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LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Gaining admission to LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.7 and an average MCAT score of 501.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.7

Average MCAT: 501

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 LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $55300

Out-of-State Tuition: $55300

For more information about tuition at LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.lmunet.edu/debusk-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/do/admissions/tuition-and-fees

😀 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 LMU DeBusk College 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 LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine:

LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

To prepare outstanding osteopathic physicians who are committed to the premise that the cornerstone of meaningful existence is service to humanity.

For more information on the mission statement for LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://dcomalumni.lmunet.edu/s/1119/gid4/16/interior.aspx?sid=1119&gid=4&pgid=534#:~:text=Mission%20Statement,existence%20is%20service%20to%20humanity.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

LMU DeBusk College 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: July 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $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: September

Interview Cycle End: April

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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 LMU DeBusk College 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:

Lab?

Required

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

A combination of 16 credit hours of inorganic, organic and biochemistry is acceptable.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Inorganic chemistry

SOURCE: https://www.lmunet.edu/debusk-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/do/admissions/

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at LMU DeBusk College 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

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine below:

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Medical school requires a huge commitment in time and energy. How have you prepared for this commitment? (No word count)

If you are a re-applicant please tell us what you have done to strengthen your application. (No word count)

Optional: Is there anything you want the admissions committee to know that you haven’t explained on your AACOMAS application? (No word count)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses.

What is one thing you fear in medical school? What is one thing you look forward to?

What could you bring to the medical school?

Have you done any research in undergrad?

What qualities do you think make a good physician?

In what situations might you refer a patient as a family practice doctor?

How would you handle the rigors of med school with a family?

Why did you choose your undergraduate university?

What do you think is the most difficult part about medical school?

What considerations are important to you when choosing a medical school?

How do you handle stress? What are your hobbies?

What type of environment are you looking for in a medical school?

Define leadership and share a time when you demonstrated it.

Why do you want to be a physician?

What do you think is wrong with our medical system?

What study methods have you found success with?

Why are you interested in osteopathic medicine and why Harrogate, TN?

Where are you from? Tell us about yourself.

How do you respond to group work?

Summarize the main points of your personal statement.

What research have you done on LMU-DCOM and osteopathic medicine?

What qualities make a physician a good physician?

How do you handle confrontation?

What is your favorite science class? Least favorite?

What types of leadership experiences have you had? How do you handle conflicts?

How do you handle disappointment? What is your greatest accomplishment?

Describe your hobbies.

Tell us about yourself and why you want to become a doctor?

What was your biggest triumph/failure?

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