Considering Medical School?
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Learn about financial assistance programs & scholarships available to osteopathic medical students.
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Choose DO Explorer
Discover the med school that's right for you! Use our database to filter by location, tuition, deadlines and more.
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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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Prepare for Medical School
This timeline will help you determine what you need to do to prepare for medical school.
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UIWSOM Osteopathic Awareness Programs
March 29 to October 23, 2024
Monthly series designed to help and coach prospective medical students in the navigation of the DO admissions process. Attend any or all sessions.
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University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Portland Campus Tour
September 6, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Take a tour of our Portland Campus, where by July 2025, COM will be moved into our brand new Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences.
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University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Biddeford Campus Experience
September 6, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Biddeford Campus Experiences allow you to meet with current students, faculty, and recruitment staff to learn more about our community.
See What's Happening at U.S. Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine!
Explore the diverse and enriching campus life experiences available across our medical schools. Check out Campus Roundup, AACOM's exclusive weekly column highlighting current DO student and college activities.
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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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Interested in Primary Care? This Scholarship Is for You!
October 18, 2023
As an osteopathic medical student intending to apply to Family Medicine, I am beyond grateful to participate in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program, and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to work in primary care.
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Bridging the East and West Through Osteopathic Medicine
August 09, 2023
Sandra Kumwong, second-year osteopathic medical student, shares how she realized choosing DO was right for her, blending her background and values.
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My Suggestion to Pre-Med Students: Tell Your Story
February 01, 2023
We spoke with Dr. Campbell about his reasons for choosing DO and asked him to share his words of wisdom to help future physicians as they begin the strenuous medical school application process.