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Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University

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Gaining admission to Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of null and an average MCAT score of 512.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University applicants:

Average GPA:
null
Average MCAT:
512
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University is below.

In-State Tuition:
$NaN
Out-of-State Tuition:
$NaN

For more information about tuition at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, visit the following link: https://www.midwestern.edu/admissions/paying-college/cost-attendance/glendale-campus-budgets/costs-doctor-osteopathic-medicine-glendale

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Neutral

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University:

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Mission Statement:
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine educates students to become qualified osteopathic physicians who provide quality patient care, exhibit professionalism, and serve their communities.

For more information on the mission statement for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, visit the following link: https://www.midwestern.edu/academics/degrees-programs/doctor-osteopathic-medicine-program/doctor-osteopathic-medicine-do-arizona-college-osteopathic-medicine

Situational Judgement Tests

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
Secondary Application Deadline:
Mar 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$50
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
NA
Interview Cycle End:
NA
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry

SOURCE: https://catalog.az.midwestern.edu/admissions-22#admission-requirements-348

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University below:

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University.

Why do you believe AZCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1500 characters)
Why should AZCOM accept you into this year's class? (1500 characters)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University.

Why not be a nurse or PA?
What changed your interests from veterinary to medical?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Who is/are your role model(s)?
Research versus patient care. Which would you choose and why?
What is empathy, and can it be taught?
Do you think all treatments are required for every patient with the same disease or injury?
List five characteristics that set you apart from the other applicants here today.
Is there a specific experience that made you want to become a physician?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Let's say for whatever reason you are against abortion. Now, let's say the hospital you're employed at tells you that you have to put your profession above your morals and perform an abortion. What would you do?
Is healthcare a right or a privilege?
What do you do to relieve stress?
How would you respond to certain ethical situations such as if a young girl came into my office for birth control to help her with her acne and her mom was concerned about putting her on birth control at such a young age?
If you had a 14-year-old boy in your office with his parents requesting growth hormones to make him bigger, what would you do?
Thirty years from now, when you are retired, how do you want people to remember you? What is your legacy?
When was the last time you cried? Is it okay to cry in front of a patient?
What are the major issues in healthcare today? What would you do to fix the problem nationwide?
What is one question you wished we asked you that we haven't yet?
Have you ever failed in life?
Why should we not accept you into this year's class?
What's the last book you read?
Why medicine? Why DO? Why AZCOM?
What was the most critical patient you saw while volunteering in the ED? Your best volunteer experience? Have you ever shadowed a DO? Did they practice OMT?
What is your exposure to OMM and how do you feel about it?
If you could invite three people to dinner, one scientist, one political figure, and one artist, who would they be and why?
What was the single most interesting experience in any job you've ever worked?
What book did you recently read?
If you saw a classmate blatantly cheating, would you report them? What if they said they had family problems and didn't have time to study?
Why did you choose osteopathic medicine?
If you had a patient with terminal cancer who wanted help to die, what would you do?
What is the biggest problem in healthcare today and what would you do to fix it?
What do you like to do for fun?
Who is your role model?
What is an ethical dilemma that you have faced and how did you deal with it?
What would your best friend say about you? Your worst enemy?
What do you think the life of a medical student is like on a daily basis?
Why should we choose you?
What specific questions do you have about my secondary essay?