Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine - MU-WCOM
General Information
Located on 114 wooded acres six miles from downtown Indianapolis, Marian University is a Catholic University dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions, with degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, osteopathic medicine and nursing.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, continue to be Marian University’s sponsor. Our four core Franciscan values are:
- Dignity of the individual
- Peace and justice
- Reconciliation
- Responsible stewardship
On March 5, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved the development of the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. On July 24, 2010, the Marian University Bylaws were amended by the Board of Trustees to include the Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine. MU-WCOM’s inaugural class started in August 2013.
Mission Statement
The Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) is a Catholic medical institution built on the inspired vision and values of our Franciscan heritage, and dedicated to preparing osteopathic physicians who are committed to the complete healing of individuals’ bodies, minds, and spirits. This institution is committed to serving the people of Indiana and to developing osteopathic physicians through research, service, and teaching.
In studying the osteopathic profession, Marian University’s leadership recognized very early that there would be substantial congruence between these Franciscan values and the tenets of osteopathic medicine, which were reaffirmed by the American Osteopathic Association’s House of Delegates in July 2008:
- The body is a unit; the person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit.
- The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance.
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated.
- Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the basic principles of body unity, self-regulation, and the interrelationship of structure and function.
Closest City Indianapolis, IN; 16th largest city in the United States
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
Student Residence Options
MU-WCOM has 35+ organizations and leadership opportunities. For more information visit please visit our website. https://www.marian.edu/campus-life/student-activities/student-organizations/current-student-organizations.php
COM Accreditation Status MU-WCOM just completed a comprehensive site visit in early 2024.
We are currently awaiting official documentation from the COCA to indicate the length of our next accreditation window, including when our next formal site visit will take place.-
2023-2024
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
626
Total Male
273
Total Female
350
Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions
3,879
First-Year Matriculants
154
First-Year Male Matriculants
59
First-Year Female Matriculants
94
First-Year Other Matriculants
1
Matriculants In-State
109
Matriculants Out-of-State
45
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.0%
Asian
22.1%
Black/African American
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0%
White
62.3%
Multiple Races
2.6%
Undisclosed
0.6%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
92.1%
Non-Science Majors
7.9%
Graduate Degrees
13.6%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
2010
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine - MU-WCOM
Address
(317) 955-6786
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
MU-WCOM’s goal is to create a quality professional education program emphasizing osteopathic training in primary care. MU-WCOM designed a curriculum that promotes and measures student competencies with an emphasis on osteopathic clinical services and public service activities provided to diverse populations of individuals and cultures, including the underprivileged and medically underserved.
The MU-WCOM curriculum is modeled after recommendations contained in the Carnegie Report 2010. Courses are system-based, with foundational clinical cases and group study. Students are exposed to clinical experiences in years one and two. The curriculum is competency based with student assessment of learning and skills. Biomedical science has a clinical basis. MU-WCOM faculty use the 2011 National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiner (NBOME)’s Fundamental Osteopathic Medical Competencies and critical elements in creating teaching materials.
There are seven areas that make up the CORE content of the third year—family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. Family medicine, emergency medicine, and internal medicine are eight weeks and all the others are four-week rotations. Family medicine and emergency medicine have been split into a third– and a fourth–year rotation. Radiology has been included as a skill set, along with ortho/sports medicine.
In the fourth year, there are some required rotations that emphasize the primary care aspects of the curriculum. The rotations expose students to the practice of medicine outside of an urban setting. There are required rotations in rural medicine and critical access hospitals which will be linked for a total of eight weeks, and the fourth–year component to family medicine and emergency medicine as well as a Public Health rotation. For the remainder of the fourth year the student has been given the opportunity to work with faculty to develop his/her own interests with an eye toward doing interview rotations with residency programs.
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree includes two tracks for students to choose from. With the one-year track, students have the opportunity to enhance their medical or professional school applications by completing graduate science courses (similar to the first year of medical school.)
With the two-year curriculum, students who wish to pursue a career in the life/biomedical sciences field or in research laboratories can gain the skills and credentials needed to do so. Courses are taught by Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) faculty, giving students an opportunity to learn and work with professors who have shared research interests. This allows students to grow academically in an environment focused on the biomedical and life sciences.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
Required3 semester hours
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours
Physiology
RecommendedBehavioral Sciences
Required6 semester hours
College English
Required6 semester hours
Admissions
Using a holistic philosophy, the admissions team will review application materials to see how an applicant's characteristics and interests align with MU-WCOM's mission. Applicants who meet our minimum academic requirements will be sent an invitation and instructions on how to complete our supplemental application. Once receiving a supplemental application and related application materials, an applicant's file is complete.
Interview Options: Virtual interviews only
Physician letter required? N/A; no physician letter required
Virtual Shadowing Options? Will accept EITHER virtual or in-person shadowing
Accepts online coursework to fulfill prerequisite requirements? Yes
Accepts prerequisite coursework pass/fail grades? Yes
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? No
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024
Primary Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
Marian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability in the recruiting and selection of students for admission.
MU-WCOM uses a holistic admissions process, seeking to admit students who have characteristics and interests that align with our mission. There are a number of factors influencing admissions decisions including MCAT scores, science GPA, overall GPA, personal accomplishments, future career interests, and other factors which play a role in the selection process.
MU-WCOM attracts high quality students each year. Each admitted COM student reflects the diversity of accomplishments, talents, interests and backgrounds valued by MU-WCOM. They also demonstrate academic excellence. A bachelor’s degree and the MCAT are required for admission. The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on a number of criteria, ranging from academic records and test scores to commitment toward osteopathic medicine and service.
International Students Accepted? Accepts International Students
MU-WCOM has attracted students from all over the world and will continue to enroll students from outside the United States. International applicants must meet particular conditions for admittance and enrollment including transcript evaluation, English language requirements, and financial resources documentation for MU-WCOM. Undergraduate course work taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for United States institution equivalence. International course work must be evaluated by any one of several services designated by AACOMAS for this purpose.Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? Yes
Application Interview Format: Traditional
Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? Yes
Admissions EDP Available For
Both In-state and Out-of-State
EDP Application Due Date
July 15, 2024
EDP Supplemental Materials Due
August 15, 2024
EDP Applicants Notified
September 29, 2024
Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
There are multiple short answer questions as well as yes/no questions. Please reach out to MU-WCOM Admissions for more information.Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 25, 2024
Supplemental Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
MCAT score of 494 or higher and a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.Supplemental Application Fee: $100, non-refundable
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
If granted a fee waiver via AACOM, MU-WCOM will honor the waiver for the supplemental application. Applicants will upload a PDF of their AACOM fee waiver to the supplemental application.Earliest Acceptance Date
September 1, 2024
Latest Acceptance Date
August 5, 2025
Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students
July 28, 2025
Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
On a case-by-case basisAcceptance/deposit deadlines conform to the AACOMAS Traffic Guidelines Schedule? Yes
Osteopathic Medical College (COM) applicants may be asked to submit necessary matriculation documents, including a deposit, according to the following AACOMAS traffic guideline schedule:
- Those accepted prior to November 15 to have until December 14.
- Those accepted between November 15 and January 14 to have 30 days
- Those accepted between January 15 and April 30 to have 14 days.
- Those accepted on or after May 1 may be asked by the accepting COM for an immediate deposit.
- After May 1 of the year of matriculation, each COM has the discretion to implement COM-specific procedures for accepted students who hold one or more seats at other COMs.
Mean MCAT Score
503.5
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.69
Oldest MCAT Considered: January 1, 2022
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: January 1, 2022
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
- Interfolio
Main Admissions Contact
(317) 955-6786
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2024-2025 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$59,850
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,850
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$0
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$0
Health Insurance Fee
$0
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$90,270
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$301,131
Acceptance Deposit
$750, non-refundable
Additional Deposit
$500, non-refundable
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://www.marian.edu/osteopathic-medical-school/financial-aid
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 76%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $19,561