Medical Schools & Residency

Preparing for Admission
To be considered for admission to any of the nation's osteopathic medical schools, applicants typically have a bachelor's degree, with undergraduate studies that include one year each of English, biological sciences, physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry. Other requirements may include genetics, mathematics, and psychology. Most prospective D.O. students major in sciences with an emphasis in biology or chemistry; however, applicants may major in any discipline as long as they meet the minimum course and grade requirements. Applicants must also take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).

Osteopathic medicine is a people-oriented profession that demands dedicated and empathetic individuals. Prospective osteopathic medical students must exhibit a genuine concern for people. Applicants may wish to spend some time with a D.O. or do volunteer work in a healthcare setting before considering a career in the field. Osteopathic medical colleges require a personal interview to assess and applicant's desire to become an osteopathic physician.

For a catalog of requirements and information, contact any of the osteopathic medical schools listed below. You can also contact the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine at their web site.

The Osteopathic Curriculum
The first two years of the osteopathic medical curriculum focus on basic sciences. The third and fourth years emphasize clinical work, with much of the teaching in community hospitals, major medical centers and doctors' offices. During the clinical years, students study general medicine and are involved in research. They rotate through urban, suburban and rural settings, gaining exposure to all areas of medicine.

Osteopathic principles and practices, which emphasize the relationship between body systems, are integrated into the four-year curriculum. Students learn osteopathic manipulative treatment for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

 

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJSOM)
som.umdnj.edu
Academic Center One Medical Drive
Stratford, NJ 08084
(609) 566-7050

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM)
www.une.edu/com
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
(800) 477-4863

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
www.pcom.edu
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 871-6770

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM)
www.oucom.ohiou.edu
Grosvenor Hall
Athens, OH 45701
(800) 345-1560

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB)
www.kcumb.edu/kcolleges/com/com.asp
1750 Independence Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 283-2350

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine New York Institute of Technology (NYCOM)
iris.nyit.edu/nycom
8000 Wheatley Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
(516) 626-6947

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
www.com.msu.edu
East Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-7740

Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center (DMUOMC)
www.dmu.edu/com/
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 271-1450

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University (CCOM)
www.midwestern.edu/ccom
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 515-6171

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
www.lecom.edu
1858 W. Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-6641

A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
www.atsu.edu
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 219-6000

University of North TX Health Center at Ft Worth, TX College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM)
www.hsc.unt.edu/education/tcom
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 735-2240

Edward Via Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
www.vcom.vt.edu
2265 Kraft Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 231-4000

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM)
www.pcsom.edu
147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 218-5250

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSUCOM)
www.healthsciences.okstate.edu
111 West 17th Street
Tulsa, OK 74107
(800) 677-1972

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM)
www.tucom.edu
832 Walnut Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 562-5100

Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSUCOM)
medicine.nova.edu
3200 S. University Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-1101

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM)
www.atsu.edu/kcom
800 West Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
(816) 626-2237

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern University (AZCOM)
www.midwestern.edu/azcom
19555 N. 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 937-5643

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)
www.westernu.edu
309 East 2nd Street, College Plaza
Pomona, CA 91766
(909) 623-6116

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVCOM)
www.wvsom.edu
400 North Lee Street
Lewisburg, VA 24901
(304) 647-6251

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM)
www.lmunet.edu/dcom
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
(432) 869-3611 or (800) 325-0900