University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine - UIWSOM
San Antonio, Texas
Main Campus
General Information
Continuing the osteopathic medicine tradition of bringing health care to where it is needed, UIWSOM provides a learner-centered, case-based environment empowering students and faculty to recognize and address the medical needs of underserved populations, specifically those in South Texas. With a focus on primary care, physicians will be well prepared for the ethical, compassionate, and altruistic practice of medicine.
Our goal is to ensure quality, equity, relevance and effectiveness in health care delivery. UIWSOM is located in San Antonio, the country's 7th largest city, and enjoys vibrant cultural diversity, reasonable cost of living, and a growing health care industry. San Antonio is referred to as "Military City, USA" and is home to Ft. Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases and San Antonio Military Medical Center, the largest inpatient medical facility in the Department of Defense.
The campus is located at Brooks, home of the former Air Force Aerospace Medical School. Rich in history, as his last official act as president, John F. Kennedy commissioned the former base the day before his assassination in 1963. The JFK legacy continues to be honored and Brooks provides the perfect environment for medical education.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) flows from the mission of the university and the founding call of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. UIWSOM’s mission is to empower all members of the medical education community to achieve academic, professional and personal success and develop a commitment to lifelong learning through excellence in learner–centered, patient-focused education, justice-based research and meaningful partnerships of osteopathic clinical service across the spectrum of undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. The development and application of osteopathic principles of medicine across four years of physician training will promote culturally, linguistically, and community responsive care for all patients to enhance patient safety and improve patient outcomes.
Closest City San Antonio, TX
Campus Setting
UrbanFacilities
The 155,000-square-foot campus includes four independent buildings housing administrative services, student services, and library. Other features of the UIWSOM campus include:
- State-of-the-art anatomy lab with full functioning dissection suite and individual stations with independent computer access.
- Small group collaboration rooms
- 1530 square-feet of dedicated research space
- Osteopathic clinical skills learning studio
- Experiential learning center housing simulation labs and 12 standardized patient exam rooms
- Gym, e-Sports room, outdoor sports court, community kitchen and garden.
Student Residence Options
UIWSOM does not have on-campus housing. Please see our website link below for full resources of housing options within five miles or less of Brooks. https://osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu/about-us/about-san-antonio.html
Student Residence Options
COM Accreditation Status The School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to offer the academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Accreditation COCA guidelines are published on the AOA website. Following the comprehensive initial accreditation site visit and COCA review, the UIWSOM was granted full accreditation in May 2021. The next scheduled site visit and comprehensive accreditation review is scheduled for 2028.
University Affiliation(s) University of the Incarnate Word
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2024-2025
Academic Year Enrollment
Total Medical School Enrollment
622
Total Male
243
Total Female
379
Total Other
0
First-Year Matriculants
159
First-Year Male Matriculants
67
First-Year Female Matriculants
92
First-Year Other Matriculants
0
Matriculants In-State
117
Matriculants Out-of-State
42
Self-Reported Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaska Native
.6%
Asian
38.9%
Black/African American
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
23.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.6%
White
28.9%
Undisclosed
1.2%
Majors of First-Year Matriculants
Science Majors
78.0%
Non-Science Majors
22.0%
Graduate Degrees
40%
Overview
Private Institution
Non-Profit
University of the Incarnate Word
Institutional Affiliation
2015
Year Founded
Urban
Campus Setting
Campus Contact
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine - UIWSOM
Address
(210) 283-6998
Phone
Website
Admissions Office
Curricular Offerings
The UIWSOM curriculum is integrated and designed to support students in their acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies expected at each level of training, and to culminate with entry into graduate medical education programs with the competencies required of an entering PGY1 resident.
The integrated curriculum components and threads support the UIWSOM mission promoting the principles and practices of osteopathic primary care, social accountability, and community service. The UIWSOM curriculum is divided into two phases, each two years in length. Phase I includes an eight-week Foundations unit followed by six additional systems-based units taught over the course of the first two years. Each week is defined by a specific theme and anchored by case-based learning. At the conclusion of Phase I, UIWSOM offers 6-8 weeks of dedicated board preparation time followed by a transitional Readiness for Clerkship course.
Phase II includes core clerkships, selective, and elective rotations, board preparation and a Readiness for Residency course. Many rotation sites are located in San Antonio, Laredo, and Corpus Christi. Additionally, UIWSOM will offer Core sites in Houston and California beginning in 2025.
Several threads weave throughout both phases of the curriculum and include Mental Health and Wellness, Spirituality, Social Accountability, Service and Scholarship, Student Success, Mentoring and Advising, Board Preparation, and Evidence-based Medicine.
UIWSOM is the corporate sponsor of the Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER). TIGMER is the Institutional Sponsor for our five ACGME-accredited residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, as well as Advanced Endoscopy and two ACGME-accredited fellowships in Sports Medicine and Hand Surgery. TIGMER emphasizes inter-professional collaboration, evidence-based practice, and community engagement to prepare our residents for leadership in today’s dynamic healthcare environment
Preparatory/Postbaccalaureate Programs Offered
Master of Biomedical Sciences program
UIWSOM offers a Master in Biomedical
Sciences (MBS) program. The MBS program is a one-year, 36-credit hour program designed to enhance the scientific knowledge of graduates who desire to pursue a professional degree in the biomedical sciences or in healthcare including a PhD,
a medical degree through either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program, Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or Dentistry.
Dual Degrees/Concurrent Programs Offered
DO/MPH
A joint Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Public Health program is available for current DO students.
Premedical Coursework
Courses below are shown as either Recommended or Required and, when applicable, include the number of semester hours needed.
Anatomy
RecommendedBiochemistry
RecommendedBiology/Zoology
Required With Lab8 semester hours, including 2 semester hours of lab work
Cell/Molecular Biology
RecommendedChemistry (Inorganic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours, including 2 semester hours of lab work
Chemistry (Organic)
Required With Lab8 semester hours, including 2 semester hours of lab work
Genetics
RecommendedImmunology
RecommendedMicrobiology
RecommendedPhysics
Required With Lab8 semester hours, including 2 semester hours of lab work
Physiology
RecommendedAdditional Science Courses
College English
Required6 semester hours
Math/Statistics
Recommended6 semester hours
Additional Non-Science Courses
Recommended: Philosophy & Humanities, 6 semester hours
Admissions
The Office of Admissions reviews and screens all AACOMAS applications completed prior to the deadline. Qualified candidates are then invited to complete a supplemental application. Competitive applicants will be invited to participate in either a virtual or in-person interview.
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? No
Will your institution waive MCAT exam requirements? Yes, but only in certain circumstances
Accepts online lab coursework? Yes
Primary Application Service: AACOMAS
Earliest Application Submission Date: May 5, 2025
Primary Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Submission Timing for Best Consideration
First Year Class Matriculant's Selection Factors
UIWSOM seeks to attract qualified applicants who demonstrate a commitment to serving the needs of underserved communities, particularly those in South Texas, through primary care practice. As part of a holistic review process, the UIWSOM admissions committee considers the following for qualified candidates who have interviewed:
- Motivation, dedication, and passion for the osteopathic medical profession
- Commitment to social accountability and alignment with UIW mission
- Academic achievement and scholarship
- Life experience
International Students Accepted? Does Not Accept International Students
Are Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students considered for admissions? No
Application Interview Format: Traditional
One-on-one traditional interviews with faculty and senior staff members.Early Decision Program (EDP)
EDP Offered? No
EDP Applications Submitted To Other
N/ASupplemental Application
Supplemental Application Required? Yes
Supplemental Applications are due within 14 says of being sent to each candidate.
Earliest Supplemental Application Submission Date: June 3, 2025
Supplemental Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Supplemental Application Sent To: Screened Applicants
Supplemental applications are sent to applicants who have met internal GPA and MCAT requirements as well as pass internal screening.Supplemental Application Fee: $50
Supplemental Application Fee Refundable? No
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver Available? Yes
Candidates must submit a copy of their AACOMAS and/or AMCAS waiver prior to submitting the secondary application.Deferred Entrance Requests Considered? Yes
Admitted candidates wishing to defer their offer of admission must submit a personal letter to the Director of Admissions before their applicable AACOMAS deadline, describing their reasons for the deferral request, receive approval from the Dean, sign a Memorandum of Understanding and pay the $1,200 deposit by the applicable AACOMAS deadline based on their offer date.
No later than February 1st of the following year (the year of initial matriculation), the candidate is required to submit an additional $1,000. as a good-faith deposit signaling their commitment to join that year's class. $1,000 from the initial deposit and the $1,000 good-faith deposit will be applied to the candidate's tuition. Both are non-refundable.
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.
Orientation/Start Dates for First Year Students
Orientation/Start dates are determined in late spring of the matriculation year.
Mean MCAT Score
504.0
Avg. Cum. Undergrad GPA Score
3.60
Oldest MCAT Considered: June 21, 2021
Latest MCAT Score Accepted: February 1, 2026
Accepted Sources for Letters of Recommendation
- AACOMAS
Main Admissions Contact
(210) 283-6998
Phone
Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
2025-2026 Academic Year
In-State Tuition
$63,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,600
Annual Fees
In-State Resident Fees
$2,350
Out-of-State Resident Fees
$2,350
Health Insurance Fee
$4,983
Tuition Fees Include
Estimates, Deposits, and More
Estimated Annual Room Board, Books, and Living Costs
$TBA
Average Graduate Indebtedness
$268,307
Acceptance Deposit
$1,200
Additional Deposit
$1,000 - Additional Deferral Good-Faith Deposit due Feb. 1 of year of matriculation for candidates who choose to defer the prior year.
Deposit Applied to Tuition? Yes
$1000 of initial deposit and all of the good-faith deposit (if applicable) are applied to tuition and fees.Deposit Refundable? No
Financial Aid Website https://osteopathic-medicine.uiw.edu/current-students/financial-assistance/index.html
Percent of Enrolled Students with Financial Aid 94%
Scholarships Offered? Yes
Annual Scholarship/Grant Per Student: $20,840