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Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale)

Fort Lauderdale, FL Class Size: 54
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Gaining admission to Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.4 and an average MCAT score of 505.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) applicants:

Average GPA:
3.4
Average MCAT:
505
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) is below.

In-State Tuition:
$67513
Out-of-State Tuition:
$67513

For more information about tuition at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale), visit the following link: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/admissions/tuition-fees.html

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 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) 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 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale):

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) Mission Statement:
The mission of the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide education, both nationally and inter nationally, for osteopathic medical students, physicians, and other health professionals at the highest achievable level of excellence in an environment that supports research and scholarly activity while focusing on producing compassionate and ethical lifelong learners, providing quality patient care, and advocating for the health and welfare of diverse popula tions, including the medically underserved.

For more information on the mission statement for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale), visit the following link: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1155&context=hpd_coursecatalogs

Situational Judgement Tests

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) 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 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 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) 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:
6
Lab?
Not 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:
3
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:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
3
Statistics Semester Hours:

Calculus not required. Statistics fulfills requirement.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

Immunology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics.

SOURCE: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/admissions/professional.html

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) 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 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale) below:

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Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale).

How did you learn about osteopathic medicine? (1000 characters)
List and briefly describe your significant healthcare-related volunteer activities since graduation from high school. (2000 characters)
If you have ever matriculated into an M.D. or a D.O. program, please explain the reason(s) for leaving. Please use the following format: date, institution, status. If non applicable, please type "none" (1000 character limit)
If you were employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while in undergraduate or graduate school, please list dates of employment beginning with your current position along with title or job description, level of responsibility, and number of hours per week. (2000 character)

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Fort Lauderdale).

Tell me about yourself in about 2 minutes or less.
(If applicable) Why did you do so poorly in certain classes?
How have you contributed to your community through volunteering or shadowing experiences?
Can you provide examples of your experiences that demonstrate your leadership style?
What is your opinion of the proposed healthcare changes?
Why do you want to go to this medical school?
Tell me about a time when you had difficulty in a class and how you overcame it.
How would you define a DO in America?
How have you improved your MCAT score?
Why did you choose to apply to schools in Florida?
What is your opinion about healthcare reform?
How have your experiences led you to cultivate your specific leadership style?
(If applicable) How have you managed your time between school, athletics, work, and community service?
What experiences have led you to pursue medicine?
What do you think is one thing medicine is doing wrong right now?
Tell us about your research experience.
Describe yourself in 2-3 minutes.
What do you think is the biggest problem with the American healthcare system?
What is your learning style?
How do you handle tough courses?
How did you prepare for the interview?
If you were a health authority, what are the top 3 things you would work to improve in the US healthcare system?
Why do you want to become a doctor and why do you want to attend this particular medical school?
What are your hobbies and interests outside of medicine?
Why did you choose to pursue medicine over other health professions you have experienced?
What can you offer this medical school and what can this medical school offer you?
Why did you choose to apply to schools in Florida?
Why should we pick you over all the other applicants?
What is something you do not want us to know about you?
What is your opinion on healthcare changes?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
How will your study skills from high school transfer to undergraduate and medical school?
What do you do for fun or to relax?
How do you handle difficult courses?
What improvements would you make to the healthcare system?
How do you handle weaknesses in your application?
Have you thought about specialties at all?
How would you fix the healthcare system in America?
How do you resolve conflict?