four years of study. TUNCOM has created members and open to the community. The state-
a curriculum model that reflects the world in of-the-art medical clinic provides on-site learning
Description which our students will practice. TUNCOM has opportunities for students as well as a venue for
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic created an environment that stresses collabora- future clinical research trials.
Medicine (TUNCOM) is Nevada’s first osteopath- tion and ethical and professional behavior, and
ic medical school and the state’s second medical that makes learning enjoyable. TUNCOM is a completely wireless campus with
school. TUNCOM is a branch campus of TUCOM
a virtual library that supports a huge electronic
and was established in 2004 to help address the
health care disparity in Nevada by providing
Combined Degree Programs database for on- and off-campus use. The school’s
Baccalaureate/DO: No 3,600 square foot osteopathic manipulative medi-
graduates for expanding GME programs and an
DO/MA: No cine skills laboratory has 38 hydraulic examina-
increased physician workforce. TUNCOM has the
DO/MS: No tion tables and ceiling-mounted projectors and
largest medical school student body in the state
DO/MPH: No a camera for an optimal visual experience. The
of Nevada.
DO/MBA: No 3,250 square foot gross anatomy laboratory utilizes
DO/JD: No notebook computers at each cadaver table instead
Mission Statement DO/PhD: No of atlases and dissectors. Students also have full
TUNCOM prepares students to become out-
standing osteopathic physicians who uphold the
values, philosophy and practice of osteopathic
medicine, and who are committed to primary
care and a holistic approach to the patient. The
college advances the profession and serves its
students and society through innovative educa-
tion, research and community service.
Setting: Henderson, Nevada; Urban (Las Vegas

Valley)
Date Founded: 2004; Private
Accreditation
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic
Medicine is accredited by the Commission on
Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by
the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
and Universities of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges.
Institutional Affiliation
TUNCOM is part of a larger system of higher
education, Touro College, which was established
in 1970 by Dr. Bernard Lander and has more than

Internet and Intranet access at all seats in the two Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 First-Year Class Matriculants’
spacious, stadium-style lecture halls. Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-1-2011
Selection Factors
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a per-
Application Information Supplemental Application Requirements manent resident visa. Touro University Nevada
Primary application service: AACOMAS Supplemental application required. Letter of College of Osteopathic Medicine does not dis-
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS recommendation from a premedical advisory criminate on the basis of race, religion, national
Latest filing date:* 3-1-2011 committee or letter of recommendation from origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
*For best consideration, applicants should two science professors. MD or DO (preferred) Early submission of the AACOMAS application
submit their AACOMAS application at least four physician letter of recommendation. Signed and prompt return of all supporting material will
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. Technical Standards Certification form. Official enhance an applicant’s chance of receiving an
Academic year/orientation for first-year students transcripts from all previously attended institu- offer for a place in the class.
start date: 8-1-2011 tions of higher education, domestic and foreign.
International students (non-US citizens or temporary First-Year Class Matriculants’
residents) eligible: No MCAT Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Oldest MCAT considered: within 3 years
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Supplemental Application therefore may not equal 100%.
Supplemental application required: Yes Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Send Letters of Recommendation by: Asian: 29%
Fee waiver available: Yes Virtual Evals: Yes Black or African American: 1%
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Interfolio: Yes Hispanic/Latino: 1%
Paper: Yes White: 64%
Other: 5%
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary First-Year Class Matriculants with:
according to the following schedule: Science Majors: 80%
Earliest acceptance date: 9-15-2010 Non-Science Majors: 20%
Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled Baccalaureate degree: 100%
Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: Graduate degree(s): 24%
Applicants are to respond within two weeks of
the date on the letter of acceptance.
Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Early Decision Program (EDP) Science
TUNCOM does not have EDP for notifying
candidates on early admissions.
Biology/Zoology X 8
COM Interview Format Biochemistry
Individual interview with two faculty members. Molecular
Open file for 30 minutes. Biology
Genetics
Inorganic
Financial Information Chemistry X 8
Tuition and Fees Deposit Organic
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants who are notified of admissions offer are Chemistry X 8
asked to respond within two weeks of receiving their Physics X 6
Resident tuition: $39,025 letter of acceptance.
Non-Science
Non-Resident tuition: $39,025 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000 Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
If deposit dependent on residency status: College
Resident fees: $0
Deposit (resident): N/A English X 8
Health Insurance: $1,296 Deposit (non-resident): N/A Behavioral
Deposit due: within 2 weeks of receipt of Sciences X 8
Fees Include: Acceptance Letter Humanities
Student Services r Technology Math/Statistics X 4
Lab r Microscope Rental Deposit refundable: Partial Other
Refundable by:
Student Activities r Financial Aid
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $34,788 Scholarships: No

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM)
Institutional Affiliation prepare future physicians for joint careers in

UMDNJ-SOM Academic Center University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey medicine and law. http://camlaw.rutgers.edu/
DO/PhD: Yes
Office of Admissions The joint DO/PhD program is a unique inter
One Medical Center Drive 2009-2010 Enrollment
departmental program between the departments
Suite 210 Total male: 206
of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology that is
intended to prepare future physicians anticipating
Stratford, NJ 08084-1501 Total female: 257
careers in biomedical research or teaching. http://
www3.umdnj.edu/gsbstrat/DO-PhD_PhD.htm
Phone: (856) 566-7050 First-year male: 61
Additional Program
Fax: (856) 566-6895 First-year female: 74
Masters in Biomedical Sciences: Offered to
E-mail: somadm@umdnj.edu students interested in research or enhancing their
Website: www.som.umdnj.edu Curricular Offerings
science background in preparation for application
to a DO or MD program. Students are required to
There is an emphasis on primary care through- take 30 credits of UMDNJ courses. Courses are of-
out, with patient contact beginning in the first fered in the evenings/weekends. Applications are
year. Cultural competency and interdisciplin- accepted year-round. http://www3.umdnj.edu/
ary concepts are also emphasized. A simulated gsbstrat/mbs/mbs-requirements.htm
patient lab program and small group case-based
learning are used. A limited number of students
are accepted into an optional Problem-Based Special Programs
Learning tract. This case-oriented curriculum • International Medicine Programs: No
encourages problem solving and teamwork and
is geared toward the independent learner.
Post baccalaureate program: No
Combined Degree Programs Summer program(s): Yes
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes Dates: June 2010
Three plus four articulation agreements with Tuition: No cost
select colleges allow qualified candidates to Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Summer
apply during their junior year and begin osteo- Prep Program: Students must have at least a 2.50
Description pathic medical studies in what would tradition- GPA; submit a completed application, including
Located on a modern campus minutes from ally be their senior year. Participants of the two letters of references and official transcripts
center city Philadelphia and just one hour from Baccalaureate/DO program must take the MCAT, from their college or university.
the famous Jersey Shore, UMDNJ-SOM offers an complete all course requirements and interview Program Details: The PREP Program is designed
accredited four-year program leading to a Doctor with members of the admissions committee to to reach the undergraduate student populaton
of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. It is con- be considered for a seat in the class. Acceptance and to provide them with preparation for health
sistently a leader among the osteopathic medical into the undergraduate college and pursuing the careers training through exposure to biomedical
schools in academics, research, funding and stu- three plus four tract does not guarantee accep- research, MCAT instruction, admissions process
dent diversity. The school’s osteopathic graduate tance into UMDNJ-SOM. (Contact Admissions preparation and health careers seminars. It is an
medical education program is one of the largest Office for more information.) intensive, six-week residential study program.
and most comprehensive in the country. DO/MA: No http://som.umdnj.edu/education/student_
DO/MS: Yes services/csar/prep_program.html
Mission Statement The joint DO/MS program is offered in coop- Summer program(s): Yes
The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine eration with the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Dates: June 2010
is dedicated to providing excellence in medical Biomedical Sciences. The program is designed to Tuition: No cost
education, research and health care for New Jersey prepare future physicians with a strong research Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Summer
and the nation. An emphasis on primary health orientation in the Biomedical Sciences. http:// PreMatriculation Program is offered to students ac-
care and community health services reflects the www3.umdnj.edu/gsbstrat/DO-PhD/DO_MS.htm cepted to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine
school’s osteopathic philosophy, with specialty care DO/MPH: Yes Program Details: Summer PreMatriculation Program.
and centers of excellence demonstrating our com- The joint DO/MPH program is offered in coopera- The PreMatriculation Program is an educational
mitment to innovation and quality in all endeavors. tion with the UMDNJ-School of Public Health. program especially designed to facilitate the
The school seeks to develop clinically competent The Masters in Public Health degree is designed to academic, social and environmental adjustment
physicians from diverse backgrounds who are pre- prepare future physicians to address a multitude of of incoming SOM students. It addresses the needs
pared to become leaders in their communities. health issues within our society. http://sph.umdnj. of students who may benefit from an intensive in-
edu/degrees/degreeDetail.cfm?tblDegr_ID_pk=5 troduction to the medical curriculum. Specifically
Setting: Stratford, New Jersey; Suburban DO/MBA: Yes it provides the following opportunities:
The joint DO/MBA program is offered in coop- o An introduction to the most important
eration with Rowan University. The Master of
Date Founded: 1976; Public Business Administration is designed to prepare
aspects of the first-year curriculum
o Direct interaction with administration,
future physicians to establish, build and manage
Accreditation medical practices and/or other business en-
faculty, upper-class students and peers
The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is deavors and assume leadership positions within o Learning skills, and medical terminology
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. o Familiarization with the SOM campus and
College Accreditation (COCA) and by the www.rowan.edu/MBA surrounding area
Commission on Higher Education of the Middle DO/JD: Yes http://som.umdnj.edu/education/student_
States Association of Colleges and Schools. The joint DO/JD program is offered in coop- services/ csar/prematric_program.html
eration with Rutgers University-School of Law
Camden Campus. The program is designed to

Facilities recommendation from pre-medical advisory First-Year Class Matriculants’
committee, or letter of recommendation from
• The centerpiece of the campus is the Selection Factors
Academic Center, a three-story, 110,000 two science professors. The Medical College
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent
square foot building that houses the library, Admissions Test MCAT is required.
residents to apply. Applicants must have com-
basic sciences and anatomy labs, classrooms, pleted their bachelor’s degree prior to matricula-
lounge, student services, cafeteria and well- MCAT tion to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine.
ness center. Oldest MCAT considered: 2007 Any undergraduate major is acceptable, however
• The 74,000 square foot Science Center houses Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes students must complete prerequisite coursework
laboratories and facilities used for leading- Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes prior to matriculation. Applicants must show
edge research and experimentation. academic ability and the ability to succeed in a
• The 54,000 square foot University Education Send Letters of Recommendation by: medical education program. Applicants are also
Center and the 120,000 square foot University Virtual Evals: Yes evaluated on their knowledge of osteopathic
Doctor Pavilion houses the clinical depart- Interfolio: Yes medicine, their exploration of the profession
ments and outpatient services. Paper: Yes and their motivation to enter the profession. An
admission to UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic
Medicine is on a rolling admissions basis and
Residence Regular Acceptance Notice favors the early applicant. Applications are
There are many apartment communities in close Applicants will be requested to submit necessary accepted from out-of-state applicants. All ap-
proximity to the campus. matriculation documents, including a deposit, plication materials should be received prior to
according to the following AACOMAS traffic the application deadlines to be given adequate
Application Information guideline schedule. consideration. UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic
Primary application service: AACOMAS • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS until December 14 of race, religion, national origin, sex, age or
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011 • Those accepted between November 15 and disability.
*For best consideration, applicants should January 14 will have 30 days
submit their AACOMAS application at least four • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 First-Year Class Matriculants’
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. will have 14 days
Academic year/orientation for first-year students • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
start date: 8-1-2011 an immediate deposit
International students (non-US citizens or temporary • Earliest acceptance date: 9-18-2010
residents) eligible: No • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
Asian: 31%
Supplemental Application Black or African American: 11%
Students should contact Admissions Office.
Supplemental application required: Yes • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes
Hispanic/Latino: 7%
Sent to: All Applicants White: 50%
URL: http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admis- Pacific Islander: 0%
sions/admiss_apply.html Early Decision Program (EDP)
Supplemental Application Fee: $90 UMDNJ-SOM does not have EDP for notifying
Fee waiver available: Yes candidates on early admissions. First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver Science Majors: 75%
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 COM Interview Format Non-Science Majors: 25%
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011 The interview is generally a closed file interview Baccalaureate degree: 100%
conducted by a faculty member and a medical Graduate degree(s): 21%
Supplemental Application Requirements student. The interviews are approximately 25 to
Desired minimum cumulative and science GPA 30 minutes in length.
of 3.0. Supplemental application. Letter of
Science
Tuition and Fees Deposit Biochemistry X 3
documents, including a deposit, according to the Molecular
AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above.
Biology X
Non-Resident tuition: $41,039 Genetics X
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $185
Supplemental Application fee: $90 Inorganic
Resident fees: $2,951 If deposit dependent on residency status: No Chemistry X X 8
Non-Resident fees: $2,951 Deposit (resident): $185
Organic
Health Insurance (can be waived): $2,065 Deposit (non-resident): $185
Chemistry X X 8
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: None Physics X X 8
Applied to tuition: Yes Non-Science
Deposit refundable: No Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
College
Computer r Health Service r Financial Aid English X 6
Student Activities Behavioral
Scholarships: Yes
Sciences X 6
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $25,000 Humanities
Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: $156,294 Math/Statistics X 6
Other

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM)
The new College of Pharmacy and College of and planning, financial management, policy,
University of New England Graduate Studies recently joined UNE’s College ethics and law. http://www.une.edu/com/
of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health publichealth/
College of Osteopathic Medicine Professions and College of Arts and Sciences. DO/MBA: No
Office of Recruitment, Student and DO/JD: No
Alumni Services 2009-2010 Enrollment DO/PhD: No
11 Hills Beach Road Total medical school enrollment: 495 Additional Programs:
Total male: 233 Distance courses in Medical Biochemistry,
Biddeford, ME 04005 Total female: 262 Medical General Chemistry I and II, Organic
First-year enrollment: 127 Chemistry I and II, Medical Biology, Microbiology
Phone: (207) 602-2329 First-year male: 60 for Health Professions, Medical Physiology, and
Fax: (207) 602-5967 First-year female: 67 Introductory Statistics for Health Professions.
E-mail: UNECOMadmissions@une.edu Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 4,267 Additional courses are in development. Courses
Website: www.une.edu/com/admissions can be used to meet prerequisites. http://www.
Curricular Offerings une.edu/com/online
The UNE-COM curriculum focuses on three ar- Post-baccalaureate articulation agreements with
eas of excellence: primary care, osteopathic prin- select universities allow qualified candidates
ciples and practices and geriatrics. The approach to apply during their post-bac program prior
is one of progressive acquisition of knowledge, to completion of prerequisite courses and the
attitude and skills throughout the four years. MCAT. Conditional acceptances may be offered
The Patient First curriculum begins with a focus pending the successful completion of the MCAT,
on a solid preparation in the basic sciences and all academic requirements and positive recom-
an exposure to the physician-patient relation- mendation from post-baccalaureate program.
ship through early clinical experiences. A cadre http://www.une.edu/com/admissions
of practicing clinicians and basic scientists who
bring the real world into the classroom teach Special Programs
the systems-based modules of the second-year • Master of Public Health and Graduate Certificate
curriculum. Clinical skills are enhanced from in Public Health dual-degree opportunities
the beginning with community placements and • Anatomy/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
practice with simulated patients.
Description Undergraduate Fellowship
The third year is devoted to core clerkships in in- • Dean’s Research Fellowship
The University of New England College of
ternal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, sur- • Distance courses in Medical Biochemistry,
Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM) is committed
gery, psychiatry, obstetrics and community health Medical General Chemistry I and II, Organic
to serving the people of New England through
at clinical campuses in the Northeast. Students are Chemistry I and II, Medical Biology and
an emphasis on educating primary care physi-
involved in patient care and didactic sessions in Microbiology for Health Professions to meet
cians. UNE-COM offers academic excellence, a
ambulatory, hospital and rural settings. The third prerequisites.
supportive learning environment and a beauti-
year concludes with a student colloquium. Year
ful ocean-side campus. Centers of Excellence • International Medicine Programs: No
four requires clerkships in osteopathic manipula-
include Neuroscience and Pain, and Community
tive treatment, emergency medicine, surgery and
and Public Health. The College has been recog-
internal medicine while providing an opportunity Preparatory Programs
nized for excellence in primary care, osteopathic Post baccalaureate program: No
for 18 weeks of electives throughout the United
manipulative medicine, and geriatric education. Summer program(s): No
States and overseas.
Mission Statement Facilities
The University of New England College of
Baccalaureate/DO: Yes • Outstanding gross anatomy and osteopathic
Osteopathic Medicine transforms students into
Three plus four articulation agreements with se- manipulative medicine laboratories in the
health care leaders who advance patient-
lect colleges allow qualified candidates to apply Harold Alfond Center for Health Sciences.
centered, high-quality osteopathic primary care
during their junior year and begin osteopathic Students have 24-hour access to classrooms
and community health for the people of New
medical studies in what would traditionally be and labs, and the entire building supports
England and the nation.
their senior year. Conditional acceptances may wireless connectivity.
be offered pending completion of the MCAT and • Clinical Performance Center for work with
Setting: Biddeford, Maine; Rural, Oceanside all academic requirements. Acceptance into the standardized patients and patient simulators.
undergraduate college and pursuing the three • Expanding basic science research capacity
Date Founded: 1978; Private plus four tract does not guarantee acceptance in the new Pickus Center for Biomedical
into UNE-COM. http://www.une.edu/com/ Research.
Accreditation admissions • University Campus Center includes fitness
The University of New England College of DO/MA: No center, racquetball court, gym, indoor track and
Osteopathic Medicine (UNE-COM) is accred- DO/MS: No pool, with an extensive intramurals program.
ited by the Commission on Osteopathic College DO/MPH: Yes • Campus is in a beautiful location where the
Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission UNE-COM students can earn their Master of
Saco River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
on Institutions of Higher Education of the New Public Health (MPH) degree with most of the
England Association of Schools and Colleges. courses offered online. The MPH curriculum also
includes a workplace-based practicum and a Application Information
summer intensive workshop. The 46-credit hour Primary application service: AACOMAS
Institutional Affiliation Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
curriculum is designed to enhance students’
The College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
skills in a variety of professional areas including
five colleges at the University of New England. *For best consideration, applicants should
analysis, communication, program development

submit their AACOMAS application at least four Regular Acceptance Notice arts and letters, communication, humanities and
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. Applicants will be requested to submit necessary social sciences.
Academic year/orientation for first-year students matriculation documents, including a deposit, Applicants are evaluated on their demonstra-
start date: Early August 2011 according to the following AACOMAS traffic tion of scholastic abilities; exposure to and
International students (non-US citizens or temporary guideline schedule. experience in health care and human services;
residents) eligible: Yes • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have leadership, community service and/or research
until December 14 experience; interest in practicing primary care,
Supplemental Application • Those accepted between November 15 and practicing in New England and/or working in
Supplemental application required: Yes January 14 will have 30 days underserved communities; and the maturity and
Sent to: Screened Applicants • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14 desire to work collaboratively with classmates,
Supplemental Application Fee: $55 will have 14 days faculty, health care providers and patients. An
Fee waiver available: Yes • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
understanding of the unique philosophy and
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver an immediate deposit practice of osteopathic medicine is critical.
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-15-2010 Personality and the ability to establish rapport
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011 and trust with classmates, colleagues and future
patients; sense of responsibility; and maturity are
• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: important. UNE-COM does not discriminate on
Supplemental Application Requirements AACOM traffic guidelines. the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,
Completion of pre-requisite courses required • Requests for deferred entrance considered: No gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran
before supplemental application is offered.
status or disabling conditions.
MCAT no older than two years at time of applica-
tion. Online supplemental application with short Early Decision Program (EDP)
answer/essay questions. Strong healthcare expe- UNE-COM does not have EDP for notifying First-Year Class Matriculants’
rience, leadership involvement and community candidates on early admissions. Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
service/volunteerism. Letter of recommendation Percentages are based on self-reported data and
from pre-health committee, pre-health advisor COM Interview Format therefore may not equal 100%.
or two faculty members. Letter of recommenda- Open file interview with one or more faculty American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
tion from another non-academic professional. members, clinicians or administrators; select
Asian: 3%
Letter of recommendation from an osteopathic second-year students often participate in the
physician is strongly recommended. Criminal interview process. Candidates are scheduled for Black or African American: 1%
background check after acceptance and prior to one 30-40 minute interview as part of a half-day Hispanic/Latino: 0%
matriculation. of on-campus activities. White: 96%
MCAT First-Year Class Matriculants’
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2008 Selection Factors First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes Academic requirements include ninety (90) Science Majors: 66%
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered semester hours or 75 percent credit toward a
Additional Comments: While the January 2011 Non-Science Majors: 34%
baccalaureate degree—any academic major is
MCAT will be accepted, applicants should know acceptable—from a regionally accredited college Baccalaureate degree: 99%
that a supplemental application will not be of- or university. Successful completion of the MCAT Graduate degree(s): 17%
fered without an MCAT score. is required prior to prospective students being
offered a supplemental application. Prospective
Send Letters of Recommendation by: students are encouraged to strengthen their com- Premedical Coursework
Virtual Evals: Yes mand of the sciences through additional courses in
Interfolio: Yes anatomy, calculus, chemistry, genetics, microbiol- Science
Paper: Yes ogy and/or physiology as well as coursework in Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Financial Information Biochemistry X 3
Molecular
Tuition and Fees Deposit Biology X
Genetics X
Resident tuition: $43,120 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Inorganic
Non-Resident tuition: $43,120 Chemistry X X 8
Supplemental Application fee: $55 Organic
Resident fees: $635 If deposit dependent on residency status: Chemistry X X 8
Non-Resident fees: $635 Deposit (resident): N/A Physics X X 8
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines Non-Science
Additional Deposit: $1,500 Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Fees Include:
Second deposit/first tuition installment is due 60 College
days from receipt of first deposit. English X 6
Lab r Microscope Rental Applied to tuition: Yes Behavioral
Computer Health Service Deposit refundable: Yes Sciences X
r
Refundable by: June 1 ($1,500 additional deposit; $500
Student Activities Humanities X
r initial deposit is non-refundable)
Math/Statistics X
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $19,600 Financial Aid Other
Scholarships: Yes

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas
College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM)
Institutional Affiliation Additional Program:

University of North Texas University of North Texas Health Science Center. TCOM offers a four-year Rural Medicine
The Health Science Center is a member institu- Curriculum. The rural program requires ad-
Health Science Center Texas ditional coursework that prepares students for
tion of the University of North Texas System.
College of Osteopathic Medicine the challenges faced by rural physicians. The
Admissions and Outreach Office 2009-2010 Enrollment coursework focuses on public health, telemedi-
cine, environmental health and specific clinical
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard Total medical school enrollment: 685
skills that are beneficial for rural physicians.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699 Total male: 369
http://www.hsc.unt.edu/Ruralmed/
Total female: 316
Phone: (817) 735-2204 First-year male: 101 Special Programs
Toll Free: (800) 535-TCOM First-year female: 85 • Students may choose to conduct research in
Fax: (817) 735-2225 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 36,206 a wide range of basic science disciplines to
E-mail: TCOMAdmissions@hsc.unt.edu complement their medical interests. In addi-
Website: www.hsc.unt.edu Curricular Offerings tion to dual degree programs, there are two
Instruction in the first two years is presented programs available for students. A one-year
according to organ systems of the body. TCOM Fellowship in Manipulative Medicine is avail-
extensively uses instruction based on clinical cases. able for students between the second and third
Beginning in the first semester, students are placed years of training for those who wish to conduct
in a variety of clinics and agencies to help them research, teach and practice patient care in this
become familiar with many facets of community specialty. A Primary Care Clinical Research
health care and health problems that will play a Fellowship program is available for those who
role in their lives as physicians. During years three wish to pursue an academic career as faculty in
and four, students are assigned to a series of core family medicine.
rotations in clinical skills, family medicine, internal • International Medicine Programs: No
medicine, manipulative medicine, obstetrics and
gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, emer- Preparatory Programs
gency medicine, geriatrics, primary care partner- Post baccalaureate program: Yes
ship and subspecialty internal medicine. Students Dates: 5-22-2010
also have the opportunity to participate in elective Tuition: $7,176 In-State; $20,594 Out-of-State
rotations during their third and fourth years. Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Two semes-
Description ters of English, one semester of calculus/statis-
The University of North Texas Health Science Combined Degree Programs tics, four semesters of biology, two semesters of
Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Baccalaureate/DO: Yes chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry,
(UNTHSC-TCOM) is a state-supported osteo- TCOM offers a joint BS/DO program with the two semesters of physics. Applicants must also
pathic medical school committed to education, re- University of North Texas and the University of have an MCAT score.
search, patient care and service. UNTHSC-TCOM Texas at Dallas. The program allows students to Program Details: A one-year master’s program
graduates one of highest percentages of primary complete both their undergraduate degree and is offered through the Graduate School of
care physicians in the nation and has received rec- medical degree in seven years. http://www.hsc. Biomedical Sciences. Students complete a
ognition both locally and nationally for its efforts unt.edu/education/tcom/sevenyearprogram.cfm core science curriculum along with additional
to meet the needs of underserved populations. DO/MA: No courses on ethics, biostatistics, health disparities
DO/MS: Yes and clinical research. http://www.hsc.unt.edu/
A five-year DO/MS program is offered jointly Education/gsbs/medicalsciences.cfm
Mission Statement through the Texas College of Osteopathic Summer program(s): No
The vision of the Texas College of Osteopathic
Medicine and the UNTHSC Graduate School of
Medicine is to: provide a medical school that offers
a state-of-the-art curriculum, dynamic clinical
Biomedical Sciences. http://www.hsc.unt.edu/ Facilities
education/dual/do_ms.cfm • The Health Science Center campus is located
rotations and unique graduate medical education;
DO/MPH: Yes on 33 acres outside downtown Fort Worth
be a major contributor in clearly defined and well-
Students have the opportunity to complete a five- in the city’s Cultural District. The campus is
focused medical research; provide a strong clinical
year DO/MPH program with the UNTHSC School surrounded by some of the nation’s more pres-
program that serves our community through col-
of Public Health. The program provides students tigious art galleries and museums, as well as a
laborative and entrepreneurial efforts; and offer
with specialized training to develop, integrate and number of residential areas.
leadership to our profession and community.
apply culturally competent social, psychological • State-of-the-art facilities help prepare stu-
and biomedical approaches to the promotion and
Setting: Fort Worth, Texas; Suburban preservation of health. Students may choose among
dents for their careers in medicine. The gross
anatomy lab features computers with special-
a number of different concentrations. http://www. ized software packages designed to maximize
Date Founded: 1970; Public hsc.unt.edu/education/dual/do_mph.cfm student learning. TCOM was the first medical
DO/MBA: No school in Texas to utilize simulators in clinical
Accreditation DO/JD: No instruction. Clinical training rooms are also
The University of North Texas Health DO/PhD: Yes available so that students can practice their
Science Center–Texas College of Osteopathic A six- to seven-year DO/PhD Medical Scientist skills with standardized patients.
Medicine (UNTHSC-TCOM) is accredited Training Program is offered jointly through the
• The Gibson D. Lewis Library contains more
by the Commission on Osteopathic College Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and the
than 60,000 items and subscribes to several
Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on UNTHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
thousand print and electronic publications.
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges Some funding is available during the research
portion of the program. http://www.hsc.unt.edu/ • An abundance of study areas on campus are
and Schools.
education/dual/do_ms.cfm used for small group sessions or large tutorials.

Application Information Send Letters of Recommendation by: English or other expository writing courses.
Primary application service: TMDSAS Virtual Evals: Yes Although an applicant’s academic record is
Earliest filing date: 5-1-2010 – Opening date of Interfolio: Yes important, TCOM examines a number of other
TMDSAS Paper: Yes factors when selecting our next incoming class.
Latest filing date: 10-1-2010 Evaluations should be sent to the Texas Medical We look for students who demonstrate the great-
Academic year/orientation for first-year students start and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). est promise of becoming skilled osteopathic
date: 7-18-2011 physicians. Applicants will be evaluated on
International students (non-US citizens or temporary Regular Acceptance Notice their personal integrity, maturity, creativity and
residents) eligible: Yes Follows TMDSAS system. motivation for a career in medicine; ability to
Applicants are classified as either residents Earliest acceptance date: 10-15-2010 Non-residents; work cooperatively; ability to contribute to the
or non-residents in accordance to the rules 11-15-2010 TX residents diversity of the class; and dedication to service
and regulations set forth by the Texas Higher Latest acceptance date: 8-11-2011; Until class is of others. Personal experiences, job history
Education Coordinating Board. Applicants are filled (if applicable) and motivation to become an
classified regardless of immigration status. Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: osteopathic physician also will be considered.
Two weeks. As a state-supported medical school, TCOM is
Supplemental Application Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes required to admit 90 percent Texas residents
Supplemental application required: Yes for each entering class. Up to 10 percent of each
Sent to: All Applicants Early Decision Program (EDP) entering class may be filled with non-residents
URL: http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom/ EDP available for: Both Residents and Non- with outstanding credentials.
onlineapps.cfm Residents
Supplemental Application Fee: No EDP applications due: 8-1-2010 First-Year Class Matriculants’
Fee waiver available: N/A EDP supplemental materials due: 8-1-2010
Waiver conditions, if offered: N/A
Applicants notified: 9-15-2010
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 5-1-2010 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 10-15-2010 therefore may not equal 100%.
COM Interview Format American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
Interviews are partially closed file. Interviews are Asian: 36%
Supplemental Application Requirements conducted individually by faculty members in
Applicants are required to complete their pri- two 30-minute sessions. Black or African American: 3%
mary application through the Texas Medical and Hispanic/Latino: 6%
Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) White: 48%
on or before October 1 of the year prior to ma-
Selection Factors Pacific Islander: 0%
triculation. The primary application is available
online at www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas. A supple- A minimum of 90 semester credit hours (or an
mental application is also required through the equivalent number of quarter hours) toward a First-Year Class Matriculants with:
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited Science Majors: 76%
U.S. college or university (or Canadian equiva- Non-Science Majors: 24%
Applicants are also required to have at least two lent) are required at the time of application (some
letters of evaluation submitted on their behalf Baccalaureate degree: 72%
courses may be in progress). Strong preference
to the TMDSAS. A health professions committee will be given to those who have completed all Graduate degree(s): 28%
packet may be used in lieu of this requirement. of their requirements for the bachelor’s degree
before entering medical school. Applicants are
MCAT also encouraged to complete their prerequisite Premedical Coursework
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2006 coursework with letter grades rather than using
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes a pass/fail option. Science courses must include Science
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: No laboratory experiences and must be at the level Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Additional Comments: TCOM prefers scores from taken by majors in those disciplines. The writing Biology/Zoology X X 14
MCAT tests taken over the past three years. requirement may be met with creative writing,
Biochemistry X
Molecular
Financial Information Biology X
Tuition and Fees Deposit Genetics X
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Comments: TCOM is a member of the Texas Medical Inorganic
and Dental Schools Application Service. Chemistry X X 8
Resident tuition: $11,053 Organic
Non-Resident tuition: $26,803 Chemistry X X 8
Supplemental Application fee: $0 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Physics X X 8
Resident fees: $3,824 Deposit (resident): N/A
Non-Resident fees: $3,824 Deposit (non-resident): N/A Non-Science
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit due: Follow TMDSAS Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Additional Deposit: N/A College
Fees Include: Applied to tuition: N/A English X 6
Student Services Technology Deposit refundable: N/A Behavioral
r r
Refundable by: N/A Sciences X
Humanities X
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 90% Math/Statistics X 3
Student Activities r Scholarships: Yes Other

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Virginia Campus (VCOM–VC)
Curricular Offerings • Two theatre classrooms seat 190 each.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic The curriculum at VCOM is innovative and Sixteen moderately sized rooms are avail-
modern. The faculty of VCOM recognizes that able for small group learning. Clinical Skills
Medicine–Virginia Campus Laboratories are interconnected using
students learn in a number of ways. Students
Office of Admissions generally assimilate a knowledge base through modern video computer technology and net
2265 Kraft Drive instruction, reading and experience. VCOM meeting. VCOM-VC provides a classroom
environment that affords optimum learning
Blacksburg, VA 24060 developed a hybrid curriculum consisting of
lectures, computerized case tutorials, laboratory conditions while demonstrating respect for
experiences, clinical skills laboratories and clini- students and faculty alike.
Phone: (540) 231-6138
cal experiences throughout the four years. • The 22,000 square foot state-of-the-art Center
Fax: (540) 231-5252 for Simulation and Technology houses simu-
E-mail: admissions@vcom.vt.edu Combined Degree Programs lated patient and treatment rooms including
Website: www.vcom.vt.edu Baccalaureate/DO: No surgery, pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics and
DO/MA: Yes gynecology and intensive care unit.
Five-year program with Virginia Tech • Osteopathic manipulation labs provide an
DO/MS: Yes intimate educational environment.
Five-year program with Virginia Tech or Duke • The Institute for Biomechanical and Sports
University Medicine Research houses a deceleration sled
DO/MPH: Yes that simulates car and small plane crashes, en-
Five-year program with Johns Hopkins abling researchers to understand the mechan-
University ics of bone trauma.
DO/MBA: Yes • An 11,000 square foot research laboratory
Five-year dual degree program with Virginia houses seven biomedical research laboratories.
Tech
DO/JD: No
DO/PhD: Yes
Residence
The town of Blacksburg and the New River Valley
Program with Virginia Tech.
provide an array of housing opportunities for
Students with a strong GPA are eligible to apply
VCOM-VC students. Private apartment and town-
for a combined degree program during their
home complexes catering to graduate students
Description third year.
and young professionals are conveniently located
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine across the street, throughout Blacksburg, and in
(VCOM) is committed to serving the rural and Special Programs neighboring communities. VCOM-VC students
underserved areas of the Appalachian Region, • Medical Missions at VCOM provides care to also enjoy the serene environment of the sur-
providing international medical service, enhanc- underserved and disadvantaged populations rounding rural areas.
ing diversity and advancing medical research. throughout rural Virginia, the Appalachian
region, and globally in developing countries. Application Information
Mission Statement • Global Medicine Programs: Essential to the Primary application service: AACOMAS
The Mission of the Edward Via College of practice of Osteopathic Medicine is the belief Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Osteopathic Medicine is to provide medical edu- that people are healthy only when they are Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
cation and research that prepares global-minded, healthy in mind, body and spirit. Around the *For best consideration, applicants should
community-focused physicians and improves the world, VCOM partners with many organiza- submit their AACOMAS application at least four
health of those most in need. VCOM faculty, staff, tions to improve the spiritual and social well- weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
and students value: professionalism, integrity, being of a community as well as its physical
duty, compassion, altruism, knowledge, and criti- and mental health care needs. VCOM students Academic year/orientation for first-year students
cal thinking. and faculty provide year-round clinics in start date: mid-August 2011
El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican International students (non-US citizens or temporary
residents) eligible: In select cases.
Setting: Blacksburg, Virginia; Rural college town Republic. Guatemala is our next frontier.
Applicants should select VCOM on the AACOMAS
http://www.vcom.vt.edu/outreach.html
application. While a drop down box will appear for
Date Founded: 2003; Private applicants to specify their first choice of preferred
Preparatory Programs campus, note that responses at this stage are for
Post baccalaureate program: Yes
Accreditation Special tracks for entrance are available for
AACOMAS data collection purposes only. Upon
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is receipt of the AACOMAS application by VCOM, eli-
Nurse Practitioners and Masters-level Physician
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic gible applicants will be invited to submit a second-
Assistants. Transcripts will be reviewed on an
College Accreditation (COCA). ary application where the applicant may designate
individual basis to determine a fast track for
he or she wishes to be considered for one or both
completing the prerequisite courses.
Institutional affiliation Summer program(s): No
campuses. Students who are invited for interview
Virginia Tech will interview on the campus of first choice. See
VCOM’s website for more information.
Facilities
2009-2010 Enrollment • The primary VCOM-VC academic building is
Total medical school enrollment: 691 approximately 60,000 square feet and is situ-
Total male: 343 Supplemental application required: Yes
ated on a nine-acre campus.
Total female: 348 Sent to: Screened Applicants
• VCOM-VC offers a state-of-the-art anatomy
First-year enrollment: 189 URL: http://www.vcom.vt.edu/admissions/
lab with plastinated specimens and a ventila- application.html
First-year male: 111 tion system that allows the air to circulate 15
First-year female: 78 Supplemental Application Fee: $85
times per hour. Fee waiver available: Yes
• Wireless campus.

Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for accepted from areas throughout the United
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 an immediate deposit States.
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011 • Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010
Supplemental Application Requirements • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled VCOM screens all AACOMAS applications within
In order to be considered for a Secondary Applica- two weeks of receipt. Candidates who present a
tion, candidates must present a minimum overall strong science GPA and MCAT score are invited
AACOM traffic guidelines. The maximum time
and science GPA of 2.75. Competitive applicants to submit the Secondary Application and letters
for applicant to accept offer of admission is 2
present a minimum overall and science GPA of 3.3 of recommendation. Completed applications
1/2 months. This applies to candidates who
and MCAT at or above 25. Two letters of recom- are reviewed by campus ranked number 1 on the
receive an offer of admission on or around
mendation are required: one from a premedical Secondary Application for academic prepared-
October 1 and will not be required to send a
advisor or science faculty member and one from ness, health care experience, volunteer outreach,
deposit until December 14.
an osteopathic physician. Additional letters of and commitment to the osteopathic profession.
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes VCOM utilizes a rolling admissions process.
recommendation are accepted.
Thus, candidates who submit an application ear-
Applicants will have the opportunity to rank Early Decision Program (EDP) ly and return all required documents promptly
VCOM campus preference on the Secondary EDP available for: Both Residents and will be at an advantage in the admissions pro-
Application. Once the campus location is selected Non-Residents cess. VCOM recognizes, values and affirms that
and, if eligible, the applicant will be invited for EDP applications due: 7-1-2010 diversity contributes richness to the college and
an interview on that campus. Candidates will not EDP supplemental materials due: 8-15-2010 enhances the quality of education
interview on both campuses. See VCOM’s website Applicants notified: 10-1-2010
for more information. First-Year Class Matriculants’
COM Interview Format Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
MCAT The interview day at VCOM-VC is scheduled
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Candidates will at-
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes tend a VCOM-VC information session, par-
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes, Considered ticipate in three one-on-one interviews, tour
the VCOM-VC campus, dine with at least two Asian: 12%
Additional Comments: Although VCOM is willing
to consider the January MCAT score, candidates VCOM-VC students during a confidential lun- Black or African American: 9%
who apply with the January MCAT may be placed cheon session, tour Blacksburg and the Virginia Hispanic/Latino: 9%
on a Waiting List. Tech campus and meet with a representative White: 70%
of the financial aid office. Each candidate will
interview with at least one biomedical science
Send Letters of Recommendation by:
faculty member and one physician for 30 min-
Virtual Evals: Yes First-Year Class Matriculants with:
utes in the faculty member’s office.
Interfolio: Yes
Science Majors: 85%
Paper: Yes
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Non-Science Majors: 15%
Regular Acceptance Notice Selection Factors Baccalaureate degree: 100%
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary VCOM seeks to admit a portion of the class from Graduate degree(s): 12%
matriculation documents, including a deposit, qualified applicants based in Virginia, North
according to the following AACOMAS traffic Carolina, South Carolina and the Appalachian
guideline schedule: Region. (The Appalachian region consists
• Those accepted prior to November 15 will have of rural and underserved areas of Alabama,
Science
until December 14 Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West
Virginia). Although VCOM seeks students from Biology/Zoology X X 8
rural and Appalachian regions, all qualified Biochemistry X
applicants are considered and students are
will have 14 days Molecular
Biology X
Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
Resident tuition: $33,558 AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Chemistry X X 8
Non-Resident tuition: $33,558 Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $1,500 Physics X 6
Resident fees: $827.50 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Non-Resident fees: $827.50 Deposit (resident): $1,500
Health Insurance: $2,750 Deposit (non-resident): $1,500 College
Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines English X 6
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A Behavioral
Applied to tuition: Yes Sciences
Deposit refundable: No Humanities
Math/Statistics X
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 85.3% Other
Student Activities Scholarships: Yes Additional Coursework: VCOM requires six
Average scholarship/grant: $13,619 additional hours of upper-level biomedical
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $26,500 science including, but not limited to: biochem-
istry, immunology, genetics, microbiology,
Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: $184,394 anatomy and physiology.

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Carolinas Campus (VCOM–CC)
Date Founded: 2010; Private organizations to improve the spiritual and

Edward Via Virginia College of social well-being of a community, as well as its
physical and mental health care needs. VCOM
Osteopathic Medicine–Carolinas Accreditation
students and faculty provide year-round clinics
Campus (VCOM–CC) Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine is
in El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican
accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic
Office of Admissions* College Accreditation (COCA). The Carolinas
Republic. Guatemala is our next frontier.
http://www.vcom.vt.edu/outreach.html
350 Howard Street Campus is a branch campus of VCOM and has
Spartanburg, SC 29303 been approved by the South Carolina Council on
*Prior to Oct. 1, 2010, please address correspon- Higher Education to recruit and enroll students
for fall 2011. Post baccalaureate program: Available at VCOM–VC
dence to the VCOM-Virginia Campus address. Summer program(s): No
E-mail: admissions@vcom.vt.edu
Website: www.vcom.vt.edu Institutional affiliation
Wofford College Facilities
• The VCOM-CC building is 65,000 square feet
and located on an 18-acre campus.
2009-2010 Enrollment
Total medical school enrollment: N/A • VCOM-CC offers a state-of-the-art anatomy
Total male: N/A lab with plastinated specimens and a ventila-
Total female: N/A tion system that allows the air to circulate 15
First-year enrollment: N/A times per hour.
First-year male: N/A • Two theatre classrooms seat far beyond the
First-year female: N/A projected 150 enrollment. Twelve moderately
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,439 sized rooms are available for small group
Note: VCOM-Carolinas Campus will matriculate learning. Six clinical skills laboratories are
the first class of 150 students in August 2011. interconnected using modern video com-
puter technology and net meeting. VCOM-CC
provides a classroom environment that affords
Curricular Offerings optimum learning conditions while demon-
The curriculum at VCOM is innovative and strating respect for students and faculty alike.
modern. The faculty of VCOM recognizes that
Description students learn in a number of ways. Students
To meet our mission, VCOM recruits, educates, generally assimilate a knowledge base through Residence
and graduates students from South Carolina, instruction, reading and experience. VCOM The town of Spartanburg provides an array of
North Carolina, Virginia, and the Appalachian developed a hybrid curriculum consisting of housing opportunities for VCOM-CC students.
Region. Currently, students from the Carolinas lectures, computerized case tutorials, laboratory Private apartment and townhome complexes
make up about 20 percent of the student body at experiences, clinical skills laboratories and clini- catering to graduate students and young profes-
the campus in Virginia. “We are excited to estab- cal experiences throughout the four years. sionals are conveniently located throughout
lish the first comprehensive osteopathic medical Spartanburg, and in neighboring communities.
school campus in the Carolinas in August 2011,” VCOM-CC students also enjoy the serene environ-
commented Jim Wolfe, PhD, VCOM’s President. Combined Degree Programs ment of the surrounding areas.
“We have had a strong and growing presence in Baccalaureate/DO: No
the Carolinas over recent years, with five estab- DO/MA: Yes
Five-year program with Virginia Tech Application Information
lished clinical campuses in North Carolina and Primary application service: AACOMAS
one in South Carolina for third- and fourth-year DO/MS: Yes
Five-year program with Virginia Tech or Duke Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
medical students. The four-year medical school Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011
campus in Spartanburg is the next logical step for University
DO/MPH: Yes *For best consideration, applicants should
us in our commitment to the Carolinas.” submit their AACOMAS application at least four
Five-year program with Johns Hopkins
University weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
VCOM has collaborated with Spartanburg
Regional Medical Center (SRMC) for the past DO/MBA: Yes Academic year/orientation for first-year students
six years for the clinical education of third and Program with Virginia Tech start date: mid-August 2011
fourth-year medical students. Numerous VCOM DO/JD: No International students (non-US citizens or temporary
graduates are currently completing residency DO/PhD: Yes residents) eligible: In select cases.
programs in both South and North Carolina. Program with Virginia Tech. Applicants should select VCOM on the AACOMAS
Third-year VCOM-CC students with a strong GPA application. While a drop down box will appear for
will be eligible for combined degree programs applicants to specify their first choice of preferred
Mission Statement offered at VCOM–VC. campus, note that responses at this stage are for
The Mission of the Edward Via College of
AACOMAS data collection purposes only. Upon
Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is to provide
medical education and research that prepares Special Programs receipt of the AACOMAS application by VCOM, eli-
• Medical Missions at VCOM provide care to gible applicants will be invited to submit a second-
global-minded, community-focused physicians
underserved and disadvantaged popula- ary application where the applicant may designate
and improves the health of those most in need.
tions throughout rural South Carolina, North he or she wishes to be considered for one or both
VCOM faculty, staff, and students value: profes-
Carolina, Virginia, the Appalachian campuses. Students who are invited for interview
sionalism, integrity, duty, compassion, altruism,
region, and globally in developing countries. will interview on the campus of first choice. See
knowledge, and critical thinking.
VCOM’s website for more information.
• Global Medicine Programs: Essential to the
Setting: Sparanburg, South Carolina: fast- practice of Osteopathic Medicine is the
growing college town, home to Wofford College, belief that people are healthy only when
they are healthy in mind, body and spirit. Supplemental application required: Yes
Converse College, and University of South
Around the world, VCOM partners with many Sent to: Screened Applicants
Carolina - Upstate.

URL: http://www.vcom.vt.edu/admissions/ until December 14 applicants are considered and students are ac-
application.html • Those accepted between November 15 and cepted from areas throughout the United States.
Supplemental Application Fee: $85 January 14 will have 30 days
Fee waiver available: Yes VCOM screens all AACOMAS applications within
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver two weeks of receipt. Candidates who present a
will have 14 days
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 7-1-2010 strong science GPA and MCAT score are invited
• Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for to submit the Secondary Application and letters
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 3-15-2011 an immediate deposit of recommendation. Completed applications
• Earliest acceptance date: 10-1-2010 are reviewed by campus ranked number 1 on the
Supplemental Application Requirements • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled Secondary Application for academic prepared-
In order to be considered for a Secondary Applica- • Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: ness, health care experience, volunteer outreach,
tion, candidates must present a minimum overall AACOM traffic guidelines. The maximum time and commitment to the osteopathic profession.
and science GPA of 2.75. Competitive applicants for applicant to accept offer of admission is 2 VCOM utilizes a rolling admissions process.
present a minimum overall and science GPA of 3.3 1/2 months. This applies to candidates who Thus, candidates who submit an application ear-
and MCAT at or above 25. Two letters of recom- receive an offer of admission on or around ly and return all required documents promptly
mendation are required: one from a premedical October 1 and will not be required to send a will be at an advantage in the admissions pro-
advisor or science faculty member and one from deposit until December 14. cess. VCOM recognizes, values and affirms that
an osteopathic physician. Additional letters of diversity contributes richness to the college and
recommendation are accepted. enhances the quality of education.

Applicants will have the opportunity to rank Early Decision Program (EDP) First-Year Class Matriculants’
VCOM campus preference on the Secondary EDP available for: Both Residents and
Application. Once the campus location is selected Non-Residents Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
and, if eligible, the applicant will be invited for EDP applications due: 7-1-2010 Percentages are based on self-reported data and
an interview on that campus. Candidates will not EDP supplemental materials due: 8-15-2010 therefore may not equal 100%.
interview on both campuses. See VCOM’s website Applicants notified: 10-1-2010 American Indian or Alaska Native: N/A
for more information. Asian: N/A
COM Interview Format Black or African American: N/A
MCAT The interview day at VCOM-CC is scheduled from Hispanic/Latino: N/A
Oldest MCAT considered: April 2007 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Candidates will attend a
Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes White: N/A
VCOM-CC information session, participate in
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes, Considered three one-on-one interviews, dine with VCOM– Pacific Islander: N/A
Additional Comments: Candidates who apply with CC representatives during a luncheon session,
the January MCAT may be placed on a Waiting tour the area adjacent to campus and meet with a First-Year Class Matriculants with:
List. representative of the financial aid office. Science Majors: N/A
Non-Science Majors: N/A
Send Letters of Recommendation by: First-Year Class Matriculants’ Baccalaureate degree: N/A
Virtual Evals: Yes Selection Factors
Interfolio: Yes Graduate degree(s): N/A
Paper: Yes VCOM seeks to admit a portion of the class from
qualified applicants based in Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina and the Appalachian Premedical Coursework
Applicants will be requested to submit necessary Region. (The Appalachian region consists
of rural and underserved areas of Alabama, Science
matriculation documents, including a deposit, Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
according to the following AACOMAS traffic Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New
guideline schedule: York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Biology/Zoology X X 8
Virginia). Although VCOM seeks students from Biochemistry X
rural and Appalachian regions, all qualified
Molecular
Biology X
Inorganic
Tuition and Fees Deposit Chemistry X X 8
AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule above. Chemistry X X 8
Non-Resident tuition: $33,558 Physics X 6
Resident fees: $827.50 If deposit dependent on residency status: Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Non-Resident fees: $827.50 Deposit (resident): $1,500
College
Health Insurance: $2,750 Deposit (non-resident): $1,500
English X 6
Fees Include: Additional Deposit: N/A Behavioral
Applied to tuition: Yes Sciences X
Deposit refundable: No Humanities X
Math/Statistics X
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: N/A
Other
Student Activities Scholarships: N/A Additional Coursework: VCOM requires six
Average scholarship/grant: N/A additional hours of upper-level biomedical
science including, but not limited to: biochem-
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $26,500 istry, immunology, genetics, microbiology,
Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: N/A anatomy and physiology.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Date Founded: 1972; Public DO/MPH: No

West Virginia School of DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No
Osteopathic Medicine Accreditation
DO/PhD: No
Office of Admissions The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
(WVSOM) is accredited by the Commission on
400 North Lee Street Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Special Programs
Lewisburg, WV 24901 • Student organizations are active in many civic
Institutional Affiliation and health-related activities in the community.
Toll Free: (800) 356-7836 or (888) 276-7836 Freestanding; falls under the governance of • International Medicine Programs: No
Fax: 304-647-6384 the West Virginia Higher Education Policy
E-mail: admissions@osteo.wvsom.edu Commission. Preparatory Programs
Website: www.wvsom.edu Post baccalaureate program: In process of
2009-2010 Enrollment developing
Total medical school enrollment: 778 Summer program(s): No
Total male: 409
Total female: 369 Facilities
First-year enrollment: 215 Located in historic Lewisburg, WVSOM’s 51.5-acre
First-year male: 124 campus combines green spaces and tree-shaded
First-year female: 91 areas with new and recently renovated buildings.
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: N/A WVSOM’s state-of-the-art Clinical Evaluation
Center opened in August 2009. It includes 24
Curricular Offerings examination rooms, 15 patient simulator robots, a
The WVSOM curriculum is carefully constructed standardized patient area and an integrated, com-
to thoroughly prepare graduates for practice in puterized digital recording system that records
any setting. However, the WVSOM educational students’ clinical encounters. The Center for Rural
program is tailored to meet the unique needs of Medicine and Technology, completed in 2006, is
patients in rural, medically underserved areas. a cutting-edge instructional facility housing two
Faculty members are particularly committed modern 200-seat lecture halls, a commons area
to teaching in a student-friendly atmosphere. and office space.
Description Specialty clinics and health screenings allow
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic
students to develop clinical skills and bedside Other WVSOM facilities constructed, renovated,
Medicine (WVSOM) has the feel of a small school
manner. The common thread of osteopathic or expanded in the last five years include: the
with a national reputation. WVSOM’s excellence
principles and holistic medicine ties together Fredric W. Smith Science Building expansion that
has earned the school national recognition for
all elements of WVSOM’s curriculum. WVSOM increased the Gross Anatomy Lab space in 2006;
11 consecutive years as a leader in primary care,
offers one integrated curricular track for its the Robert C. Byrd Clinic, an on-campus primary
family medicine and rural medicine in the highly
osteopathic medical students. care clinic that provides varied clinical training
regarded U.S.News & World Report’s annual “Best
opportunities, doubled in size in 2005; the new
Graduate Schools” rankings. WVSOM provides
a cutting-edge, 21st century, clinically integrated Combined Degree Programs Admissions Center completed in 2005; and the
Baccalaureate/DO: No Founders’ Activity Center renovation completed
approach to medical education. Students learn
DO/MA: No in 2009. The Founders’ Center is a recreation
the practice of patient-centered medicine and
DO/MS: No and fitness facility for students, faculty, staff and
develop lifelong learning and leadership skills in
a caring family atmosphere. Graduates are well-
prepared to succeed in any field of medicine they
choose to pursue.
Mission Statement
The mission of the West Virginia School of
Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is to educate
students from diverse backgrounds as lifelong
learners in osteopathic medicine and other com-
plementary health-related programs; to advance
scientific knowledge through academic, clinical
and basic science research; and to promote
patient-centered, evidence-based medicine.
WVSOM is dedicated to serve, first and foremost,
the state of West Virginia and the special health
care needs of its residents, emphasizing primary
care in rural areas. WVSOM prepares its osteo-
pathic medical students to enter any specialty
and to practice in any location.
Setting: Lewisburg, West Virginia; Rural

their families. The Roland P. Sharp Alumni and Send Letters of Recommendation by: care fields, health-related experiences and
Conference Center, used by on-campus and Virtual Evals: Yes scholastic achievement.
off-campus groups for programs, meetings and Interfolio: Yes
events, outdoor area expansion completed in Paper: Yes First-Year Class Matriculants’
2009. Other: E-mail letters, if original follows by mail Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Application Information Regular Acceptance Notice therefore may not equal 100%.
Primary application service: AACOMAS Applicants will be requested to submit necessary American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS matriculation documents, including a deposit,
Asian/Pacific Islander: 13%
Latest filing date:* 2-15-2011 according to the following AACOMAS traffic
*For best consideration, applicants should guideline schedule: Black or African American: 1%
submit their AACOMAS application at least four • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have Hispanic/Latino: 2%
weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date. until December 14 White: 84%
Academic year/orientation for first-year students • Those accepted between November 15 and
start date: 8-1-2011 (early August) January 14 will have 30 days First-Year Class Matriculants with:
International students (non-US citizens or temporary • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14
Science Majors: 76%
residents) eligible: Considered will have 14 days
Supplemental Application an immediate deposit
Supplemental application required: Yes • Earliest acceptance date: 9-8-2010 Graduate degree(s): 8%
Sent to: Screened Applicants • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
Supplemental Application Fee: $40 In-State; • Maximum time for applicant to accept offer:
$80 Out-of-State
Fee waiver available: No
AACOMAS traffic guidelines Premedical Coursework
Supplemental app. latest filing date: Rolling
Science
Early Decision Program (EDP) Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
WVSOM does not have EDP for notifying candi- Biology/Zoology X X 8
Supplemental Application Requirements dates on early admissions.
Supplemental application and fee. Letters of Biochemistry X
recommendation from an osteopathic physi- Molecular
cian and from a premedical advisor, a premedi-
COM interview format Biology X
A 30-minute, open file interview includes a
cal advisory committee or an approved basic Genetics X
clinician, a basic science professor and the
science faculty member. WVSOM “Statement of
Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary” form.
Director of Admissions or Director of Student Inorganic
Verification form for classification as a West
Recruitment. Chemistry X X 8
Virginia resident student for WV residents only. Organic
WVSOM “Health and Technical Standards for First-Year Class Matriculants’ Chemistry X X 8
Admission and Graduation” form. Selection Factors Physics X X 8
The Committee on Admissions of the West Non-Science
MCAT Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine recom- Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Oldest MCAT considered: 2008 mends acceptance of applicants on the basis of
motivation for osteopathic medicine, motivation College
to serve in rural communities in the primary English X 6
Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Considered
Behavioral
Sciences X
Humanities X
Financial Information Math/Statistics
Tuition and Fees Deposit Other
Non-Resident tuition: $49,950 Amount of deposit to hold place in class:
Supplemental Application fee: Special note: Deposit amount differs depending on
In-State $40 West Virginia residency status.
Out-of-State $80 $500 In-State $2,000 Out-of-State
Deposit (resident): $500 (2nd deposit)
Fees Include: Deposit (non-resident): $1,000 (2nd deposit)
Student Services r Technology
Additional Deposit: The above amount includes
Lab r Microscope Rental a first and a second deposit amount.
Computer Health Service Applied to tuition: Yes
r
Student Activities r
Financial Aid
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $21,930 Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 95%
Scholarships: Yes
Average 2008 graduate indebtedness: $176,297 Average scholarship/grant: $1,000

Western University of Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Western U/COMP)
excellence in curriculum, translational research, designed to help students from nine health
Western University of Health Sciences/ service and osteopathic clinical practice. professions to work as a cohesive health care
team through problem-based learning, clinical
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Setting: Pomona, California; Urban area in experiences and simulation.
of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) Southern California. COMP-Northwest:Lebanon,
COMP-Pomona, CA OR; Rural/small town setting in Willamette Preparatory Programs
COMP-Northwest, Lebanon, OR Valley of Oregon. Post baccalaureate program: Master of Science in
Medical Sciences (MSMS), 2010
COMP Admissions Summer program(s): Intensive Summer Anatomy
309 E. Second Street Date Founded: 1977; Private. COMP-
Northwest will have its inaugural class in 2011. Course (ISAC)
Pomona, CA 91766-1854 Dates: 6-21-2010
Tuition: None
Accreditation Prerequisites/Academic Qualifications: Selected
Phone: (909) 469-5335 Western University is accredited by the
students who have accepted our offer are invited
Fax: (909) 469-5570 Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
to participate in the summer Intensive Summer
E-mail: admissions@westernu.edu and Universities of the Western Association of
Anatomy Course (ISAC). Students who success-
Website: www.westernu.edu Schools and Colleges (WASC).
fully complete this program are exempt from
taking the first semester anatomy course. They
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the
participate as facilitators during the dissection
Pacific (WesternU/COMP) is accredited by
labs and receive a stipend.
the Commission on Osteopathic College
Summer program(s): Summer Medical Sciences
Accreditation (COCA).
Prep Program (SMSPP)
Dates: June 2010
Institutional affiliation Tuition: Varies
Western University of Health Sciences Program Details: The purpose of this program
is to prepare incoming DO students for medi-
2009-2010 Enrollment cal school by providing an introduction to
Total medical school enrollment: 874 Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry and Osteopathic
Total male: 462 Manipulative Medicine. This program is of-
Total female: 412 fered through our Learning Enhancement and
First-year enrollment: 206 Academic Development Office (LEAD).
First-year male: 115 http://www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/lead/
Description First-year female: 91 lead-about.xml
COMP and COMP-Northwest support WesternU Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,399
in its mission to increase the availability of physi- Facilities
cians to serve the needs of the people living in the Curricular Offerings Western University/COMP is housed in a newly
western region of the United States. The College The curriculum at COMP is a four-year, full- constructed 180,000 sq. ft. Health Education
of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific provides time academic program leading to the degree Center (HEC). It features auditoriums, class-
the educational basis for internship and residen- of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). The rooms, small group learning breakouts, teach-
cies in all medical specialties. The academic curriculum stresses the interdependence of ing and research laboratories , commons areas,
environment fosters respect for the uniqueness the biological, clinical, behavioral and social conference rooms, and faculty offices. The
of each human being. Students are prepared to sciences. The curriculum prepares students to newly completed 75,000 sq. ft. Patient Care
function as competent, caring, lifelong learners practice osteopathic medicine across a full spec- Center (PCC) meets the needs of residents of the
with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy and trum of specialties, with special emphasis on the Pomona Valley and serves as a training facil-
leaders in interprofessional health care delivery. maintenance of health and treatment of disease. ity for the University’s students. Faculty and
The integrated and early clinical experience has students from all health professions colleges
The establishment of a permanent COMP- proven to be extremely successful based on stu- and programs will form an interprofessional
Northwest campus in the Willamette Valley, dent assessments and national licensing health care team that will evaluate patients with
Oregon will be addressing the health care needs exams. chronic systemic conditions such as diabetes
of residents throughout the Northwest. We mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and neurological
will achieve our goal of educating osteopathic
Combined Degree Programs rehabilitative conditions, to name a few. COMP
physicians from the Northwest, in the Northwest, students complete their third- and fourth-year
for the Northwest by attracting students with clinical rotations at some of the top hospitals in
DO/MA: No
outstanding personal and academic qualities, Southern California and the Pacific Northwest,
DO/MSBS: Yes
and teaching them to recognize and develop including the University’s primary rotation sites:
DO/MSHS: Yes
the knowledge, behaviors, and skills necessary Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton,
DO/MSMS: Yes
for the effective and compassionate practice of Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey,
DO/MPH: No
medicine. Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, Garfield Medical
DO/MBA: No
DO/JD: No Center of Monterey Park and Riverside County
Mission Statement DO/PhD: No Regional Medical Center in Riverside. In the
The Mission of the College of Osteopathic Northwest, students train at Good Samaritan
Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is to prepare Regional Medical Center in Corvallis; Mercy
students to become technically competent, cultur- Special Programs Medical Center in Roseburg, OR; Rouge Valley
ally sensitive, professional and compassionate • International Medicine Programs: Students can Medical Center in Medford; St. Charles in
physicians who are lifelong learners and will serve complete up to two elective rotations in their Bend, OR; Legacy Health System in Portland;
society by providing comprehensive, patient- fourth year. Franciscan Health System in Tacoma; and
centered health care with the distinctive osteo- • Inter-Professional Education: WesternU has Harrison in Kitsap County, WA.
pathic philosophy. This is accomplished through developed a comprehensive program, that is

Application Information Send Letters of Recommendation by: for a graduate who will lead a successful and
Primary application service: AACOMAS Virtual Evals: Yes productive life as an osteopathic physician.
Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS Interfolio: Yes Academic success documented by a challeng-
Latest filing date:* 2-1-2011 Paper: Yes ing undergraduate curriculum and supported
*For best consideration, applicants should sub- by above-average grades and Medical College
mit their AACOMAS application early. Regular Acceptance Notice Admission Test (MCAT) scores are important
Academic year/orientation for first-year students Applicants will be requested to submit necessary in selecting candidates for admission and may
start date: 8-1-2010 matriculation documents, including a deposit, suggest future academic success. However, the
International students (non-US citizens or temporary according to the following AACOMAS traffic admissions committee recognizes that these
residents) eligible: Yes guideline schedule: statistics, by themselves, do not guarantee later
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have success as a physician. Therefore, non-academic
living in the U.S. should be prepared to provide until December 1 criteria significantly impact the selection deci-
proof of legal U.S. residency at the time of inter- • Those accepted between November 15 and sion. Western University/COMP seeks a diverse
view. If eligible, Form I-20 will be issued only January 14 will have 30 days and balanced student population and considers
after an offer of acceptance. • Those accepted between January 15 and May 14
factors such as work experiences, volunteer lead-
ership, knowledge of osteopathic medicine and
will have 14 days
professional promise. Preference will be given to
Supplemental Application • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
highly qualified applicants who understand the
Supplemental application required: Yes an immediate deposit health care needs of residents throughout the
Sent to: Screened Applicants • Earliest acceptance date: 9-2010 Northwestern Region.
Supplemental Application Fee: $65 • Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled
Waiver conditions, if offered: AACOMAS waiver First-Year Class Matriculants’
Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010 Maximum time is 12 weeks.
Supplemental app. latest filing date: 2-26-2011 • Requests for deferred entrance considered: Yes Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity:
Supplemental Application Requirements Early Decision Program (EDP) American Indian or Alaska Native: -1%
Applicants should select their campus of choice, Western U/COMP does not have EDP for notify-
ing candidates on early admissions. Asian/Pacific Islander: 43%
Pomona or Lebanon, but may be considered for
both campuses. Supplemental Application, letter Black or African American: 0%
of recommendation from premedical advisory COM Interview Format Hispanic/Latino: -1%
committee preferred, or letter of recommenda- Individual interview with a panel of up to 3: phy- White: 47%
tion from one classroom professor, who must be sician, faculty, staff, or student. Interviews are
in the sciences. Letter of recommendation from
a physician, preferably a DO. Interviews and
a half-hour long. Interviewer has the option of First-Year Class Matriculants with:
reviewing the application beforehand. Students
acceptances are offered on a rolling basis from Science Majors: 80%
should plan on spending the day on campus.
September through February or until the class Students will interview at their campus of Non-Science Majors: 20%
is filled. Apply early, as meeting the AACOMAS choice; under special circumstances, interviews Baccalaureate degree: 100%
deadline is not a guarantee of consideration for may be given for entry at the alternate site. Graduate degree(s): 18%
admission.
MCAT Selection Factors Premedical Coursework
Oldest MCAT considered: 1-2007
We seek well-rounded, achievement oriented,
lifelong learners whose character, maturity and Science
sense of dedication will establish the foundation Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Biochemistry X X
Molecular
Tuition and Fees Deposit Biology X
Source: 2009-2010 tuition. Data subject to change. Applicants should submit necessary matriculation Genetics X
Resident tuition: $43,330 documents, including a deposit, according to the
Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
Amount of deposit to hold place in class: $2,000 Organic
Resident fees: N/A
Non-Resident fees: N/A If deposit dependent on residency status: Chemistry X X 8
Health Insurance: Can be waived. Deposit (resident): $1,000 Physics X X 8
Deposit (non-resident): $1,000
Non-Science
Fees Include: Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
Student Services Technology College
Western University/COMP requires two acceptance
Lab Microscope Rental deposits. English X 6
Computer Health Service Applied to tuition: Credited to student’s Behavioral
account after matriculation Sciences X 6
Student Activities r Deposit refundable: No Humanities
Math/Statistics
Enrolled students with federal financial aid: 89% Other
Average 2009 graduate indebtedness: $210,108 Scholarships: Yes Additional Coursework: Immunology, Anatomy
Average scholarship/grant: Varies and Physiology are recommended.

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCU-COM)
Date Founded: 2008; Private eight standardized patient examination rooms

William Carey University and a state-of-the-art telemedicine center. The
medical school’s computer system is wireless
College of Osteopathic Medicine Accreditation
and campus-wide. Biomedical research will be
Office of Admissions William Carey University College of Osteopathic
accomplished in conjunction with the University
Medicine holds provisional accreditation
498 Tuscan Avenue, Box 194 from the Commission on Osteopathic College
of Southern Mississippi.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Accreditation (COCA) and is accredited by
WCU-COM will offer clinical training at a
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
community-based training network representing
Phone: (601) 318-6235 Association of Colleges and Schools (CC-SACS).
more than 6,000 beds in three states: Mississippi,
Fax: (601) 318-6332 Arkansas and Louisiana.
E-mail: Emily Bennett,
Institutional Affiliation
WCU-COM is part of William Carey University.
ebennett@wmcarey.edu Application Information
Website: www.wmcarey.edu Primary application service: AACOMAS
2010-2011 Enrollment Earliest filing date: Opening date of AACOMAS
Total medical school enrollment: 100 projected Latest filing date:* 3-1-2011
Total male: *For best consideration, applicants should
Total female: submit their AACOMAS application at least
First-year enrollment: 100 projected four weeks prior to this school’s latest filing date.
First-year male:
First-year female: Academic year/orientation for first-year students
Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 3,226 start date: 8-16-2011
Curricular Offerings residents) eligible: Yes
WCU-COM’s curriculum features hours in
behavioral and community medicine, physi- Supplemental Application
cal diagnosis and Osteopathic Principles and Supplemental application required: Yes
Practices (OPP). The curriculum in the first two Sent to: All Applicants
years is discipline based; traditional subjects are URL: By Invitation Only
covered using case-based learning, traditional Supplemental Application Fee: $50
lecture and lab, and computer simulation. Fee waiver available: No
Description Waiver conditions, if offered: N/A
William Carey University College of Osteopathic
Medicine (WCU-COM) is a private institution
Combined Degree Programs Supplemental app. earliest filing date: 6-1-2010
Baccalaureate/DO: No Supplemental app. latest filing date: 4-15-2011
with a smaller class size to promote an environ-
DO/MA: No
ment of individual attention with faculty and
DO/MS: No Supplemental Application Requirements
staff. WCU-COM’s curriculum and coursework
DO/MPH: No Two letters of recommendation from science
are very similar to other osteopathic medical
DO/MBA: No faculty members or a pre-medical committee.
school programs, except that WCU-COM pro-
DO/JD: No Letter from an osteopathic physician who is a
vides special emphasis in the following critical
DO/PhD: No member of the AOA.
areas:
1. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
2. Community and Behavioral Medicine Special Programs MCAT
3. Ambulatory Care • In keeping with the mission of WCU-COM, Oldest MCAT considered: 2007
4. Rural and Community-Based Medical Practice William Carey University’s Board of Trustees Accept September 2010 MCAT Scores: Yes
believes that osteopathic medical students Accept January 2011 MCAT scores: Yes
Mission Statement should have every opportunity to excel both
academically and organizationally.
The mission of William Carey University College Send Letters of Recommendation by:
of Osteopathic Medicine (WCU-COM) is to • Distinctive Curriculum in: Virtual Evals: No
prepare men and women to become osteopathic o Disaster Preparedness Interfolio: No
physicians through an emphasis on primary care, o Regional Health Issues Paper: Yes
lifelong learning and scholarly activity. o Oral Health
o Third World Medicine (elective) Regular Acceptance Notice
By using a community-based training model, the Applicants will be requested to submit necessary
• International Medicine Programs: Yes
COM will educate and train graduates who are matriculation documents, including a deposit,
committed to serving the health care needs of all according to the following AACOMAS traffic
individuals with special attention directed to the Preparatory Programs
guideline schedule:
medically underserved and diverse populations Post baccalaureate program: Yes
of the state, region and international mission Summer program(s): No
until December 14
field.
Facilities
Setting: Hattiesburg, MS Two newly constructed buildings (48,500
square foot) will be completed in summer 2010,
along with a third administrative building in will have 14 days
December 2010. They will contain two amphi- • Those accepted after May 15 may be asked for
theater lecture halls, student activity and study an immediate deposit
areas, faculty offices, a state-of-the-art OPP Lab, • Earliest acceptance date: 11-1-2009
new anatomy lab, two clinical simulator rooms,

• Maximum time for applicant to accept offer: 3
months
Science
WCU-COM does not have EDP for notifying Biochemistry
candidates on early admissions. Molecular
Biology
COM Interview Format Genetics
Open file, 30 to 40 minutes, two faculty members Inorganic
Chemistry X X 8
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Organic
Selection Factors Chemistry X X 8
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Physics X X 8
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis
of race, gender, color, religion, creed, national Non-Science
origin, age, or disabilities in admissions or in Course Req. Rec. Lab Sem. Hrs
the administration of its education policies, College
programs, or activities. English X 6
Behavioral
First-Year Class Matriculants’ Sciences
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity: Humanities
Percentages are based on self-reported data and Math/Statistics
therefore may not equal 100 percent.
American Indian or Alaska Native: N/A Other
Asian: N/A Additional Coursework:
Black or African American: N/A
Hispanic/Latino: N/A
White: N/A
Pacific Islander: N/A

Science Majors: N/A
Non-Science Majors: N/A
Baccalaureate degree: N/A
Graduate degree(s): N/A
Resident tuition: $38,000 documents, including a deposit, according to the
Resident fees: $0
Non-Resident fees: $0 If deposit dependent on residency status:
Health Insurance: N/A Deposit (resident): N/A
Deposit (non-resident): N/A
Fees Include: Deposit due: AACOMAS traffic guidelines
Computer Health Service r
Financial Aid
Student Activities r Enrolled students with federal financial aid: N/A
Scholarships: Yes
Estimated Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $22,000 Average scholarship/grant: N/A

Acknowledgments
This publication was a collaboration between AACOM and all of the

osteopathic medical schools. AACOM would especially like to thank
everyone at the individual colleges who provided or reviewed information.
Compiled and edited by: Wendy Fernando, Tom Levitan, Gina M. Moses.
Page layout by: Lisa Etienne
Photo Credits
AACOM thanks the following colleges for providing photographs for
this publication.
Cover: (from left to right)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Back Cover:
Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Inside:
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1
Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2
A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of
New York Institute of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 11 and 17
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 25
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27
Note: The photographs displayed with each institution (pages 28 through 87)
are from that institution.
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ATSU/KCOM 3,176 177 698 166 3,234 177 698

ATSU/SOMA1 2,812 103 204 3,277 105 204

AZCOM 2,992 258 705 149 3,208 267 799

CCOM 4,928 181 676 163 5,169 202 722

DMU-COM 3,265 228 850 197 3,185 222 869

KCUMB-COM 2,958 269 1,022 234 3,067 251 1,013

LECOM 3,744 274 973 217 4,424 374 1,091

LECOM-Bradenton1 2,823 166 632 159 3,464 169 626

LMU-DCOM1 2,016 168 320 2,297 167 475

MSUCOM 3,128 221 845 198 3,430 327 959

NSU-COM 3,442 239 925 218 4,194 241 928

NYCOM/NYIT4 4,410 298 1,175 290 4,656 315 1,182

OSU-COM 1,712 95 354 82 1,871 98 357

OUCOM 3,170 120 447 103 3,385 120 463

PCOM 5,573 271 1,088 269 6,120 272 1,083

GA-PCOM 2,364 91 338 73 2,677 88 339

PCSOM 1,979 83 306 74 2,302 83 302