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Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine

Buies Creek, NC Class Size: 156
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Gaining admission to Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.66 and an average MCAT score of 507.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.66
Average MCAT:
507
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 Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$59080
Out-of-State Tuition:
$59080

For more information about tuition at Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.campbell.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/

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 Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

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

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
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 Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine:

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:
The mission of the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is to educate and prepare community–based osteopathic physicians in a Christian environment to care for the rural and underserved populations in North Carolina, the Southeastern United States and the nation.

For more information on the mission statement for Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://medicine.campbell.edu/about/mission-values-goals/

Situational Judgement Tests

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 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:
March 15
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.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
Late august
Interview Cycle End:
November
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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 Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 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

One semester of Biochemistry can replace one semester of Organic Chemistry.

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

"Please note courses in Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology) are highly recommended."

SOURCE: https://medicine.campbell.edu/admissions/osteopathic-medicine-admissions/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine 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

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Briefly describe how your career goals align with the CUSOM Mission
What three qualities will you bring to CUSOM which will enhance the overall climate of our school? How do these qualities align with the CUSOM mission?
Osteopathic medicine parallels allopathic medicine but has distinct principles and practices. Which of these principles and practices are of greatest interest to you and why?

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Can you describe a time when you creatively solved a problem?
Why do you think you are a good fit for our mission?
What do you consider to be your biggest challenge in medical school?
What was your reasoning behind choosing osteopathic medicine over allopathic medicine?
Describe your ideal view of teamwork in a medical setting.
What has been your greatest accomplishment and greatest disappointment?
Why are you interested in rural medicine?
Why are you leaving nursing for medicine?
How would you define professionalism in medicine?
Is healthcare a right or a privilege?
Can you discuss the impact of your non-science/non-major classes on your decision to pursue medicine?
How would you change a previous answer to a difficult question asked in a previous interview?
Explain any inconsistencies in your undergraduate performance and your post-baccalaureate studies.
Can you explain your understanding of osteopathic medicine?
Why should we accept you into our medical school?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time to relax?
How do your values align with our medical school's values?
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who would it be and why?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In your opinion, what is the future of medicine in relation to healthcare reform?
Discuss your strengths and weaknesses.
How do you handle conflict resolution?
Can you explain why you are interested in a career in healthcare/medicine?
How do you see yourself contributing to our medical school's mission?
If we have multiple equally qualified applicants, why should we choose you?
What do you think is the biggest issue with our current healthcare system?
What would be your top choice of medical school if accepted to all the schools you applied to?
Why are you interested in attending our medical school specifically?
Tell us about your previous job experiences and how they have influenced your desire to pursue medicine.
What sets you apart from other applicants and makes you more competitive?
How would you address the challenge of non-compliant patients?
Can you discuss a major mistake you've made and how you handled it?
What is your understanding of the Affordable Care Act and how would you improve it?
How do you plan to connect with the patient population and gain their trust as a physician?
How do you plan to handle the workload of medical school?
Where do you see yourself settling down to practice medicine?
Discuss your research experience and how you would apply it to clinical practice.