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Gaining admission to Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.71 and an average MCAT score of 504.

📊 STATISTICS

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

Average GPA: 3.71

Average MCAT: 504

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 Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $40664

Out-of-State Tuition: $40664

For more information about tuition at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.marian.edu/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 Marian University 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: 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 Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission Statement:

The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a Catholic medical institution built on the inspired vision and values of our Franciscan heritage, and dedicated to preparing osteopathic physicians who are committed to the complete healing of individuals’ bodies, minds, and spirits. This institution is committed to serving the people of Indiana and to developing osteopathic physicians through research, service, and teaching.

For more information on the mission statement for Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.marian.edu/osteopathic-medical-school/about-com/mission#:~:text=The%20Marian%20University%20College%20of%20Osteopathic%20Medicine%20is,complete%20healing%20of%20individuals%E2%80%99%20bodies%2C%20minds%2C%20and%20spirits.

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Marian University 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: Mar 1

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

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: 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 Marian University 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

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Zoology may substitute general biology requirement. Molecular biology and genetics recommended.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Math/Statistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Humanities recommended.

SOURCE: https://www.marian.edu/osteopathic-medical-school/admissions/admission-to-doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

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CONTACT #2

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📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

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

Do you have experience shadowing or working with a physician (DO or MD)? If so, describe the experience (name & location of hospital/clinic, name & specialty physician, and amount of time spent shadowing).

Please share any other relevant information that you would like the MU-COM Admissions Committee to know about you. (300 words)

Indicate any changes or additions that have occurred since submitting your AACOMAS application. (Including, but not limited to, education, employment, extracurricular activities, research, military service, academic warnings, conduct violations, and/or convictions.)

Are you interested in practicing medicine in Indiana? If yes, please describe your interest and reasons why. If no, please explain why not. (300 words)

Describe your motivation for attending MU-COM and osteopathic medicine. Please be specific.

Please explain any gaps in education or employment longer than holidays and semester breaks

In which area of medicine are you most interested in practicing and why? (choose up to 3)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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

Why are you interested in osteopathy?

What do you enjoy doing during your free time?

Explain the difference between a DO and an MD.

Explain your understanding of an MMI interview format.

Tell us about a difficult experience you had with a patient.

Do you have any questions for me?

How do you define your strengths?

Share an interesting fact about yourself.

Share how you handle stress and what strategies you implement.

Discuss a situation where you failed and provide advice for someone in a similar situation.

How would you handle a situation where a translator was not translating everything the patients were saying?

Share a challenging situation you encountered during a previous interview experience.

Share an academic struggle you faced, what you learned from it, and how it will benefit you in medical school.

Explain a scenario you encountered in an MMI interview.

What are your favorite hobbies?

Explain your motivations for pursuing a career in medicine and specifically choosing DO.

Why are you interested in medicine?

What challenges did you face academically, and what are your top qualities?

Share an experience where you received a lower grade in undergrad.

If you didn't get into medical school, what would you do?

Describe a time when a decision or action you made improved someone's life.

How do you handle disagreements with others in a professional setting?

How would you handle a situation where a doctor you worked with accused you of not being a team player and wrote a negative recommendation for medical school application?

How does your faith influence your role as a physician?

What do you do to relieve stress?

Describe a challenging situation you faced in relation to your faith and medical practice.

How would you address an issue with your academic record?

Describe a strength you possess that will benefit you as a medical student.

Describe two characteristics that best describe yourself.

What ethical considerations would you have if a doctor prioritized profit over patient care?

How do you perceive the role of a doctor when it comes to cultural and language barriers?

How many medical schools are you applying to, and which ones?

Describe a time when your actions had a positive impact on someone's life.

Discuss why you chose Marian for medical school.

Why do you believe you can contribute positively to your future medical school class?

Why should a patient not be advised to obtain better life insurance before being diagnosed with heart failure?

Why are you interested in a specific medical specialty?

Explain any issues with your academic transcript.

Should doctors inform patients to obtain more life insurance after discovering significant health problems?

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