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This new Osteopathic School of Medicine has recently been approved to begin accepting applications.
Be sure to check out the information page on prerequisites as there are many.
It is located in Maryland and will have an opening class of 90 students.
Because they are just now starting to take applications, their deadline to submit the primary app is in April 2025.
2024-2025 Meritus SOM Secondary Prompts:
Short answers :
1.) I am the first generation in my family to attend college (neither parent attended college):
2.) Do you have ties to Western Maryland or live within the 100 mile radius surrounding Hagerstown?
Essays:
3) The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine’s mission is to “Prepare future generations of physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community oriented.” Explain your alignment with MSOM’s mission and community.
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
4.) How did your background and/or experience prepare you to be effective in an environment where you have exhibited empathy?
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
5.) Working with people from different backgrounds and cultures can present unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity. Describe a decision you made that was enhanced by including diverse perspectives.
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
6.) (OPTIONAL) Please use the space below to offer the Admissions Committee any additional information, not already included in your application, you would like to be taken into consideration. (750 characters – with spaces MAX)
Information on application here: Home | MSOM
Interview Feedback:
www.studentdoctor.net
Be sure to check out the information page on prerequisites as there are many.
It is located in Maryland and will have an opening class of 90 students.
Because they are just now starting to take applications, their deadline to submit the primary app is in April 2025.
2024-2025 Meritus SOM Secondary Prompts:
Short answers :
1.) I am the first generation in my family to attend college (neither parent attended college):
2.) Do you have ties to Western Maryland or live within the 100 mile radius surrounding Hagerstown?
Essays:
3) The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine’s mission is to “Prepare future generations of physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community oriented.” Explain your alignment with MSOM’s mission and community.
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
4.) How did your background and/or experience prepare you to be effective in an environment where you have exhibited empathy?
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
5.) Working with people from different backgrounds and cultures can present unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity. Describe a decision you made that was enhanced by including diverse perspectives.
(750 characters – with spaces MAX)
6.) (OPTIONAL) Please use the space below to offer the Admissions Committee any additional information, not already included in your application, you would like to be taken into consideration. (750 characters – with spaces MAX)
Information on application here: Home | MSOM
Interview Feedback:

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