Is URM as important for DO schools?

[stu403270]

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Hey everyone. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm just not entirely sure since I haven't been able to find easy accessible acceptance/matriculant data like the kind AAMC offers. This leads me to question if the two organizations weigh URM/disadvantage status differently or not. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[zukunft195]

Yes, URMs are held to lower academic entrance standards than non-URMs for DO admissions.

Average black DO matriculant: 497 MCAT (~40th percentile), 3.45 GPA. Average white DO matriculant: 502 MCAT (~60th percentile), 3.57 GPA.

See: http://www.aacom.org/docs/default-s...riculant-profile-summary-report.pdf?sfvrsn=10

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

For black students, yes. For everyone else, no.

 

[zukunft195]

For black students, yes. For everyone else, no.

Slight boost for Hispanics, as well.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Slight boost for Hispanics, as well.

I've followed the numbers for over five years. They fluctuate. You can't depend on that to happen when you apply. If a school has enough Hispanic applicants, the advantage cancels off