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Which DO schools start in the summer
Started by DOforlife
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Last year, at least, LMU started orientation at the very end of July and it runs about a week before classes start.
MSU-COM has orientation starting June 24th. Their anatomy classes begin right after orientation.
CCOM started august 3rd this year.
UNE starts first week of August typically.
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You have to be at orientation; it's required. I would say 90% of all medical schools (MD + DO) start around August 1 (+/- one week).
I believe that most schools want you to have your degree completed prior to matriculation.
I believe that most schools want you to have your degree completed prior to matriculation.
Oh I see, so if the matriculation date or the start date is August 1st, they would want it done before then?
Oh I see, so if the matriculation date or the start date is August 1st, they would want it done before then?
Bachelor's yes, Master/PhD no.
COMP starts the first week of summer, but there is an optional summer anatomy course ("Intensive Summer Anatomy Course," ISAC) that students can take, and if you do well, you'll be paid to TA lab during the regular GA course. Regardless of if you TA, if you pass ISAC, you don't have to take gross during first semester.