Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine - OCOM

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General Information

Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) is a modern medical school focused on wellness, safety, and excellent student experience and is dedicated to being a leader in training altruistic and transformative osteopathic physicians in support of our mission. OCOM has designed the facility and curricula to train the caring and competent health care professionals of the future and is committed to supporting you in becoming the professional you want to be. OCOM lives by the values of service, caring, wellness, integrity, inclusivity, diversity, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • OCOM building lobby
  • OCOM building interior
  • OCOM campus building

Mission Statement

The mission of the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is to train caring and competent osteopathic physicians who will have an impact on the Central Florida community, our nation, and our global community.
Facilities

Closest City Orlando, FL

Campus Setting

Suburban

Facilities

The OCOM campus is located in the Horizon West area of Orange County, approximately 10 minutes west of Walt Disney World, and is conveniently located off of Route 429 (Schofield Road exit) with a Winter Garden address. The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) is designed to be the medical school of the future. Combining elements of glass, steel, and stone in a modern and beautiful aesthetic, OCOM will act as a first and third space for faculty and students.

Spaces include a variety of settings to learn, collaborate, and work with technology integrated throughout. We have reimagined how medical education will evolve and develop over the decades to come and arrived at a design that will suit and adapt to the anticipated needs of medical students, staff, and faculty in the years ahead.

Student Residence Options

Horizon West and the surrounding area offer suburban and urban living options to meet the needs of everyone, all within reasonable driving distances to major metropolitan areas and the Orlando International Airport (MCO). There are numerous options for off-campus housing, such as apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes for rent or purchase conveniently located around the campus and surrounding communities. In addition, there will be a 360-unit multi-family housing complex adjacent to the campus.
Student Activities & Support Services
OCOM provides students with confidential access to an effective system of mental health counseling and mental health services. A mental health representative will be accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from all locations where students receive education from OCOM.
Accreditation & Affiliation

COM Accreditation Status OCOM has received Pre-Accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic Accreditation (COCA).


Please note that OCOM is a unit of the Orlando Health Science University (OHSU), licensed by the Florida Commission on Independent Education (License Number 10184).

University Affiliation(s) Orlando Health Science University (OHSU)

Student Demographics
  • Entering Class 2023

Academic Year Enrollment

Total Medical School Enrollment

90

Total Male

51

Total Female

49

Total Enrollment Affiliate Institutions

90

Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity

American Indian/Alaska Native

%

Asian

%

Black/African American

%

Hispanic/Latino

%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

White

%

Multiple Races

%

Undisclosed

%

Majors of First-Year Matriculants

Science Majors

%

Non-Science Majors

%

Graduate Degrees

%

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Overview

Private Institution

For Profit

Orlando Health Science University (OHSU)

Institutional Affiliation

2023

Year Founded

Suburban

Campus Setting

Campus Contact

Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine - OCOM

7011 Kiran Patel Drive, Winter Garden, Florida 34787

Address

(407) 707-4520

Phone

Admissions Office

(321) 222-5685

Phone

Social Media

Curricular Offerings

Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is a four-year, evidence-based osteopathic medical education program that enables students to acquire the knowledge and competencies required to enter graduate medical education and the practice of osteopathic medicine. OCOM utilizes a modern, carefully-planned, lecture-less, systems-based curriculum incorporating self-directed learning, case-based physician-led learning, simulation, and standardized patient encounters to facilitate clinical integration.

Patient-centered education is used throughout the OCOM educational model, where all aspects of medical education integrate the biomedical sciences and are applied to clinical scenarios to garner higher learning outcomes using critical thinking led by experienced clinicians. Vertical and horizontal integration facilitates linkage between course and clinical work across the four years of the curriculum.

Vertical integration refers to the interweaving of clinical skills and knowledge into the basic science years and, in turn, reinforcing basic science concepts as they apply during the clinical years. Horizontal integration refers to identifying concepts or skills, particularly those that are clinically relevant, that cut across the basic sciences, and then using these as an integrated focus for learning sessions, clinical scenarios, and course materials.

The curriculum is divided into two phases: the Pre-Clinical Phase (years 1 and 2) and the Clinical Phase (years 3 and 4). The Pre-Clinical Phase includes the Foundations of Clinically-Oriented Medical Sciences Course, Systems-Based Education, and On Doctoring courses.

The Clinical Phase focuses on integrating and expanding the student's knowledge through patient experiences under the supervision of clinical faculty. There are asynchronous and self-directed learning experiences integrated into the required third-year rotations. The third year incorporates a Milestone Course and Core Externships. The fourth year includes Elective Externships and Residency Planning.

Additionally, the Osteopathic Principles and Practice and Learning Consolidation courses are longitudinal courses that span all four years. Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine’s clinical training curriculum is community-based and conducted in its affiliated hospitals and clinics under the supervision of faculty in multiple medical specialties.

Preparatory Programs

 

Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered

N/A

Premedical Coursework

Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.

Science Courses
Anatomy
Recommended
Biochemistry
Recommended
Biology/Zoology
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Cell/Molecular Biology
Recommended
Chemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab

8 semester hours

Genetics
Recommended
Immunology
Recommended
Microbiology
Recommended
Physics
Required

6-8 semester hours

Physiology
Recommended
Non-Science Courses
College English
Required

6 semester hours

Admissions

OCOM utilizes a rolling admissions process. Select OCOM on the AACOMAS application. 

To be considered for an interview an applicant must meet all admissions requirements including the technical and vaccination standards for admission. A complete file consists of the AACOMAS application with required letters of recommendation, an official MCAT score report, a Secondary Application, and the processing fee or waiver.

Admissions Processes

Interview Options: Option to interview virtually or in-person

Physician letter required? MD or DO

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

Application Information

Primary Application Service: AACOMAS

Earliest Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024

Primary Application Deadline: April 11, 2025

Submission Timing for Best Consideration

As OCOM uses a rolling admissions process, it is highly recommended that applicants submit all application materials as soon as possible.

First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors

OCOM is committed to selecting applicants who meet our mission, align with our values, and are an asset to the profession of osteopathic medicine. OCOM utilizes a holistic review process where academic background, achievements, personal statement, Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores, letters of recommendation, health-related work, and research and volunteer experiences are all considered. However, OCOM also emphasizes the ethical treatment of all humanity, compassion, community involvement, communication skills, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, integrity, dedication to professional goals, and the promotion of diversity.

Additional selection factors include having an interest in serving the regions included in OCOM’s mission and each applicant’s potential for success in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree Program. Applicants who are invited for an interview are contacted by the Office of Admissions and instructed on the interview day process. Applicants who interview with OCOM, are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and decisions are based on academic performance, professional experience, healthcare experience, volunteer/community service, ability to meet technical standards, and the interview.

International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students

Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No

Application Interview Format: Traditional

Early Decision Program (EDP)

EDP Offered? No

EDP Applications Submitted To Other

Supplemental Application

Supplemental Application Required? Yes

The secondary application process consists of the application and a non-refundable processing fee of $50. We accept the AACOMAS fee waiver.

Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: May 6, 2024

Supplemental Application Deadline: April 18, 2025

Supplemental Application Sent To: All Applicants

Supplemental Application Fee: $50

Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No

Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes

If you have been granted an AACOMAS fee waiver, please email the waiver to the Office of Admissions. Interview slots fill up quickly, so it is strongly recommended to complete the secondary application as soon as possible.
Acceptances/Deposit Schedule

Earliest Acceptance Date

July 1, 2024

Latest Acceptance Date

August 1, 2025

Orientation/Start Date for First Year Students

July 28, 2025

Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes

Deferred Entrance Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Acceptance/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.
MCAT/GPA Information

Oldest MCAT Considered: August 1, 2022

Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2025

Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation

  • AACOMAS

Main Admissions Contact

(321) 222-5685

Phone

Tuition Fees & Financial Aid

2024-2025 Academic Year

Tuition

In-State Tuition

$55,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$55,000

Fees

Annual Fees

In-State Resident Fees

$5,000

Out-of-State Resident Fees

$5,000

Health Insurance Fee

$4,256

Tuition Fees Include

Health Service
Lab
Student Activities
Student Services
Technology (not computer)

Estimates, Deposits, and More

Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs

$92,476

Average Graduate Indebtedness

N/A

Acceptance Deposit

$100, non-refundable

Additional Deposit

$0

Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes

Deposit Refundable? No

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Website https://ocom.org/financial-aid

Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 0%

Scholarships Offered? Yes

Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $1,000