The 2026-2027 DO School Specific Threads are now available in the School Specific Discussions forum. The 2025-2026 discussions are now available in the prior year discussions forum.
I don't have any DO shadowing as of yet, but am planning to shadow a DO this month. Should I wait to submit my AAOCOMAS until I finish that shadowing? Or can I go ahead and submit it and then inform schools later on?
Yes, apply asap and send DO letter to schools directly. It should be fine but your app should be verified asap. Add throw away ONE school and once verified add more schools and in the mean time you can shadow DO.
Yes, apply asap and send DO letter to schools directly. It should be fine but your app should be verified asap. Add throw away ONE school and once verified add more schools and in the mean time you can shadow DO.