ATSU-KCOM
--What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less)
--What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less)
ATSU-SOMA
--What aspects of the Osteopathic Philosophy had the greatest influence in your decision to seek a career in Osteopathic Medicine? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less)
--What is your motivation for participating in the activities you have described in the clinical, volunteer and community service section? How have these experiences changed you? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less)
--How does your character, qualities, and experiences distinguish your ability and resolve to serve in underprivileged communities? (Please limit your response to 500 words or less)
AZCOM
1. List any relative who is an osteopathic physician
(list name, relationship, osteo college attended, year of graduation)
2. Why do you believe AZCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1,500 characters)
3. Why should AZCOM accept you into this year's class? (1,500 characters)
4. Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:
* Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
* Employment History
* Medically related work and volunteer experiences
* College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Hobbies and nonacademic interests
Application fee: $50
CCOM
1. List any relative who is an osteopathic physician
(list name, relationship, osteo college attended, year of graduation)
2. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1,500 characters)
3. Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class? (1,500 characters)
4. Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:
* Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
* Employment History
* Medically related work and volunteer experiences
* College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Hobbies and nonacademic interests
Application fee: $50
LECOM (both)
--Write a personal essay describing yourself and the qualities you possess that will make you a successful osteopathic physician
--Why are you interested in attending the LECOM College of Medicine to earn the degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine?
MSUCOM
Describe a personal experience or ethical challenge you have faced that has influenced the development of your character. How has this experience helped you to develop specific skills and/or abilities that are essential to practicing osteopathic medicine?
NSU-COM
Just general questions:
past employment, health-care related activities (list), school and other activities, which DO and MD schools you're applying to, and if you've ever matriculated into an MD or DO program.
PCOM
http://www.pcom.edu/Admissions/PA_Supp_App.pdf
PCOM-GA
http://www.pcom.edu/Admissions/GA_Supp_App.pdf
PCSOM (Pikeville)
Attach a separate sheet stating why you should be selected for training as a primary care, rural osteopathic physician.
RVUCOM
--D.O. letter required
--No character limits stated
--If you have already graduated, please describe your work experience and community service activities since you were last enrolled in school. Feel free to attach resume.
--Were you employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while in undergraduate school? If yes, list employment.
--Why do you want to become an Osteopathic Physician?
--Why do you wish to attend Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine?
--What unique characteristics, abilities or skills will you bring to the College and to the Osteopathic Profession?
TOUROCOM-NY
On a separate sheet of paper, type an essay discussing your aims in seeking admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Include such items as your personal and academic background, your career goals, experiences which nurtured your interest in the health field and in the Osteopathic profession specifically, your shadowing experience, and any other factors which you feel are relevant to admission. (no more than 2 pages)
TUCOM (CA)
http://www.tu.edu/user_files/25/TUCAsupapp.htm
TUNCOM (NV)
http://www.tu.edu/user_files/55/Osteopathic_Medicine_Supplemental_Application.pdf
UMDNJ
http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/documents/secondaryappl2008-09.pdf
Western U/COMP
--2.5" x 3" photo (optional)
--Describe your motivation for training as an osteopathic physician. Comment specifically on your
academic performance and potential for study in Osteopathic Medicine. (1 page)
-- Describe your participation in community service activities, include any work in a medically
underserved or economically disadvantaged community. (1 page)
Application fee: $65