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Ready to apply? The 2025–26 application cycle closes on June 12, 2026
and the 2026-27 application cycle is open May 4, 2026 – April 30, 2027!

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Begin Your Journey

About Osteopathic Medicine

Today, close to 30% of all US medical students are studying osteopathic medicine. Learn about this growing field and explore why becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) may be right for you.

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Why Consider Becoming a DO

Called to care, inspired to cure as a physician? US osteopathic medical education is shaped by a philosophy that emphasizes partnership in healthcare between physician and patient.

Explore Medical Schools

Discover the medical school that's right for you! Use our Choose DO Explorer database to filter schools by location, tuition, deadlines, facilities, special programs and more.

Stay on Top of Your Application Journey!

Download AACOM's Medical School Application Organizer

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Applicant
Timeline

Learn the steps you should take to become a DO and the tools you'll need to successfully get there.

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Admissions Requirements

Find out what admissions committees and interviewers are looking for in a prospective medical student.

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Apply to Medical School

Apply to osteopathic medical school through AACOM's Application Service (AACOMAS).

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Explore financial assistance programs & scholarships available to osteopathic medical students, including federal loan forgiveness programs.

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Succeed in Medical School

This section features tools, resources and community to help all osteopathic medical students thrive and succeed in medical school.

AACOM Pre-Med Webinar Library

Explore past webinars covering the application process, preparing for medical school, and the path to becoming a DO.

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Pre-Health Advisors

Find the tools and resources you need to help your students get into the college of osteopathic medicine of their choice.

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