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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Western University of Health Sciences

United States of America, Pomona

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Western University of Health Sciences

United States of America , Pomona

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines25-Apr-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 60,750 / year

Next Intake 25-Apr-2022

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

About

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) see patients, prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and deliver babies in hospitals, medical centers, and offices across the United States and overseas. Whether they are primary care providers or specialists, DOs use all the standard tools of modern medicine, but also have additional therapeutic modalities with which to care for their patients.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Effective with the 2015 entering class, WesternU/COMP will require confirmation of a baccalaureate degree as a requirement for matriculation

Completion of the majority of prerequisite courses listed

Completion of a minimum of 90 semester units from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent abroad at time of application

Submitted official Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores to AACOMAS

Scores cannot be older than three (3) years

Two letters of recommendation

One (1) from a physician (MD or DO only, DO preferred)
One (1) from a science professor OR from a university health professions committee

Proof of Legal U.S. Residency – If Required

International applicants, or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are living in the U.S., must provide proof of legal U.S. residency prior to matriculation.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 60,750 / year

How to Apply

Step 1: Prerequisites and Application Requirement

The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.

International Students: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you.Visit the ISS website to learn more.

Step 2: Make Yourself a Competitive Candidate

Admission to the program is competitive so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get a feel for the competitiveness of the applicant pool we recommend that you view our class statistics page, review the national statistics for Dental Medicine and read what the admissions committee recommends you do to maximize your candidacy.

Step 3: Preparing and Submitting your Application

The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.