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About the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)...... 1 Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (Map and Locations)...... 2 Overview of Osteopathic Medicine ...... 4 Why Consider a Career in Osteopathic Medicine?...... 5 Shadowing a DO and Learning about the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine ...... 6 The Osteopathic Oath...... 7 Prerequisites...... 8 General Admission Requirements...... 11 Grade Point Averages for Entering Students...... 11 Mean Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Scores...... 12 Criminal Background Checks...... 12 Applications, First-Year Enrollment, Total Enrollment and Graduates ...... 14 Financial Aid...... 15 Overview of the Four-Year Curriculum...... 16 Board Examinations and Licensure...... 17 Commitment to Diversity...... 18 AACOMAS Introduction/How to Apply...... 19 Application Deadlines...... 20 Application Fees...... 21 Application Process Guidelines...... 22 Applicant Protocol...... 22 AACOMAS User Agreement...... 23 AACOMAS FAQs ...... 24 The Admissions Interview...... 29 Interview Suggestions...... 29 Interview Resources...... 30 Osteopathic Training for Health Professionals...... 31 Suggested Sources for More Information...... 32 Individual College Descriptions (see next page) ...... 34-85 AACOM-Sponsored Discount Programs...... 86 Other AACOM Publications...... 87 Acknowledgments...... 88 Photo Credits...... 88

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book Individual College Descriptions

A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 34 A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona...... 36 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University...... 38 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University...... 40 Des Moines University – College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 42 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... 44 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 46 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton Campus...... 48 Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 50 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 52 New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology...... 54 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 56 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 58 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... 60 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 62 Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... 64 Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine...... 66 Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York...... 68 Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – California...... 70 Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine – Nevada Campus...... 72 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine...... 74 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 76 University of North Texas Health Science Center/ Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 78 Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine...... 80 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine...... 82 Western University of Health Sciences/ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific...... 84

vi american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine About the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

Mission of an open electronic forum for facilitating communication and knowledge management. By promoting The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic community-oriented and learner-centered medical Medicine promotes excellence in osteopathic medical education, and a preventive medicine perspective, education, in research and in service, and fosters osteopathic medical education programs train physi- innovation and quality among osteopathic colleges to cians to provide high-quality health care to meet the improve the health of the American public. public’s changing health care needs. The AACOM office is positioned to assume a leadership role in promoting continuous quality improvement of osteopathic medical education. AACOM facilitates the development of medical educators and administrators. It is internationally recognized as a primary resource for innovative teaching techniques and methodologies; for advances in curriculum design and evaluation strategies; for enhanced teaching tools; and for highlighting best practices in the delivery of education in Osteopathic Principles and Practice. It promotes and facilitates clinical, basic science, health care services, and medical education research and its dissemination, promotes the training of researchers, and identifies sources of research and other grant and contract funding. AACOM sponsors internationally Vision recognized meetings on osteopathic medical education and research. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is recognized as the international The AACOM office is the national leader in the leader of osteopathic medical education (OME) and processing of applications for colleges of osteopathic an international leader of medical education. Through medicine, and in enhancing the OME applicant pool. the colleges of osteopathic medicine and its Councils, AACOM maintains collaborative relationships with AACOM coordinates the role of OME in the U.S. health other organizations that serve a complementary pur- care system and promotes and fosters excellence pose. AACOM is recognized as the primary source of throughout medical education. useful data concerning OME and facilitates data-based decision making. It is the major resource of OME infor- Osteopathic medical education develops physicians mation and analysis for government policymakers through a continuum of education that is based upon and other entities, and an advocate on behalf of the osteopathic philosophy and practice and the training colleges of osteopathic medicine. of physicians who are highly qualified in the knowledge, skills, and temperament to lead and participate in the delivery of health care in the 21st Century. OME AACOM consists of knowledge-based learning communities 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310 that are innovative in their advanced use of technology Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-7231 for collaboration, communication and the delivery of www.aacom.org outcome-based curriculum. AACOM supports the use

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) currently accredits 23 colleges of osteopathic medicine in 26 locations.

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1. A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU/KCOM) 800 West Jefferson Street Kirksville, Missouri 63501 5. Des Moines University–College of (660) 626-2121 Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM) http://www.atsu.edu 3200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50312 2. A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/School of (515) 271-1400 Osteopathic Medicine – Arizona (ATSU/SOMA) http://www.dmu.edu/com/ 5850 East Still Circle Mesa, Arizona 85206 6. Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ (480) 219-6000 College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCUMB-COM) http://www.atsu.edu 1750 Independence Boulevard Kansas City, Missouri 64106-1453 3. Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of (816) 283-2000 Midwestern University (AZCOM) http://www.kcumb.edu 19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85308 7. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) (623) 572-3200 1858 West Grandview Boulevard http://www.midwestern.edu/azcom/ Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 (814) 866-6641 4. Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of http://www.lecom.edu Midwestern University (CCOM) 555 31st Street 8. LECOM–Bradenton Campus (LECOM-Bradenton) Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-1235 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard (630) 969-4400 Bradenton, Florida 34211-4909 http://www.midwestern.edu/ccom/ http://www.lecom.edu/bradenton/

american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 9. Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of 18. Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–New York Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) (TOUROCOM) 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway 230 West 125th Street Harrogate, Tennessee 37752 New York City, New York 10027 (423) 869-3611 (212) 851-1199 http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom http://www.touro.edu/med/

10. Michigan State University College of 19. Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) (TUCOM-CA) East Fee Hall 1310 Johnson Lane East Lansing, Michigan 48824 Vallejo, California 94592 (517) 355-9616 (707) 638-5200 or 1-888-652-7580 http://www.com.msu.edu/ http://www.tu.edu

11. New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York 20. TUNCOM–Nevada Campus (TUNCOM-NV) Institute of Technology (NYCOM/NYIT) 874 American Pacific Drive Northern Boulevard Henderson, Nevada 89014 Old Westbury, New York 11568-8000 http://www.tu.edu/departments.php?id=44 (516) 686-3747 http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/ 21. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey– School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) 12. Nova Southeastern University–College of One Medical Center Drive, Suite 312 Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) Stratford, New Jersey 08084 3200 South University Drive (856) 566-6000 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328 http://som.umdnj.edu/ (954) 262-1100 or 1-800-356-0026 http://medicine.nova.edu 22. University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) 13. Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine 11 Hills Beach Road (OUCOM) Biddeford, Maine 04005 Grosvenor, Irvine and Parks Halls (207) 283-0171 Athens, Ohio 45701 http://www.une.edu/com/ (740) 593-2500 http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu 23. University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 14. Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences– at Fort Worth (UNTHSC/TCOM) College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-COM) 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard 1111 West 17th Street Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107 (817) 735-2000 (918) 582-1972 http://www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom/ http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/college/ 24. Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) 15. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) 2265 Kraft Drive 4170 City Avenue Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1694 (540) 443-9106 (215) 871-6100 http://www.vcom.vt.edu http://www.pcom.edu 25. Western University of Health Sciences/College of 16. Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Western U/COMP) Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM) 309 East Second Street/College Plaza 625 Old Peach Tree Road Pomona, California 91766-1889 Gwinett County, Georgia 30024 (909) 623-6116 (678) 225-7531 http://www.westernu.edu/comp.html http://www.pcom.edu/General_Information/georgia/ georgia.html 26. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) 17. Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine 400 North Lee Street (PCSOM) Lewisburg, West Virginia 24901-1961 147 Sycamore Street (304) 645-6270 Pikeville, Kentucky 41501-1194 http://www.wvsom.edu (606) 432-9617 http://pcsom.pc.edu

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book Overview of Osteopathic Medicine

steopathic medicine is a distinctive form They practice in all types of environments, including of medicine practiced in the United States. the military, and in all specialties, from family medicine OOsteopathic physicians use all of the knowl- to obstetrics to surgery to cardiology. edge, skills, tools and technology available to modern From their first day of medical school, DOs are trained physicians, with the added benefits of a holistic to look at the whole person, which means they see philosophy and a system of hands-on diagnosis and each person as more than just a collection of body treatment known as osteopathic manipulative medi- parts that may become injured or diseased. DOs are cine. Doctors of osteopathic medicine emphasize taught that the whole person is greater than the sum of helping each person achieve a high level of wellness by his or her parts. This holistic approach to patient care focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. means that osteopathic medical students learn how to treat the patient as a partner in the health care process. They are trained to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and they get the opportunity to practice these skills in the classroom and a variety of other settings. Because of the whole-person approach to medicine, approximately 59 percent of all DOs choose to practice in the primary care disciplines of family practice, general internal medicine and pediatrics. The remaining 41 percent go on to specialize in one of any number of practice areas. If a medical specialty exists, you will find DOs practicing it. While America’s 53,000 active DOs account for only 6 percent of the country’s physicians, they handle over 9 percent of all office visits in rural areas, and 7 percent Osteopathic medicine was founded in the late 1800s of all office visits in urban areas.1 DOs also boast a in Kirksville, Missouri, by Andrew Taylor Still, MD, strong history of serving rural and underserved areas, who believed that some medical practices of the day often providing their unique brand of compassionate, often could cause more harm than good. After losing patient-centered care to some of the most economi- members of his immediate family to meningitis, Dr. cally disadvantaged members of our society. Still focused on developing a system of medical care that would promote the body’s innate ability to heal In addition to studying all of the typical subjects you itself. He called his system of medicine osteopathy, would expect student physicians to master, osteo- now known as osteopathic medicine. pathic medical students complete approximately 200 additional hours of training in osteopathic manipula- Osteopathic physicians, also known as DOs, work tive medicine. This system of hands-on diagnosis and in partnership with their patients. They consider the treatment helps alleviate pain, restore motion, and impact that lifestyle and community have on the health support the body’s natural structure to help it function of each individual, and they work to erase barriers to more efficiently. good health. DOs are licensed to practice the full scope of medicine in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, One key concept osteopathic medical students learn Puerto Rico, and other territories of the United States. is that structure influences function. Thus, if there is a

american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine problem in one part of the body’s structure, function in that area and in other areas may be affected. For example, restriction of motion in the lower ankle can restrict motion in the knee, hip, and lumbar spine, causing symptoms throughout. By using osteopathic manipulative medicine techniques, DOs can help restore motion to these areas and eliminate pain. Another integral tenet of osteopathic medicine is that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Many of osteopathic medicine’s manipulative techniques are aimed at reducing or eliminating impediments to proper structure and function so that this self-healing mechanism can assume its role in restoring a patient’s health. In addition to their strong history of providing high- Why Consider a Career in quality patient care, DOs conduct clinical and basic Osteopathic Medicine? science research to help advance the frontiers of medicine and to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Do you want to be the type of physician who sees osteopathic approach to patient care. Founded in patients as more than a symptom or disease? Do you 2001, the National Osteopathic Research Center in Fort want to be the kind of physician who gets involved in Worth, Texas, seeks to promote osteopathic clinical his or her community and who spends time getting to outcomes research. The center serves as a catalyst for know his or her patients as people? Are you the kind of person who is compassionate, who enjoys meeting and getting to know a diverse range of people from many different backgrounds and socioeconomic groups? Are you the kind of person who has solid communication skills and a healing touch? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, osteopathic medicine may be a good career option for you. Generally, osteopathic medical schools are looking for a variety of personal qualities in the applicants they admit to their schools and, ultimately, to the osteopathic profession. Osteopathic medical schools admit many nontraditional students. Typically, these students come to osteopathic medicine as a second career from an amazing number of backgrounds. Osteopathic developing and conducting multi-center, collaborative medical schools have admitted students who have clinical research studies. Initial studies have focused been administrators, managers or executives in busi- on demonstrating the effectiveness of osteopathic ness, attorneys, professional musicians, newspaper manipulative medicine as it applies to many facets of reporters, allied health care providers, and the list goes patient care. on. Many of these students have families, and some are single parents. Approximately 25 percent of the For more information about the history of osteo- students in osteopathic medical schools fall into the pathic medicine, see the reference and resource list category of “nontraditional students.” starting on page 32 of this book.

1 Source: American Osteopathic Association, Fact Sheet 2006

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book contacts in the osteopathic profession. Contact them, and let them know that you are looking to shadow and learn more about becoming an osteopathic physician. • The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) membership office. The AOA maintains an online national directory of practicing DOs. A locality search will give you contact information, and in many cases will link you to the website of your state’s osteopathic association. • Contacting state osteopathic associations. Many of the state associations compile lists of their members who have indicated an interest in having prospective osteopathic medical students shadow them. • Your college’s pre-health advisor. Admission to osteopathic medical school is competitive and selective. A person who is well-rounded, has Once you have found a doctor near you, call or send a broad background, demonstrates the qualities listed the doctor a letter. (Remember most doctors are very above and who has demonstrated academic excel- busy, so please be respectful if you cannot speak lence has the best chance for admission to osteopathic directly to the DO.) If you explain your interest and medical school. share your enthusiasm for the profession, many DOs’ offices will be delighted to host you for a day or two. They will be able to show you what they do so that you Shadowing a DO and Learning about the can decide if you want to study osteopathic medicine. Practice of Osteopathic Medicine Current osteopathic medical students are another Colleges of osteopathic medicine encourage applicants good source of information about osteopathic medical to learn more about the profession by identifying an education. The colleges have student ambassador pro- osteopathic physician to shadow. Many of the colleges grams, alumni, student government leaders and mem- require applicants to get to know a DO and request a bers of the Student Osteopathic Medicine Association, letter of recommendation as part of the application all of whom are eager to talk about their schools with process. Applicants should meet and spend time shad- prospective medical students. For further information, owing the physician. This provides the applicant with contact the admissions office at the schools in which exposure to the osteopathic profession and enhances you are interested. awareness of osteopathic medical philosophy. Working with a physician will prepare the applicant for the To contact the AOA Membership Office: DO Directory: application interview. Completing this crucial step http://www.osteopathic.org/directory.cfm also demonstrates the applicant’s commitment to the AOA Website: http://www.osteopathic.org osteopathic profession. If you do not have access to the Internet, Students should contact an osteopathic physician contact the AOA at: before applying for admission, beginning as early as American Osteopathic Association possible while in undergraduate education. 142 East Ontario Street The best ways for finding osteopathic physicians Chicago, IL 60611 include: (800) 621-1773 • Osteopathic college admission and alumni offices. (312) 202-8000 (for international calls) Admission and alumni officials at school have many

american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine The Osteopathic Oath

I do hereby affirm my loyalty to the profession I am about to enter. I will be mindful always of my great responsibility to preserve the health and life of my patients, to retain their confidence and respect both as a physician and a friend who will guard their secrets with scrupulous honor and fidelity, to perform faithfully my professional duties, to employ only those recognized methods of treatment consistent with good judgment and with my skill and ability, keeping in mind always nature’s laws and the body’s inherent capacity for recovery. I will be ever vigilant in aiding in the general welfare of the community, sustaining its laws and institutions, not engaging in those practices which will in any way bring shame or discredit upon myself or my profession. I will give no drugs for deadly purposes to any person, though it be asked of me. I will endeavor to work in accord with my colleagues in a spirit of progressive cooperation and never by word or by act cast imputations upon them or their rightful practices. I will look with respect and esteem upon all those who have taught me my art. To my college I will be loyal and strive always for its best interests and for the interests of the students who will come after me. I will be ever alert to further the application of basic biologic truths to the healing arts and to develop the principles of osteopathy which were first enunciated by Andrew Taylor Still.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book Prerequisites

ach osteopathic medical school has its own This information is subject to change. specific list of prerequisites; a list of require- Prerequisites for osteopathic medical school include, ments provided by each of the colleges is E but are not limited to, courses listed on the following included below. Please verify the prerequisites that are chart (prerequisites are listed in semester hours; adjust required for the specific colleges to which you will be accordingly for quarter hour credits). applying, as this list may have changed since printing.

2008 Entering Class Requirements

Biology/ Inorganic Organic Behavioral Math/ Biochemistry Physics English Other College Zoology Chemistry Chemistry Sciences Statistics

Semester Hours by Subject

A T Still University/ 8 8 8 8 6 Kirksville COM

A T Still University/ 8 8 8 8 6 SOM–Arizona

Arizona COM of Midwestern 8 8 8 8 6 University

Chicago COM of Midwestern 8 8 8 8 6 University

8 with lab 8 or 4 Des Moines 8 with lab 8 with lab or up to 4 of Recommended and 3 of 6 University COM Biochemistry Statistics

13 between Kansas City University Inorganic Genetics of Medicine and 12 3 8 6 and 3 Biosciences COM Organic

Lake Erie COM–Erie 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab Recommended 8 with lab 6 6

Lake Erie COM– 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab Recommended 8 with lab 6 6 Bradenton

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Biology/ Inorganic Organic Behavioral Math/ Biochemistry Physics English Other College Zoology Chemistry Chemistry Sciences Statistics

Semester Hours by Subject

Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk 8 8 8 8 6 COM

3 (May 8 substitute Michigan State (AP 3 8 8 for Inorganic 8 6 6 University COM credits not Genetics or Organic accepted) credits)

A grade of “C” or better is New York COM of 8 lecture 8 lecture 8 lecture 8 lecture 6 required in all NYIT with lab with lab with lab with lab prerequisite courses

3 of English 8 of 8 of Nova Southeastern Literature; General General 8 University COM 3 of English Biology Chemistry Composition

At least one upper division Oklahoma State (300-400 level) University Center 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 6 science for Health Sciences course. COM Lab strongly recommended.

Ohio University COM 8 8 8 Suggested 8 6 6

3 English Philadelphia COM 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab Composition; 3 Literature

3 English Georgia Campus– 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab Composition; Philadelphia COM 3 Literature

4 of Biochem. can be sub- Pikeville College 12 8 8 stituted for 8 6 SOM 4 of Organic Chem.

Touro COM–NY 8 8 8 8 6 4

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Biology/ Inorganic Organic Behavioral Math/ Biochemistry Physics English Other College Zoology Chemistry Chemistry Sciences Statistics

Semester Hours by Subject

1 class in Math Touro University 8 8 8 8 6 3 or Computer COM–CA Science

Touro University 8 8 8 8 Nevada COM–NV

6 Math Genetics, University of (Statistics Physiology Medicine and Strongly rec- may be 8 8 8 8 6 6 & Anatomy Dentistry of New ommended considered are strongly Jersey–SOM for Math recommended req.)

Math and University of New 3 (lab not 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 8 with lab 6 Suggested Statistics England COM necessary) Suggested

University of North 3 Texas Health Science 14 8 8 8 6 Statistics Center/Texas COM

6 additional 1 yr with 1 yr with science 1 yr with 1 yr with 1 yr with lab lab (Recommended: Edward Via lab (8 lab (8 lab (8 (6-8 (6 Biochemistry, Virginia COM semester/ semester/ semester/ semester/ semester/ Microbiology, 12 quarter) 12 quarter) 12 quarter) 9-12 9 quarter) Genetics, Immu- quarter) nology, Anatomy and Physiology)

Western University of Health Sciences– 8 8 8 8 6 6 COM of the Pacific

West Virginia SOM 8 8 8 8 6

10 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine General Admission Requirements

ou’ve made the decision to apply to osteo- Osteopathic medical schools also have a long tradi- pathic medical school. Just what are the tion of accepting nontraditional students who may be Y admissions committees and interviewers looking at osteopathic medicine as a new career later looking for in a prospective student? in life. These students constitute approximately 25 percent of the osteopathic medical school student body Admission to osteopathic medical school is competi- across the country. tive. Of those applying in the 2007 application cycle, the average (mean) MCAT scores were 7.60 verbal, Nearly all students who apply to osteopathic medical 7.46 physical sciences and 8.30 biological sciences. school have a bachelor’s degree. There are a few excep- The average (mean) overall grade point average was tions for students in special programs that have prior 3.35 and the average science grade point average was arrangements with osteopathic medical schools. Many 3.20. Generally, MCAT scores and grade point aver- applicants have earned a master’s degree or doctorate ages are slightly higher for matriculating students than in another subject area before applying to osteopathic scores reported for the overall applicant pool. medical school. In terms of academics, osteopathic medical schools Many public osteopathic medical schools are man- are looking for an academic record that indicates you dated by state legislature to admit a certain percentage have the aptitude and the knowledge base to success- of in-state residents to each entering class. Contact fully complete the medical school curriculum. the colleges in which you are interested for more information. Just as important are the personal qualities you bring to the table. Osteopathic medical schools are looking The application cycle starts June 1 and ends April 15. for students who: Deadlines vary by college, so make sure to confirm • Are well-rounded deadlines for the schools to which you are applying (see page 20). • Have good communication and interpersonal skills • Have a record of community service • Have a record of leadership Grade Point Averages for Entering Students • Have some clinical experience • Have participated in a variety of extracurricular Group GPA activities 2003 2004 2005 • Come from diverse backgrounds • Are motivated to pursue a career in osteopathic Science 3.36 3.33 3.36 medicine • Have knowledge of osteopathic medicine Non-Science 3.54 3.53 3.54 • Have shadowed an osteopathic physician Mean GPA 3.45 3.43 3.44

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 11 Average (Mean) Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Scores for Entering Students

Mean MCAT 2003 2004 2005

Biological Science 8.51 8.53 8.64

Physical Science 7.99 7.89 8.04

Verbal Reasoning 8.07 8.24 8.31

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J (Lowest) 0.5% 0.1% 0.4% Affairs mandates that all medical students involved in K 2.0% 1.6% 1.4% patient care at their hospitals undergo criminal back- L 6.1% 6.1% 5.4% ground checks. M 19.8% 20.0% 20.5% In large part, the movement toward criminal back- N 12.3% 14.7% 12.8% ground checks across the health professions is based on strengthening the public’s trust in the medical O 15.2% 17.5% 17.0% profession. In addition, criminal background checks P 15.4% 12.5% 12.9% enhance the safety and well-being of patients; aid in Q 18.1% 16.2% 18.5% the applicants’ and enrolled medical students’ ability to eventually become licensed as physicians, and mini- R 7.3% 7.0% 7.4% mize the liability of medical schools and their affiliated S 1.6% 2.1% 2.3% clinical facilities. T (Highest) 0.3% 0.4% 0.3% While a criminal background check is not part of Unknown 1.3% 1.3% 1.1% the AACOMAS application for the 2008 cycle, many medical schools are requiring criminal background Number of checks of all matriculating students. 3,223 3,536 3,797 Scores Reported When an individual applies through the AACOMAS Note: Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding. application process, the applicant will be asked to Source: AACOM, Annual Statistical Report on Osteopathic disclose information regarding prior criminal offenses. Medical Education, 2006. Failure to accurately and truthfully disclose such offenses on the AACOMAS application may result in an Criminal Background Checks offer of admission being rescinded or, if the omission is discovered after enrollment in medical school, in the Over the course of the past several years, some state enrollment being cancelled. In addition to the infor- legislatures have considered or enacted legislation mation collected on the AACOMAS application, many requiring criminal background checks for all medical osteopathic medical colleges are requiring candidates students. Additionally, affiliated hospitals and clinical to submit to a criminal background check prior to institutions of many medical schools have consid- matriculation, prior to the start of clinical rotations, or ered policies requiring criminal background checks at some other specified time. It is your responsibility to for medical students completing clinical rotations at become aware and informed of what will be required their facilities. Currently, the Department of Veterans of you during the application process.

12 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Criminal Background Check Requirements for Matriculation

College Criminal background check required for 2008 application cycle?

A.T. Still University Kirksville COM Yes. Must be approved by an ATSU-approved vendor within one month from the date of the signed admission agreement. A.T. Still University SOM–Arizona Yes. Must be approved by an ATSU-approved vendor within one month from the date of the signed admission agreement. Arizona COM of Midwestern University Yes.

Chicago COM of Midwestern University Yes.

Des Moines University COM Yes. After acceptance, but prior to matriculation. Cost is covered by applicant.

Kansas City University of Medicine Yes. Must provide criminal background check prior to matriculation. and Biosciences’ COM Lake Erie COM–Erie Yes. Accepted students are required to submit a criminal background check prior to matriculation. Lake Erie COM–Bradenton Yes. Accepted students are required to submit a criminal background check prior to matriculation. Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk COM Yes. Prior to matriculation and again prior to the start of clinical rotations.

Michigan State University COM No, but criminal background checks are required for all students during Spring semester of the second year, prior to beginning hospital rotations. New York COM of NYIT No.

Nova Southeastern University COM Yes.

Oklahoma State University Center for Health No. Student background checks are conducted prior to beginning third-year clini- Sciences COM cal rotations. Upon acceptance, incoming students sign an acknowledgement of the pending background check. Ohio University COM Yes. All students will be required to submit to an FBI criminal background check.

Philadelphia COM Yes.

Georgia Campus–Philadelphia COM Yes. PCOM uses preCheck for this process.

Pikeville College SOM Yes. Through our contracted vendor: Verified Credentials, Inc. At www.myvci. com/pikeville Touro COM–NY Yes.

Touro University COM–CA A criminal background check will be required prior to starting clinical education portion of the program. Touro University Nevada COM–NV Yes.

University of Medicine and Dentistry Yes. All students accepted to UMDNJ-SOM are required to submit to a criminal of New Jersey–SOM background check. University of New England COM Yes.

University of North Texas Health Science No. However, students are subject to criminal background checks during their Center/Texas COM enrollment. Edward Via Virginia COM Yes. All applicants who are offered and accept their seat in the Class of 2012 will be required to submit a criminal background check. The CBC must be submitted at the same time as the tuition deposit. Western University of Health Sciences–COM Yes. of the Pacific West Virginia SOM No.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 13 Applications, First-Year Enrollment, Total Enrollment and Graduates

2005-06 2006-07

College First-Year Total First-Year Total Applications Graduates Applications Graduates Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment

ATSU/KCOM 2,621 175 670 155 2,877 174 683 162

AZCOM 2,359 166 574 136 2,680 155 583 137

CCOM 3,197 182 690 15 3,739 183 690 179

DMU-COM 2,368 219 817 198 2,660 218 814 185

KCUMB-COM 2,228 251 940 204 2,507 267 967 227

LECOM-FL 1,746 166 323 na na 163 475 na

LECOM-PA 2,497 231 885 183 2,980 236 900 230

MSUCOM 1,923 205 616 108 na 220 708 132

NSU-COM 2,542 246 822 165 na 244 884 187

NYCOM/NYIT 3,285 321 1,176 252 3,828 297 1,220 305

OSU-COM 1,238 93 352 92 1,451 93 352 92

OUCOM 2,338 115 431 104 na 109 428 104

GA-PCOM 1,682 83 83 na 2,234 86 169 na

PCOM 3,825 275 1,041 242 4,397 274 1,046 239

PCSOM 1,476 80 278 56 1,742 80 301 71

TUCOM-CA 2,091 135 533 110 na 135 549 142

TUNCOM-NV 1,509 108 184 na na 134 320 na

UMDNJ-SOM 2,401 102 384 89 2,808 108 398 95

UNECOM 2,443 125 499 108 2,894 123 496 111

UNTHSC/TCOM 1,701 140 520 114 na 161 555 127

VCOM 1,673 160 467 na na 162 607 144

WesternU/COMP 2,321 219 724 151 na 216 762 148

WVSOM 1,635 111 397 82 2,307 196 502 102

Total 51,099 3,908 13,406 2,708 39,104 4,034 14,409 3,119

Source: Annual Statistical Report on Osteopathic Medical Education, 2006, 2007 (in publication).

14 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Financial Aid

any forms of financial aid are available to osteopathic medical students including Mscholarships and loans. Some financial aid is available directly from the colleges and many state, local and national osteopathic organizations offer scholarships or loans to osteopathic medical students. Osteopathic medical students also are eligible for a number of federal loan programs. Financial aid officers at colleges of osteopathic medicine will have more information.

AACOM Financial Aid Website http://www.aacom.org/financialaid/

Federal Programs Many private scholarships have a “financial need” requirement. In most instances, you will need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the government so that your need can be determined. Applicants must take the following steps to apply: 1. Send a letter to AACOMAS indicating your intent AACOM Scholarships to apply for the waiver and include specific reasons The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic that support your application. Medicine (AACOM) offers scholarships for minority 2. Include a copy of your FAFSA for the current school students each year. TheSherry R. Arnstein Minority year (signed and dated). Student Scholarships are awarded each year to both new and continuing minority students of osteopathic 3. If your FAFSA is not available for the current year, medicine. The amount of the scholarship varies each you may instead include a copy of your most recent year. For more information and application mate- tax return (and the tax returns of anyone who can rials, visit AACOM’s web site at http://www.aacom. claim you as a dependent). org/home-applicants/.

AACOMAS Fee Waivers AACOM encourages financially disadvantaged applicants to become DOs. A limited number of fee waivers are available to those who apply early and qualify. Fee waiver requests must be received and processed prior to submitting an AACOMAS application.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 15 Overview of the Four-Year Curriculum

he first two years of osteopathic medical school tant part of many schools’ curricula. Specific learning emphasize the basic science foundation to methods and curricular offerings vary from college T medicine. In addition, students learn a core to college. set of clinical examination skills and gain an under- Below is a general guide to the material covered in the standing of the various systems of the body. The first osteopathic medical school curriculum. Again, this is a two years of lectures, laboratories, and other learning general guide and is not specific to any school. Please experiences are designed to prepare the student for the check the colleges to which you are applying for a spe- last two years of medical school, which are the clinical cific overview of that school’s curriculum. clerkship years. Early clinical exposure is an impor-

Core Clinical Clerkships Other Clinical Clerkships Year 1 Year 2 (Years 3 and 4) (Years 3 and 4)

Anatomy Gerontology Emergency Medicine Anesthesiology Physiology Cardiology Family Medicine Cardiology Clinical Skills Gastrointestinal System Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Radiology Hematopoietic System Obstetrics and Laboratory Medicine Gynecology Osteopathic Principles Osteopathic Principles Nephrology and Practices and Practices Osteopathic Principles Neurology and Practices Microbiology and Pharmacology Oncology and Immunology Pediatrics Endocrinology Hematology Neuroscience Psychiatry and Psychiatry Orthopedics Behavioral Science Histology Respiratory Otorhinolaryngology Surgery Biochemistry Ethics and Pulmonary Medicine Pathology Jurisprudence Radiology Doctor/Patient Family Medicine Communication Genitourinary System Reproductive System Pediatrics/Growth and Development

16 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Board Examinations and Licensure

steopathic physicians are eligible for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Oother territories and areas of the United States and Canada. Licensure is determined by each state through the appropriate licensing board. In order to be licensed as an osteopathic physician, one must: • Graduate from an accredited U.S. college of osteopathic medicine. • Successfully complete the Comprehensive Osteo- pathic Licensure Examination (COMLEX), Levels I, II, III and PE. This examination is administered by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examin- ers (NBOME). Level I of the exam is taken after the second year of medical school prior to the last two years of clerkship training. Level II is taken at the end of the clinical clerkship years prior to graduating from osteopathic medical school. Level III is taken prior to the end of the internship year. The COMLEX-PE is an examination developed to test physical examination skills. Osteopathic medical students are also eligible to take the United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE), which is taken by students in allopathic (MD-granting) medical schools. For state-specific licensure information, please visit http://www.docboard.org. Following residency training, the osteopathic physician takes certification examinations from the spe- To learn more about CME through the AOA, please cialty board that oversees her/his particular specialty. visit http://www.do-online.org. Board certification is required by many hospitals for Information on various osteopathic specialties and hospital staff membership, as well as by health insur- subspecialties is available at: http://www.osteopathic. ance companies in order for the physician to obtain org/index.cfm?PageID=lcl_spclty. reimbursement from third-party payers. In addition to full licensure in the United States, many Osteopathic physicians stay abreast of the latest foreign countries recognize the American DO degree medical developments related to their specialty and grant full licensure to American-trained DOs who training through continuing medical education pro- wish to practice internationally. The scope of licensure grams. CME requirements are determined by each is determined by each country. For more information, state’s licensure board. The American Osteopathic visit the AOA website at http://www.osteopathic.org. Association (AOA) also requires its members to complete a certain number of CME credits to maintain board certification.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 17 Commitment to Diversity

he osteopathic profession has a longstanding tradition of commitment to diversity. T Osteopathic medical schools and AACOM encourage diversity and have many recruitment programs aimed at attracting and training underrepresented minority physicians to serve our nation’s diverse populations. Colleges of osteopathic medicine welcome students from all ethnic backgrounds, races and genders, including nontraditional students. The colleges adhere to all legal requirements including the American with Disabilities Act. AACOMAS and its parent organization, AACOM, participate in events that are dedicated to promoting diversity and serving diverse populations. Financial Aid Supporting Diversity For a schedule of informational events near you, AACOM offers two scholarships each year to students please visit AACOM’s website at http://www.aacom. from historically underrepresented minority groups. org/home-applicants/. For more information, visit the AACOM financial aid website at http://www.aacom.org/financialaid/ and look for the Sherry R. Arnstein Scholarship for Minority Students. Financial aid officers at each of the colleges of osteopathic medicine will be able to provide current information regarding other scholarships for minority students.

Mentoring and Other Support Programs Mentoring and other support programs for under represented minority students are available at individual schools. Examples of these types of programs include summer workshops, open houses and residence programs. For more information, visit the websites of the schools in which you are interested. Links to all osteopathic medical school web sites may be found on the AACOM website, at http://www.aacom.org/colleges/.

18 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine AACOMAS Introduction / How to Apply

he American Association of Colleges of U.S. Transcripts Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) operates You must request the registrar of each U.S. institu- TAACOMAS, a centralized application service for tion you have attended to submit one complete set of the osteopathic medical schools. The service reduces official transcripts directly to AACOMAS. Include all the number of initial application forms, transcripts and institutions in foreign countries and U.S. territories and fees required, and streamlines the verification of your possessions that are operated by U.S. institutions. If an personal and academic information. official transcript is unavailable, a letter of explanation from that school is required. Student copies of tran- After you have consulted with your health professions scripts or copies sent to AACOMAS by the applicant advisor and determined that you wish to apply to are not acceptable. Requests should be made to the osteopathic medical school, you should use the college registrar of each U.S. institution you have attended. information section of this book as a reference. It con- Transfer credit(s) appearing on a transcript cannot be tains a profile of each college of osteopathic medicine, accepted in lieu of an original transcript from the insti- including a brief description of the campus and the tution where the coursework was completed. See the curriculum, admissions criteria, minimum entrance AACOMAS instructions on https://aacomas.aacom.org requirements, class size and enrollment, supplemental for more details on Study Abroad Programs, Canadian application material requirements and application Transcripts, and Other Foreign Transcripts. Transcripts deadlines. For further information and updated tuition should be mailed to: and fees, you should visit the website or contact colleges to view their most recent catalog. More detailed AACOMAS information about each college may be found on 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310 the colleges’ websites. Information in this booklet is Chevy Chase, MD 20815 subject to change. The colleges reserve the right to alter Phone: (301) 968-4190 requirements for admission at their discretion. E-mail: [email protected] Osteopathic medical schools require scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) to be considered for admission. You should arrange to have your MCAT scores forwarded to AACOMAS.

Admission to an osteopathic medical school is competitive. The schools are able to select their entering class from a large number of highly qualified applicants. Last year, there were approximately 70,000 applications designated by more than 11,400 applicants for approximately 3,900 seats.

APPLY EARLY! The application cycle begins on June 1. The schools operate on a rolling admissions basis, so classes may be filled before the deadline dates.By applying early, you can ensure that your materials will be processed in a timely manner. Applications can be completed electronically at: https://aacomas.aacom.org. Paper applications are available upon request.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 19 Application Deadlines

Campus and Location AACOMAS Deadline supplemental Deadline

A.T. Still University/Kirksville COM February 1, 2008 None A.T. Still University/SOM–Arizona February 1, 2008 None Arizona COM of Midwestern University January 1, 2008 March 3, 2008 Chicago COM of Midwestern University January 1, 2008 March 3, 2008 Des Moines University COM February 1, 2008 March 15, 2008 Kansas City University of Medicine February 14, 2008 March 1, 2008 and Biosciences COM (December completions preferred) Lake Erie COM–Erie April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008 Lake Erie COM–Bradenton April 1, 2008 April 1, 2008

Lincoln Memorial University– February 15, 2008 April 1, 2008 DeBusk COM Michigan State University COM December 1, 2007 February 12, 2008 New York COM of NYIT February 1, 2008 None Nova Southeastern University COM January 15, 2008 March 1, 2008

Oklahoma State University Center February 1, 2008 March 15, 2008 for Health Sciences COM Ohio University COM February 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 Philadelphia COM February 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 Georgia Campus–Philadelphia COM February 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 Pikeville College SOM February 1, 2008 March 1, 2008 Touro COM–NY April 1, 2008 April 15, 2008 Touro University COM–CA April 1, 2008 May 1, 2008 Touro University Nevada COM–NV April 1, 2008 April 15, 2008 University of Medicine and Dentistry February 1, 2008 March 15, 2008 of New Jersey–SOM University of New England COM February 1, 2008 March 15, 2008

University of North Texas Health October 1, 2007 October 15, 2007 Science Center/Texas COM* Edward Via Virginia COM February 1, 2008 March 15, 2008

West Virginia SOM February 15. 2008 Rolling WesternU/COMP February 1, 2008 March 1, 2008

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

20 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Spam Blocking & Technical Compatibility It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet compatibility requirements for computer systems involved in the application process. Requirements for AACOMAS online include Internet access and a web browser that is configured to allow pop-up windows and other features of the secure online application. (Pop-up blocking software must be properly configured or turned off.) For complete technical requirements, please refer to the FAQs on page 24. In addition, the e-mail address that you provide should not filter out communications regarding your application. (Spam filtering must be properly configured or disabled.)

Application Fees The fee for using AACOMAS is based on a graduated scale that varies according to the number of colleges you designate when you submit your application. You may request that we send a completed application to Application Fee Waiver more schools for an additional fee. Payment may be A limited number of fee waivers are available to those made by credit card or money order only. who apply early and qualify. Fee waiver requests Application materials will not be processed until must be received and processed prior to submitting payment is received. an AACOMAS application. Processing for fee waivers 1 - $155 takes approximately two to four weeks from the date 2 - $190 of receipt, so applicants should take this into consid- Add $30 for each additional designation eration when planning submission of an AACOMAS from three to 10. application. 10 - $430 To be considered for an AACOMAS fee waiver, you Add $25 per college or branch for each must submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) designation over 10. for the current year you received back from the Application materials will not be processed until Department of Education, if you filed the FAFSA form. payment is received. Money orders should be made If you do not have an SAR for the current year, you can payable to AACOMAS and sent to: submit a copy of your most recent tax return along with the tax returns of those who claim you as a dependent. AACOMAS 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310 As a rough guide, you may wish to apply for a fee Chevy Chase, MD 20815 waiver if your annual income level is within the U.S. Phone: (301) 968-4190 Bureau of Census low-income threshold for your E-mail: [email protected] family’s size. The number of fee waivers is limited, however, and financial need does not guarantee a fee waiver. The AACOMAS application fee waiver is for the AACOMAS fee only. If you receive an AACOMAS fee waiver, your name is forwarded to the osteopathic medical colleges (some may grant a waiver of their supplemental application fee). Applicants who apply

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 21 for a fee waiver and qualify financially, but whose • Those accepted between January 15 and June 14 materials are received too late to receive an AACOMAS will have 14 days. waiver, also will have their names forwarded to osteo- • Those accepted after June 15 may be asked for an pathic medical colleges requesting such information. immediate deposit. Meeting AACOMAS’ eligibility criterion for a fee waiver, 4. Colleges of osteopathic medicine are encouraged to however, does not guarantee a waiver will be granted adhere to reasonable admission fees, policies and for the supplemental fee. schedules. For submission instructions, visit: http://www.aacom. Prospective osteopathic medical students are expected org/home-applicants/. to provide factual, accurate and complete information throughout the admission process. AACOM believes this process requires mutual respect, integrity and honesty among the colleges of osteopathic medicine and between colleges and their prospective osteopathic medical students.

Applicant Protocol Applicants aspiring to become osteopathic physicians are expected to act professionally in their interactions with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS), and with each college of osteopathic medicine. Responsibility, respect, good judgment Application Process Guidelines and cooperation are qualities that are valued by the The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic osteopathic medical profession, and it is expected that Medicine (AACOM) encourages each of its member applicants will demonstrate these qualities throughout colleges to conduct an application process that is the application process. inclusive and professional. The purpose of these 1. Applicants are expected to become familiar with guidelines is to allow prospective students to explore admission requirements, follow application pro- their options within the osteopathic medical commu- cedures and meet all deadlines at each school to nity, and to give the colleges of osteopathic medicine which they apply. the ability to process, select and matriculate applicants in a fair and timely manner. 2. Applicants are responsible for the collection and timely submission of supplemental applications, let- 1. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will publish and ters of evaluation, transcripts and all applicable fees. follow an application schedule. 3. Applicants are responsible for reporting and updat- 2. Colleges of osteopathic medicine will publish their ing any changes in the initially submitted applica- respective applications procedures and admission tion (e.g., address, telephone number, academic requirements. status and state of residence). 3. Colleges of osteopathic medicine may begin 4. Applicants are responsible for responding promptly extending offers of admission at any time after to all interview invitations and offers of admission the interview. Applicants will be requested to submit (either to accept or decline). necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following schedule: 5. Applicants who have made a final decision regard- • Those accepted prior to November 15 will have ing the medical school they plan to attend have an until December 14. obligation to promptly withdraw their applications • Those accepted between November 15 and from all other schools. January 14 will have 30 days.

22 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine I understand that should AACOMAS discover 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 submission 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 may use this information for educational research purposes in aggregate and summary form, but that no individually identifiable AACOMAS User Agreement information will be disclosed in any form. I agree that AACOMAS may share demographic data The applicant, by submitting an application, agrees with educational and health sciences organizations to the following certifications and conditions of for research purposes. the application: I acknowledge, understand, and agree to comply with all terms and provisions of the AACOMAS application process, and understand that I am responsible for monitoring the progress of my application by monitoring e-mail and the status check sections of the application, and for notifying AACOMAS of any discrepancy. I am responsible for reviewing my application before submission. I am responsible for reviewing my application if notified by AACOMAS of any discrepancies and responding to such notices. Should any discrepancies or issues with the application arise, I am responsible for contacting AACOMAS to review these discrepancies. I understand that I am responsible for knowing and understanding the admission requirements of all colleges to which I am applying. Filing an application to a college for which I do not meet all requirements will not constitute grounds for a refund of the application fee. 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 complete and agree that I am responsible for updating AACOMAS with any information that may change subsequent to the filing of my application.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 23 AACOMAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Applying to AACOMAS • Internet access with a 56K modem or faster. • MS Internet Explorer (IE) 6.0 or a later release Q: Can I choose to apply directly to an osteopathic for optimal use of the site. You may also use medical school that participates in AACOMAS, Netscape 7.01 or higher. rather than apply through AACOMAS? • JavaScript must be enabled (default setting for IE A: No. Schools do not process your applications and Netscape). directly, unless you are in a special program, and • Cookies must be enabled (default setting for IE were given specific instructions. Many schools do and Netscape). require secondary application materials, which • Pop-up windows are used, therefore, pop-up you should send directly to the school. The school blockers should be disabled (default setting for will send you instructions. UNTHSC applicants IE and Netscape). must apply though the TMDSAS Application • 800 x 600 screen resolution (1024 x 768 or larger Service. is preferred). • It is recommended that the browser window be Q: How can I find out the status of my application? maximized to fill the entire screen. A: The best way is through the AACOMAS online • You should be able to complete the AACOMAS application status check. You can log in to your application using a Macintosh computer. Should account and click any of five links under Status to you have any difficulties, contact us with the determine how AACOMAS has calculated your following information: a detailed description GPA, the status of your transcripts, receipt of of the issue and error messages, the name and official MCAT scores, your college designations, version of the browser, and the Mac OS software and your payments. you are using. AACOMAS normally processes an application in PLEASE NOTE: The application may not be fully three to six weeks from the time the application accessible to people with certain disabilities. If a is complete. Your application is “complete” when disability prevents you from accessing the web AACOMAS has received all required transcripts application, please e-mail our Application Services and your application. Once your application has Department at [email protected], or call us at been verified, you will be able to view your calcu- (301) 968-4190. lated GPA through the status check link available after logging on to the application service. Your Q: I applied last year and am reapplying. My login application will be sent to your designated colleges and password don’t work any longer. Can you use shortly thereafter. Once your new application has my application or transcripts from last year? been sent to the colleges, this will be indicated with A: Unfortunately no. Each year that you apply, you a date listed in the mailing section and your status must complete that year’s application, pay the will be listed as “mailed.” appropriate processing fee and have transcripts sent from each institution you have attended. Q: What kind of computer do I need to access the AACOMAS is not able to use applications or tran- AACOMAS web application online? scripts submitted in a previous year. We do, how- A: To access the web application online, your com- ever, keep MCAT scores on file. You will not need puter must meet the following requirements: to request test scores again.

24 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Q: Where should I have transcripts sent and are Q: I plan to enter medical school next fall. When there forms that must accompany the transcripts? should I apply and what are the deadlines? A: A transcript request form is not required to be A: You should apply approximately one year in ad- submitted with the transcript. However, a form vance. For the entering class of Fall of a given year, is available for you to download from your AACOMAS will begin accepting applications in AACOMAS application. Submit the form to the June of the prior year. Each of the colleges has registrar and have them mail it along with your its own deadlines for receipt of applications by transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from AACOMAS. The earliest AACOMAS college the registrar’s office and will be considered unof- deadline is December 1 this year for admission ficial if sent by the student. to the Fall 2008 entering class. The colleges’ latest deadline typically is in April. AACOMAS recom- Please have the registrar’s office mail an official mends that you apply early, well in advance of the transcript to (transcripts sent by the applicant are deadlines. Most of the colleges make admissions not acceptable): decisions on a rolling basis, meaning they review AACOMAS applications, conduct interviews and make admis- 5550 Friendship Blvd., Suite 310 sions decisions throughout the admissions cycle. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Interview slots and even classes may be filled if Refer to general instructions on page 19 for more you apply too close to the deadline. Depending on about transcripts. the number of applications received and the time of year, it may take AACOMAS up to six weeks to process applications. Q: How do I apply for a fee waiver? A: A limited number of fee waivers are available to Q: I’m having my transcripts sent to your office. those who apply early and qualify. See page 21 for Do I really need to list each of my courses on more details on fee waivers. Specific instructions my application? for applying for a fee waiver can be found at: http:// www.aacom.org/home-applicants/. A: Yes. For each course, you will provide some of the same information as is listed on your transcript. You also will list additional information that clas- Q: When I click on “instructions for this section” or sifies the course by subject area. AACOMAS will a similar application feature, nothing happens. check the information against your transcripts, and What should I do? a copy of this course record will be forwarded as A: In order to reduce unwanted advertising, many part of your application to your designated colleges. computers use software to block pop-up win- Failure to fully complete the course record may dows. The AACOMAS application relies on pop-up result in your application being returned to you or windows to allow you to select items while you are may delay the processing of your application. completing the forms. You must use a computer that does not have a pop-up blocker installed, turn Q: How long will it take for my application to be off the pop-up blocker temporarily, or configure it processed and sent to my designated schools? to allow pop-ups on the AACOMAS site. A: Although the time frame varies, AACOMAS normally processes applications in three to six Q: I am having trouble trying to figure out how to fill weeks. Missing transcripts and/or receipt of large out the online application. volumes of materials in the AACOMAS office can A: We would be happy to help. If your question is not affect this time frame. If you do not see transcripts answered in the “instructions for this section” win- posted to your account two weeks after they were dow, please contact our Application Services at: sent, please contact AACOMAS to make sure that [email protected]. Indicate the nature of your your materials have been received. You should question in the subject line of your message. allow four weeks after submitting your application and all transcripts for processing before contacting

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 25 AACOMAS regarding the status of your applica- Q: When will my GPA be calculated? tion. Also, once your application status reflects that A: Your GPA will not be calculated until after your your materials have been processed and mailed to application is verified (three to six weeks after the your designated schools, please allow at least 10 completion date). working days for your materials to reach and be processed by the schools. Admissions Process and Interviews Q: I’m having difficulty entering my personal statement—any suggestions? Q: How do I compare and choose the osteopathic A: You may want to create your personal statement in medical colleges I want to apply to? a separate text editing program (Wordpad or MS A: Please review the Medical School Information Write; you should not use Microsoft Word because Section on pages 34-85 to find out more about it adds formatting codes to your text), then copy each of the colleges. and paste the statement into your application. Q: What GPA and MCAT scores will make me com- Q: When can I submit my application? Can I submit petitive enough to be accepted to an osteopathic it before you have received my transcripts and/or medical school? official MCAT scores? A: True to the profession’s holistic philosophy, osteo- A: You can submit your application at any time up pathic colleges tend to make admission decisions until the deadline for the schools to which you by looking at the whole applicant, rather than want to apply. You need not wait until your official focusing solely on GPA and MCAT scores. Some transcripts and/or MCAT scores are received to applicants have a lower than average MCAT score, submit your application to AACOMAS. but will still be admitted because of a well-demonstrated passion for helping patients through Q: Can I get a refund if I miss a school’s deadline? clinical service. Each osteopathic medical school A: No. Once an application is submitted, processing will evaluate your application based on program- of the application begins. No refunds of the appli- specific criteria. AACOMAS is not involved in cation fee will be made. setting these criteria or for weighing your credentials. Contact your designated osteopathic medical school(s) directly if you have any questions. Q: Do I have recommendation letters sent to you? A: No. Recommendation letters should be sent Most candidates to an osteopathic medical school directly to the schools to which you are applying or have a BS, with a health or life science focus. through one of the recommendation services such Equivalent experiences will also be considered for as VirtualEval or Interfolio. admission. While many applicants are attending medical school as recent college graduates, about 25 percent of the student body is considered non- Q: How do I send my official MCAT scores to traditional. These students include many people AACOMAS? with previous careers, international health care A: MCAT scores must be sent electronically from experience and other diverse backgrounds. MCAT in order to be considered official. You can log into your MCAT account via the MCAT Testing Q: When and how will I be notified about History (THx) System and have your scores re- interviews? leased to AACOMAS. Scores are sent to AACOMAS A: AACOMAS does not notify applicants of interviews. using your social security number as identification. If you are selected for an interview by an osteo- If you do not wish to list your social security num- pathic medical school, the school will contact you ber on the AACOMAS application, please have directly. This contact will happen sometime after MCAT provide you with a new nine-digit number your application has been submitted to schools. and list that number on the AACOMAS application.

26 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Please ensure that you can be reached using the International Students information you provided. (This includes making sure your e-mail system is not blocking school Q: What if I’m not a U.S. citizen? responses.) For interview suggestions, review the A: Please select the most appropriate response from section starting on page 29. the citizenship drop-down box in the Personal Data section of the AACOMAS application. Q: I would like to talk with or shadow an osteopathic physician. How do I find one in my area? Q: Do osteopathic colleges accept international A: Consult page 6 for information on finding students? physicians to shadow. A: The school(s) in which you are interested may very well accept international students, but as policies Q: Can I apply to both DO and MD schools? vary from school to school, please contact the A: Yes, you can apply to both allopathic (MD) and school(s) directly about their acceptance policies. osteopathic (DO) schools at the same time. The application processes are similar, but independent. Q: Are foreign transcripts required? Please review the AACOMAS instructions begin- A: If you attended a study-abroad program sponsored ning on page 19 carefully and make sure that you by a U.S. institution, and all courses, hours, and have completed each step. Don’t forget to include grades appear on the U.S. transcript, list the study- the reasons that you want to study osteopathic abroad courses in the same way as your other medicine in your personal statement, and during courses from that U.S. institution—do not list them your interview. separately under “Foreign College.” If all courses do not appear on your home institution tran- Q: I am a health professional who is certified or edu- script, are listed as transfer credit, appear without cated in the United States or abroad. How can I assigned grades, or if any other irregularity exists, become a DO or certified to practice osteopathic please contact AACOMAS. medicine? Canadian Transcripts: If the transcript from the A: The American model of the Doctor of Osteopathic Canadian university you attended shows grade con- Medicine (DO) degree differs from the diplomat version to a 4.0 grading scale and credit conversion of osteopathy degree offered in other countries. to the semester system, and is written in English, American DOs are trained as fully licensed physi- then the transcript is required. If the transcript does cians. Because of the rigor and uniqueness of the not list grade and/or credit conversion and/or is not American model of osteopathic medical educa- written in English, please refer to the instructions tion, anyone wishing to practice medicine in the for Other Foreign Transcripts below. Grade 13 and United States as a licensed osteopathic physician Canadian college-level coursework normally is not must graduate from a U.S. osteopathic medical included in GPA calculations, but if the transcript school that is accredited by the Commission on is provided it will be copied and forwarded to your Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the designated colleges. All institutions attended must American Osteopathic Association. be listed in the “Colleges Attended” section. For more information, see Osteopathic Training for Other Foreign Transcripts: Coursework taken at Health Professionals on page 31. other foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence by one of the following evaluation services and an official copy must be sent from the service directly to AACOMAS. You should also have a copy sent to you for completing the AACOMAS application. Request a course-by-course evaluation and list the courses, subject codes, semester hours, and grades on the AACOMAS Academic Record or

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 27 Professional School Academic Record as per the All institutions attended (including foreign institu- instructions. Your application will not be com- tions) must be listed on the application. If there are plete without an official evaluation. Transfer credit extenuating circumstances inhibiting this evaluation, appearing on U.S. institution transcripts, student you may request a waiver of the requirement of this copies of an evaluation, or other foreign evaluations evaluation. The letter must state the reason why you will not be accepted. You should contact one of the are requesting a waiver of the evaluation and must following: include your signature and social security number. Be sure the reason is extenuating. Also note that transfer World Education Services, Inc credit awarded at U.S. institutions for foreign courses Bowling Green Station will not be added to your applicant profile. Failure P.O. Box 5087 to submit a foreign evaluation or letter requesting a New York, NY 10274-5087 waiver (which is duplicated to your schools) will result (212) 966-6311 in your file being incomplete. Questions should be http://www.wes.org directed to AACOMAS. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) Foreign Education Credential Services One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Still have a question? Washington, DC 20036-1135 (202) 296-3359 Please e-mail our AACOMAS Application Services http://www.aacrao.org/credential/individual.htm Department to ask about applying to our medical Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc schools at: [email protected]. P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (414) 289-3400 http://www.ece.org

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28 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine The Admissions Interview

Interview Suggestions DO: • Confirm the day, date and time of your schedule interview. If for any reason you must cancel, re- schedule, or withdraw from an interview, contact the school promptly, courteously and honestly. If you decide to cancel, the college will use the opportunity to invite another candidate and it is a positive reflec- tion on you and your professional demeanor. • Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your scheduled ap- pointment. • Be neatly and appropriately dressed in professional business attire. o be invited for an interview at an osteopathic • Be polite and courteous to all members of the medical school is a significant achievement on college community you are visiting. Not only your T the part of the applicant. Generally speaking, the interviewers, but also admission office staff and applicant has passed a rigorous examination of his/her current students may be asked to comment on your academic credentials and now has the opportunity to personal conduct while on campus. showcase other skills, traits and characteristics that • Understand and articulate your genuine interest in may be attractive to osteopathic medical schools. The osteopathic medical education. specific logistics of an interview will vary by college. However, each college uses the interview process to • Prepare through intensive research specific to the gather as much information about each applicant as college you are visiting by reading its catalog, web possible in order to identify students who are academi- site, and admissions material and, if possible, by cally qualified and who have backgrounds, experiences talking in advance with current students. and personal philosophies that are consistent with • Be prepared to clearly articulate your interest in the osteopathic medical education. college by asking college-specific questions, understanding any unique programs of the college and Interviews at osteopathic medical schools are particu- discussing the relationship between your back- larly important. Osteopathic medicine has a rich his- ground and the college’s mission. tory of producing passionate, empathetic, considerate, altruistic, well-balanced physicians. These are individ- • Tell your interviewer what you can bring to the uals who not only demonstrate academic excellence, college’s medical school community. but who also are dedicated to the humane delivery of • Thoroughly review your application, essay, personal medical care under the auspices of the osteopathic statement and academic record. Interviewers are medical philosophy. Osteopathic medical schools likely to inquire about your background and accom- take great pride in seeking future physicians who have plishments. Be certain of what you have written. developed listening skills, communication skills, a high • Answer questions honestly, thoroughly and sin- level of ethics and a strong sense of social responsi- cerely. If you do not know the answer to a question, bility. Osteopathic medical schools actively seek those indicate this and move on. students who are committed to osteopathic medicine • Have one or two questions for your interviewer that as a career and a lifestyle. The admission interview can make a connection between your credentials and be very helpful in identifying these attributes. the medical school.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 29 Do Not: current information on the many health professions. • Lie about any of your credentials or experiences. Depending on the type of institution, the pre-health • Display a lack of tact or diplomacy. advisor may be a faculty member (usually in the science department) or a staff member in the career • Appear or be insincere during any portion of your center or academic advising center. interview. • Try to guess what the interviewer wants to hear. Health professions advisors have watched hundreds • Be afraid to discuss your successes and most posi- of students go through the medical school application tive traits. and interview process. Do not hesitate to ask for their advice, tips and words of wisdom prior to your own • Disparage or condemn your past experiences. interview. Many of these offices maintain files, notes • Give overly vague or general experiences. and other material to help you learn about the schools • Make excuses for past difficulties or challenges. of greatest interest to you. In some instances these • Act with a negative attitude or use a negative tone in offices will conduct mock interviews. These can be your responses. helpful as you learn to manage the nervousness and anxiety that are a natural part of this process. • Underestimate the effort and determination you have demonstrated to this point. Finding a Pre-Health Advisor: Students who may find • Arrive under-prepared or unprepared for this it difficult to locate an advisor on their campus, or who discussion. have been away from school, may contact the NAAHP for volunteer advisors. NAAHP also offers publications to help students prepare for medical school. NAAHP may be contacted at Tel: (217) 355-0063, Fax: (217) 355- 1287 or by visiting www.naahp.org.

Current Medical Students Current osteopathic medical school students are wonderful sources of information. While everyone will have slightly different perspectives, it may be helpful for you to talk to current students about their interview experiences. Most osteopathic medical schools provide opportunities for you to learn about admission processes through forums, open houses, student panels, or campus tours. Contact those schools that interest you and ask them what opportunities they provide for you to interact with current students.

http://www.studentdoctor.net Interview Resources This online community website contains a section Advisors at Your College where prospective medical students can post anony- mous comments about the medical schools where Health Professions Advisors at Your College they most recently interviewed. Again, while every Many advisors belong to organizations such as the student comes from a different background and will National Association of Advisors for the Health have had different experiences, this may help you gain Professions (NAAHP) www.naahp.org, which is pri- another perspective about a particular school. marily focused on providing support, resources and

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Osteopathic Training for Health Professionals

U.S.–Trained Health Professionals MDs who want training in Osteopathic Principles and Practices As more people begin to understand the benefits of the osteopathic approach to patient care, more MDs are expressing an interest in learning how to integrate osteopathic philosophy and osteopathic manipulative medicine into their practices. Several osteopathic medical schools offer continuing medical education (CME) courses that are open to MDs. To learn more about available CME courses, visit the website of the osteopathic college. They are listed at http:// www.aacom.org/colleges/. The American Academy of Osteopathy also offers continuing medical education courses that are open to MDs. To learn more about programs offered through the Academy, visit the organization’s website at http://www.academyofosteopathy.org.

Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Massage Therapists and Chiropractors, Who Want to Earn a DO Degree Many allied health professionals seek admission to osteopathic medical schools each year. These students are required to complete the entire curriculum at one of the nation’s accredited osteopathic medical schools, and they must complete an internship and residency. Schools may award credit for certain courses or experiences on an individual basis. Contact the admissions department at a college for specific information regarding your experiences. Residency training in the student’s specialty of choice is strongly recommended. A proven dedication to patient health and experience in a clinical setting will certainly help you in the admissions process.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 31 Suggested Sources for More Information

Websites advisor on their campus to assist them. This web site offers valuable resources and articles as well as vol- www.aacom.org/home-applicants/ unteer advisors to help you on your path to a career in The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic medicine. Medicine’s website provides information on the osteopathic schools across the United States including www.oldpremeds.org information on location, admissions and the appli- The National Society for Nontraditional Premedical cation process. This page is especially designed for & Medical Students, Inc., better known by its website the applicant, highlighting the osteopathic medical name, OldPreMeds.org, or simply OPM, is a non-profit, education experience, financial information, and the 501(c)(3) professional/pre-professional society and application process. educational conduit for nontraditional students who seek to become physicians. For those whose path to www.osteopathic.org medicine is not traditional (high school to college to The American Osteopathic Association is the largest medical school), OPM’s mission is to assist and advise organization representing the osteopathic profession. on how to successfully prepare, apply, and succeed in This website provides general information about the both medical school and residency training programs. profession and current information on what is hap- pening on the political level. www.nationalahec.org The National Area Health Education Center www.DO-online.org Organization is a network of health professionals and This website is the “home” for the Osteopathic programs established around the nation for recruiting, Profession. The AOA serves as the memborship orga- training and connecting students to careers in the nization for DOs. The AOA’s mission is to advance the various health professions. philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the www.studentdoctor.net delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a The Student Doctor Network (SDN) is a nonprofit distinct, unified profession. website dedicated to the pre-health and health professional student community. Its mission is to assist and www.explorehealthcareers.org/ encourage students as they traverse the challenging ExploreHealthCareers.org gives students a free, reli- and complicated health professions education pro- able, and comprehensive source of accurate, up-to- cess. SDN does this by hosting an online community date information about the health professions. This and meeting-place, providing free and uncensored includes information on and links to health-related resources and serving as a clearinghouse for associ- education/training programs, financial aid resources, ated information. specialized learning opportunities, and current issues in health care. Reading—General Overview www.naahp.org The National Association of Advisors for the Health Osteopathic Medicine: Past and Present Professions. Students exploring or planning a career in by G. A. Walter, BS, DO Ed (Hon.) medicine should seek out the health professions A 19-page pamphlet that gives a historical account of osteopathy, its roots and its founder, A.T. Still. The work also gives information regarding the status of osteopathic medicine in the United States in 1981.

32 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine—An American Reformation by George Northup, DO A short book that tells the story of A.T. Still and the beginnings of osteopathy. A good overview of the profession in the 1890s.

The DOs: Osteopathic Medicine in America by Norman Gevitz, PhD This book seeks to provide the first comprehensive portrait of the profession, focusing on the impact of ideas and institutions in promoting its early development in the last quarter of the 19th Century, as well as in effecting subsequent changes within its belief system, educational program, and scope of practice.

Osteopathic Medicine - A Reformation in Progress by R. Michael Gallagher, DO, FACOFP, and Frederick J. Humphrey, II, DO, FACN An authoritative work discussing the past, present and Osteopathic Principles and Practice by Michael Kuchera, DO, FAAO, and future challenges facing osteopathic medicine as well William Kuchera, DO, FAAO as its philosophical tenets and clinical contributions. A text that presents osteopathic philosophy, treatment methods and techniques. Historical Works

The Lengthening Shadow of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still Journals by Arthur G. Hildreth and A. E. Van Vleck

A 1942 account of the life and work of the founder of Journal of the American Osteopathic Association The scientific journal of osteopathic medicine printed osteopathic medicine. by the American Osteopathic Association. The Autobiography of A.T. Still by Andrew Taylor Still (Reprinted by the AOA.) First published in 1908, this book, by the founder of Research osteopathic medicine, discusses his life. Osteopathic Research: Growth and Development by George W. Northrup, DO Textbooks A good history on the development of osteopathic research. Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine The official textbook for the osteopathic profession. Contains information on how osteopathic theory and methods are incorporated in every aspect of medicine.

An Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment by Eileen DiGiovanna, DO, and Stanley Schiowitz, DO A text that organizes currently taught concepts and techniques, this book serves as a reference for osteopathic medical students.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 33 A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM)

A.T. Still University Office ofA dmissions 800 West Jefferson Street Kirksville, MO 63501 Toll Free: (866) 626-2878 x2237 Phone: (660) 626-2237 Fax: (660) 626-2969 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.atsu.edu

Description A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is the founding college of the osteopathic profession and provides the future physician with a strong curriculum, outstanding faculty, scientific research opportunities, preceptorships, Institutional Affiliation and an overall commitment to the education and A.T. Still University also includes the Arizona advancement of osteopathic principles, practice and School of Health Sciences (ASHS), the School of philosophy. Health Management (SHM), the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH), and the School of Mission Statement Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA). Consistent with the university’s heritage as the founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission Enrollment of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is to educate Total medical school enrollment: 683 students to become competent health care profes- Total male: 403 sionals who continuously develop and demonstrate Total female: 280 compassion, integrity and ability, while advancing First-year enrollment: 172 osteopathic principles and philosophy. The institution First-year male: 104 is committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates and First-year female: 68 addresses society’s health care needs. The university encourages its constituencies to become leaders in Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,549 improving community health and wellness, with a comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of Curricular Offerings mind, body and spirit. The curriculum at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is discipline-based. Innovative learning Setting: Kirksville, MO; Rural experiences have been adopted throughout its evolution, including: Date Founded: 1892 • Problem-based learning • Use of simulated patients Accreditation • Integrated osteopathic theory and methods (OTM) A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic • Web-based instruction Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is accredited by the • Human patient simulator Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation • Electives provided (COCA) and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Courses in the first two years integrate clinical courses Colleges and Schools. to prepare the student for the clinical rotation experience. The clinical rotation curriculum, delivered to

34 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine students in regional sites during the third and fourth Facilities year, includes: • New Connell Information Technologies Center, • Preceptor and hospital-based clinical training scheduled to open in summer of 2007, will house • Didactics the new library, osteopathic manipulative medicine • Labs lab, student study areas, meeting facilities, and the • Workshops human patient simulation center. • Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) • Wireless campus in addition to laptop plug-ins at each seat in our classroom • International rotation opportunities • Breakout study rooms equipped with SMART boards Special Programs • Standardized patient center • Still Well student wellness program • Centennial Commons • Anatomy Laboratory • School of Health Management dual-degree opportunities: • Student Fitness Center • Still National Osteopathic Museum Masters in Public Health (MPH) Environmental Health Option (MPH-EH) 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Health Planning Option (MPH-PL) Tuition: $37,275 Health Policy Option (MPH-HP) Fees: $725 Masters in Geriatric Health (MGH) Masters in Health Administration (MHA) Application Information Master of Health Education (MHEd) AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) Supplemental Application Fee: $60 online; $70 paper • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine dual-degree opportunity: Early Decision Program If you have an average cumulative and average science Masters in Biomedical Science (MS) GPA of at least 3.50 and earned a 24 or higher on the Combined Degree Programs MCAT, you are eligible to apply for Early Decision. DO/MPH AACOMAS applications must be filed by August 1 and DO/MS all secondary materials must be filed by September 15. Contact the Office of Admissions at (660) 626-2237 for complete Early Decision information. Supplemental Application Requirements Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.5. Two letters of evaluation: one from a premedical advisor, premedical committee, or a science faculty member and one from a physician (DO or MD) or a past or present employer.

Other Special Programs DO/Masters in Geriatric Health (MGH), DO/Masters in Health Administration (MHA), DO/Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) and DO/Master of Health Education (MHEd)

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 35 A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)

Description Creating a learning-centered community to educate and mentor tomorrow’s physician leaders is what drives SOMA’s dedicated faculty, staff and admin- Accreditation istration. ATSU’s latest school is looking for future physicians who are dedicated to serving those in need A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine and desire to be part of a new and exciting medical in Arizona holds provisional accreditation from the education experience. Leaders in medical education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation public health, patient care, technology and business (COCA) and also is accredited by the Higher Education are working with ATSU in developing this innovative, Commission of the North Central Association of learning-centered school. Colleges and Schools.

Mission Statement Institutional Affiliation Consistent with the university’s heritage as the A.T. Still University also includes the Kirksville College founding school of osteopathic medicine, the mission of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), the Arizona School of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is to educate of Health Sciences (ASHS), the School of Health students to become competent health care profes- Management (SHM), and the Arizona School of sionals who continuously develop and demonstrate Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH). compassion, integrity and ability, while advancing osteopathic principles and philosophy. The institution Enrollment is committed to scholarly inquiry that anticipates and Total medical school enrollment: addresses society’s health care needs. The university Projected first class 107 encourages its constituencies to become leaders in Total male: 62 improving community health and wellness, with a Total female: 45 comprehensive appreciation of the interaction of First-year enrollment: Projected first class 107 mind, body, and spirit. First-year male: 62 First-year female: 45 Setting: Mesa, Arizona; Large Metro Area Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,549

Date Founded: 2006 Curricular Offerings SOMA students spend the first year on the Mesa, Arizona campus learning together via small groups, real-life patient interactions, and simulated clinical experiences. The second year is spent in small group settings learning additional clinical presentations at a Community Health Center campus.

36 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Centers are independent orga- 2007-08 Tuition and Fees nizations serving as the nation’s high-quality health Tuition: $35,000 care safety net. These health centers provide compre- Fees: $1,750 hensive, coordinated primary care services through Fee description: Technology Fee ($1,050); 5,000 clinics in the United States and its territories. Equipment ($700) Third- and fourth-year students will complete their clinical rotations at Community Health Center cam- Application Information puses, associated hospitals, health care providers, AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 and other select health care institutions. Osteopathic Supplemental Application Fee: $60 online; $70 paper principles and practices are integrated throughout the curriculum, and the osteopathic manipulative treat- Supplemental Application Requirements ment program is designed for primary care applica- Minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.5. Two let- tions. This provides distinctive training in the value of ters of evaluation: one from a premedical advisor, pre- healing touch in patient care. medical committee, or a science faculty member and one from a physician (DO or MD) or a past or present Special programs employer. U.S. Citizenship or Residency: ATSU-SOMA • Still Well student wellness program is currently accepting applications only from U.S. • School of Health Management dual-degree citizens or permanent residents. opportunities: Masters in Public Health (MPH) Environmental Health Option (MPH-EH) Health Planning Option (MPH-PL) Health Policy Option (MPH-HP) Masters in Geriatric Health (MGH) Masters in Health Administration (MHA) Master of Health Education (MHEd) Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) • Combined Degree Program DO/MPH Other special programs DO/Masters in Geriatric Health (MGH), DO/Masters in Health Administration (MHA), DO/Doctor of Health Education (DHEd) and DO/Master of Health Education (MHEd)

Facilities A.T. Still University has a modern, new and growing campus in Mesa, Arizona. Existing Mesa facilities, supplemented by extensive simulation laboratories, digital learning resources, and group problem-solving venues, will serve as the central campus for students during their first year. Cohorts of approximately ten learners will then move to one of ten Community Health Center campuses around the nation for years two through four.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 37 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM/MWU)

AZCOM/MWU 19555 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 Toll Free: (888) 247-9277 Phone: (623) 572-3215 Fax: (623) 572-3229 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.midwestern.edu

Description One of the most popular aspects of AZCOM’s curriculum is the introduction of first-year students to Setting: Glendale, AZ; Suburban, 15 miles northwest the clinical setting. Every other week during the first of Phoenix and second years, students spend one afternoon with a preceptor in a “shadowing” experience. Third- and Date Founded: 1995 fourth-year rotations are completed at top hospital and ambulatory sites. Accreditation The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutional Affiliation Midwestern University

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 579 Total male: 363 Total female: 219 Mission Statement First-year enrollment: 150 The mission of the Arizona College of Osteopathic First-year male: 103 Medicine (AZCOM) of Midwestern University (MWU) First-year female: 47 is to meet the contemporary societal need for physi- Total university enrollment: 1,386 cians by emphasizing educational experiences needed to serve all communities. The curriculum provides an Curricular Offerings innovative academic foundation incorporating the • Rigorous basic science courses with an emphasis on philosophy of osteopathic principles and practices, case discussions, clinical correlates, and problem- striving to be fully integrated throughout the basic and based learning. clinical sciences, while promoting faculty develop- • Early clinical experiences through the first- and ment and research. second-year Preceptor Program.

38 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (AZCOM)

• Top clinical rotations at major teaching hospitals Residence and ambulatory facilities throughout the Phoenix The Student Apartment Complex consists of studio, metropolitan area and in suburban and rural loca- one-, and two-bedroom apartments that feature ample tions throughout Arizona and the Southwest. study and living space; kitchen with range, oven, and refrigerator; Internet wiring; and cable television. The Special Programs complex also has a swimming pool, volleyball court, • Dual-degree master’s programs in Bioethics and sand play area, picnic and barbecue areas for residents Health Professions Education and their guests.

Facilities 2007-08 Tuition and Fees The 143-acre Glendale Campus boasts a scenic Tuition: $41,242 location situated 15 miles northwest of downtown Fees: $305 Phoenix. The new and attractive facilities on the Fee Description: Student service activity fee campus include the following: • Sahuaro Hall features lecture halls, conference Application Information rooms, and laboratories as well as a comprehensive AACOMAS Deadline: January 1, 2008 library with computer resources and study rooms. Supplemental Deadline: March 3, 2008 • Cholla Hall includes two lecture auditoria, modern Supplemental Application Fee: $50 laboratories, multi-use classrooms, and a computer workshop. Supplemental Application Requirements Minimum science and total GPA of 2.75. Supplemental • The Barrel Student Center features 24-hour study application: Two letters of recommendation; one must lounge, student dining hall, a weight room and be from a physician, strongly recommend a DO, or an administrative offices. MD, and the other must be from a premedical advisory • The Midwestern University Clinic provides on- committee or science faculty member who has taught campus practice opportunities for faculty and rota- the applicant. tion experiences for students; the multi-specialty clinics include osteopathic manipulative medicine, family medicine, podiatric medicine, optometry and pharmacist consulting services. • The Foothills Science Center provides advanced research laboratories for faculty and students. • Ocotillo Hall provides classrooms, laboratories and a large auditorium. • Agave Hall features classrooms, the OMM laboratory, the gross anatomy laboratory, and faculty offices. • Cactus Club House is for residential students, offering a large meeting area with amenities such as a kitchen, big-screen television, recreational facilities and smaller group study areas, as well as separate patio areas. • Recreational facilities include outdoor basketball courts and a sand volleyball court.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 39 Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM/MWU)

CCOM/MWU 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 Toll Free: (800) 458-6253 Phone: (630) 515-7200 Fax: (630) 971-6086 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.midwestern.edu

Description The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of the most respected medical schools in the nation and offers the continuum of medical training, from Institutional Affiliation our rigorous basic science coursework to top clinical Midwestern University rotation opportunities and competitive postdoctoral specialty programs. Our academic community pro- Enrollment vides a friendly, family atmosphere with modern Total medical school enrollment: 690 facilities designed with students’ needs in mind. Total male: 314 Total female: 376 Mission Statement First-year enrollment: 173 CCOM educates osteopathic physicians to provide First-year male: 85 quality compassionate care; promotes the practice First-year female: 88 of osteopathic medicine; and encourages lifelong Total university enrollment: 1,978 learning, research and service. CCOM Values: The Achievement of Educational Curricular Offerings Excellence Through: Leadership, Teamwork, Rigorous basic science courses with emphasis on case Commitment, Integrity, Professionalism. discussions, clinical correlates, and problem-based learning. Early clinical exposure through simulated Setting: Downers Grove, Illinois; Suburban, 25 miles patients and volunteer experiences. Top clinical rota- west of Chicago tions at major metropolitan health centers throughout the Chicagoland area, Northwest Indiana, the Midwest Date Founded: 1900 region and across the country.

Accreditation Special Programs The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) • Combined Degree Programs of Midwestern University (MWU) is accredited by the DO/PhD Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA); MWU is accredited by the Higher Learning Facilities Commission of the North Central Association of • Littlejohn Hall provides a state-of-the-art auditorium Colleges and Schools. and lecture rooms as well as a comprehensive medical library with group and individual study spaces. • Alumni Hall features Osteopathic Manipulative Med- icine Laboratory classrooms and the beautiful Hyde Atrium for student gatherings and special events.

40 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM/MWU)

• Prabhu Hall houses the anatomy cadaver laboratory, • Pines Apartments: The Pines apartments are tucked classrooms, and science labs for faculty and students. away between two groves of trees providing both the • Centennial Hall provides additional lecture halls convenience of on-campus living and the privacy and classrooms. of an apartment. Each of the 48 apartments offers living space of 500 square feet; Internet wiring; cable • The Commons offers a large computer center, TV; kitchenette with stove and refrigerator; and the campus dining hall, a coffee bar, and student central air conditioning and heating units. recreation/lounge areas. • Traditional Residence Halls: The Traditional • Recreation/Wellness Hall is the newest addition Residence Halls comprise six buildings—Aspen Hall, to the campus featuring the on-campus health/ Birch Hall, Chestnut Hall, Dogwood Hall, Elm Hall, wellness center as well as a modern gymnasium, and Forest Lodge, nestled in the wooded section aerobic/dance room, handball/racquetball courts, of campus. These units feature single-occupancy strength training room, craft room and music room. rooms; living space of 224 square feet; a shared • Haspel/Hambrick Hall houses the Deans’ Offices, the bathroom; Internet wiring; cable TV; wall-to-wall Office of Admissions, the Office of Student Financial carpeting; beds; and built-in closets, dressers Services and several other administrative offices. and desks.

2007-08 Tuition and Fees In-state tuition: $38,211 Out-of-state tuition: $42,517 Fees: $430 Fee description: Activity Fee

Application Information AACOMAS Deadline: January 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: March 3, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Supplemental Application Requirements Minimum science and total GPA of 2.75. Supplemental application: Two letters of recommendation; one must be from a physician, strongly recommend a DO, or an MD, and the other must be from a premedical advisory Residence committee or science faculty member who has taught Midwestern University provides several housing the applicant. options to meet the needs of today’s medical students. • Redwoods Hall: A modern student residence facility features both single- and double-occupancy residence hall rooms with either private bathrooms or bathrooms shared by no more than two students; air conditioning; wiring for internet and cable TV; wall-to-wall carpeting; and built-in closets, dressers, desks and wardrobes. The Hall features a large com- muter lounge as well as the Perrin Interfaith Chapel.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 41 Des Moines University–College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Office ofA dmission 3200 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Toll Free: (800) 240-2767, ext. 1499 Phone: (515) 271-1499 Fax: (515) 271-7163 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dmu.edu

Description Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine provides educational excellence through its Setting: Des Moines, Iowa; Metropolitan area innovative curriculum, which is based on the systems approach to medical education. Students learn in a Date Founded: 1898 supportive environment that offers extensive practical experience in the clinical setting, one-on-one interac- Accreditation tion with experienced educators and clinicians, and Des Moines University is accredited by the the opportunity to work together with classmates to Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation realize individual goals. (COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools. Mission Statement To develop distinctive physicians committed to Institutional Affiliation wellness and health. Des Moines University

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 814 Total male: 431 Total female: 383 First-year enrollment: 215 First-year male: 123 First-year female: 92 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,500

Curricular Offerings • State-of-the-art standardized patient assessment laboratories where students hone their physical diagnosis skills using simulated patients and human simulators. • Lecture and laboratory encounters coupled with experiences in teaching hospitals, clinics and community service agencies.

42 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Des Moines University–College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM)

• Courses in preventive medicine and evidence-based medicine, geriatrics and chronic care. • Extensive training in osteopathic manipulative medicine. • All students receive a laptop and handheld computer as part of the university connected learning initiative. • State-of-the-art basic surgical skills training. • Rural track curriculum for select students. • Wide range of elective offerings. • Expanded emphasis in Global Health experiences. • Integration of medical humanities and bioethics throughout the curriculum

Special Programs • Dual masters degree program in Public Health (DO/ MPH) • Dual masters degree program in Health Care Administration (DO/MHA) with courses available online • Extensive research opportunities Application Information • Early acceptance and early enrollment programs for AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 qualified candidates Supplemental Deadline: March 15, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Facilities • Located on a 25-acre safe, metropolitan setting near Supplemental Application Requirements the art center, the Governor’s mansion and down- Minimum recommended science and cumulative town Des Moines. GPA of 3.0. Completed online supplemental applica- • New 143,000 square foot education center tion. MCAT is required. Scores older than three years housing classrooms, student union, library and are not acceptable. Medical exposure letter written by fitness center. a physician, DO or MD, describing patient exposure experiences. Academic letter(s): Two letters of recom- • On-campus medical clinic complete with osteo- mendation from hard science faculty who have taught pathic manipulative medicine facilities. you in class OR one pre-medical committee recom- • Campus-wide wireless Internet access. mendation including the names of the committee members. Criminal background check. 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Tuition: $32,830

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 43 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCUMB-COM)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Office ofA dmissions 1750 Independence Avenue Kansas City, MO 64106-1453 Toll Free: (800) 234-4847 Phone: (816) 283-2000 Fax: (816) 283-2484 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kcumb.edu

Description Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private four-year osteopathic medical school emphasizing the highest quality medical education, community service and compassion in medicine. The university has twice received the coveted John Templeton Spirituality in Medicine Award, one of only two medical schools in the country to be so honored. mission is the preservation and renewal of human life. Our core values: leadership, humility, faith and Mission Statement positivity, integrity, compassion and service. Recte Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Faciendo Neminem Time: Do right, fear nothing. a private not-for-profit institution of higher education founded in 1916, is a key urban partner in the greater Setting: Kansas City, MO; Urban Kansas City community. We are committed to excellence in the education of highly qualified students in Date Founded: 1916 osteopathic medicine and the life sciences. We are a community of students and teachers; scientists and Accreditation scholars; physicians and health care professionals; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ administrators and staff, with a common conviction College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the that ability is gained through knowledge, integrity is Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation learned by example, and compassion and empathy (COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission of are first received and then given. We are united in our the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. commitment to: Developing and sustaining the highest quality educational programs for the preparation of Institutional Affiliation physicians, ethicists and scientists who are leaders The College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of two in meeting the needs of an ever-changing society; colleges of Kansas City University of Medicine and Maintaining a culture which embodies the principles Biosciences. KCUMB’s College of Biosciences offers a and philosophy of our heritage exemplifying humane, master of science in biomedical sciences and a master holistic and compassionate care; Contributing to the of arts in bioethics. advancement of knowledge through research and scholarly activities; Developing the potential of stu- Enrollment dents and faculty by sustaining a learning environment Total medical school enrollment: 947 which emphasizes educational and personal values Total male: 489 and a striving toward excellence. Fundamental to our Total female: 458

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First-year enrollment: 270 equipment, a library with extensive print and multi- First-year male: 136 media collections, a student fitness center, a cafete- First-year female: 134 ria, faculty offices, meeting rooms and laboratories. Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 962 • Leonard Smith Hall serves as an academic resource center offering individual and small-group study Curricular Offerings rooms, a student study lounge, locker rooms and • KCUMB’s College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes offices for Student Affairs. a clinical presentation-based curriculum that inte- • The Dybedal Center for Research is equipped for grates the basic and clinical sciences throughout all Biosafety Levels I and II research and includes more four years in a structure that encourages indepen- than 20,000 square feet of basic science laboratories, dent learning and clinical problem solving, and that a core facility, support rooms and office space. The provides abundant early clinical experiences. building also houses the only adult academic clinical research center in Kansas City. • Concepts of health-care policy, medical informat- ics, women’s health, palliative care, public health, • Six new buildings have been added to the KCUMB preventive medicine and communication skills are landscape since 1996. Ongoing and planned con- integrated throughout the four-year curriculum. struction projects will add a new auditorium library and student activities center over the next few years. • Enhanced clinical clerkships during students’ third and fourth years take place in a wide variety Residence of medical settings in Kansas City and throughout Many KCUMB students take advantage of the close the United States, and reinforce important learning proximity of Century Towers, located directly across objectives while integrating academic assessment. the street. A former teaching hospital, Century Towers • The College of Osteopathic Medicine’s curriculum now houses 224 one- and two-bedroom apartments has received national and international recognition with amenities designed specifically for KCUMB for its focus on the physician-patient relationship. students, including a library, 24-hour fitness facility, secure parking and abundant Internet access. The Special Programs building’s first three floors are occupied by offices, • MA in bioethics, MS in biomedical sciences including the city’s fire, police, dispatch and emergency-preparedness departments. • Combined Degree Programs – Four-year dual DO/MBA in healthcare leadership 2007-08 Tuition and Fees with Rockhurst University Tuition: $37,920 – Four-year dual DO/MA in bioethics Fees: $60 student activities fee; $40 background check fee for incoming students Facilities • The Kesselheim Center for Clinical Competence, Application Information which opened in late 2006, is the first comprehen- AACOMAS Deadline: February 14, 2008 sive human patient simulation center in the greater Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008. December Kansas City region. By linking eight high-tech 2007 is encouraged. human patient simulators—four adult, two pediatric and two obstetric—with the College of Osteopathic Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Medicine’s standardized patient program, the center Supplemental Application Requirements significantly enhances the early clinical education of Supplemental application. Fee is waived if AACOMAS first- and second-year medical students. fee is waived. Three letters of evaluation: one from a • The Strickland Education Pavilion features an audi- premedical advisor or committee, one from a science torium with a sophisticated audio-visual system, faculty member and one from a physician (DO or MD). an anatomy laboratory with networked camera “Minimum Technical Standards Certification” form.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 45 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Office ofA dmissions 1858 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509 Phone: (814) 866-6641 Fax: (814) 866-8123 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lecom.edu

Description Caring for people will be the life mission of our students . . . teaching them how to is ours. LECOM is one of the fastest-growing medical colleges in the country with campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania and Bradenton, Florida. LECOM’s growth is in keeping with its mission to meet Mission Statement the nation’s need for new physicians. The college empha- The mission of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic sizes compassionate and competent health care through Medicine and School of Pharmacy is to prepare stu- high professional standards for its students. dents to become osteopathic physicians and pharmacy practitioners through programs of excellence in education, research, clinical care and community service in order to enhance the quality of life through improved health for all humanity.

Setting: Erie, PA; Urban

Date Founded: 1992

Accreditation Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 894 Total male: 483 Total female: 411 First-year enrollment: 230 First-year male: 123 First-year female: 107

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Curricular Offerings Facilities LECOM recognizes students’ unique learning styles by • LECOM’s modern education center provides smart- offering four distinct learning pathways: The tradi- technology classrooms and laboratories. tional Lecture-Discussion Pathway provides a systems • The LECOM Research Centers offer facilities for approach to medicine; Problem-Based Learning faculty and student research. offers mentored small group clinical case-based • Millcreek Community Hospital and physician offices study; Independent Study allows students to learn provide clinical learning experiences during the first a structured pre-clinical curriculum on their own; two years. Primary Care Scholars Pathway condenses four years of medical school into three years using independent Residence study and specific primary care clinical rotations. LECOM does not provide residences or housing for students. LECOM assists students in securing appro- Special Programs priate housing in the Erie area within a close commute • Preceptors and the Clinical Osteopathic Diagnostic to the campus. Assessment program match first- and second-year students with local physicians for clinical training. 2007-08 Tuition and Fees • Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clinical In-state tuition: $25,125 training in the third and fourth years. Out-of-state tuition: $26,250 Fees: $800 Fee description: Student Health Insurance and Student Disability Insurance are mandatory—fees are age-dependent.

Application Information AACOMAS Deadline: April 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: April 1, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Supplemental Application Requirements Complete an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Cumulative GPA of 3.3; Minimum Science GPA of 2.7 is required. MCAT Medical College Admissions Test is required. MCAT • International clinical externships and rotations. Scores older than three years are not accepted. • Opportunities exist for student mentoring and other Supplemental application and $50 application fee. community service. Letters of recommendation from a premedical or pre- • Biomedical Sciences Postbaccalaureate Program health committee or two letters from science profes- prepares college graduates for entrance into medical sors. Letter of recommendation from a non-related school programs. osteopathic physician. • Masters of Science in Medical Education trains physician educators. • Combined Degree Programs BSDO

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 47 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus (LECOM Bradenton)

LECOM Bradenton Office ofA dmissions 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Bradenton, FL 34211 Phone: (941) 756-0690 Fax: (941) 782-5730 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lecom.edu/bradenton/

Description LECOM Bradenton offers an innovative problem- based learning curriculum at Lakewood Ranch, a master planned community in Manatee County, Florida. LECOM Bradenton is committed to training physicians to meet the medical needs of the growing Enrollment and aging population in Florida and surrounding Total medical school enrollment: 472 states. Total male: 242 Total female: 230 Mission Statement First-year enrollment: 159 The mission of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic First-year male: 78 Medicine and School of Pharmacy is to prepare stu- First-year female: 81 dents to become osteopathic physicians and pharmacy practitioners through programs of excellence in educa- Curricular Offerings tion, research, clinical care, and community service in LECOM Bradenton provides preclinical curriculum order to enhance the quality of life through improved with the Problem-Based Learning Pathway (PBL). The health for all humanity. small-group approach to medical education offers students the opportunity to learn basic and clinical Setting: Bradenton, Florida; Urban science by following medical cases of patients. Date Founded: 2004 Special Programs Accreditation • Preceptors and the Clinical Osteopathic Diagnostic Assessment program match first- and second-year Branch Campus. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic students with local physicians for clinical training. Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Hospitals and clinics in 10 states provide clinical Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the • Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States training in the third and fourth year. Association of Colleges and Schools. • International clinical externships and rotations. • Opportunities exist for student mentoring and other Institutional Affiliation community service. LECOM • Masters of Science in Medical Education trains physician educators. • Combined Degree Programs BSDO

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Facilities • The college constructed a new building in 2004 to accommodate a projected enrollment of 600 medical students with room for growth. Classrooms provide the latest in modern technology in the lecture halls and wireless network technology in classrooms. • The Learning Resource Center provides easy access to medical journals, texts and other library material for the PBL curriculum.

Residence LECOM Bradenton does not offer residences or housing for students. LECOM Bradenton assists students in securing appropriate housing within a close commute to the campus.

2007-08 Tuition and Fees In-state tuition: $25,150 Out-of-state tuition: $26,250 Fees: $900 Fee description: Student Health Insurance and Student Disability Insurance is mandatory—fees are age-dependent.

Application Information AACOMAS Deadline: April 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: April 1, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Supplemental Application Requirements Undergraduate degree from an accredited colleges or university. Cumulative GPA of 3.3; minimum science GPA of 2.7. MCAT Medical College Admissions Test is required. MCAT scores older than three years are not accepted. Supplemental application and $50 fee. Letters of recommendation from a premedical or prehealth committee or two letters from science professors. Letter of recommendation from a non-related osteopathic physician.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 49 Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)

LMU-DCOM Admissions 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752 Toll Free: (800) 325-0900 ext. 7090 Phone: (423) 869-7090 Fax: (423) 869-7078 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lmunet.edu/dcom

Description The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. LMU-DCOM is an integral part of LMU’s values-based learning community and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians to provide health care in the often underserved region of Appalachia and beyond.

Mission Statement Institutional affiliation To prepare outstanding osteopathic physicians who Lincoln Memorial University are committed to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity. The Enrollment mission of LMU-DCOM is achieved by: Graduating Projected first class: 150 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine; Providing a values- First-year enrollment: Projected first class 150 based learning community as the context for teaching, Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,981 research, service, including osteopathic clinical service, and student achievement; Serving the health Curricular Offerings and wellness needs of people within the Appalachian The curriculum is designed to integrate the biological, region and beyond; Focusing on enhanced access clinical, behavioral and social sciences, and is divided to primary care for underserved rural communities; into two phases: Pre-clinical Curriculum (years one Investing in quality academic programs supported by and two) and Clinical Experiences (years three and superior faculty and technology; Embracing holistic four). A primary care physician must be skilled in care, diversity and public service as an enduring com- problem solving and demonstrate expertise in diag- mitment to responsibility and high ethical standards. nosis. In order to achieve this goal, the LMU-DCOM curricula will emphasize the integration of the basic Setting: Harrogate, Tennessee; Rural and clinical sciences in medical practice. LMU-DCOM is committed to embracing holistic care, diversity and Date Founded: 2006 public service as an enduring commitment to respon- Accreditation sibility and high ethical standards. The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine holds Special programs provisional accreditation from the Commission on • Graduate programs on the LMU campus are Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and is available to medical students: accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. MBA, MEd, MSN, EdS, Teacher Licensure

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Facilities • LMU-DCOM is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in Harrogate, Tennes- see. The campus is surrounded by the beautiful Cumberland Mountains and is approximately 55 miles north of Knoxville. • Cumberland Gap National Park is nearby and can be reached via walking and bike trails that cross the LMU campus and lead into the National Park. • LMU-DCOM is housed in a state-of-the-art 105,000 square foot facility completed in the summer of 2007. The building is four stories high and includes two large auditoria, a learning resource center with Residence access to the Reed Medical and Allied Health Library The University Apartments, located in Cumberland located on the main campus, 15 student confer- Gap, Tennessee, are specifically for medical students ence/study rooms, a telemedicine/distance learn- and their spouses. The apartments, newly renovated in ing center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine 2007, include 96 one-room studio apartments and 30 laboratory, ten mock clinic exam rooms, simulation two-room apartments. All apartments are furnished laboratories, an anatomy laboratory, and a large with built-in cabinets, a bookcase, a desk with chair, student lounge. a queen bed, nightstand, a dining table with 2 chairs, • LMU-DCOM students also enjoy the many ameni- refrigerator, stove and convection oven/microwave. ties on the LMU campus including on- and off- Common areas include a lounge, 24-hour study area, campus student housing, sports arenas, an indoor conference facilities, outdoor swimming pool, picnic swimming pool, newly-remodeled exercise facility, area and laundry facilities. Traditional student housing cafeterias and the library. is also available on the LMU campus.

2008-09 Tuition and Fees Tuition: $31,500 Fees: $600 Fee description: Technology fee–$500; Activity fee–$100

Application Information AACOMAS deadline: February 15, 2008 Supplemental deadline: April 1, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Supplemental Application Requirements Non-refundable fee. A premedical committee recommendation letter or two letters from science professors. A letter of evaluation from an osteopathic physician.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 51 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)

MSUCOM Office ofA dmissions Michigan State University A136 E. Fee Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: (517) 353-7740 Fax: (517) 355-3296 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.com.msu.edu

Description The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a friendly, informal atmosphere combined with access to the resources of a Big 10 university campus. Our Statewide Campus System Setting: East Lansing, MI; Midwestern Big 10 includes 19 base hospitals located throughout the college town state of Michigan where students complete their clinical education. Date Founded: 1969

Accreditation The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutional affiliation Michigan State University

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 708 Total male: 329 Total female: 379 First-year enrollment: 204 Mission Statement First-year male: 96 The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic First-year female: 108 Medicine is committed to excellence in osteopathic Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 45,520 education, research, and service through the Statewide Campus System. The college fully prepares osteopathic Curricular Offerings physicians to respond to public need in a dynamic Classes begin in July with an intensified gross anatomy health care environment. class. Clinical rotations begin July 1 of the third year. • Four-year curriculum presented at two levels of study: Pre-Clerkship Program, which involves the first six semesters of study in years one and two, and the Clerkship Program, which involves a Base

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Hospital assignment in years three and four at one Application Information of our 19 affiliated hospital training sites throughout AACOMAS Deadline: December 1, 2007 Michigan. Supplemental Deadline: February 12, 2008 • The Pre-Clerkship Program: introductory basic sci- Supplemental Application Fee: $85 ence courses and osteopathic clinical skills courses in semesters one to three; Systems Biology course Supplemental Application Requirements theme in semesters four, five and six. Preceptorship Cumulative and science GPA of 2.7. MCAT total 18; Program during semesters five and six provides early Minimum Scores: 4 Verbal, 5 Physical Sciences, 6 clinical exposure. Biology. Supplemental application includes essays, non-academic information, and two completed • The Extended Curricular Program permits students evaluations forms. Due to rolling admission, to take the Pre-Clerkship Program over three years EARLY application is essential. instead of in two years. Students take the regularly scheduled Clerkship Program in years four and five.

Special Programs • Graduate Studies: DO/PhD Program • Masters in Health and Humanities • Masters in Epidemiology • One-year Master of Public Health track offered by the University of Michigan • Broad, varied international programs and rotations • Combined Degree Programs DO/MPH DO/PHD

Facilities • The 2,000-acre East Lansing campus of Michigan State University includes gardens, museums, per- forming arts and sports facilities. • The Kobiljak Computer and Resource Centers pro- Recommended: AACOMAS application no later than vide small group and individual study space as well August 15, 2007; supplemental by October 1, 2007. as access to instructional software and electronic databases. • The Student OMM Clinic provides free care to members of the local community while giving students the opportunity to expand their clinical OMM education.

2007-08 Tuition and Fees In-state tuition: $28,011 Out-of-state tuition: $60,891 Fees: $1,000 Fee Description: $500 tuition and enrollment deposit; $250 long-term disability insurance, background checks and random drug screens; $250 technology.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 53 New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM)

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology Office ofA dmissions Northern Boulevard P.O. Box 8000 Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Phone: (516) 686-3747 Fax: (516) 686-3831 E-mail: [email protected] Website: nyit.edu/nycom/

Description NYCOM boasts an extensive clinical education network encompassing hospitals in New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut. These programs offer Accreditation outstanding opportunities for training in nationally The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine is recognized hospitals with long-standing teaching accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College traditions. Accreditation (COCA).

Mission Statement Institutional Affiliation The New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology the New York Institute of Technology is committed to training osteopathic physicians for a lifetime of Enrollment medical practice and learning based on established Total medical school enrollment: 1,220 science and critical thinking, as well as integrating Total male: 553 osteopathic philosophy, principles and practice. The Total female: 667 college is committed to fostering careers in primary care and scholarly pursuit of new knowledge con- First-year enrollment: 274 cerning human health and disease. The focus is on the First-year male: 122 health care problems of the inner city and rural com- First-year female: 152 munities. NYCOM provides a firm educational foun- Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 12,880 dation as part of a continuum of learning including postdoctoral education. This foundation will provide Curricular Offerings the osteopathic physician with the means to be a com- Curriculum development at NYCOM is a dynamic petent and compassionate member of the osteopathic process guided by its mission to educate physicians medical profession, and to contribute to society and to in a continuum of medical education. Students may the profession by the application of new knowledge, as choose from two curricular options: an innovative well as through practice, teaching and administration. Lecture-Discussion Based (LDB) track that integrates biomedical and clinical sciences along with con- Setting: Old Westbury, New York (on Long Island, tinuous didactic “threads” delivered according to a 21 miles east of New York City); Suburban systems-based approach; or a problem-based curriculum, the Doctor Patient Continuum (DPC), Date Founded: 1977 whose cornerstone is small group, case-based learning. Computer-assisted instruction includes a state-of-the- art Patient Simulation Facility. Clerkships in the third

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and fourth years of the continuum provide a variety of clinical exposures and experiences, from one-on- one preceptorships in physicians’ private practice to serving as team members in tertiary care hospitals. Integration of structural evaluation and osteopathic manipulative medicine is encouraged throughout all clerkships. Awareness of psychosocial factors, legal issues and ethical concerns is fostered throughout the educational continuum.

Special Programs • Émigré Physicians Program (EPP) at NYCOM provides an opportunity for internationally trained Facilities physicians to re-train as Doctors of Osteopathic The academic campus has three advanced medical/ Medicine. training facilities which house a state-of-the-art osteopathic medical laboratory, a state-of-the-art Doctor • NYCOM Educational Consortium (NYCOMEC) Patient Continuum Wing, Smart Auditoriums that are offers the largest internship program in the osteo- fully equipped with cutting-edge presentation and pathic profession. More than 400 interns and recording equipment, a highly advanced and special- residents enroll in NYCOMEC programs during ized Institute for Clinical Competence (ICC), which a typical academic year. incorporates standardized patients and two human • Combined Degree Programs patient simulator robots. BSDO DOMBA 2007-2008 Tuition and Fees • Other Special Programs In-state tuition: $38,635 DO/MS in Clinical Nutrition Out-of-state tuition: $38,635 Pre-Doctoral Academic Medicine Fellowships: Fees: $1,330 five-year program that allows qualified NYCOM Fee description: Student Activity Fee, Lab Fee, New students to obtain two degrees—Doctor of Osteo- Technology Fee, Simulated Patient Lab Fee, Health pathic Medicine and a Masters in Neuromusculo- Care Fee, Life/Disability Fee. skeletal Sciences. Application Information AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: None Supplemental Application Fee: $60 Supplemental Application Requirements Supplemental application; letters of recommendation from pre-medical advisory committee; or letters of recommendation from three faculty professors (two must be from science faculty); letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physician is recommended.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 55 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM)

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 3301 College Avenue P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905 Phone: (954) 262-1101 Fax: (954) 262-2282 E-mail: [email protected] Website: medicine.nova.edu

Description The Health Professions Division, with a student body of more than 2,000, is home to Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first Institutional Affiliation in the southeastern United States. As a student in the Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University, you can anticipate a remarkable experi- Enrollment ence. You will train, study, interact and share facilities, Total medical school enrollment: 875 faculty and resources with other health professions Total male: 423 students. Total female: 452 First-year enrollment: 231 Mission Statement First-year male: 127 The mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is First-year female: 104 to provide education, both nationally and internationally, for physicians and osteopathic medical students Curricular Offerings at the highest achievable level of excellence in an envi- The Health Professions Division is unique in that it has ronment that supports research and scholarly activity, been developed as an interdisciplinary educational while focusing on producing compassionate and center from its inception. The division was founded ethical lifelong learners and advocating for the health on the concept that the interdisciplinary approach to and welfare of diverse patient populations, including education is beneficial to students of all professions the medically underserved. and that by preparing students to work effectively with health care providers from different fields, barriers are Setting: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL; Large broken and patient care is enhanced. In less than two metropolitan area decades, NSU’s Health Professions Division has developed into a multidisciplinary academic health center Date Founded: 1979 of international stature. Comprised of the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Medicine, Accreditation Optometry, Allied Health and Nursing, and Medical Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Sciences, the health professions division has redoubled Medicine is accredited by the Commission on its commitment to academic excellence, innovation Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the and community service while expanding its mission Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association in research and scholarship. Together as a team, the of Colleges and Schools. distinguished faculty prepares students for an exciting career on tomorrow’s dynamic health care team.

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The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) is a profes- information sciences, humanities, conflict resolution, sional degree that requires four years of professional family therapy, interdisciplinary studies education, study. Our innovative curriculum is designed to fulfill psychology and counseling and family programs. our mission of training primary care physicians. Its design is based on successful academic models that Residence are carefully developed and integrated. The unique Off-Campus Housing Services have been established curriculum provides academic and clinical training by Nova Southeastern University to provide incoming that prepares students for the “real world” of medicine. students, current students and faculty/staff with an It will make you more competitive for postdoctoral informational resource to assist in identifying options training positions and more attractive to those inter- for rental housing near your desired NSU site loca- viewing candidates for those positions. tion. We provide rental listings including apartments, condos, townhouses, homes, rooms in private homes, Special Programs and short-term stay facilities. Other resources include A notable aspect of our clinical training program is a a roommate finder service, moving tips, frequently three-month clinical rotation at a rural setting where asked questions and location area resource links to many residents have little access to health care. You help make your move easier. will learn to treat various cultural and ethnic groups whose lifestyles and attitudes toward health care differ 2007-08 Tuition and Fees from those you will see in more traditional training In-state tuition: $27,585 sites. It is an enriching educational experience. Out-of-state tuition: $33,995 • Combined Degree Programs Fees: $750 BS/DO NSU Dual Program Acceptance Fee: $900 DO/MPH Collaborative Program. DO students Deposit: $1,100 receive a tuition scholarship Fee description: $275 Student Activity Fee per term; DO/JD $100 Histology Fee (M1 only); $100 annual HPD DO/MBA Collaborative Program Access Fee. DO/PhD DO/DMD Application Information • Other Special Programs AACOMAS Deadline: January 15, 2008 Osteopathic Principles & Practice Fellowship Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008 Research Fellowship Supplemental Application Fee: $50 • Summer Preparatory Program Supplemental Application Requirements MedStart Program Minimum GPA of 3.0. Minimum MCAT of 24. All applicants are required to take the Medical College Facilities Admission Test. A letter from a physician is required Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Fort with your application. A letter of evaluation from the Lauderdale, NSU has more than 25,000 students and is pre-professional committee is required. If such a com- the largest independent institution of higher education mittee does not exist, then three letters of evaluation: in Florida and the sixth largest independent institution two from science professors and one from a liberal nationally. NSU awards associate, bachelor’s, masters, arts professor. The college receives more than 3,500 educational specialist, doctoral, and first-professional applications each year, from which only 230 students degrees in a wide range of fields. The university is are chosen. These students have varied backgrounds comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and profes- and while many enter the college directly from an sional schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, undergraduate program, other students come from optometry, allied health and nursing, medical sciences, successful careers. Entering students have included dental medicine, law, marine biology and oceanog- pharmacists, physician assistants, nurses, teachers, raphy, business and entrepreneurship, computer and pilots, and engineers.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 57 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM)

OU-COM Office ofA dmissions 102 Grosvenor Hall Athens, Ohio 45701 Toll Free: (800) 345-1560 Phone: (740) 593-4313 Fax: 740-593-2256 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oucom.ohiou.edu

Description The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in the education of Accreditation osteopathic primary care physicians. OU-COM was The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine is created in 1975 to help alleviate the state’s growing accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College shortage of family physicians and to train doctors for Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on chronically underserved areas. OU-COM meets this Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central mandate through the use of progressive curricula and Association of Colleges and Schools. the Centers of Research and Education, one of the nation’s strongest Osteopathic Postgraduate Training Institutional affiliation Institutions. Ohio University

Mission Statement Enrollment Innovative learning, focused research, and compas- Total medical school enrollment: 433 sionate care for Ohio and beyond. Integral to this Total male: 207 mission, the OU-COM community commits itself Total female: 226 to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered First-year enrollment: 108 osteopathic medical education continuum for First-year male: 49 students, interns, residents and fellows; generate First-year female: 59 and disseminate new knowledge and understanding through research and scholarly activities; embrace Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 20,000 diversity and public service; emphasize primary care and improve the well-being of underserved popula- Curricular Offerings: tions; and serve the health needs of people within Osteopathic Clinical Anatomy Immersion allows all the Appalachian region. entering students to begin their training together in a gross anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine Setting: Athens, Ohio; Rural “immersion” setting for roughly four weeks prior to Labor Day. After Labor Day students will divide into Date Founded: 1975 one of two curricular tracks. Clinical Presentation Continuum (CPC) uses clinical presentations to direct student learning using a list of specific faculty- identified objectives. Patient Centered Continuum (PCC) is a problem-based approach that uses patient cases to emphasize the development of problem- solving skills and student-directed learning. Centers for

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Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) system • Students also have access to OhioLINK, a statewide offers a structured continuum approach to medical library consortium offering access to more than 44.8 education that begins in the classroom and continues million volumes and over 100 research data bases. through clinical rotations, internships and residency. • Small group meeting rooms equipped with plasma screens and multimedia capabilities. Special Programs • University Medical Associates clinic, 18 affiliated • Fellowship Programs in Family Medicine and Osteo- teaching hospitals and hundreds of adjunct faculty pathic Manipulative Medicine and preceptors throughout the state afford compre- • Post-baccaluareate PreMed Program hensive training opportunities. • Summer Preparatory Program • Summer Scholars Program; Summer Undergradu- Residence ate Research Fellowship Program The university has housing opportunities and we assist Combined Degree Programs students with local listings through our web site. DO/MPH 2007-08 Tuition and Fees DO/MBA In-state tuition: $25,476 DO/MHA DO/PhD Out-of-state tuition: $35,976 Fees: General Fee $591; Resource Fee $251 Facilities Fee description: general fees; resource technology • OU-COM provides a wireless campus with stream- ing video of all osteopathic manipulative medicine Application Information lectures and MP3 versions of Clinical Presentation AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 Continuum lectures. Supplemental Deadline: March 15, 2008 • A personal response system and Blackboard web en- Supplemental Application Fee: $30 vironment also complement instructional materials. Supplemental Application Requirements • The Learning Resource Center is dedicated to the Minimum two letters of recommendation from needs of both CPC and PCC curricula. natural science faculty who have taught the student, i.e., biology, chemistry, physics faculty or a pre-med committee letter.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 59 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSU-CHS)

OSU-CHS Office ofA dmissions 1111 W. 17th Street Tulsa, OK 74107 Phone: (918) 561-8421 Fax: (918) 561-8243 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.healthsciences.okstate.edu

Description OSU-COM is consistently ranked among the best medical schools by US News & World Report. For 2008, we rank 14th in the nation in rural medicine and 30th in primary care. In addition our students boast an Enrollment above-average pass rate on the COMLEX—99 percent, Total medical school enrollment: 343 in fact, for 2005. We keep our class sizes small to foster an environment of personal attention and strong Total male: 181 relationships with faculty and staff. OSU-COM is proud Total female: 162 to offer a seamless partnership with Tulsa’s primary First-year enrollment: 88 teaching hospital, OSU Medical Center. First-year male: 46 First-year female: 42 Mission Statement Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 30,766 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences educates and trains osteopathic physicians, research Curricular Offerings scientists, and other healthcare professionals with an The OSU-COM spiral curriculum is student-cen- emphasis on serving rural and underserved Oklahoma. tered, with a focus on hands-on experience as well as problem-based and small group learning. Students Setting: Tulsa, OK; Metropolitan Area receive training in all areas of medicine, with additional emphasis on osteopathic manipulation. The first Date Founded: 1972 year focuses on biomedical sciences, and the second year emphasizes case-based learning and problem Accreditation solving as it relates to conditions seen in primary Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences care environments. The third and fourth years are College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the composed of clinical rotations, most of which take Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation place at Oklahoma State University Medical Center, (COCA) and by the Higher Learning Commission the country’s largest osteopathic hospital, as well as of the North Central Association of Colleges and St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Students Schools. also rotate to adjacent rural areas and they may fulfill requirements at various medical institutions across Institutional Affiliation the country. Although 64 percent of graduates enter OSU-CHS is a branch campus of the Oklahoma State primary care, they are prepared to enter residencies in University system. all medical specialty fields.

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Special Programs 2007-08 Tuition and Fees • The Oklahoma State University Center for Health In-state tuition: $17,249 Sciences offers graduate and dual degree programs Out-of-state tuition: $33,610 including: Fees: $1,076 DO/PhD Biomedical Sciences DO/MS Biomedical Sciences Application Information DO/MBA PhD Biomedical Sciences AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 MS Biomedical Sciences Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008 MS Forensic Sciences Supplemental Application Fee: $40 MFSA in Forensic Science Administration. • OSU-CHS also offers the Bridge Program, a five-year medical school program designed for students who are from underrepresented groups in medicine. More information about the Bridge Program can be found at: www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/ student/bridge/index.cfm. • Combined Degree Programs DO/MBA DO/MS DO/PhD • Other special programs Bridge Program

Facilities • Located on the west bank of the Arkansas River, minutes from downtown Tulsa, the OSU Center for Supplemental Application Requirements Health Sciences campus is housed in a modern, Minimum GPA of 3.00. Minimum average MCAT four-building complex on 16 acres. The complex score of 7.0; 21 total. Letter of recommendation from consists of classrooms, basic and clinical science premedical advisory committee, or letters of recom- teaching laboratories, offices, research areas, lecture mendation from three faculty members, at least two of halls, break-out rooms, a medical bookstore and a whom teach science. medical library. • OSU Physicians Network operates five area clinics including the OSU Health Care Center. Located on six acres one-half mile south of the main campus, the health care center serves as both a teaching clinic for students and a health care resource for the community. At this comprehensive clinic, faculty physicians, resident physicians and osteopathic medical students treat a large and varied patient load. The Health Care Center includes 37 patient examin- ing rooms, radiology lab, student learning center and physician offices, and offers services in general health care, osteopathic manipulative therapy, psychiatry, behavioral medicine and diabetes foot care and a women’s health center.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 61 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)

PCOM Office ofA dmissions 4170 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 Toll free: (800) 999-6998 Phone: (215) 871-6700 Fax: (215) 871-6719 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pcom.edu

Description PCOM is committed to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth through teaching and research, and to the well-being of the community through leadership and service. An osteopathic education at PCOM Setting: Philadelphia, PA; minutes from Center City will give you a strong foundation for pursuing any and the historical area; Urban specialty or subspecialty of your choice. PCOM is committed to helping each of its students choose a career Date Founded: 1899 which matches their specific talents and interests. Accreditation Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 1,047 Total male: 465 Total female: 582 First-year enrollment: 268 First-year male: 118 First-year female: 150

Curricular Offerings An integrated systems approach provides first- and Mission Statement second-year students with a generalist education. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is “Doctors from Day One” gives students clinical dedicated to the education of students in medicine, exposure from the beginning of medical school, with health and behavioral sciences. The college fosters the courses in Primary Patient Skills and Osteopathic growth of the osteopathic profession by training physi- Manipulative Medicine. Third- and fourth-year stu- cians through programs of study guided by osteopathic dents are directly involved in patient care, working in medical tradition, concept and practice. ambulatory care sites, doctors’ offices, and hospitals in more than 51 affiliated teaching sites.

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Special Programs technology including linkage to Internet resources. DO/MBA: A five-year program affiliated with St. Small classrooms are available for group study and Joseph’s University conferences; a 55,000 square foot Student Activities Center includes exercise equipment, student lounges, DO/MPH: A five-year program affiliated with Temple recreation areas, basketball and racquetball courts University and a rooftop deck suitable for hockey, basketball DO/PhD: A six-year program affiliated with the and shuffleboard. University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP) DO/MS: A five-year program affiliated with the PCOM 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Graduate Program of Forensic Medicine. Tuition: $35,904 • Combined Degree Programs Fees: $1,050 BS/DO Fee description: Comprehensive fee $450, DO/MPH Student Health Fee $75, Graduation fee $525 DO/MBA DO/MS Application Information DO/PHD AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 • Other Special Programs Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008 A one-year certificate program in biomedical Supplemental Application Fee: $50 sciences or a two-year program which leads to Supplemental Application Requirements an MS in one of four concentrations. Supplemental application and $50 fee. Letter of evaluation from the premedical committee, premedical Facilities advisor, or the Dean of the college granting the under- The City Avenue site provides a true college campus graduate degree. Individual faculty letters do not fulfill atmosphere for students. All facilities are equipped this requirement. Letter of evaluation from an osteo- for students with disabilities and all classrooms and pathic physician is strongly advised, but not required. study areas support wireless Internet access. PCOM Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is required. students received hundreds of instructional hours in Scores older than three years are not acceptable. two amphitheaters which have the latest in teaching

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 63 Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM)

Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Admissions Coordinator 625 Old Peachtree Road NW Suwanee, GA 30024 Toll Free: (866) 282-4544 Phone: (678) 225-7531 Fax: (678) 225-7509 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pcom.edu

Description Georgia Campus-PCOM proudly welcomed its first class of 85 students in August 2005. The College is Setting: Suwanee, Georgia; Suburban dedicated to educating osteopathic medical students and serving the health care needs of the people in Date Founded: 2004 Georgia and the Southeast by providing a program of medical study guided by osteopathic medical tradition, Accreditation concept and practice. Graduates are encouraged to Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic remain in the South and practice among underserved Medicine is accredited by the Commission on populations where they will have the most impact. Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Higher Education Commission of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutional Affiliation PCOM

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 249 Total male: 104 Total female: 145 First-year enrollment: 80 First-year male: 32 First-year female: 48

Curricular Offerings An integrated systems approach provides first- and Mission Statement second-year students with a generalist education. The primary focus of Georgia Campus-PCOM is to “Doctors from Day One” gives students clinical recruit and educate students from Georgia and the exposure from the beginning of medical school, with surrounding states. The Georgia Campus seeks to courses in Primary Patient Skills and Osteopathic retain graduate osteopathic physicians, scientists and Manipulative Medicine. Third- and fourth-year stu- other health care professionals in the Southeast and to dents are directly involved in patient care working in advance the osteopathic profession to serve the health ambulatory care sites, doctors’ offices and hospitals in needs of the region. more than 51 affiliated teaching sites. Moving forward,

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the Georgia campus is developing relationships with 2007-08 Tuition and Fees hospitals, ambulatory care sites and local practicing Tuition: $35,904 physicians to build strong clinical training opportuni- Fees: $525 ties for students in their third and fourth years. Fee description: Comprehensive fee $450, Student Health Fee $75 Special Programs DO/MS: A one-year certificate program in biomedical Application Information sciences or a two-year program which leads to an MS AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 in one of four concentrations. Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008 Supplemental Application Fee: $50 Facilities The 19-acre Georgia campus is located in Gwinnett Supplemental Application Requirements County, 35 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Its state Supplemental application and $50 fee. Letter of evalu- of the art facilities offer students an excellent lab for ation from the premedical committee, premedical advisor or the Dean of the college granting the undergraduate degree. Individual faculty letters do not fulfill this requirement. Letter of evaluation from an osteopathic physician is strongly advised, but not required. Medical College Admissions Test MCAT is required. Scores older than three years are not acceptable.

osteopathic principles and practice, a clinical learning lab with standardized and simulated patient experience and an information commons with extensive digital reference and textbook resources. All run on a wireless network. Instructional space also includes two large classrooms, numerous small-group teaching classrooms, a large anatomy lab and a multi-use basic science lab. A well-equipped fitness center, individual study areas, dining facility and lounge areas all help to provide a well-rounded experience for students.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 65 Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM)

Pikesville College School of Osteopathic Medicine Office ofA dmissions 147 Sycamore Street Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 Phone: (606) 218-5406 Fax: (606) 218-5405 E-mail: [email protected] Website: pcsom.pc.edu

Description Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine PCSOM is the 19th school of osteopathic medicine in the country. PCSOM’s curriculum and course work are Accreditation very similar to other medical school programs except Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine is in four major areas. The education is not so much dif- accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College ferent as it is something more. PCSOM provides special Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on emphasis in the following critical areas: Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges 1. Manual Medicine and Schools. 2. Community and Behavior Medicine Institutional Affiliation 3. Ambulatory Care 4. Rural Medicine PCSOM is a graduate school of Pikeville College.

Mission Statement Enrollment The mission of Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Total medical school enrollment: 302 Medicine is to provide men and women with an osteo- Total male: 169 pathic medical education that emphasizes primary Total female: 133 care, encourages research, promotes lifelong scholarly First-year enrollment: 80 activity and produces graduates who are committed First-year male: 44 to serving the health care needs of communities in First-year female: 36 Eastern Kentucky and other Appalachian regions. Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,098

Setting: Pikeville, KY; Rural Curricular Offerings PCSOM uses a curriculum featuring increased hours Date Founded: 1997 in behavior and community medicine, physical diagnosis, and Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP). Traditional subjects are covered using case-based learning, traditional lecture and lab, as well as computer simulation.

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Special Programs Facilities In keeping with the mission of PCSOM, Pikeville An 8,500 square foot addition, completed in the College’s Board of Trustees believes that osteopathic summer of 2005, houses offices, a state-of-the-art OPP medical students should have every opportunity Lab and a modern Biomedical Research laboratory. All to excel both academically and organizationally. of the medical school facilities have been completed Therefore PCSOM supplies each student with: in the last eight years. The physical plant features • A Pentium laptop computer with the following new classrooms, new labs, and a state-of-the-art tele specifications: Windows, MS Office, a modem, all medicine center/medical library. The medical school’s required CD ROMs computer system is wireless and campus-wide. • Free Internet access 2007-08 Tuition and Fees • All required texts and workbooks to be provided Tuition: $31,600 each year Fees: $140 • All necessary anatomy dissection equipment, a new Fee description: Background check and drug screen portable OPP table, stethoscope, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, lab coats and scrub suits Application Information • SOMA dues AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 • KOMA dues Supplemental Deadline: March 1, 2008 • Part I board review Supplemental Application Fee: $75 • Fees for taking Part I and Part II of COMLEX once Supplemental Application Requirements • $50 per student in a Student Government Activity 1. Supplemental Application. fund 2. Letters of recommendation from two science faculty • $30 per student in a SOMA activity fund members or a pre-medical committee. • Combined Degree Programs 3. A letter from an osteopathic physician who is a DO/MPH member of the AOA is required.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 67 Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine–New York (TOUROCOM)

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine– New York 230 West 125th St. New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 851-1199 x2003, x2012, or x2000 Fax: (212) 531-2264 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.touro.edu/med

Description The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TOUROCOM) is unique to the osteopathic profession with a mission to increase the number of ethnic Accreditation minorities in the profession as well as non-minorities TOUROCOM holds provisional accreditation from who want to serve the underserved. the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and also is accredited by the Middle States Mission Statement Commission on Higher Education. TOUROCOM is committed to preparing students to become outstanding osteopathic physicians who Institutional Affiliation uphold the values, philosophy and practice of osteo- Touro College pathic medicine. TOUROCOM places special emphasis on teaching and learning in the areas of primary care Enrollment and the holistic approach to the patient. The college advances the osteopathic profession and serves Total medical school enrollment: 125 (projected) students and society by providing a firm educational Total male: 60 foundation, encouragement of research and schol- Total female: 65 arly activity and participation in community service. First-year enrollment: 125 (planned) TOUROCOM will function as an integral part of the First-year male: 60 New York City/Harlem community and will work First-year female: 65 with the community, local schools and other colleges and universities to promote the study of medi- Curricular Offerings cine, encourage continuing development, increase The TOUROCOM Curriculum, modeled after the Touro educational opportunities and deliver osteopathic University Nevada Curriculum, is a competency-based medical services in a variety of community settings. At Active Learning Educational Program. The pre-clinical TOUROCOM students learn the latest strategies for the curriculum uses an integrated, system-based format management and treatment of patients in a broad range that incorporates multiple learning strategies such of social and economic settings. In addition to focusing as lecture format, interactive labs, and small learning on primary care, the college emphasizes the promotion groups. The Department of Osteopathic Manipulative of wellness from prenatal through geriatric care. Medicine (OMM) engages each student to reach a minimal level of skill in OMM. Early clinical expo- Setting: New York City, New York—Harlem; Urban sures and medical electives are used to enhance the classroom curriculum and address emerging issues in Date Founded: 2006 health care.

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Special Programs 2007-08 Tuition and Fees • BSDO–Seven-year cohort. This program will have 35 Tuition: $31,500 (plus fees) students. Fees: $1,125 Fee description: Disability Insurance, student body Facilities fee, science instruments, laboratory and library fees. • The medical school building in central Harlem is Health Insurance, if needed (estimated cost: $1,500). across the street from the famous Apollo Theatre. The school will occupy three floors. Application Information • The second floor has two large amphitheatres with AACOMAS Deadline: April 1, 2008 170 seats each. Each station in the amphitheatre Supplemental Deadline: April 15, 2008 is equipped to accommodate laptop computers Supplemental Application Fee: $200 with wireless Internet access available throughout the building. Podiums for instructors are known as Supplemental Application Requirements smart podiums so that any format can be controlled. 1. Supplemental applications are sent to students after they have been pre-screened by the Admissions • On the second floor is a 74-seat lecture hall equipped as the large amphitheatres. Committee. The application can be previewed by clicking on “prospective students,” then on “TOU- • The OMM lab on the second floor has 27 hydraulic ROCOM admissions.” tables. There are Striker Cameras located through- 2. Letter of recommendation from premedical out the lab which can focus on any part of the body advisory committee or from two science professors. and then can be projected on the walls so that the 3. Letters of recommendation from a physician (either student can follow the instructor’s demonstration. DO or MD). • There are 16 breakout rooms adjacent to the amphi- 4. Signed Technical Standards Certificate form. theatres for student study. • On the third floor is the cadaver lab with 33 tables. Early Decision Program The lab is temperature controlled with frequent Waitlist candidates may be offered an ‘Early air exchange. Acceptance’ to the Class of 2012. These students are required to re-apply to AACOMAS. The candidate’s file • The beautiful glass library houses 50 computers. will be reviewed and contact will be made if the indi- • There is a colorful student lounge also located on the vidual is considered for the next class. These candidates third floor. pay no supplemental fee if they have already paid. • The fourth floor area will be devoted to research. • Clinical training sites are located throughout NYC, with a significant number of them located in the Harlem area.

Residence Housing is available in the Harlem area; in addition housing is easily accessible by train from the campus. We have established many housing contacts. This information is provided to all students who have received an offer of acceptance.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 69 Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California (TUCOM-CA)

Accreditation Touro University–California Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine- Office ofA dmissions Mare Island California is accredited by the Commission on 1310 Johnson Lane Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the Vallejo, CA 94592 Accrediting Commission for Colleges and Universities Phone: (707) 638-5270 of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. CA Toll Free: (888) 880-7336 Outside CA: (888) 887-7336 Institutional Affiliation Fax: (707) 638-5250 Touro University–California is a branch campus of E-mail: [email protected] Touro College, New York. Website: www.tu.edu Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 536 Description Total male: 257 TUCOM-CA is located in the northeast part of San Total female: 299 Francisco Bay. The university occupies a spectacular First-year enrollment: 135 44-acre site on Mare Island, which is only 40 minutes First-year male: 67 from downtown San Francisco, only minutes away First-year female: 68 from wine country, and a four-hour drive from Lake Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,010 Tahoe. The Mare Island campus provides a spacious, protected and tranquil environment consistent Curricular Offerings with the rigors and demands of a serious medical The curriculum of TUCOM is competency-based and training facility. executed in an active learning educational environment. The pre-clinical curriculum uses an integrated, Mission Statement systems-based/PBL format that incorporates multiple TUCOM-CA prepares students to become outstanding learning strategies such as lecture, interactive labs and osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, philos small group learning. The Department of Osteopathic ophy and practice of osteopathic medicine and who Manipulative Medicine (OMM) engages each stu- are committed to primary care and a holistic approach dent to reach a significant level of skill in OMM. Early to the patient. The college advances the profession clinical exposures and medical electives are used to and serves its students and society through innovative enhance the classroom curriculum and address the education, research and community service. emerging issues in health care.

Setting: Mare Island, Vallejo, CA; San Francisco Special Programs Bay Area • Research is a strong component of the university, both independently and in consort with UCSF, UC Date Founded: 1997 Berkeley, UC Davis, Gallo Institute, Buck Institute, Showa University in Japan, University of Montreal in Canada, University of Nancy in France, and Univer- sity of Illinois at Urbana. Current projects include but are not limited to research into pain and OMT, AIDS and infectious diseases, atherosclerosis and oxida- tive stress diabetes, and drug design and delivery. • International rotations are available in places like Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uruguay.

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• Combined Degree Programs Application Information DOMPH AACOMAS Deadline: April 1, 2008 • Other Special Programs Supplemental Deadline: May 1, 2008 Accelerated MPH Post-baccalaureate Program Supplemental Application Fee: $100 Supplemental Application Requirements Facilities • Complete the primary application with AACOMAS. • Many TUCOM-CA students elect on-campus hous- TUCOM-CA’s code number is 618. ing in Wilderman Hall, a graduate-student residence • Qualified applicants will be instructed to complete hall. As a consequence, there is a sense of commu- TUCOM’s secondary application. This application is nity on the university campus that is uncommon in a available on-line. Hand-written supplemental stand-alone medical school. applications are not processed. • The Office of Student Services interacts with -stu • Submit an evaluation from a pre-professional advi- dents to promote an environment that enriches all sory committee or letters of recommendation from facets of student life. two science faculty familiar with your work. • Students have access to the golf course, racquetball • Submit a physician (DO or MD) letter of courts, gymnasium and fully-equipped exercise/ recommendation. weight room. • If invited to do so, schedule a formal interview. • A variety of social, recreational, cultural and community-service activities is offered to bring breadth to what can be a rigorous and intensely focused curricular life.

Residence On-campus housing is available in Wilderman Hall—the graduate student residence hall. Housing assistance is offered to students who elect to live off campus.

2007-08 Tuition and Fees Tuition: $35,000 Fees: $150 Fee description: Student Health Services processing fee.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 71 Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine–Nevada Campus (TUNCOM)

Touro University–Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, Nevada 89014 Phone: (702) 777-1750 or (702) 777-1751 Fax: (702) 777-1752 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tu.edu

Description TUNCOM is the first osteopathic medical school and the second medical school in Nevada. TUNCOM is a branch campus of TUCOM and was established Setting: Henderson, Nevada; Urban in 2004 to help address the health care disparity in Nevada by providing graduates for expanding GME Date Founded: 2004 programs and an increased physician workforce. TUNCOM has the largest medical school student body Accreditation ever in the state of Nevada. Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine–Nevada Campus 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 26 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 307 Mission Statement Total male: 172 TUNCOM prepares students to become outstanding Total female: 135 osteopathic physicians who uphold the values, phi- First-year enrollment: 134 losophy and practice of osteopathic medicine, and First-year male: 78 who are committed to primary care and the holistic First-year female: 56 approach to the patient. The college advances Total enrollment affiliate institutions:604 the profession and serves its students and society through innovative education, research and community service.

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Curricular Offerings Facilities TUNCOM offers a systems-based curriculum that TUNCOM is currently housed in a single 200,000- is a mix of traditional lecture-discussion, interac- plus square foot facility in Henderson, Nevada. The tive lecture, small-group PBL tutorial and self-study site includes ample space for future program growth modules. Clinical integration is stressed throughout and development. A faculty clinic and an additional the basic science portion of the first two years, and clinical site for student rotations are being developed students have an opportunity to “connect with the on the campus. TUNCOM is a completely wireless community” and have early clinical experiences in a campus with a virtual library that supports a huge Shadow Program that starts as early as the intersession electronic database for on- and off-campus use. The after the first year. Osteopathic Principles and Practice, school’s 3,600 square foot osteopathic manipulative clinical skills training and physician-patient com- medicine skills laboratory has 38 hydraulic examina- munication are stressed throughout all four years of tion tables and ceiling-mounted projectors and a study. TUNCOM has created a curriculum model that camera for an optimal visual experience. The 3,250 reflects the world in which our students will practice. square foot gross anatomy laboratory utilizes notebook TUNCOM has created an environment that stresses computers at each cadaver table instead of atlases and collaboration and ethical and professional behavior, dissectors. Students also have full Internet and Intranet and that makes learning enjoyable. access at all seats in the two spacious, stadium-style lecture halls. Special Programs TUNCOM has developed an Objective Structured 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Clinical Examination Laboratory (OSCE) with 11 indi- Tuition: $37,118 vidual spacious examination rooms and a large control room to monitor and record the on-campus clinical Application Information experiences of our students. A unique partnership AACOMAS Deadline: April 1, 2008 with UNLV uses trained acting students as patients to Supplemental Deadline: April 15, 2008 provide our students with an opportunity to develop Supplemental Application Fee: $100 their history and physical examination skills and to learn how to address a variety of patient behaviors that Supplemental Application Requirements may be encountered in clinical practice. Supplemental application required. Letter of recommendation from a premedical advisory committee or letter of recommendation from two Science professors. MD or DO preferred physician letter of recommendation. Signed Technical Standards Certification form.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 73 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey– School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM)

UMDNJ-SOM Academic Center Office ofA dmissions One Medical Center Drive Suite 210 Stratford, NJ 08084-1501 Phone: (856) 566-7050 Fax: (856) 566-6895 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.som.umdnj.edu

Mission Statement The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to providing excellence in medical education, research, and health care for New Jersey and the nation. An emphasis on primary health care and community health services reflects the school’s osteopathic philosophy, with specialty care and centers of excellence demonstrating our commitment to innovation and quality in all endeavors. The school seeks to Accreditation develop clinically competent physicians from diverse The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is backgrounds who are prepared to become leaders in accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College their communities. Accreditation (COCA) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Description Colleges and Schools. Located on a modern campus minutes from center city Philadelphia and just one hour from the famous Jersey Institutional Affiliation Shore, UMDNJ-SOM offers an accredited four-year University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey program leading to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. It is consistently a leader among the Enrollment osteopathic medical schools in academics, research, Total medical school enrollment: 397 funding, and student diversity. The school’s osteo- Total male: 161 pathic graduate medical education program is one of Total female: 236 the largest and most comprehensive in the country. First-year enrollment: 103 First-year male: 32 Setting: Stratford, New Jersey; Suburban First-year female: 71 Date Founded: 1976 Total enrollment affiliate institutions:5,677 Curricular Offerings There is an emphasis on primary care throughout, with patient contact beginning in the first year. Cultural competency and interdisciplinary concepts are also

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emphasized. A simulated patient lab program and 2007-08 Tuition and Fees small group case-based learning are used. A limited In-state tuition: $23,136 number of students are accepted into an optional Out-of-state tuition: $36,203 Problem-Based Learning tract. This case-oriented curriculum encourages problem solving and teamwork Application Information and is geared toward the independent learner. AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: March 15, 2008 Special Programs Supplemental Application Fee: $90 • Combined Degree Programs DO/MPH Supplemental Application Requirements DO/JD Desired cumulative and science GPA of 3.0. DO/MBA Supplemental application. Letter of recommenda- DO/MS tion from pre-medical advisory committee; or letter DO/PHD of recommendation from two science professors. The Medical College Admissions Test MCAT is required. • Other Special Programs Summer Preparatory: Pre-Matriculation Program for Entering Medical Students

Facilities • The centerpiece of the campus is the Academic Cen- ter, a three-story, 110,000 square foot building that houses the library, basic sciences and anatomy labs, classrooms, lounge, student services, cafeteria and wellness center. • The 74,000 square foot Science Center houses laboratories and facilities used for leading-edge research and experimentation. • The 54,000 square foot University Education Center and the 120,000 square foot University Doctor Pavilion that houses the clinical departments and outpatient services.

Residence There are many apartment communities in close proximity to the campus.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 75 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM)

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Office ofR ecruitment, Student and Alumni Services 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, ME 04005 Phone: (207) 602-2329 Fax: (207) 602-5967 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.une.edu/com/admissions

Description Accreditation The University of New England College of Osteopathic The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) is committed to serving the Medicine (UNECOM) is accredited by the Commission people of New England through an emphasis on on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by educating primary care physicians. UNECOM offers the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of academic excellence, a supportive learning environ- the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. ment and a beautiful ocean-side campus. Centers of Excellence are primary care, osteopathic manipulative Institutional Affiliation medicine and geriatric education. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of four colleges at the University of New England. The new College of Pharmacy recently joined UNE’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Health Professions and College of Arts and Sciences.

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 496 Total male: 230 Total female: 266 First-year enrollment: 124 First-year male: 66 First-year female: 58 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 3,379 Mission Statement Curricular Offerings The mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine is The UNECOM curriculum focuses on three areas of to provide for the education of osteopathic physicians excellence: primary care, osteopathic principles and and other health professionals. The college is dedicated practices and geriatrics. The approach is one of pro- to the improvement of life through education, research gressive acquisition of knowledge, attitude and skills and service, emphasizing health, healing and primary throughout the four years. care for the people of New England and the nation. The modified systems-based curriculum begins with Setting: Biddeford, Maine; Rural, Oceanside a focus on developing a solid preparation in the basic sciences and an exposure to the physician-patient rela- Date Founded: 1978 tionship through early clinical experiences. A cadre of practicing clinicians and basic scientists who bring the

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real world into the classroom teach the systems-based 2007-08 Tuition and Fees modules of the second-year curriculum. Clinical skills Tuition: $38,930 are enhanced from the beginning with community Fees: $715/590 placements and practice with simulated patients. Fee description: General Service Fee, Malpractice The third year is devoted to core clerkships in internal Insurance, Microscope Rental (MSI only) medicine, pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and family medicine at clinical training centers in the Northeast. Students are involved in patient care and didactic sessions in ambulatory, hospital and rural settings. The third year concludes with a student col- loquium. Year four requires clerkships in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, rural medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and internal medicine while providing an opportunity for 18 weeks of electives throughout the United States and overseas.

Special programs • Master of Public Health and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Public Health dual-degree opportunities • Anatomy/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Application Information Undergraduate Fellowship • Dean’s Research Fellowship AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 • Distance Medical Biochemistry, Microbiology for Supplemental Deadline: March 15, 2008 Health Professions and Organic Chemistry I and II Supplemental Application Fee: $55 courses to meet prerequisites. Supplemental Application Requirements • Combined Degree Programs Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. MCAT no older than BS/DO two years at time of application. Online supplemental DO/MPH application with short answer/essay questions. Strong healthcare experience, leadership involvement and Facilities community service/volunteerism. Letter of recom- • Outstanding gross anatomy and osteopathic mendation from pre-health committee, pre-health manipulative medicine laboratories in the Harold advisor or two faculty members. Letter of recom- Alfond Center for Health Sciences. Students have mendation from another non-academic professional. 24-hour access to classrooms and labs and the entire Letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physi- building supports wireless connectivity. cian is strongly recommended. Criminal background • Clinical Skills Assessment Center for work with stan- check after acceptance and prior to matriculation. dardized patients. • Expanding basic science research capacity with a new biomedical research facility; groundbreaking set for early fall 2007. • University Campus Center includes fitness center, racquetball court, gym, indoor track and pool, with an extensive intramurals program. • Campus is in a beautiful location where the Saco River meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 77 University of North Texas Health Science Center–Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC-TCOM)

Institutional Affiliation University of North Texas Health Science Center The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is a com- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine ponent of the University of North Texas Health Science Admissions and Outreach Office Center. The Health Science Center is a member 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard institution of the University of North Texas System. Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699 Phone: (817) 735-2204 Enrollment Toll Free: (800) 535-TCOM Total medical school enrollment: 555 Fax: (817) 735-2225 Total male: 265 E-mail: [email protected] Total female: 290 Website: www.hsc.unt.edu First-year enrollment: 155 First-year male: 79 First-year female: 76 Description Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 1,129 The University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Curricular Offerings (UNTHSC-TCOM) is a state-supported osteopathic TCOM’s curriculum is designed to help students inte- medical school committed to education, research, grate the basic and clinical sciences, further develop patient care and service. UNTHSC-TCOM graduates their ability to diagnose illness, and increase their one of highest percentages of primary care physicians understanding of the context within which medicine is in the nation and has received recognition both locally practiced. Instruction in the first two years is pre- and nationally for its efforts to meet the needs of sented according to organ systems of the body. TCOM underserved populations. extensively uses instruction based on clinical cases. Beginning in the first semester, students are placed in Mission Statement a variety of clinics and agencies to help them become The vision of the Texas College of Osteopathic familiar with many facets of community health care Medicine is to: provide a medical school that offers and health problems that will play a role in their lives a state-of-the-art curriculum, dynamic clinical rota- as physicians. During years three and four, students tions and unique graduate medical education; be a are assigned to complete a series of core rotations major contributor in clearly defined and well-focused in clinical skills, family medicine, internal medicine, medical research; provide a strong clinical program manipulative medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, that serves our community through collaborative and pediatrics, psychiatry, surgery, emergency medicine, entrepreneurial efforts; and offer leadership to our geriatrics, primary care partnership and subspecialty profession and community. internal medicine. TCOM is currently affiliated with 11 teaching hospitals in Texas and also utilizes more than Setting: Fort Worth, Texas; Suburban 200 full-time clinical faculty members. Students also have the opportunity to participate in elective rotations Date Founded: 1970 during their third and fourth years.

Accreditation Special programs The University of North Texas Health Science TCOM offers a number of dual degree and fellowship Center–Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine training programs. The DO/PhD Medical Scientist (UNTHSC-TCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Training Program and DO/MS dual-degree program Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and by the are offered in conjunction with the UNT Health Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association Science Center’s Graduate School of Biomedical of Colleges and Schools. Sciences. Students may choose to conduct research in a wide range of basic science disciplines to complement their medical interests. A joint DO/MPH

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program offered in conjunction with the School of 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Public Health provides future osteopathic physicians In-state tuition: $13,964 with specialized training to develop, integrate and Out-of-state tuition: $29,174 apply culturally competent social, psychological and Fees: $3,800 biomedical approaches to the promotion and pres- Fee description: Laptop fee, student services fee, ervation of health. In addition to dual degree pro- health insurance, medical malpractice insurance, grams, there are three distinctive programs available library fee. for students. A one-year fellowship in manipulative medicine is available for students between the second Application Information and third years of training for those who wish to con- *TMDSAS deadline: October 1, 2007 duct research, teach and practice patient care in this specialty. A Primary Care Clinical Research Fellowship Supplemental deadline: October 15, 2007 program is available for those who wish to pursue an *Not an AACOMAS participant—apply to TMDSAS. academic career as faculty in family medicine. A rural medicine program is available to provide specialized Early Decision Program training to those who are interested in pursuing a TCOM offers applicants an opportunity to apply for career in a rural area. early decision admission. Applications and all supporting documents including MCAT scores must be • Combined Degree Programs submitted by August 1 of the year prior to planned BS/DO matriculation. Decisions for early decision applicants DO/MPH will be made no later than October 1. DO/MS DO/PhD Supplemental Application Requirements Applicants are required to complete their primary Facilities application through the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) on or before • The Health Science Center campus is located on 33 October 1 of the year prior to matriculation. The pri- acres outside downtown Fort Worth in the city’s mary application is available online at www.utsystem. Cultural District. The campus is surrounded by edu/tmdsas. A supplemental application is also some the nation’s more prestigious art galleries and required through the Texas College of Osteopathic museums, as well as a number of residential areas. Medicine. • TCOM students have the opportunity to utilize state- of-the-art facilities to prepare for their careers in At least 90 percent of the incoming class must be Texas medicine. The gross anatomy lab features computers residents. In order to be eligible for admission, appli- with specialized software packages designed to cants must have at least 90 semester credit hours or maximize student learning in the application of equivalent number of quarter hours from a regionally anatomy in clinical care. TCOM was the first medi- accredited college or university in the United States or cal school in Texas to utilize simulators in clinical equivalent in Canada. Applicants are also required to instruction. Clinical training rooms are also available meet the college’s prerequisite course requirements so that students can practice their skills with in biology, organic chemistry, chemistry, physics, standardized patients. English and statistics or calculus. Applicants must also • As one of the premier medical libraries in the South- submit all scores on the Medical College Admission west, the Gibson D. Lewis Library contains more Test (MCAT) within the last five years, with preference than 60,000 items in circulation and subscribes to given to scores from the past three years. Applicants several thousand print and electronic publications. are also required to have at least two letters of evaluation submitted on their behalf to the TMDSAS. A • Students have an abundance of study areas on cam- health professions committee packet may be used in pus to use for small group sessions or large tutorials. lieu of this requirement.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 79 Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)

VCOM Office ofA dmissions 2265 Kraft Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: (540) 231-6138 Fax: (540) 231-5252 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.vcom.vt.edu

Mission Statement The Mission of the Edward Via Virginia College of Accreditation Osteopathic Medicine is to prepare osteopathic The Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic primary care physicians to serve the rural and medi- Medicine (VCOM) is accredited by the Commission on cally underserved areas of the Commonwealth of Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Virginia, North Carolina and the Appalachian region, and to provide scientific research that will improve the Institutional Affiliation Virginia Tech

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 629 Total male: 307 Total female: 322 First-year enrollment: 160 First-year male: 68 First-year female: 92 Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 25,000

Curricular Offerings The curriculum at VCOM is innovative and modern. The faculty of VCOM recognizes students learn in health of all humans. To achieve this mission, we seek a number of ways. Students generally assimilate a to recruit students who are knowledgeable, compas- knowledge base through instruction, reading, and sionate, enthusiastic, altruistic and dutiful. The college experience. VCOM has developed a hybrid curriculum administration and faculty are committed to providing consisting of lectures, computerized case tutorials, a high-quality medical education program that values laboratory experiences, clinical skills laboratories, and and enhances these qualities. clinical experiences throughout the four years.

Setting: Blacksburg, Virginia; Rural college town Special Programs The Medical Missions at VCOM provide care to under- Date Founded: 2003 served and disadvantaged populations throughout rural Virginia, the Appalachian region, and globally in developing countries. Essential to the practice of

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osteopathic medicine is the belief that one is healthy only when healthy in mind, body and spirit. Around the world, VCOM partners with many organizations to improve the spiritual and social well-being of a community as well as its physical and mental health care. VCOM students and faculty provide year-round clinics in El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. The work in the Dominican Republic was recognized as part of the Clinton Global Initiative. • Combined Degree Programs DO/MPH DO/MBA DO/MS DO/PhD

Facilities • The new VCOM building is approximately 60,000 square feet and is situated on a nine-acre campus. • VCOM offers a state-of-the art anatomy lab with plastinated specimens and a ventilation system that allows the air to circulate 15 times per hour. • Wireless campus Application Information • Two theatre classrooms which seat 165 each. Sixteen AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 moderately sized rooms available for small group Supplemental Deadline: March 15, 2008 learning. Clinical Skills Laboratories are intercon- nected using modern video computer technology Supplemental Application Requirements and net meeting. VCOM provides a classroom envi- Minimum overall and science GPA of 2.75 in order to ronment that affords optimum learning conditions be eligible for review for Secondary Application. Two while demonstrating respect for both students and letters of recommendation: one from a premedical faculty alike. advisor or science faculty member and one from an • VCOM has recently added an 11,000 square foot osteopathic physician. research laboratory that houses seven biomedical Early Decision Program research laboratories. The Early Decision Admissions Track is an admissions option for those candidates who identify the 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine In-state tuition: $30,750 as their first choice for pursuing a medical education Out-of-state tuition: $30,750 among osteopathic and allopathic medical schools. Supplemental Application Fee: $80 Additional information about the program and the admissions requirements can be found at http:// www.vcom.vt.edu/resource/admissions.html.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 81 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Office ofA dmissions 400 North Lee Street Lewisburg, WV 24901 Toll Free: (800) 356-7836 or (888) 276-7836 Fax: 304-647-6384 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wvsom.edu

Description WVSOM is located in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, in Mission Statement the southeastern part of West Virginia. With a popula- WVSOM educates primary care osteopathic physicians tion under 4,000, Lewisburg is the smallest medical for rural communities. The school focuses on service school community in America today, making it an for West Virginia and prepares graduates to address ideal location for an osteopathic medical college that the special health care needs of West Virginia’s elderly emphasizes rural primary care. population. The institution’s mission is supported by teaching, service and research. Education is primary and receives top priority for institutional resources.

Setting: Lewisburg, West Virginia; Rural

Date Founded: 1972

Accreditation The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

Institutional Affiliation Freestanding; falls under the governance of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.

Enrollment Total medical school enrollment: 503 Total male: 263 Total female: 240 First-year enrollment: 196 First-year male: 96 First-year female: 100

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Curricular Offerings two modern, 200-seat lecture halls. Other new build- The WVSOM curriculum is carefully constructed to ings include the newly expanded Gross Anatomy Lab thoroughly prepare its graduates for practice in any and the new Admissions Center. The Robert C. Byrd setting. However the WVSOM educational program Clinic, an on-campus primary care clinic, provides is tailored to meet the unique needs of patients in convenient and varied clinical training opportunities rural, medically underserved areas. Faculty members for students. are particularly committed to teaching in a student- friendly atmosphere. Specialty clinics and health 2007-08 Tuition and Fees screenings allow students to develop clinical skills and In-state tuition: $19,830 bedside manner. The common thread of osteopathic Out-of-state tuition: $49,073 principles and holistic medicine ties together all ele- ments of WVSOM’s curriculum. WVSOM offers two Application Information curricular tracks for its students—the Systems Based AACOMAS Deadline: February 15, 2008 Learning Curriculum, SBL, and the Problem Based Supplemental Deadline: Rolling Learning Curriculum, PBL. Supplemental Application Fee: $40 in-state; $80 out-of-state Supplemental Application Requirements Supplemental application and fee. Letters of recommendation from an osteopathic physician and from a premedical advisor, a premedical advisory committee or an approved basic science faculty member. WVSOM “Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary” form. Verification form for classification as a West Virginia resident student for WV residents only. WVSOM “Health and Technical Standards for Admission and Graduation” form.

Special Programs Student organizations are active in many civic and health-related activities in the community.

Facilities A historic building and modern facilities blend well on a 43-acre, tree-lined campus that includes recreational facilities and ample green space. The recently completed Center for Rural Medicine and Technology is a state-of-the-art, $6.3 million facility that houses

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 83 Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific(WesternU/COMP)

Western University of Health Sciences/ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) COMP Admissions 309 E. Second Street Pomona, CA 91766-1854 Phone: (909) 469-5335 Fax: (909) 469-5570 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.westernu.edu

Description Western University is accredited by the Accrediting COMP supports WesternU in its mission to increase Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the the availability of physicians to serve the needs of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). people living in the western region of the United States. The College of Osteopathic Medicine provides the Institutional Affiliation educational basis for internship and residencies in all Western University of Health Sciences medical specialties. The academic environment fosters respect for the uniqueness of humanity. Students are Enrollment provided with classroom and clinical experiences Total medical school enrollment: 762 designed to prepare them to function as competent, Total male: 376 caring, lifelong learners with a distinctive osteopathic Total female: 386 philosophy. First-year enrollment: 206 First-year male: 103 Mission Statement First-year female: 101 The mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of Total enrollment affiliate institutions: 2,137 the Pacific (WesternU/COMP) is to prepare students with research-based scientific knowledge to become Curricular Offerings technically competent, culturally sensitive, profes- The curriculum at COMP is a four-year, full-time sional and compassionate physicians who are life- academic program leading to the degree of Doctor of long learners and who will serve society by providing Osteopathic Medicine (DO). The curriculum stresses comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with the the interdependence of the biological, clinical, behav- distinctive osteopathic philosophy. ioral and social sciences. The emphasis is to educate physicians for primary care medicine with specific Setting: Pomona, California; Metropolitan area in roles of osteopathic principles in the maintenance Southern California of health and treatment of disease. The educational program is centered around the basic concepts of Date Founded: 1977 osteopathic medicine. In 2005 COMP launched its new curriculum with its emphasis on increased integration Accreditation of topics and early clinical experience that has proven The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific to be a huge success based on student assessments. (WesternU/COMP) is accredited by the Commission The faculty and staff have worked very hard to create on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). a learning environment appropriate for today’s medical students.

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Special Programs rotations at some of the top hospitals in Southern • Northwest Admissions Track: The College of Osteo- California, including the university’s primary rotation pathic Medicine of the Pacific has created a unique sites: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, track for 30 qualified students per year. Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, and • The Northwest Track (NWT) was established to meet Pacific Hospital of Long Beach in Long Beach. the needs of physician groups, physician recruiters, and hospitals in the northwestern part of the United States seeking to hire graduates into their residency programs. • States participating in the NWT are Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Candidates must commit to participate in clinical clerkships in NWT states. • Other Special Program Intensive Summer Anatomy Course: The Intensive Summer Anatomy Course (ISAC) is intended for students who have done particularly well in their premed studies. You may be qualified if your science GPA is 3.3 or higher and your MCAT average is 8.5 or above. 2007-08 Tuition and Fees Facilities Tuition: $39,235 Western University/COMP provides its students with Fees: $40 state-of the-art facilities on campus for the two-year Fee description: Student fee didactic portion of the curriculum. In addition the Application Information AACOMAS Deadline: February 1, 2008 Supplemental Deadline: One month after AACOMAS deadline (March 1, 2008) Supplemental Application Fee: $65 Supplemental Application Requirements Average science GPA of 3.4, average overall GPA OF 3.5, Average MCAT 9, Supplemental Application, letter of recommendation from premedical advisory committee preferred, or letters of recommendation from three classroom professors, two of whom must be in the sciences. Letter of recommendation from entire campus has a broadband fiber-optic informa- a physician, preferably a DO. MCAT can be no more tion infrastructure with the capacity to adapt the than three years old. Will accept the January MCAT. latest technologies and connect thousands of PCs Interviews and acceptances are offered on a rolling and laptop notebooks to the Internet. The Western basis from September through April or until the class is University Medical Center, located just a few blocks filled. Apply early as meeting the AACOMAS deadline from campus, meets the needs of underserved is not a guarantee of consideration for admission. residents of the Pomona Valley and also serves as a training facility for the university’s students. COMP students complete their third- and fourth-year clinical

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 85 AACOM-Sponsored Discount Programs

AACOM Job Connection To learn more about the program, visit http:// www.aacom.org/moving.html, contact Tom Graver AACOM’s job posting provides a central location to at [email protected], or call post or seek positions in osteopathic medical educa- 1-800-634-8571, ext. 111. tion. TheAACOM Job Connection now offers 30- and 60-day discount rates for posting single, three and five job postings. This has enhanced AACOM’s already suc- AACOM Wireless Phone Program cessful program. When your wireless service agreement expires, To learn about the AACOM Job Connection, visit consider the many national carriers, rates, and phones http://jobs.aacom.org (including Blackberries)/accessories (free) offered through AACOM’s Wireless Phone Program. To learn more about the program, visit http:// www.aacom.org and click on the link to AACOM’s Wireless Discount Program on the home page, or go directly to: http://www.aacom.org/wireless.html

AACOM Discount Moving Service Program Consider using AACOM’s Discount Moving Service Program, sponsored by Premier Transfer and Storage, Inc., an affiliate of Mayflower Moving Company, when relocating faculty, staff, students and your own family members. Tom Graver is AACOM’s representative and will serve your institution’s needs when you take advantage of the discount moving program.

86 american Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Other AACOM Publications

College Information Book (CIB) 2008 Debts, Plans and Opinions of The complete on-line version is available at our Osteopathic Medical Students website: www.aacom.org Detailed survey that examines indebtedness of students at osteopathic medical colleges. The character- Additional print copies of this information resource istics and career plans of students are compared upon guide for prospective students, applicants and health entrance to osteopathic medical school and just prior profession advisors are available for a nominal charge to their graduation. of $10.00 each. For larger orders: Available on AACOM’s website. Printed copies are $18. 1–10 copies = $10.00 each 11–49 copies = $ 8.00 each Clinical Osteopathically Integrated 50 and up = $ 5.00 each Learning Scenarios (COILS ) Payment may be sent by institutional check or money A series of 10 learning modules that demonstrate the order to: integration and distinctiveness of the osteopathic American Association of approach to patient care. Geared primarily toward Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine educators in osteopathic programs, the COILS pro- Office of Communications and Marketing vide an overview of how osteopathic principles and 5550 Friendship Blvd. osteopathic manipulative medicine are integrated into Suite 310 care for patients with these specific conditions. Each Chevy Chase, MD 20815 module includes evaluation questions and forms. Order from AACOM’s website. $15 each.

Annual Statistical Report on Osteopathic Medical Education Compilation of annual trends among the colleges of osteopathic medicine. Presented in tables and charts with accompanying text, the statistical data relate to the characteristics of applicants and matriculants, faculty, curriculum, sources of grants and loans, revenues and expenditures and post-doctoral training programs. Available on AACOM’s website. Printed copies are $18.

Osteopathic Medical College Information Book 87 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 Bresler, Tom Levitan, Gina M. Moses.

Photo Credits AACOM thanks the following colleges for providing photographs for this publication.

Cover: (from left to right) Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Back Cover: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Inside: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... pages 1, 22 Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University ...... page 31 Des Moines University College of Medicine ...... page 5 (right) Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine . .pages 5 (left), 19, 23 (left) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . page 12 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus ...... page 18 (left) Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... pages 4, 17 Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... pages 7, 15 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... pages 18 (right), 29, 33 Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine ...... page 6 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine ...... page 30 University of North Texas Health Science Center– Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine . . . . . page 21

Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific ...... page 22 (right)

Note: The photographs displayed with each institution (pages 34 through 85) are from that institution.

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