2025-2026 D'Youville College of Osteopathic Medicine

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This new DO school in Buffalo, NY has just been given approval ("Pre-accreditation Status") to begin taking applications for the 2025-2026 application year, for their first class of 90 students EY 2026.

Please visit their site here for information on their prerequisites and application instructions.
D'Youville Osteopathic Medicine

Basic information from their web page:
"Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have successfully completed prerequisite coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and behavioral sciences. A minimum GPA of 3.2 and MCAT score of 501 are recommended for consideration. Additional requirements include three (3) letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and evidence of service or leadership."
Secondary Essay Prompts:
1) In what ways do your personal goals, experiences, and values align with DYU-COM's mission to promote service, equity, and the health of diverse communities? Why is DYU-COM the right fit for your medical education?

2) Do you have any connections to D'Youville University alums, students, or faculty that have influenced your understanding of the university or its College of Osteopathic Medicine? If so, please list their names and your relationship (e.g., shadowing, mentor, former instructor, family member).

3) Is there any information that D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine should be aware of that may be relevant to your ability to successfully complete the College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum and meet licensure requirements? If YES, please explain
 
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Is this program affiliated with a health system or university? I didn’t even know they were petitioning for accreditation.
 
Just wondering, did anyone apply here? They're taking applications now in AACOMAS. I wonder if they'll have difficulty filling their class similar to how OCOM did when it opened ?
 
DoneWithDolls said:
Just wondering, did anyone apply here? They're taking applications now in AACOMAS. I wonder if they'll have difficulty filling their class similar to how OCOM did when it opened ?
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I did.

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1) In what ways do your personal goals, experiences, and values align with DYU-COM's mission to promote service, equity, and the health of diverse communities? Why is DYU-COM the right fit for your medical education?

2) Do you have any connections to D'Youville University alums, students, or faculty that have influenced your understanding of the university or its College of Osteopathic Medicine? If so, please list their names and your relationship (e.g., shadowing, mentor, former instructor, family member).

3) Is there any information that D'Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine should be aware of that may be relevant to your ability to successfully complete the College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum and meet licensure requirements? If YES, please explain
 
DoneWithDolls said:
Just wondering, did anyone apply here? They're taking applications now in AACOMAS. I wonder if they'll have difficulty filling their class similar to how OCOM did when it opened ?
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How did OCOM do it?
 
The Premed Geek said:
How did OCOM do it?
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When OCOM first opened, it had a 500 MCAT cutoff. There was a GPA cutoff as well, but I forgot the number. They couldn't fill their class, so they had to pull some people they rejected with a <500 MCAT. Since then, OCOM has only preferred a MCAT of 500 or greater, but it's not required, and I think some people with <500 have been accepted this cycle already.
D'Youville has a 501 MCAT cutoff. So I am wondering if we'll see a similar scenario play out, where they aren't able to get enough applicants and have to lower their standards. I also just haven't seen a lot of people talk about this school, so I am wondering if they are aware it's even a possibility.
 
ahh makes sense
DoneWithDolls said:
When OCOM first opened, it had a 500 MCAT cutoff. There was a GPA cutoff as well, but I forgot the number. They couldn't fill their class, so they had to pull some people they rejected with a <500 MCAT. Since then, OCOM has only preferred a MCAT of 500 or greater, but it's not required, and I think some people with <500 have been accepted this cycle already.
D'Youville has a 501 MCAT cutoff. So I am wondering if we'll see a similar scenario play out, where they aren't able to get enough applicants and have to lower their standards. I also just haven't seen a lot of people talk about this school, so I am wondering if they are aware it's even a possibility.
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I would definitely ask to see where they plan on doing clinicals if you're applying, as there isn't much info on the website. Buffalo has 3 PA programs, an existing medical school, and students from LECOM/UNECOM that do rotations in the city. From what I have heard D'Youville isn't the most organized with setting up rotations for their PA students, so it is just something to keep in mind.
 
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realiteatv said:
I would definitely ask to see where they plan on doing clinicals if you're applying, as there isn't much info on the website. Buffalo has 3 PA programs, an existing medical school, and students from LECOM/UNECOM that do rotations in the city. From I have heard D'Youville isn't the most organized with setting up rotations for their PA students, so it is just something to keep in mind.
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This is a big concern of mine. Buffalo has A LOT going on already with medical and pa schools.

D’Youville does have a long history with their nursing program, so maybe they’re leaning on that. But idk.
 
If anybody recently got an II here as well, shoot me a message!
 
DoneWithDolls said:
When OCOM first opened, it had a 500 MCAT cutoff. There was a GPA cutoff as well, but I forgot the number. They couldn't fill their class, so they had to pull some people they rejected with a <500 MCAT. Since then, OCOM has only preferred a MCAT of 500 or greater, but it's not required, and I think some people with <500 have been accepted this cycle already.
D'Youville has a 501 MCAT cutoff. So I am wondering if we'll see a similar scenario play out, where they aren't able to get enough applicants and have to lower their standards. I also just haven't seen a lot of people talk about this school, so I am wondering if they are aware it's even a possibility.
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I got a pre-secondary rejection and I applied hours after they sent the email that the application portal was active. Can they revoke a rejection if they have trouble filling seats? Do any new schools do that?
 
hahhnhk2621 said:
I got a pre-secondary rejection and I applied hours after they sent the email that the application portal was active. Can they revoke a rejection if they have trouble filling seats? Do any new schools do that?
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If you look at previous years threads for some schools, this has happened. Even some more established schools like UIWSOM and ARCOM have revoked rejections and offered candidates an interview later in the cycle. So I am wondering if this will play out with D'Youville since I do think a 501 cutoff is a little too high for a new DO school.
 
hahhnhk2621 said:
I got a pre-secondary rejection and I applied hours after they sent the email that the application portal was active. Can they revoke a rejection if they have trouble filling seats? Do any new schools do that?
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My guess is it depends on your stats. Are you under 497 MCAT?
 
DoneWithDolls said:
If you look at previous years threads for some schools, this has happened. Even some more established schools like UIWSOM and ARCOM have revoked rejections and offered candidates an interview later in the cycle. So I am wondering if this will play out with D'Youville since I do think a 501 cutoff is a little too high for a new DO school.
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I've heard that schools have revoked their offer to some in the past, it can be hard to believe. But I wonder what order they reach out those students
 
FYI the dean of osteopathic medicine is stepping down from his role
 
realiteatv said:
FYI the dean of osteopathic medicine is stepping down from his role
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What does this mean for us? Esp since this is a brand new med school, I wonder how this will impact them as a new school and us as applicants for better or worse.
 
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IS Applied 10/12 and received II 10/14

Definitely skeptical about the school with being a brand new program😅
 
notEinstein said:
IS A


Yes I interviewed and was accepted.

My interview time was 10am to Noon.
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Did you get accepted the same day as your interview? And how was the interview itself? In the email it states it is a “small-group” interview. Any info is helpful!
 
OOS WL (strong ties to the area) 10/15 was part of their first interview group
 
notEinstein said:
IS A


Yes I interviewed and was accepted.

My interview time was 10am to Noon.
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I got an interview request as well, any info you can give me on their plan for the future in terms of rotation and even education wise and ur thoughts on the school so far? I am interested but not too sure if I should actually consider this school or not with it being so new and all
 
sjb09 said:
I got an interview request as well, any info you can give me on their plan for the future in terms of rotation and even education wise and ur thoughts on the school so far? I am interested but not too sure if I should actually consider this school or not with it being so new and all
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They are building a brand new (and large) building for the medical school. It will be ready by the class of 2030’s 2nd year.

Rotations have been set up with Catholic health system in Buffalo.

It’s kinda like Duquesne in that it’s NOT a brand new school like some other DO schools - the undergrad has been around for like 100 years and is well known for its nursing program.
 
Does anyone know what the tuition costs will be? I couldn't find anything online.
 
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premedz said:
Does anyone know what the tuition costs will be? I couldn't find anything online.
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I looked into this and also compared it to other new schools.

D'Youville - $55k
Duquesne - $63k
ICOM - $65k
OCOM - $57k
BUCOM - $53k
 
Were there any ethical/scenario-based questions during the interview?
 
Are they pre screening before secondary invite? Can someone confirm
 
For those who have interviewed - how many days after the interview did they inform you of their decision? Thank you!
 
Curriculum is single pass, systems based. If I remember correctly, it’s flipped classroom as well.

Rotation sites will be available in Buffalo through different hospitals, options for some in Syracuse and options for some in NYC/Long Island area
 
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